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Nick DeWitt joined September 2008

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About Nick »

I'm from Washington, Pennsylvania...about 30 miles south of Pittsburgh. I'm a lifelong fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Pittsburgh Pirates. My two best areas of expertise are professional football and baseball, although I have a lot of opinions on other sports.

I hold a degree in Secondary Education, Social Studies from California University of PA and I graduated from Trinity High School in Washington.

I aspire to sportswriting, coaching, and teaching so it will be interesting for me to see how I do at this. I always have something to say about sports, so this will be a nice laboratory for me to get that out.

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Favorite Athletes

Ben Roethlisberger, Hines Ward, Jerome Bettis, John Elway, Roger Clemens, Sidney Crosby, Roberto Clemente, Lynn Swann, Honus Wagner
Favorite Sports Teams

Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Houston Astros, Pittsburgh Pirates, Brooklyn Dodgers
Favorite Coaches

John McGraw, Mike Tomlin, Chuck Noll, Vince Lombardi, Joe Torre, Lou Piniella, Chuck Tanner, Bill Cowher, Mike Shanahan, George Halas
All Time Sports Moment

Mazeroski's home run to beat the Yankees in the 1960 World Series
Most Memorable Game Attended

Houston Astros vs. Pittsburgh Pirates...18 innings (Pirates won)
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

MLB All Time Pitching Victories (Cy Young, 511)
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth...very rarely can one person transcend sports
Unitas or Montana?

Unitas...passing was much harder when he played
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan...simply the best choice
Gretzky or Orr?

Lemieux...just check out the highlights
Pele or Maradona?
Federer or Sampras?
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger...he goes beyond the sport like Ruth did with baseball
Petty or Earnhardt?
Schumacher or Senna?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big Ten...way too deep and competitive to be second best...

Latest Articles »

Turning The Corner: Where The Steelers Go From Here

11/23/2009

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Backsliding Pittsburgh Steelers Have Their Backs Against the Wall

11/23/2009

504 reads 10 comments 3 likes

Pittsburgh Steelers: Special Problems, Offensive Offense Doom Steelers

11/17/2009

556 reads 1 comments 0 likes

Film Study: Mendenhall, Wallace Among First Half Surprises For Steelers

11/13/2009

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New Article: Turning The Corner: Where The Steelers Go From Here

published by Nick DeWitt

Okay. Everyone take a deep breath. First, the positive. The Steelers are still alive in the division courtesy of Cincinnati's unthinkable loss to the lowly Oakland Raiders...

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PATRICIA CARLISLE commented on Backsliding Pittsburgh Steelers Have Their Backs Against the Wall

I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THE STEELERS OWNERS KEEP BRUCE ARIANS, HE WAS LEFT GO BY CLEVELAND HE IS SELLING THE STEELERS DOWN THE RIVER (PAY...

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Eddie Garrison commented on Backsliding Pittsburgh Steelers Have Their Backs Against the Wall

Nice piece Nick. All very good and valid points on the Steelers. I also saw today Charlie Batch hurt his wrist and is out for 6...

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lon-ton commented on Backsliding Pittsburgh Steelers Have Their Backs Against the Wall

my thoughts exactly. especially on the OT toss play.

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New Article: Backsliding Steelers Have Their Backs Against The Wall

published by Nick DeWitt

Someone must have forgot to tell the Steelers that return season doesn't start until after Christmas. In the past eight games, the Steelers have allowed some type of return for a touchdown. In the last two games, it has cost them in the final tally...

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James Williamson said...

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JW Nix made a great argument for the suspension of Brady Quinn. However, after I examined it, I felt that Brady Quinn needed a defense attorney.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/293191-why-i-dont-think-brady-quinn-should-be-suspended?

8 days ago

JW Nix said...

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Now that the offense is done, it is time for the defense :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/284160-the-almost-all-time-tennessee-titans-defense

22 days ago

JW Nix said...

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25 days ago

J Hartman said...

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Nick:

Check out my article please.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/279402-is-the-nfl-headed-in-the-wrong-direction-under-goodell

Thanks
Jeff

31 days ago

Keith Schlosser said...

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In wake of the ALCS, please check out my interview with the former Yankee and Angel, the truly inspirational, Jim Abbott!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272194-inspirational-words-from-former-yank-and-angel

43 days ago

Kelly Crandall said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/267017-will-teresa-earnhardt-win-the-sprint-cup-series-championship-by-default

52 days ago

JW Nix said...

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this man belongs in Canton :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/265091-crazy-canton-cuts-don-coryell

56 days ago

Alec Miller said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/248356-the-worst-players-in-each-team-in-mlb-a-must-read

Who from your team makes this infamous list?

Check it out when you get the chance.

83 days ago

Robert Domaine said...

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Hello Nick, I would like you to take a look at this article and leave your support in the comment area. I would love to see this story make a difference. Pass it around! Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224275-ny-giants-george-martin-the-forgotten-hero

96 days ago

Nick's Achievements & Awards (10) »

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Hot Read: Platinum Medal

Native American Mascots: Honorable or I…

Received 10,000 Reads • October 06, 2009
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Great Debate: Gold Medal

Native American Mascots: Honorable or I…

Received 100 comments • October 06, 2009
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Hot Read: Silver Medal

Steelers-Bengals: A Look Ahead

Received 2,000 Reads • September 24, 2009
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Hot Read: Silver Medal

The NFL's 10 Best Available Non-Free Agents

Received 2,000 Reads • February 09, 2009
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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Pittsburgh Steelers: Passing Grades on …

Received 1,000 Reads • November 03, 2009
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Great Debate: Bronze Medal

Steelers-Broncos: Follow in the Ravens'…

Received 25 comments • November 02, 2009
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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Steelers-Broncos: Follow in the Ravens'…

Received 1,000 Reads • November 02, 2009
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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Pittsburgh Steelers: A Checklist for th…

Received 1,000 Reads • October 28, 2009
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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Steelers-Chargers: A Look Inside the Game

Received 1,000 Reads • September 30, 2009
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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

MLB's Trade Deadline Might Be a Quiet A…

Received 1,000 Reads • July 01, 2009

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Latest Articles »

Turning The Corner: Where The Steelers Go From Here

Backsliding Pittsburgh Steelers Have Their Backs Against the Wall

Pittsburgh Steelers: Special Problems, Offensive Offense Doom Steelers

Film Study: Mendenhall, Wallace Among First Half Surprises For Steelers

New Article: Turning The Corner: Where The Steelers Go From Here

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