Daniel Howie's Sportswriter Profile

Daniel Howie

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Evaluating ESPN's Preseason Top 25 and Regular Season Predictions
August 30, 2009

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Wisconsin's Marching Band: A "Tribute" (Satire)
October 4, 2008

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Although I was born and lived my early years in SEC Country, most of my life so far has been spent in the Big 8/Big 12 region. I grew up immersed in the Big 12 North, and became a Missouri fan during that time, even though Kansas State and Nebraska were the superior teams in those years. Then I went to the University of Oklahoma to study meteorology, but the football was a bonus! During that time, I was able to see a football culture that simply doesn't exist in the North division (save Nebraska). I already liked college football, but after assimilating into a region that practically worships their teams, I am officially hooked. I am fortunate to be working in meteorology in Sooner Nation. I love it!

I am definitely not a journalist or well-read in the histories of sport. As a result, you probably won't see very many articles by me. I want to keep this site as legitimate as I can, so I will keep my stuff on my blogspot. But rest assured, I love talking to people about sports, especially on the collegiate competition level.

Favorite Athletes

Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Chris Paul, Hollis Price, Adrian Peterson, Jason White, Roy Williams (OU), Derrick Strait, Mark Clayton, Malcolm Kelly, Rufus Alexander, Teddy Lehman, Tommie Harris, Brad Smith, Shawn Johnson, Rebecca Soni, Reggie White, Mike Sweeney, Joakin Soria, George Brett, Joe Montana, Quintin Griffin, Derrick Thomas, Jerod Allen, Sam Bradford, Jermaine Gersham, Joaquin Iglesias, DeMarco Murray, Gerald McCoy, Travis Lewis. That's good for now.
Favorite Sports Teams

Sooners, Missouri, Royals, Chiefs, Hornets, Thunder, Arkansas, LSU (Ark > LSU in my fan hierarchy), Cubs
Favorite Coaches

Jim Valvano, Phil Jackson, Brian Kelly, Gary Patterson, Jeff Capel, Bob Stoops, Bud Wilkinson, Mark Richt, Tom Osbourne, Bill Snyder, Norm Stewart, Tony Dungy, Joe Madden,
All-Time Sports Moment

1980 Olympic hockey semifinal match between US and USSR. Arguably the greatest upset of all-time.
Most Memorable Game Attended

November 1997, unranked Missouri v. #1 Nebraska: Tigers took it to OT, but Nebraska won controversially.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

I'm pretty sure we saw it in August 2008. One person in a single Olympics wins 8 gold medals.
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

I wasn't around for Unitas, so I'll go with Montana.
Jordan or Russell?

I also wasn't around to see Russell play, so I'll go with Jordan.
Gretzky or Orr?

For same reasons as before, Gretsky.
Pele or Maradona?

Never heard of Maradona. Gotta go with Pele.
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Don't care about racing, but if I had to pick, Petty would be my choice.
Schumacher or Senna?

No idea what sport this is for.
ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac-12 or SEC?

Big 12 is where my allegiance lies.

mindi green posted 1225 days ago

would love your opinion on my latest!! Thanks!
RedRaider Red posted 1254 days ago

You're right. Horns somehow seem to always pull it off.

God! I can just imagine hearing those obnoxious Horn fans shoot off their big mouths.

Sept 18th, 2010 just can't come sooner.
JW Nix posted 1268 days ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/300399-heisman-busts-usually-bring-nfl-busts
RedRaider Red posted 1270 days ago

Haha.... poor Pokes. They actually believed they'd a chance.

NOONE wins at Owen field.

Boomer Sooner! I'm sooo happy. 27-0..haha.. amazing! Put the overrated Cowboys right in their place.

BTW, I think you posted your reply to me on your own profile.
RedRaider Red posted 1276 days ago

http://www.doubletnation.com/2009/11/22/1168703/image-fanshot

Until next year, Sooner :-)
RedRaider Red posted 1281 days ago

I'm not even sure if I should go to this one. I know its gonna be a blowout.

Man.. I miss the working version of our Air Raid offense :-(

Whatever happens, PLEASE beat the Cowboys.
BabyTate posted 1287 days ago

Daniel, I would be interested in your input concerning this slideshow I prepared.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288639-texas-longhorn-quarterbacks-a-journey-into-two-dimensions-of-fame

BT
JW Nix posted 1290 days ago

here is a story of another NFL Legend who has yet to get his deserved respect :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286573-crazy-canton-cuts-ed-meador
RedRaider Red posted 1290 days ago

Who called the hail mary with so much time left in the game? Thats usually the last play.

Man.. lowest point total under Stoops? Nebraska's defense is definitely not that good. I don't know what to say.

I guess losing 3 consec games at home for the first time since 1966 will've to wait for Nebraska.

Wht're your thoughts on A&M? The Sooners are a different team at home.
RedRaider Red posted 1295 days ago

No, you're right. He came in after Potts' concussion but then he outperformed Potts and took his job.

Tech's score with Potts with 1 min left in 2nd qtr against New Mex: 7

Sheffield comes in and Tech's score at the end of the game: 48.

Next 2 games Sheffield played were against KSU and Neb which ended in 52 and 21 point victories respectively.

See what I mean?

Anyway, you're right about A&M. I saw some of that game... A&M actually had more yards than Arkansas! They didn't convert those yards into points. Should be a tricky game.

Our next game is next weekend, not this. This weekend is off.