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J.C. Ayvazi

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A Los Angeles born hard core fan who has been based in LA, Orange and San Diego counties. Dabbled in radio while in college, now helping folks real estate wise in the Glendale-Burbank part of Los Angeles.

Avid follower of the major team sports: baseball, football, hockey, soccer and hoops.

Have the greatest appreciation for a collection of individuals who are able to put their personal concerns aside to achieve a team goal.

Philosophies in sport:
1- Offense scores points, defense wins games.
2- Don't talk (crap) before you putt.
3- Don't worry about the horse being blind, just load the wagon.
4- If you want to smell the roses, you gotta deal with the thorns.
5- Baseball is Life, Football is Passion

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  • Favorite Athletes

    #33,32 Marcus Allen, #32 Sandy Koufax, #33,32 Magic Johnson, #30,34 Nolan Ryan, #34 Fernando Valenzuela, #85 Jack Youngblood, #23 Kirk Gibson, #20 Luc Robitaille, #42 Ronnie Lott, #39 Roy Campanella, #16 Marcel Dionne, #31 Mike Piazza, #44 Jerry West, #55 Junior Seau, #4 Duke Snider, #19 Tony Gwynn, #64 Hacksaw Reynolds, #53 Don Drysdale, #12 Kenny Stabler, #14 Johan Cruyff, #4 Brett Favre, #34 Walter Payton, #21 Roberto Clemente, #10 Guy Lafleur, #23 Rod Carew, #34, 16 Bo Jackson, #11 Ryan Giggs, #83 Ted Hendricks, #3 Alan Trammell, #14 Dan Fouts, #29 Ken Dryden, #30 Rogie Vachon, #60, 57 Clay & # 66, 78 Bruce Matthews, #10 Ruud Van Nistelrooy, #19, 29 Eric Dickerson, #11 Anze Kopitar, #47 Jack Morris, #28 Anthony Davis, #8 Willie Stargell, #15 Davey Lopes, # 19 Butch Goring, #10 Ron Cey, #12, 33 Charles White, #33 Patrick Roy, #33 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Franz Klammer, #11, 7 Matt Leinart, #13 Lance Parrish, # 9 Bernie Nicholls, #21 Michael Cooper, #16 Jim Plunkett, #6 Steve Garvey, #23 Bob Gainey, #19 Lance Alworth, #10 Mathieu Schneider, # 16 Pau Gasol, #23 Dustin Brown, #9 Dimitar Berbatov, #8 Drew Doughty, #15 Nemanja Vidic, #18 Sasha Vujacic, #32 Jonathan Quick

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Dodgers, USC, Raiders, L.A. Kings, Manchester United, L.A. Lakers, Montreal Canadians, L.A. Rams '68-'94, 1984 Detroit Tigers, 1996 Green Bay Packers, 1982 Milwaukee Brewers, whoever is playing Notre Dame or ucla

  • Favorite Coaches

    John McKay, Pete Carroll, Tommy Lasorda, John Madden, Pat Riley, Mike Scioscia, Vince Lombardi, Bear Bryant, Sir Alex Ferguson, Scotty Bowman, John Robinson, John Wooden, Tom Flores, Chuck Knox, Bruce Arena, Bobby Valentine, Billy Martin

  • All Time Sports Moment

    '74 USC vs. Notre Dame - down 24-6 at the half, the Trojans roar back in the second half started off by Anthony Davis's kickoff return for a TD triggering a rout of bibical proportions, thumping the shellshocked Irish 55-24

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    '74 USC vs. Notre Dame - thanks to my Uncle Tom for taking me (too bad about your Irish), Super Bowl XI - old man Willie, he's going all the way, '82 Kings vs. Oilers - The Miracle on Manchester which capped a double header after seeing Fernando Valenzuela shut out the Padres that afternoon, LA Lakers @ SD Clippers - Magic Johnson's 1st game won on a last second skyhook by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, '79 Rose Bowl USC vs Ohio St. - Charles White dives into the endzone directly in front of my seats for the winning TD with minute and half left in the game after driving the ball down the field - pounding the weary Buckeye defense into submission

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Favre's consecutive games started at QB

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Duke Snider

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Jim Plunkett

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Magic Johnson

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Guy Lafleur

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Pele

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Andre Agassi

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Lee Trevino - Super Mex

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    The King

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Senna

  • Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

    Pac 10 - the conference of champions

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    J.C. Ayvazi commented on Bud Selig Statue an Insult to Major League Baseball Fans Everywhere

    You knocked this one onto Waveland Ave my friend. The proper statue of Selig would depict a fan bent over with Bud standing behind him while...

