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Michael Whooley lives in the happiest place on Earth. No,not Disneyland; rather that beautiful city known as San Bruno in the wondrous state of California. A graduate of Providence College in Rhode Island, Michael has also done his time on the East Coast and has come to the conclusion that the West Coast truly is the Best Coast. Seriously, who needs snow? Michael emerged from his mother's womb decked in the red and gold of his beloved San Francisco 49ers. Growing up in the Bay Area in the late 80s and early 90s, Michael was spoiled and got to enjoy some of the best football any team has ever played (not just opinion, but a fact as solid as the fact that the male seahorse has the babies - look it up!) Trips to Candlestick Park to see the 49ers with his grandma were frequent occurrences. Though with the way his grandma screamed at opposing fans, Michael is surprised his parents kept letting him go. Those trips helped turn him into a sports fanatic, always looking for ways to fuel his passion even further. High school athletics, college intramurals, rec leagues, a 4 year gig as a Sports Talk Show Host on WDOM 91.3 FM Providence College Radio, and an internship for the Sports Department at ABC 6 (WLNE TV) in Providence Rhode Island are just a few of the ways that Michael has involved himself with sports. However, these all pale in comparison to his role with Bruno Boys Fantasy Football. An avid player of fantasy football since the 7th grade, Michael, in 2005 along with Marc Caviglia, decided to use his vast fantasy football knowledge to do some good in the world and inform all those lost souls who needed guidance when it came to their fantasy football squads, and out of nothing, came what you know today as Bruno BoysFantasy Football.

Michael's Recent Articles

SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 08: Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions walks on the field before the game against the Seattle Seahawks on November 8, 2009 at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Lions 32-20. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

If You're Out of Fantasy Football Playoff Contention...

Published about 19 hours ago
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 08: Running back Ryan Grant #25 of the Green Bay Packers runs the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game at Raymond James Stadium on November 8, 2009 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Fantasy Football Week Ten: Sit Ems

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PITTSBURGH - OCTOBER 25: Sidney Rice #18 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on during the NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on October 25, 2009 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers defeated the Vikings 27-17. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

Fantasy Football Week 10: Start Ems

Published about 19 hours ago
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GREEN BAY, WI - OCTOBER 18: Kevin Smith #34 of the Detroit Lions is tackled by Ryan Pickett #79 and A.J. Hawk #50 of the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 18, 2009 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Lions 26-0. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Fantasy Football Week Ten Rankings: Defenses

Published about 19 hours ago
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Michael Writes About

Football (601),
NFL (589),
Fantasy Football (365),
Preview/Prediction (294),
Fantasy (271),
Opinion (123),
NFC East (80),
NFC West (78)

The Short List What Michael thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

Steve Young, Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Tim Lincecum
Favorite Sports Teams

San Francisco Giants, San Francisco 49ers, Golden State Warriors
All Time Sports Moment

Witnessing Barry Bonds break Hank Aaron's all-time home run record!
Most Memorable Game Attended

Besides the record breaking Bonds HR, it has to be the 49ers playoff win over the Packers in which T.O. caught the game winning TD over the middle.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

DiMaggio's 56 game hitting streak.
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

It's hockey, who cares?
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Not a Nascar fan. I mean I don't even like driving myself.
Schumacher or Senna?

Again, not a driving fan.
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Pac 10 & Big East

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by Evan
about 16 hours ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/290005-girls-girls-girls-silva-week-10-picks-and-predictions

Girls! Girls! Girls!: Silva Week 10 Picks and Predictions

My Week 10 Picks and Predictions
by Evan
about 16 hours ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/290005-girls-girls-girls-silva-week-10-picks-and-predictions

Girls! Girls! Girls!: Silva Week 10 Picks and Predictions

My Week 10 Picks and Predictions
by Hotnuke
3 days ago

Michael,

I really thought you’d find this piece something you’d want to read on this Veteran’s Day.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288145-sports-veterans-day-reflect-understand-and-soften-your-heart

Thanks,

Daniel Barber aka Hotnuke
by Chikatilo
4 days ago

Peyton Manning the best quarterback inthe league.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/287619-ending-the-peyton-manning-vs-tom-brady-debate
by Alex
6 days ago

Week Nine is here! Check out what's in store for today's games and which undefeated team I think will go down today!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286460-sunday-morning-under-the-helmet-what-to-watch-for-in-nfl-week-nine/show_full
by Evan
7 days ago

My Week 9 NFL Picks

NFL Cheerleaders Edition

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285783-cheerleaders-edition-silva-week-9-picks
by JW
9 days ago

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

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/284160-the-almost-all-time-tennessee-titans-defense
by JW
12 days ago

you may like this :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/282844-the-almost-all-time-tennessee-titans-offense
by Alex
13 days ago

Packers/Vikings, Sleepers, an upset pick and more!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/282249-sunday-morning-under-the-helmet-what-to-watch-for-in-nfl-week-eight/show_full
by Alex
20 days ago

Which of the NFL's undefeated teams will take their first loss this week?

I've got my predictions and analysis including a big upset!

Check it out:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/278188-sunday-morning-under-the-helmet-what-to-watch-for-in-nfl-week-seven
by JW
20 days ago

you might like this :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/277488-vinny-cerrato-has-hot-air-for-sale
by Evan
21 days ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/277412-lucky-number-7-silva-week-7-picks
by Suzette
23 days ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/276131-a-second-helping-of-saints-gumbo

cajun cooking anyone...
by Andy
23 days ago

Seahawks are a mess, why two injury riddled seasons should lead to firing Tim Ruskell, etc.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/276174-calling-all-seahawks-fire-tim-ruskell-look-ahead-to-2010
by Thaddeus
24 days ago

Hey,
Here's an in season analysis about a trendy pre season NFL pick. I'd love to know what you think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/275589-keeping-up-with-the-2009-carolina-panthers?just_published=1

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