Bryn Swartz's Sportswriter Profile

Bryn Swartz joined September 2008

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About Bryn »

I'm 19 years old. I go to Messiah College. I'm an accounting major....for now.

I can say without hesitation that I am the biggest Eagles and Phillies fan that has ever lived. I even worked for the Eagles in the 2007 season.

I still can't believe that the Phillies won the World Series. I will never forget being in the city on Monday for the first 5.5 innings, on Wednesday for the last 3 innings, and on Friday for the parade. They say that school comes first—I don't think so.

I think that Philadelphia fans have been given an unfair rap by just about everybody since one particular incident involving a 19-year-old kid in 1968. In reality, there is no city in the world that displays passion for its teams like we do. We are the most knowledgeable fans in the world. We want perfection, and if you don't give us perfection, we will let you know. We may boo our players, but do we ever stop going to the games? No. Those that criticize us are simply jealous of our unbelievable passion.

I have a competitive desire unmatched by any person I've ever interacted with in my life and I love debating, preferably with people who actually know what they're talking about. I would give anything to compete on a baseball and football version of Stump the Schwab.

I love baseball and football history, and I don't think that current fans know enough about the history of the game. Learn it. It makes you a better person. I am a member of the Society for American Baseball Research. It's really awesome--look it up.

I own 21 Eagles jerseys.

I'm trying to invent a statistic. It's called passer rating plus (PR+), and it's the football version of ERA+. It's going to be a way to measure quarterbacks based on the intangibles that cannot be measured.

If you plan on insulting Donovan McNabb, you better be prepared with statistics or we will be absolutely relentless. We'll probably be absolutely relentless anyway.

"The fans are on their feet. I'm going to be on my feet. This is truly exciting. No balls and two strikes. Two outs. Little bit low and away, one ball and two strikes..... Myers has the sign from Chris Coste. Curveball, struck him out! The Phillies are National League East champions! Look at the scene on the field! Look at the scene in the stands! This is incredible! The Phillies are National League East champions and will go to the postseason for the first time since 1993!"

I want to be the #1 overall writer on Bleacher Report.

The Shortlist »

Favorite Athletes

Brian Dawkins, Donovan McNabb, Reggie White, Brian Westbrook, Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, Jimmy Rollins, Cole Hamels, Rocky Balboa, Vince Papale, Michael Jordan, Randall Cunningham, Brad Lidge, Maria Sharapova, Shane Victorino, Jamie Moyer, Vince Young, Lito Sheppard, Sheldon Brown, Bo Jackson, Dean Karanzes, Jeremiah Trotter, Jeff Garcia, Eric Allen, Trent Cole, Jon Runyan, Tony Romo in December or January, Pat Burrell, Rocky Bleier, Jackie Robinson, Derek Jeter, Lance Armstrong, DeSean Jackson, Correll Buckhalter, Aaron Rowand, Ken Griffey Jr, Chris Coste, Michael Bourn, Shawn Andrews, Hugh Douglas, AJ Feeley, Hollis Thomas, Kurt Warner, Steve Young, Sam Hollenbach, Troy Vincent, Babe Ruth, Noel Devine, anybody who does anything to win a game for the Eagles or against the Cowboys
Favorite Sports Teams

Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia Phillies
Favorite Coaches

Charlie Manuel. Andy Reid.
All Time Sports Moment

Lito Sheppard's 102-yard interception return to beat the Cowboys in 2006; Shane Victorino's grand slam off C.C. Sabathia in the 2008 NLDS; the beatdown of the Cowboys in the 2008 regular season finale; Brett Myers' strikeout to clinch the NL East in 2007; the Christmas Day Massacre in 2006; Donovan's 14.1 second scramble against the Cowboys; 4th and 26; Sheldon's hit on Reggie Bush; the Cal-Stanford Play in 1982; Brian Westbrook's season-saving punt return touchdown in 2003; Matt Ware's game-winning blocked field goal return touchdown in 2005;......and Brad Lidge's strikeout of Eric Hinske....
Most Memorable Game Attended

I was at the last game of the legendary four-game sweep of the Mets last August. I had to leave the game in the 8th inning to go usher at the Eagles preseason game versus the New York Jets. I missed Jayson Werth's dramatic steals of second and third, and Chase Utley's walk-off single. I was also working on the day we wore our 75th anniversary jerseys and beat the Detroit Lions 56-21.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Read my Most Unbreakable Sports Records article.
Ruth or Mays?

Babe Ruth. Better hitter. Better pitcher. Changed the game.
Unitas or Montana?

Montana. Read my 10 Greatest Quarterbacks article.
Jordan or Russell?

It's Jordan or Wilt. Not Jordan and Russell. And read my article. It's Michael.
Gretzky or Orr?

