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I am a recent graduate from Eastern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. I am 22 years old and am looking to do something in the realm of graduate school in Sociology and maybe some ministry work as well. I am thankful for my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for living and dying for my sins and am glad for His grace. I hope that I can share some of my Bears and life enthusiasm with you guys and maybe get better at something that I don't have a lot of experience with: writing sports-related articles. Football is my favorite sport to watch; I also played for 3 years in high school. Currently, I play Ultimate Frisbee and Frisbee Golf. It's good times.

Ian's Recent Articles

The Five Most Significant Players (MSP) of the 2008 NFL Season

Published 10 months ago
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Which Would You Rather Have: Devin Hester as a Returner or a Receiver?

Published 11 months ago
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10 Things I Would Do If I Was The Chicago Bears Head Coach

Published 11 months ago
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Kyle Orton and His Ankle: Why He Should Sit on Sunday

Published about 1 year ago
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NFL (6),
Football (6),
Chicago Bears (5),
Chicago (5),
Opinion (3),
Humor (2),
NFC North (2),
Nashville (1)

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Favorite Athletes

Lance Briggs, Devin Hester, Tom Brady, Steve Young, Jerry Rice, Ahman Green, DeMeco Ryans, LT, Michael Jordan, Jim Miller, Warren Sapp, and Rex Grossman
Favorite Sports Teams

Chicago Bears, Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Browns, Chicago Bulls, Miami Hurricanes, Pittsburgh Steelers and Tampa Bay Bucanneers
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

I hate having to say this, being a cubs fan and all... but 101 years without a World Series. I hope the Cubs can stop it soon.
Ruth or Mays?

Not my sport... probably Ruth, though.
Unitas or Montana?

No question, Montana. Though, Steve Young is my favorite quarterback ever.
Jordan or Russell?

No brainer—Jordan.
Gretzky or Orr?

Not sure... Hockey's not my sport... but probably Gretzky.
Pele or Maradona?

Who? What sport is this under?
Federer or Sampras?

I don't pay attention to Tennis.
Tiger or Nicklaus?

I don't really pay attention to golf, but Tiger has my vote.
Petty or Earnhardt?

I don't really like Nascar. But, Earnhardt should probably win that one.
Schumacher or Senna?

What sport is this under?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

I'm not sure... probably the SEC. I know one thing for sure: NOT the Big 10.

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by daniel
9 months ago

ian,

divisional round letters, if you're interested:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/110416-nfl-divisional-playoffs-letters-to-the-league

thanks!
by daniel
10 months ago

ian,

playoff edition!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/107237-nfl-wildcard-weekend-letters-to-the-league

thanks!
by daniel
10 months ago

ian,

if you're interested, i just posted my comments on the falcons playoff loss, with a little perspective:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/101457-downer-in-the-desert-atlanta-falcons-lose-30-24-to-arizona-cardinals/show_full

thanks!
by daniel
10 months ago

ian,

the final week of the regular season brings week 17 letters to the league:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/98315-nfl-week-17-letters-to-the-league

thanks!
by T.W.
10 months ago

Bears-Texans recap, give it a look if you have time.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/98099-chicago-houston-bears-fall-short-of-the-finish-line

TW
by daniel
10 months ago

ian,

if you're interested, check out my piece on the falcons' comeback win on sunday:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/97856-not-their-a-game-atlanta-falcons-defeat-rams-despite-three-turnovers/show_full

thanks!
by T.W.
10 months ago

New Bears RT. Check it out!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/93717-chicago-bears-roundtable-one-mans-loss-is-another-mans-gain
by daniel
10 months ago

ian,

week 15 letters are out. check it out if you're interested:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/93504-nfl-week-15-letters-to-the-league/show_full

thanks!
by T.W.
10 months ago

Take a look at my newest one. A look back at the 2008 NFL Season.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/93166-from-best-to-worst-a-look-back-at-the-2008-nfl-season
by T.W.
11 months ago

Saints Bears recap!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/92233-saints-bears-did-anyone-else-have-a-heart-attack?just_published=1
by T.W.
11 months ago

Check it out, my first slide show!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/91832-tw-krems-presents-bleacher-reports-nfl-offensive-rookie-of-the-year-nominees
by T.W.
11 months ago

I am going to do an article on who the Bleacher report writers think should be the 2008 NFL MVP and Rookies of the year. Send me your picks and reasons why at.

tkrems@live.com

Thanks,

T.W. Krems
by daniel
11 months ago

ian,

week 14 letters to the league is out.

check it out if you have a chance:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/90688-nfl-week-14-letters-to-the-league/show_full

thanks!
by daniel
11 months ago

ian,

here's my story on the falcon's loss to the saints.

check it out if you're interested:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/90260-the-big-not-so-easy-saints-down-falcons-29-25/show_full

thanks!
by daniel
11 months ago

ian,

week 13 letters to the league is out if you're interested:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/88059-nfl-week-13-letters-to-the-league/show_full

thanks!

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10 Things I Would Do If I Was The Chicago Bears Head Coach

Kyle Orton and His Ankle: Why He Should Sit on Sunday

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