Zach Dirlam's Sportswriter Profile

Zach Dirlam joined August 2008

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About Zach »

Hey, im Zach, im a pretty easy going guy who loves sports. I really enjoy writing about sports and its the only thing ive ever wanted to do when i grow up. I am a senior year at Western High School in Jackson, MI. This will also be my 3rd year on the varsity golf team. Im a huge Michigan fan and im a pretty big Boston Red Sox fan. I've got Michigan football and basketball season tickets and thats part of why i love to write about Michigan athletics. But yeh thats basically me so check out some of my stories when you get a chance.

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Favorite Athletes

Adam Scott, Sergio Garcia, Tiger Woods, David Ortiz, Jason Varitek, Braylon Edwards, Dustin Pedroia
Favorite Sports Teams

U of M, Boston Red Sox, Detroit Lions
All Time Sports Moment
Most Memorable Game Attended

Michigan vs. Penn St. in 2006 when Michigan won on the last play of the game
Most Unbreakable Sports Record
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Unitas
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?
Schumacher or Senna?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big 10

Latest Articles »

Michigan State-North Carolina Preview: Can David Slay Goliath?

04/05/2009

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Bubble Watch: Should The Michigan Wolverines Be In the Field of 65?

03/03/2009

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Michigan-Purdue: Red-Hot Second Half Propels Wolverines to Upset Victory

02/27/2009

38 reads 1 comments 0 likes

Wolverines-Golden Gophers: Michigan Hits 13 Three's In Rout of Minnesota

02/20/2009

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Robert Domaine said...

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Hello Zach, I would like you to take a look at this article and leave your support in the comment area. I would love to see this story make a difference. Pass it around! Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224275-ny-giants-george-martin-the-forgotten-hero

93 days ago

Scott Rieger said...

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My offseason is over.....Check out my latest!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/234926-camp-confidential-detroit-lions-aug-12

106 days ago

Scott Rieger said...

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Zach,

Check out my latest Lions article when you have a chance. I'd love to hear your take.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/191494-detroit-lions-offseason-recap-and-grade

176 days ago

Scott Rieger said...

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2009 NFL Mock Draft...3 Days Out

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/160159-2009-nfl-mock-draft-3-days-out

219 days ago

Scott Rieger said...

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Check it out!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/153934-cfb-top-10-under-the-radar-players-to-watch-for-2009?

231 days ago

Scott Rieger said...

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This one is a bit personal.... check it out.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/141022-agony-and-bliss-confessions-of-a-detroit-sports-fan?

254 days ago

Scott Rieger said...

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Lions Free Agency

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/134029-lions-free-agency-situation-and-updates

Check it out!

267 days ago

Scott Rieger said...

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Check it out bro. It's been awhile.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/128873-michigan-wolverines-basketball-where-they-stand-on-the-bubble/show_full

275 days ago

J. Michael Morris said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/122082-alex-rodriguez-admits-nothing-we-didnt-already-know

289 days ago

Sean Crowe said...

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Thanks for the pick!

297 days ago

Spencer Roach said...

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I put VT in the Sugar Bowl and FSU in the Orange Bowl; no more Iowa :(

But I still think they could contend for a spot next year. I'm just going to have to wait until the season starts to get a better look at these teams.

301 days ago

Jameson Fleming said...

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Basically you pick a game between your favorite team and another writer's and you write an article on why your team would win. For you, you might do "Creature vs. Creature: A Wolverine on why Michigan will Beat Purdue." The other writer would do the same, but for Purdue.

301 days ago

Michael Collins said...

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Thanks for the pick, Zach.

303 days ago

Dan Parzych said...

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There were people who believed in the Cardinals all along. There were people who didn't believe in them at all. No matter what you believed, we are all believing in the Arizona Cardinals now. If you have time, I'd love to know what you think. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/113033-the-arizona-cardinals-are-showing-some-of-us-why-we-should-have-believed

Dan

311 days ago

J. Robert Byrom said...

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Thanks for the Pick ZacK

314 days ago

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Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Gold Medal

Why USC Has No Argument for a National …

Received 100 comments • January 12, 2009
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Great Debate: Gold Medal

Oklahoma Sooners Don't Deserve to Jump …

Received 100 comments • November 29, 2008
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Hot Read: Silver Medal

The Disappearing Scandal of Reggie Bush

Received 2,000 Reads • January 30, 2009
Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Silver Medal

The Disappearing Scandal of Reggie Bush

Received 50 comments • January 30, 2009
Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Silver Medal

A Message to All Media Members in Favor…

Received 50 comments • January 08, 2009
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Hot Read: Silver Medal

Oklahoma Sooners Don't Deserve to Jump …

Received 2,000 Reads • November 29, 2008
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Silver Medal

Does Boise State Deserve a BCS Bowl Bid?

Received 2,000 Reads • November 28, 2008
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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Why USC Has No Argument for a National …

Received 1,000 Reads • January 12, 2009
Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Bronze Medal

Does Boise State Deserve a BCS Bowl Bid?

Received 25 comments • November 28, 2008

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Latest Articles »

Michigan State-North Carolina Preview: Can David Slay Goliath?

Bubble Watch: Should The Michigan Wolverines Be In the Field of 65?

Michigan-Purdue: Red-Hot Second Half Propels Wolverines to Upset Victory