Wayne Gretzky might be the single most dominant athlete in ANY sport EVER.
Pele or Maradona?

I don't care about soccer, but Pele is better.
Federer or Sampras?

Maria Sharapova
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger.
Petty or Earnhardt?

To quote Nikki Boone from Remember the Titans, "I do not care."
Schumacher or Senna?

Who or who?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

The National Football League

Latest Articles »

The Time Is Now: The Official 2009 Philadelphia Eagles Preview

05/29/2009

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In the Trenches: The Five Biggest Positional Battles for the 2009 Eagles

05/29/2009

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Five New Playcalling Trends for the 2009 Philadelphia Eagles

05/29/2009

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Philadelphia Eagles: Why the Big Three Coaches Are Among the Best

05/29/2009

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Hayley-L Graham said...

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Good morning Bryn! I'd like to refer you to a piece that was written by Juan which I think could serve as a good tool for younger writers.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/290739-quality-over-quantity-some-tips-for-aspiring-writers?just_published=1

6 days ago

JW Nix said...

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I HAD to get this rant out :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288641-the-redskins-discover-their-problem-no-testicles

9 days ago

Hotnuke said...

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Bryn,

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

10 days ago

Jonathan Stilwell said...

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Bryn - hi - hope you will enjoy reading this look at the best pitchers the HOF missed and why -
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/287142-the-best-pitchers-not-in-the-hof-who-got-overlooked?just_published=1

your comment back is always welcome

12 days ago

Isaac Barrow said...

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Recently, I read 'Cobb' by Al Stump, a very fine baseball biographer. I really liked the book, and I wanted to get his story out there - even more than it is already. I put some time into this, so a read/comment would be appreciated.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/284995-ty-cobb-a-tribute-to-the-man-the-player-the-hall-of-famer

15 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

17 days ago

Robert Domaine said...

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Hello Buddy, take a look at this important article. It will most likely be my last on bleacher report. Feel free to pass it around. Thank you very much and God Bless!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/283900-you-are-not-a-unique-snowflake

17 days ago

Josh Dhani said...

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Hey guys, I am back with my series Does Anyone Remember...? Today, I write about a stellar, strong, running back. His career may not be all that great, but he was pretty good, I swear. Let's hope you remember Kevan Barlow:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/281761-does-anyone-remember-kevan-barlow

Love to have your opinion. I'd love all the feedback possible.

Thanks and have a great day,
Josh Dhani

21 days ago

Travis Miller said...

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Kids these days just don't do it with the style that we did last year.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/277644-dont-the-phillies-know-that-philadlephia-is-city-of-chumps-not-champs

26 days ago

Isaac Barrow said...

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I recently read a book called the "Passing Game" about a guy I'd never heard of, Benny Friedman. But I really liked it, and realized just how great Benny was. I had to right about it. Give it a look:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/276884-benny-friedman-the-football-innovator-nobody-talks-about

29 days ago

Isaac Barrow said...

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I worked really hard on this, so feedback would - as always - be appreciated. I decided to make a list of the top ten quarterbacks to ever play. Give it a look. Thanks as always!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/276217-nfl-who-are-the-top-ten-quarterbacks-of-all-time

30 days ago

The Sportmeisters said...

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Come join Sportmeister Derek, head of Fantasy Sports, in the Happy Hour Fantasy Football Chat tomorrow Sunday October 18th from 10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EST. He'll be there to answer all your Fantasy Football questions for the week. Derek is a multiple Fantasy winner, in a variety of league formats. You MUST be registered to ask a question, but don't worry, it's free. Join the chat here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/FlashChat/Chat.aspx?HostUserURL=Sportmeisters

34 days ago

Isaac Barrow said...

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Before you read, think about something. Who are the elite QB's in the NFL? Manning, Brady, Brees, Warner, McNabb, Rivers, Cutler, and Rodgers, right? Yes. Manning and Brady are HOF'ers, and Warner and McNabb are toss ups. Who is better? Warner or McNabb? Warner right? PFFT. Don't say that. McNabb is ten times better, and here's why. Give this a look, did some research on this and I think it's a good argument.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/273197-donovan-mcnabb-why-hes-much-better-than-kurt-warner?just_published=1

36 days ago

The Sportmeisters said...

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Come join Sportmeister Derek, head of Fantasy Sports, in the Happy Hour Fantasy Football Chat from 10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EST. He'll be there to answer all your Fantasy Football questions for the week. Derek is a multiple Fantasy winner, in a variety of league formats. You MUST be registered to ask a question, but don't worry, it's free. Join the chat here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/FlashChat/Chat.aspx?HostUserURL=Sportmeisters

41 days ago

Josh Dhani said...

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When are you going to start to writing on B/r again Bryn? Really miss your work

42 days ago