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I do my best to keep up with the sports world, but have found out that getting married puts a stop to a lot of the sports watching I used to do. It used to be all sports, all day, all night, but now it's filled with dinners together (at restaurants without tv's), reality television shows, and nasty remarks about how all I want to do is watch sports. I don't know what I was thinking! :)

I live in Chicago. I am a Michael Jordan kind of guy. I'm a Bulls, Cubs, and Bears fan. I follow Notre Dame football and Ohio State football. I am an avid, crazed Duke Blue Devil fan, but my ties to DePaul University are strong, as well, seeing as how I played for them. If they ever met in the Championship Game, I wouldn't know what to do. Other than those teams, I'm a big Yankees fan, as well. If them and the Cubs ever met in the Series, my allegiance would be tested for both teams, but I would probably lean towards the team that had the players I found most deserving of a title.

I could go on for hours talking about sports, and only hope to meet a few people who share my enthusiasm. Happy writing.

Scott's Recent Articles

An Interview with BJ Armstrong

Published 3 days ago
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CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 01: Matt Forte #22 of the Chicago Bears is tackled by Kamerion Wimbley #95, Brodney Pool #21 and Kaluka Maiava #56 of the Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field on November 1, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Browns 30-6. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

I Don't Think the Chicago Bears Offense Was Truly That Bad

Published 6 days ago
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ATLANTA - OCTOBER 18: Quarterback Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears warms up prior to the start of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on October 18, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Can the Chicago Bears be Considered "Big Time" with the Offense Running Behind?

Published 18 days ago
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CHICAGO - OCTOBER 04: Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears leaps over Julian Peterson #59 of the Detroit Lions to score a touchdown in the first quarter on October 4, 2009 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

How Life Can Get in the Way of Football

Published 25 days ago
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Scott Writes About

Football (28),
NFL (28),
Opinion (27),
Chicago (26),
Chicago Bears (23),
NBA (12),
NFC North (5),
Boston (4)

Courtney Zierk responded to a comment on The 10 Best NBA Players the Average Fan Has Never Heard of

The Short List What Scott thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

Only one name matters here, and that's Michael Jordan. I have others, but none touch him.
Favorite Sports Teams

Chicago Bulls, Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, New York Yankees, Duke Blue Devils
Favorite Coaches

Phil Jackson, Coach K
All Time Sports Moment

A ton of MJ moments to go through. I don't want to name one or two, because it would make others seem less important in my life.
Most Memorable Game Attended

A Bears-Packers game in mid-December. I don't think I felt my toes for a week afterwards.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

I would say 56 game hitting streak or Nolan Ryan's 5,714 K's, as well as 511 Wins by Cy Young.
Ruth or Mays?

Mickey Mantle
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Please.
Gretzky or Orr?

Not a hockey guy, but did watch Gretzky play and enjoyed it, thoroughly.
Pele or Maradona?

Soccer?!?
Federer or Sampras?

Tennis?!? Anna Kournikova in a bathing suit.
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger needs to help me with my swing.
Petty or Earnhardt?

Go-Kart racing?!?
Schumacher or Senna?

Are these actual people?!?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

ACC and Big East.

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by JW
about 3 hours 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
by Keith
about 20 hours ago

As a Knicks Featured Columnist, I will be making periodical attempts to give fans an inside look at the different aspects of Knicks games. Take a look at what I came up with when Lebron James came to visit.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286083-keiths-knickerbockers-korner-reliving-the-hype-the-top-10-things-about-lebron-james-appearance-at-msg#page/11
by Francisco E.
2 days ago

Scott,
It's been a while, buddy. I checked out your website and I have to say that I thoroughly enjoy it. Thanks for letting me know. I'll be a frequent visitor.
by Jared
27 days ago

check out my latest work:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/270886-chicago-bears-bangin-it-out
by JW
about 1 month ago

this man belongs in Canton :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/265091-crazy-canton-cuts-don-coryell
by CYRUS99
about 1 month ago

Hey Scott wat up? Just a qick word to congratulate you on that brilliant Kobe article,it was both well written & enjoyable to read,I'll be looking forward to your next articles.
Keep up the good work man.

PS;Don't be too down on the BULLS as I see that proverbial 'light' at the end of the tunnel isn't as far as many would think.
by Max
about 1 month ago

Appreciate it Scott. Now if only our running attack elevates its game all will be good.
by Max
about 1 month ago

Wake up Scott... week two was alot better.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/258525-chicago-bears-report-card-week-two-vs-pittsburgh-steelers

Lookin forward to your thoughts on the game
by Jersey Al
about 1 month ago

I think Bears fans will enjoy reminiscing:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/253020-green-bay-packers-vs-chicago-bears-great-moments-from-a-classic-rivalry
by Allen
2 months ago

Hello Scott. One could say I'm new around here on Bleacher, and I have written my second article. I was hoping you could give me some feed back on it.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/250109-allen-iverson-grizz-to-meet-face-to-face

Not only feedback on the news, because I put it under Breaking News, but also what I had to write about it.

Hope you get the chance, and enjoy, it's not all that lengthy. Thanks, Allen!
by Robert
2 months ago

Hello Scott, 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
by Michael
2 months ago

I am so annoyed by the Chicago Media over reacting to one preseason game
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/239097-can-the-chicago-media-shut-it
by Michael
3 months ago

The Schottey Six: Top Fantasy Sleepers (Earl Bennett makes the list!)

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/229670-the-schottey-six-top-fantasy-football-sleepers
by VSN
3 months ago

http://chicitysports.com/2009/07/31/looking-for-writers/

New Chicago Sports site ....www.chicitysports.com...is looking for writers. Dedicated writers who want their work to be featured on our site need to check this out. The site features news/updates for all Chicago area teams. So far we're looking for writers for the Bears, Cubs, White Sox, Bulls, and Blackhawks. Your work is good so I hope you decide to give it a look....if you are a die-hard fan of any chicago team...you'll dig this.
by Francisco E.
3 months ago

Lovie's tabbed Manning at Free Safety: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/226569-manning-not-steltz-at-free-safetyfor-now

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