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First, to all the troglodytes who get personal when they disagree with articles - grow up. If you don't like the opinion, state why, and then, if you're able, give some reasons. Preferrably peppered with facts rather than profanity.

OK, as for the bio...

Being a big Boston Red Sox fan in the middle of Pennsylvania can be a pretty lonely business. I know that many will argue this point, stating that there are tons of Red Sox fans everywhere since '04 and '07, but in my neck of the woods it's mostly darkness and crickets.

The three main avenues for my free time these days include reading, writing, and the Red Sox. I try to be as objective as possible in my writing, but I am what I am and will make no apologies for it.

Aside from the Sox, my other sports interests include Notre Dame Football, the Philadelphia Eagles & the NFL, the Phillies, and to a small extent, Penn State Football. You couldn't pay me enough to go to an NBA game and hockey, though I don't despise it like I do pro basketball, just doesn't hold my interest. Golf bores me to tears. The draw of NASCAR totally escapes me...really.

Don's Recent Articles

GREEN BAY, WI - MARCH 06: Quarterback Brett Favre of the Green Bay Packers announces his retirement at a press conference on March 6, 2008 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

You Did It, Brett Favre, but You're Still a Twerp!

Published about 1 month ago
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SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 13: Manny Ramierez #99 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on against the San Francisco Giants during a Major League Baseball game at AT&T Park on September 13, 2009 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Red Sox 2010 Schedule To Include Manny's Return

Published about 1 month ago
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ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 10: Brian Fuentes #40 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays at Angel Stadium on August 10, 2009 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Red Sox-Angels: Brian Fuentes Blames "Scared" Umpires in Boston's Walk-Off Win

Published about 1 month ago
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NEW ORLEANS - SEPTEMBER 13: Mike Bell #21 of the New Orleans Saints is pushed out of bounds by Larry Foote #55 of the Detroit Lions at the Louisiana Superdome on September 13, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NFL Week One: Better Than They Looked, Worse Than They Seem

Published about 1 month ago
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New York Yankees (9)

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Favorite Athletes

Dustin Pedroia, YOUK!,Jacoby Ellsbury, Brady Quinn, Donovan McNabb, Peyton Manning
Favorite Sports Teams

Red Sox, Notre Dame, Eagles, Phillies
Favorite Coaches

Lou Holtz, Terry Francona, Joe Torre, Andy, Dallas Greene
All Time Sports Moment

Tie: 1980 Hockey over USSR & 2004 World Series
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cy Young's 511 Career Wins
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Golf sucks!
Petty or Earnhardt?

I don't follow NASCAR.
Schumacher or Senna?

F1 is NASCAR but with French dudes. No thanks!
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big 10

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by Matthew
4 months ago

Hey,

I just came up with the list of the best current Major Leaguers wearing the numbers One thru Ten. I hope you can take a look and voice your opinion on my list. Thanks in advance,

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/205039-best-current-baseball-players-by-uniform-number-1-10

- Matthew Falkenbury
by Griffin
5 months ago

Hey Don,

People of my generation look at them fondly as the players they watched as little kids, people of other generations may just look at them as great players. I created a slide show highlighting the best players of the 1990's. If you get a chance, take a look, I'd appreciate it. Thanks.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/183458-the-most-fearsome-ball-players-of-the-1990s

-Griffin
by Griffin
5 months ago

Hey Don,

There was a touching moment in the Mariners game last night, made possible by the best pitcher I've ever gotten to watch - Randy Johnson. Watching history unfold inspired to me take a look at his incredible career and count down his five best moments, in my eyes. If you get a chance, take a look at it, I'd appreciate it. Thanks a lot.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/182160-the-top-five-randy-johnson-moments

-Griffin
by Griffin
6 months ago

Hey Don,

The All Star game isn't until July, but if it were to happen now, who would the starters be? A lot could change between now and then, but I'd like to recognize some of the top performers in the early goings. I'd love to hear your opinion on my choices, thanks a lot.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/176672-if-the-all-star-game-were-to-happen-now-these-would-be-your-guys

-Griffin
by Matthew
6 months ago

Hey,

In 1996, The Yankees had a magical season that would end with a World Championship. In this article, I take a look at the first time I thought the season could be special, a game vs. the Seattle Mariners on May 14th, 1996 at Yankee Stadium, Dwight Gooden on the mound, the rest is history. Please take a look and comment as well. Thanks in advance

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/175365-the-day-i-knew-the-96-yankees-were-special

- Matthew Falkenbury
by Heartbeat of the Bronx
6 months ago

Hey Don,

Ryan Zimmerman’s hit streak halted at 30 games last night. As one streak ends, another is admired. Read about how Joe DiMaggio forever redefined ’56,’ and how his feat may never be broken. It is a record that thankfully cannot be broken through steroid use, and represents all that was once right in a game that has since gone so wrong.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/175186-one-streak-ends-another-is-admired-how-joe-dimaggio-redefined-56

Thanks in advance!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)
by Goon
6 months ago

NY Yankee pitcher Joba Chamberlain's Mother is a fat drug dealer.

Read all about it here:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/170732-like-mother-like-son
by Matthew
6 months ago

Hey,

Im back again with another installment of my Top Five series. This time im taking on the challenge of trying to fix the Yankees and their slow start to the season. I hope that you enjoy my article and Thanks in advance!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/170724-top-five-how-to-fix-the-yankees

- Matthew Falkenbury
by Joey
6 months ago

Hey, just wrote a new article thats right up your alley. Take a look and let me know what you think. Thanks.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/168854-baseballs-forgotten-pioneer
by Mike
7 months ago

My father wrote a great article, i just published it. PLZ let us know what you think, enjoy

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/151130-top-10-reasons-baseball-fans-make-better-managers
by Bryn
7 months ago

With the Phillies' quest to defend their world championship starting tomorrow night, I was inspired to compose the ultimate top 20 list--my 20 greatest moments as a Philadelphia sports fan.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/151016-the-ultimate-list-my-20-greatest-moments-as-a-philadelphia-sports-fan
by Andrew
7 months ago

Can you believe this?

John Lorge commented on my article paying homage to Curt Schilling about the bogus claim made by Gary Thorne. If you don't recall, he said that the blood Curt Schilling's sock was fake!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/148272-curt-schilling-a-heroes-hero

If you get a chance, make sure to back up Curt!
by Andrew
7 months ago

Pay homage to Red Sox great, Curt Schilling!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/148272-curt-schilling-a-heroes-hero
by E
7 months ago

Don

would you check out my newest article? its about why the red sox are winning the al east this year

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/147048-why-the-boston-red-sox-will-win-the-al-east-in-2009

eric
by Bryn
7 months ago

Some of the best players in NFL history have been completely forgotten simply because they played football two or three generations ago. Unlike baseball, football is all about the present day. Fans are raised to believe that the greatest players are all from their time period, so it's puzzling to me when I hear Jerry Rice unanimously declared the greatest wide receiver in history...because....well, he wasn't.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/143974-why-jerry-rice-is-not-the-greatest-wide-receiver-in-nfl-history

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