Patrick Cwiklinski joined August 2008

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Patrick Cwiklinski

About Patrick »

"I know that it's coming, I just hope that I'm alive for it."

My name is Patrick Cwiklinski and I'm an 18-year-old student currently enrolled at the University of Victoria in Victoria, British Columbia.

My passion for sports and writing go back almost as far as I can remember but I only found my life's passion in Grade 10 when I was lucky enough to attend a work experience week at The Province newspaper's sports division in Vancouver.

Upon returning I was motivated to begin writing in my own community and so I took to our high school's football team when they were in need of someone to send in game articles to my island's weekly newspaper, the Gulf Islands Driftwood.

After a few months of writing for the football and basketball teams, I was offered the Driftwood's first ever sports column and I'm proud to say that "Let's Talk Sports" is still around and kicking today as I prepare for my life beyond my small community of Salt Spring Island that I've grown to love.

Most recently, I began writing on Bleacher Report and the experience has been very rewarding in the sense that I'm able to get direct feedback on articles and know about the things that people enjoy about my writing as well as the things I still need to work on.

I'd also like to take this opportunity to thank every one who has signed up as one of my fans, I'm very flattered and humbled you've taken an interest in my work and I hope I won't disappoint.

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  • Favorite Athletes

    Roberto Luongo, Gilbert Arenas, Ricky Williams, Patrick Roy, Lennox Lewis, Bo Jackson, Dwayne Wade

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Vancouver Canucks, San Jose Sharks, Miami Dolphins, Miami Heat, New York Yankees

  • Favorite Coaches

  • All Time Sports Moment

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Ruth

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Montana

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Orr

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Maradona

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Federer

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Nicklaus

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Petty

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Schumacher

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

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Leroy Watson said...

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Hi Patrick, how are you today? Where have you been, busy with classes? Don't be such a stranger!

I must admit that I have not been as active as a writer lately, but I squeezed out a special Memphis-Kansas preview for the Hall of Fame Showcase game tonight on ESPN:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/291827-memphis-kansas-the-long-awaited-rematch-has-a-much-different-feel

If you get the time, stop by and let me know what you think!

4 days ago

kevin roberts said...

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This is an important piece that needs to be read by all B/R members.

Hopefully you read it and even spread word, so everyone can see things from a new perspective.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/292173-one-writer-preaching-to-the-masses-five-tips-to-not-being-hated-on-br

Thanks,

Kevin

4 days ago

Alex Johnson said...

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Pats/Colts, Brady vs. Manning and much much more in Week 10!!!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/290840-sunday-morning-under-the-helmet-what-to-watch-for-in-nfl-week-ten/show_full

6 days ago

JW Nix said...

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I think you may dig this piece written on hockey by K.D.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/289279-i-think-i-love-hockey

8 days ago

Hotnuke said...

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Patrick,

I really thought you’d find this piece something you’d want to read on this Veteran’s Day.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288145-sports-veterans-day-reflect-understand-and-soften-your-heart

Thanks,

Daniel Barber aka Hotnuke

10 days ago

Alex Johnson said...

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Week Nine is here! Check out what's in store for today's games and which undefeated team I think will go down today!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286460-sunday-morning-under-the-helmet-what-to-watch-for-in-nfl-week-nine/show_full

13 days ago

Robert Domaine said...

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Hello Everyone, take a look at this important article. It will most likely be my last on bleacher report. Feel free to pass it around. Thank you very much and God Bless!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/283900-you-are-not-a-unique-snowflake

16 days ago

Alex Johnson said...

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Packers/Vikings, Sleepers, an upset pick and more!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/282249-sunday-morning-under-the-helmet-what-to-watch-for-in-nfl-week-eight/show_full

20 days ago

Leroy Watson said...

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Glad you enjoyed Rojo's article, it was just amazing, wasn't it?

Thanks for asking about my mom. Considering the circumstances, she's doing as well as I could possibly hope. Now that I'm making sure to get proper rest, I'm doing better, too, and hope to start pushing out some work again here soon.

21 days ago

Leroy Watson said...

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Hi Patrick, how are you?

If you get a second, take a look at this must-read from Rojo Grande. A true masterpiece:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/279848-triumph-and-tragedy-where-heroes-are-forged

I've been out of commission since Sunday, so I'm behind on my reading, but I will get to your article on Craig Anderson in a little bit!

24 days ago

Alex Johnson said...

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Which of the NFL's undefeated teams will take their first loss this week?

I've got my predictions and analysis including a big upset!

Check it out:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/278188-sunday-morning-under-the-helmet-what-to-watch-for-in-nfl-week-seven

27 days ago

Suzette Lampard Brantley said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/276131-a-second-helping-of-saints-gumbo

cajun cooking anyone?

31 days ago

Jonathan Mathis said...

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Hi Patrick, check out the latest, thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/276079-love-or-hate-boo-or-kiss-titletown-rules-in-philly

31 days ago

JW Nix said...

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now may be the the time to : http://bleacherreport.com/articles/274477-let-the-mutiny-begin-in-redskins-nation

34 days ago

Alex Johnson said...

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Check out what's in store for the NFL's week six action!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/274024-sunday-morning-under-the-helmet-what-to-watch-for-in-nfl-week-six/show_full

34 days ago

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