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      ROTFLMAO When I first read "bent over," I must admit that my mind went in another,...

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    J.C. Ayvazi commented on USC Most Likely to Hire the Man Behind Pete Carroll's Worst Defeats

    If Shaw does come to USC and Turner becomes Stanford's OC, which team do you think would have the overall higher bump?

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      USC definitely. I think Kiffin and Shaw would have good chemistry together to bring out the...

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    J.C. Ayvazi commented on Vegas Rich Speaks Out: News and Notes

    Thanks for an enjoyable read Vegas Rich. Coming from the LA perspective, having the Kings come back from a 0-3 hole to beat the Red Wings...

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      Having not spent a great deal of time on B/R the last few months, it seems...

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      Well said.

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    Can a track meet really save the planet?

    On of the most amazing pieces I have read:

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    Scott Eisenlohr commented on JC's Dodger Line Drives | Feb 8: Previewing LA's Starters for 2010

    I too am glad to see you writing again. A pretty good starting lineup just behind the Braves, Marlins, my Phillies and maybe, maybe, the Giants....

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    Michael Oleszek commented on JC's Dodger Line Drives, Feb 8: Previewing LA's Starters for 2010

    As Billingsley goes, so do the Dodgers. Glad to see you back JC!

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    • Jennifer Johnson replied…

      J.C. First off I am eagerly anticipating the upcoming season cuz it will hopefully mean the...

    • J.C. Ayvazi replied…

      Greetings Jennifer - like you I can't wait for the end of winter! Congrats on the...

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    J.C. Ayvazi commented on Peyton Manning: One Errant Throw and His Legacy Takes a Huge Blow

    While you do a great job in presenting your point, I can't agree with your conclusion. Peyton has done many wonderful things in the NFL, far...

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      I see where you are going with that Jack. It's hard to ever have an agreement...

    • Jack Anderson replied…

      That's a good point. Even if Peyton had won there would still be doubters as to...

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    J.C. Ayvazi commented on National Signing Day 2010: Which USC Recruits Might Play Early (Part 1)

    Nicely done Rick - as you say spring will be a major factor in the red shirt decisions. Other than Williams, I was disappointed in the...

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      Hey JC, great to read you again, and thanks for hitting the "like" button for me...

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    Leroy Watson Jr. commented on JC's Dodger Line Drives, Feb 8: Previewing LA's Starters for 2010

    Great Part 2, JC! I can't wait for pitchers and catchers to report! The Dodger staff is really pretty iffy right now, and will be till...

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      Thanks Richard - hope things move along well with you. Do you mean the Dodgers, Mets...

    • Leroy Watson Jr. replied…

      My thoughts exactly. I think Ned is saving money for the trade dealing move(s) he hopes...

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    J.C. Ayvazi commented on National Signing Day 2010: Which USC Recruits Might Play Early (Part 1)

    Nicely done Rick - as you say spring will be a major factor in the red shirt decisions. Other than Williams, I was disappointed in the...

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    J.C. Ayvazi commented on Brian Giles Signs With Los Angeles Dodgers

    It amazes me Colletti would sign Giles - who's knees are shot - and block Repko as well as Paul from reserve spots. Neither Giles nor...

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    J.C. Ayvazi commented on Manny Ramirez: DH to be in 2011?

    Dodger fans expect Manny to return to the AL next season. They hope he will put up an excellent 2010 in order to make his case...

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    J.C. Ayvazi commented on Detroit Tigers' Great Al Kaline To Have Hands Full with Austin Jackson

    Is Kaline still working as a broadcaster with the team?

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      No; in 2002 he and Willie Horton were hired as consultants to owner Mike Ilitch and...

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      Appreciate the info Greg.

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