Mike Kline joined September 2008

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Mike  Kline

About Mike »

Teacher by trade, former reporter and sports lovers.
I write about most things Duke related although I will take a stab at writing about other things if the mood strikes me. I'm a Duke fan but am not blinded by my like of the team and try to stay fairly impartial. I'm the Duke Football, yes I said football, featured columnist and also write regularly for the Duke Basketball Page.

The Shortlist »

  • Favorite Athletes

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Duke, Dodgers, Redskins

  • Favorite Coaches

    Coack K, Joe Gibbs, Tommy Lasorda

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Laittner's Shot (part 1 and 2) Kurt Gibson Homer, unc winning 8 games

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Roger Maris' 61 homeruns in one season. Doing it on Juice doesn't count.

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Mays

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Montana

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Who cares, oh that is right the rest of the world. Pele.

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Sampras

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Who cares? No really who cares?

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Who?

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

    ACC

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    Dave Gleason commented on Duke Basketball Player Profile: Brian Zoubek

    Zoubek stinks. Listen, I can wax poetic and be a gentleman and scholar more than anyone having gone to UNC as an undergrad and Cornell law...

  • Steven Merriam said...

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    Hey Mike!

    If you could check this out and leave some feedback it would be greatly appreciated.
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/293845-the-nbas-all-duke-north-carolina-team

    2 days ago

    Henry Ball said...

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    Hey man,

    Check this one out if you've got a minute!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/292729-lsu-over-matched-out-manned-and-dangerous-vs-uconn-in-nit-semi-final

    Maybe we can slay us a giant! Thanks - HB

    4 days ago

    Brad Frank said...

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    Hi Mike,

    First I just wanted to say that I truly appreciate all that you contribute to the Duke basketball community. Your leadership is well-noted, and your articles are much-needed. So thank you for that.

    Just a piece of advice for you: Something BabyTate told me when I first joined B/R was that don't address users who have yet to write an article and/or are without a profile picture. If they don't have the time to contribute the B/R community in some way, then they don't deserve to have you recognize their comments which are often either irrelevant or out of line.

    Take care,
    Brad

    5 days ago

    Keith Schlosser said...

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    Do you blame the Knicks struggles this season on Chris Duhon? See what I think.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/290231-chris-duhon-no-longer-overachieving-for-the-knicks

    7 days ago

    JW Nix said...

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    you might dig this :

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

    8 days ago

    Ari Kramer said...

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    Hey Mike,
    I'd really appreciate if you could check this out.
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288823-ball-overseas-a-new-life-for-manhattans-devon-austin
    It's a unique article about Manhattan's Devon Austin who is adjusting to his first year of pro ball in Europe and I think it speaks a lot about what these guys need to go through in order to achieve their goal of playing for a living.
    Take care,
    Ari

    10 days ago

    Dedrick Hendrix said...

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    I made an article on the comparison between steph curry and his younger brother seth curry check it out!
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/279389-will-seth-curry-be-a-better-pro-than-his-brother-stephen-curry

    25 days ago

    Paul Seaver said...

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    Hi Mike.

    I finished the Arena Pulse and Cameron is No.1

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/276132-the-arena-pulse-no1-cameron-indoor-duke

    31 days ago

    Tyler Lambert said...

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    Hey Mike,

    I haven't really had a lot of time to write an article lately, but this is the first of a three part series I have decided to take part. I discuss Pressure and sports and what it means for the athletes.

    If you would please check it out and let me know what you think about it, I would really appreciate any feedback given. Thanks!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/274622-pressure-and-sports-the-pressure-to-win-succeed-and-to-be-the-best

    34 days ago

    Joe Burgett said...

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    While I usually don't promote articles, I saw fit to promote this one. I feel people are not paying attention to what this article is about. They probably should. No matter if you are a fan of Florida or LSU, this is something you need to remember going into tomorrow night.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/268765-gater-bait-oh-did-you-think-i-was-talking-about-lsu-no-its-tim-tebow

    -Joe Burgett

    44 days ago

    Tyler Lambert said...

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    Hey Mike,

    Brad Frank, one of the Duke Basketball Community Leaders, and I have just completed an article we wrote together. We highlight 5 different questions about Duke's upcoming season and each answer the questions from a different point of view.

    Check it out if you get the chance and make sure to supply some of your great comments and feedback. Thanks in advance!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/266157-duke-basketball-preview-two-views-on-five-pressing-questions-for-season/show_full


    49 days ago

    Tyler Lambert said...

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    No problem man! Yeah, my mom went to Campbell and I don't live to far from there, so it caught me off-guard to see someone write about the Fighting Camels. The school's pretty nice, but I'm a HUGE Duke fan, as you already know. Haha. I liked the comparison between the Campbell Football program and David Cutcliffe, really interesting! With you living in Durham, are you going to the Duke/Richmond game tonight? Should be great!

    78 days ago

    Tyler Lambert said...

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    Hey, I am currently trying to become a Duke Football Featured Columnist. This is something that would really mean a lot to me, so please take the time to read the article and comment on it. Tell me what you think about it, what I could change to make it better, etc. Thanks in advance!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/240607-duke-football-fans-have-reason-to-be-optimistic-for-the-2009-season/show_full

    92 days ago

    dave smith said...

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    Hey!
    Can you provide your analysis on this college basketball article. Thanks! http://bleacherreport.com/articles/226743-lawrence-westbrook-will-be-the-man-that-will-lead-the-gophers

    115 days ago

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