Sam Parnell's Sportswriter Profile

Sam Parnell joined August 2008

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About Sam »

I joined the Bleacher Report team in 2008 as the head of engineering.

I'm a lifelong cricket fan and follow the trials and tribulations of the England team from here in California. I'm also a big fan of Formula 1, NFL and Tennis.

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Favorite Athletes

Kevin Pietersen, Ricky Ponting, Shane Warne, Michael Vaughan
Favorite Sports Teams
Favorite Coaches
All Time Sports Moment

Sept 12th, 2005 - England win the Ashes for the first time in 18 years test
Most Memorable Game Attended
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Don Bradman's batting average
Ruth or Mays?
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele! ....hand of god...I don't think so
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger. Could there be a better name?
Petty or Earnhardt?
Schumacher or Senna?

Schumacher, love him or hate him, he's still the best for me
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Pac 10 - Go Bears!

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Robert Domaine said...

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Hello, I would like you to read this very important story based on bleacher report. I have taken the time to explain in detail some of the issues members are facing here. I am doing this because I do not believe the bosses are aware of these issues. I hope you will also take the time to read your community member comments. Thanks you for your time and God Bless.

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

20 days ago

Dann Khan said...

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Hey mate. Wrote a piece that has so far been appreciated a lot. Wouls like to know your thoughts.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/281043-the-coin-the-woman-and-the-great-game-of-cricket

Thanks, Dann

25 days ago

Chandra Jayaramakrishnan said...

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Hi Sam,

I'd love to hear your take on this

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/263905-of-cricket-controversies-and-change-management

Best,
Chandra

55 days ago

Michael Schottey said...

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Thanks for the vote!

63 days ago

Dann Khan said...

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Hey Mate

just announced the first awards for the cricket section. Please check it out

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/253755-award-ceremony-for-the-very-first-cricket-awards/edit

Thanks

72 days ago

Dann Khan said...

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hey mate
wrote on a problem in our lives as well as sports. I am putting it here, not because I want an AOTD or anything but just because I think this is the case

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244617-if-arrogance-was-taught-porperly

87 days ago

Dann Khan said...

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Hey mate

wrote on the Sri Lanka- New Zealand series. Which got forgotten in the Ashes hype

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/241846-the-forgotten-kiwi-and-lankans-series

92 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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Thanks Sam! Will rate your revision soon!

104 days ago

Brian Carson said...

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Sam,

Thanks for picking my article as a favorite. Much appreciated.

125 days ago

Dann Khan said...

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hey sam

wrote a piece on Farokh engineer. Could you check it out

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/222123-a-man-forgotten-in-indian-cricketfarokh-engineer

125 days ago

clarabella bevis said...

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Just wanted to say a quick thanks for picking my 'simply the best' article.
A Brit living in California? Lucky man!
And Ashes just around the corner....

140 days ago

Rocky Getters said...

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Hey Sam. My latest article, "Roger Federer in conference call with Nadal, Roddick, Serena and...WWE?"

Its utter nonsense really... I mean its (hopefully) funny but...why don't you just take a look and then hate it...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/212694-roger-federer-in-conference-call-with-nadal-roddick-serena-andwwe/show_full

Thanks :)

141 days ago

Dann Khan said...

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hey mate

wrote a piece on the Ashes. Could you check it out and tell me how you find it?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/211862-this-ashes-guarantees-a-rise-of-lot-more-than-just-a-team

143 days ago

Rocky Getters said...

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Hello Sam.

My latest article, " July 4th special: How Sports has kept the American spirit alive"

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/211406-july-4-special-how-sports-has-kept-the-american-spirit-alive/show_full

I hope you'll find time to read it. Thanks :)

144 days ago

Dann Khan said...

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hey maye check out my article on underdogs

Underdog Status: How Does The Magic Work
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/167553-underdog-status-how-does-the-magic-work

204 days ago

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