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Jon Offredo joined August 2008

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I am 21 a junior at West Virginia University. I'm studying journalism with a focus on news-editorial at WVU and actually work at the campus newspaper as an editor. I'm primarily a hard news and crime reporter, but I have a newly found passion for English soccer/football and have always been a fan of Philadelphia sports.

I'm already a season ticket holder for Philly's MLS team.

I'll follow Newcastle United and the Philadelphia Phillies to the end and to a lesser extent, the Mountaineers.

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Favorite Athletes

Obafemi Martins, Lenny Dykstra, Curt Schilling, Jeremy Roenick, Dikembe Mutombo, Habib Beye
Favorite Sports Teams

Newcastle United, Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia Flyers, West Viginia University Mountaineers
All Time Sports Moment

Last year's wild card race. Mets suck.
Most Memorable Game Attended

A Phillies game several years ago. J.D. Drew had recently snubbed us and signed for the Cardinals. That night my Dad and I went to Veterans Stadium to watch the Phillies play the Cardinals. It was Drew's first night in Philly since then and he tried to disguise himself during warmups as the catcher. People caught on and started throwing batteries at him.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

I'm terrible at Sports.
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Unitas
Jordan or Russell?

Russell
Gretzky or Orr?

Orr
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

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

Big East

Latest Articles »

Nowhere Else To Go But Down

03/31/2009

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Smudger's Last Stand

08/23/2008

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Newcastle United-Bolton: It Burns, It Burns

08/23/2008

390 reads 3 comments 0 likes

Who Should Cover Your Club's Song?

08/22/2008

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David Jacobs said...

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Hi Jon. I thought I'd have a go at writing something for Newcastle fans.
What better time than when the legendary Alan Shearer gets appointed as manager.

Alan Shearer takes the reigns at Newcastle United, but I think he needs a bit more than 7 weeks. Sing this parody and comment on what you think fate has in store:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/152333-parodies-couldnt-i-have-had-more-time-featuring-alan-shearer

Thanks again,

Weird Dave.

234 days ago

Salaar Shamsi said...

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Hey Jon,

Loved your first article, great start...looking forward to more from you.

462 days ago

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