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A mild mannered man who through the strange cocktail that is sports and the Internet becomes highly opinionated and somehow even more handsome.

My sports interest are baseball and hockey for two totally different reasons.

I been around baseball all my life. I lived and breathed it for years. This long study gives me a very scholarly view of the game. Baseball appeals to a meticulous side of me that yearns for statistics and perfect timing.

On the other hand, hockey came into my life suddenly with the Panthers run to the Stanley Cup in 1996. Having been born and raised in Florida, the idea of playing a game that is dependent on skating around on a sheet of ice seem completely bizarre. The whole game seemed like something from Mars. Even so, I was intrigued by this odd little sport from...Canada was it? I have watched hockey off and on since I was introduced to it, but with my move to Southeast Florida, I plan to take a more active approach.

Now I also add NBA to the resume. Living as I do in South Florida now, I have taken to watching the Heat as well.

Deric's Recent Articles

PORT ST LUCIE, FL - FEBRUARY 26: Cameron Maybin #24 of the Florida Marlins bats against the New York Mets during a spring training game at Tradition Field on February 26, 2009 in Port St Lucie, Florida. The Mets defeated the Marlins 9-0. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

Florida Marlin's Speed Hamstrung By Hitting Woes

Published 6 months ago
45 reads 1 comments

Panthers-Hurricanes: Sunrise Express Brings Hope to Florida

Published 11 months ago
93 reads 0 comments

So Far, So Good...What the Heat Need to Do in Order to Compete

Published 11 months ago
528 reads 10 comments

Call Off The Back Surgeon: David Booth and The Panthers Found Their Spine

Published 12 months ago
104 reads 3 comments

See 8 more of Deric's articles »

Deric Writes About

Miami (7),
MLB (6),
Game Recap (6),
Florida Panthers (4),
Tampa (4),
Opinion (4),
Tampa Bay Rays (4),
NHL (4)

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Favorite Athletes

BJ Upton, Evan Longoria, Dwyane Wade, David Booth, Dan Marino
Favorite Sports Teams

Tampa Bay Rays, Florida Panthers, Florida State Seminoles, Miami Heat, Florida Marlins, Miami Dolphins
Favorite Coaches

Joe Maddon, Don Shula,
All Time Sports Moment

Braves World Series Win 1995
Most Memorable Game Attended

Rays over Orioles 10-9 at Trop. 8/30/08
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Ripkin's consecutive games played streak
Ruth or Mays?

May
Unitas or Montana?

None of the Above
Jordan or Russell?

Russell
Gretzky or Orr?

Great One
Pele or Maradona?

Who?
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras, I guess
Tiger or Nicklaus?

"Golf is a good walk spoiled."-Mark Twain
Petty or Earnhardt?

Save gas
Schumacher or Senna?

Same Here
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

ACC Basketball, Woot!!

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by Brandon
6 months ago

Hey man, check it out if u got a chance

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/165323-mlb-a-few-things-worth-noting-so-far
by Steph
6 months ago

Go Noles!
by Aaron
11 months ago

It sure seems like it man. People don't even realize there's a hockey team in Florida half the time lol, well it's up to us to make sure people know who the Panthers are.
by Allen
11 months ago

Hey man

I really enjoyed your last Miami Heat article. I think the so far, so good idea is a really good one. I am a die-hard Heat fan and am the leader of the B/R Miami Heat community. I was wondering if you would like to be a part of the Heat community so you can contribute Heat articles as much as you want.

Let me know and continue writing about the Heat!

-Allen
by Claire
about 1 year ago

Hi Deric! Thanks for the add. Game 5 was a crazy game with passionate fan who aren't afraid to express their opinions, huh? Let's hope for better weather.
by 4-6-3
about 1 year ago

Check out my World Series preview:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/71690-10-keys-to-the-2008-world-series
by Aaron
about 1 year ago

Thanks a lot man. Things are looking better for the Cats, Hopefully they can finally get that long awaited playoff spot, welcome to BR!
by Bob
about 1 year ago

Hey Deric, welcome to BR! I am the Cubs community leader, but love all sports, mainly baseball. If you need any help, just let me know by leaving a message on my Bulletin Board or via my e-mail (which you can find in my profile). I thought your first three articles were very promising, look forward to more. Keep up the good work!
by 4-6-3
about 1 year ago

Deric-

Glad to have you on board at Bleacher Report. I look forward to reading more from you during the RAYS ALCS battle!

Here's a great read to inspire you: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/65989-five-reasons-why-the-tampa-bay-rays-deserve-a-world-series-championship
by Nino
about 1 year ago

Hey Deric!

It's great to see a Rays fan on the site. With them competing we need a few more of them. Great job on the first article, and if you ever have any questions let me know. I'm an MLB Community Leader along with Ben Weixlmann and we're both here to help. Look forward to reading more stuff from you.

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Florida Marlin's Speed Hamstrung By Hitting Woes

Panthers-Hurricanes: Sunrise Express Brings Hope to Florida

So Far, So Good...What the Heat Need to Do in Order to Compete

Call Off The Back Surgeon: David Booth and The Panthers Found Their Spine

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