Brian Oswald joined September 2008

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Brian Oswald

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I have loved sports for as long as I remember. Growing up in Texas, I grew to love high school football. I spent my college days at Texas Tech University where I received both my Bachelors and Masters in Business, so I like to keep with the BIG 12 and absolutely love college football.

Currently I live in Hoboken, NJ, just outside NYC. While I haven't converted to a Yankees or Giants fan yet it is hard not to get swept up in the lore of New York City sports! I don't root for one specific sports team; I simply love to watch for the sport of it.

Currently, MMA takes up 95% of my time in regards to sports. I remember watching the first UFC's with my high school friends and it has been great to see the resurrection and meteoric rise of MMA. Feel free to contact me at brianc.oswald@gmail.com

Some of articles I am most proud of to date:

A few Fox Sports articles:

http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/story/9401684/MMA%27s-growth-far-from-over

http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/story/9356318/Can-boxing-and-MMA-co-exist

My last two interviews, Forrest Griffin and Scott Coker respectively:

http://mmamania.com/2009/04/29/hate-stuff-break-stuff-an-mmamaniacom-interview-exclusive-with-forrest-griffin/

http://mmamania.com/2009/04/24/just-warming-up-mmamaniacom-interview-exclusive-with-strikeforce-ceo-scott-coker/

The Shortlist »

  • Favorite Athletes

    Growing up: Nolan Ryan, Hakeem Olajuwon, Joe Montana

  • Favorite Sports Teams

  • All Time Sports Moment

    The Catch

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    All of my College Football Games

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Most career strikeouts: Nolan Ryan, 5,714

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Ruth

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Montana

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky

  • Pele or Maradona?

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Federor

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

  • Schumacher or Senna?

  • Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

    Big 12

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Robert Gardner said...

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Thanks for the idea. Sterling and I are going to really run with this one. Here is our first offerihttp://bleacherreport.com/articles/293925-ufc-105-losers-whats-nextng.

1 day ago

James Ryan said...

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Brian,

Please read the comments. I am declaring war! LOL :)

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/289493-creature-vs-creature-are-we-really-doubting-the-natural

James

7 days ago

Robert Gardner said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/289495-creature-vs-creature-dear-randy-couture-the-truth-is-going-to-hurt

Our latest Creature vs. Creature.

8 days ago

Anne G said...

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Wow, no worries, I'll do the article! I think it's a good idea and you're right, it's certainly something people will respond to. I actually think there's tons of potential with music related articles too, so thank you for the suggestions! I don't mind writing more light hearted pieces at all, I think you need them alongside more serious articles ideally.

My e-mail is annegmma@googlemail.com - thank you again for your help, it's much appreciated.

9 days ago

Anne G said...

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Hi there, thank you for the note! I'd definitely be interested in any ideas you have for an article. I'm working on a little something to get me started right now too. Thanks again!

9 days ago

Gary Herman said...

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Thanks Brian. I appreciate the note - will do..

10 days ago

Robert Gardner said...

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Take a look when you get the chance. Thanks for the idea. Feedback always welcome.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/287101-new-strikeforce-champ-jake-shields-would-get-smashed-by-bj-penn

12 days ago

Marcus Walker said...

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Hey Brian! I'm back. I just did a totally off-the-cuff Strikeforce preview that I'd love to get your thoughts on. Well I'm off to check some of your new stuff, take it easy broseph! I'm back.

15 days ago

Nick V said...

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Brian,

As far as shields vs those fighters named I think they would all play out about the same. I think Alves would stuff his takedowns and really take it to him on the feet considering he has some of the best if not the best standup at WW. I know he was taken down by GSP but lets face it Shields is not GSP when it comes to takedowns. Fitch would be an interesting fight but I think much of the same when looking at that fight. Fitch would be tough to take down and if he does get there he has an incredible gaurd. As far as standup I think Fitch has the advantage there and would exploit Shields. As far as GSP goes it is almost a take your pick situation. I think he would pound Shields standing or on the ground. I don't think that one would be much of a contest at all. I think they all match up really well vs Shields greatly based on the fact they all have great BJJ or BJJ defense to go with takedown defense. As far as him matching up well with Anderson, as Shields says in the article, I don't see that either. Anderson wouldnt let him get anywhere near him and even if he took Anderson down he is very tough to submit. That one would end in a knock out I believe. I think Shields is a good fighter not great. I think he needs some standup work to make him more versatile. He has a lot of potential though.

16 days ago

Derek Bolender said...

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Check out my latest article on Gegard Mousasi, based on a recent interview I did with him.

Weigh in on your opinion of him as a fighter and what will happen to him in the future.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/282869-gegard-mousasi-taking-on-america-one-challenge-at-a-time

Thanks!

Derek Bolender

19 days ago

Ryan Droege said...

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I went over Ron's piece tonight. Hope that helps!

25 days ago

The Truth Turcott said...

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here's the truth about the other night... http://bleacherreport.com/articles/278837-could-kryptonite-stop-superman-not-in-the-judges-eyes

26 days ago

Derek Bolender said...

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Check out my latest article on Shogun Rua, based on an interview I did with him this week. (a bit of a comeback article for me) Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/275241-mauricio-shogun-rua-ready-to-shock-the-world-at-ufc-104

32 days ago

Jaime Moreno said...

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I'm Back. Pimp me out to the crew and let them know that I did a workup on UFC 104



peace
Jaime

40 days ago

King J said...

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Brian,

Here's the article about the MMA short film we have been producing for the last several months. It would mean alot to me if you were able to read the article and view the trailer on YouTube. Thanks enjoy bro

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/266296-king-j-producing-temecula-skeletor-the-greatest-mma-film-of-all-time

48 days ago

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