Alex Lapenia joined September 2008

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Alex Lapenia

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Before you guys and gals get to "know" me, I LOVE when I get feedback and comments on my articles, even if its just "Nice read" to "I absolutely hated it" is fine with me. I try to write things that start debate, because it shows that you guys actually read what I write! Thanks for everything!

I'm 20 years old and I currently live on the north side of Chicago. I love watching and playing sports especially baseball, basketball, and football. I graduated from Niles West High School in 2007, I recently just changed my majors and switched schools from Kendall College where I was going for a Culinary Arts degree, to Oakton Community College where I can get my associates degree in journalism and hopefully transfer to Penn State to get my Bachelors.

I welcome all feedback whether positive or negative, as I hope to grow as a writer.

Cheers!!!
May you never run through writers block!!! Keep up the good work everyone!!

Oh and.. GO CUBS GO!!!

Favorable Quotes:
"The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It is a very mean and nasty place It will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me or nobody is going to hit as hard as life. But it ain't about how hard you hit, it is about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward, how much can you take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done! "
- Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone)

"I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. I can't accept not trying." - Michael Jordan

The Shortlist »

  • Favorite Athletes

    Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, Clyde "The Glide" Drexler, George "The Ice Man" Gervin, "Dr. J" Julius Erving, Chris Paul, LeBron James, "The Admiral" David Robinson, Brian Urlacher, Lance Briggs, Tommie Harris, Nathan Vasher, Charles "Peanut" Tillman, Kevin Payne, Brian Westbrook, Tom Brady, Plaxico Burress, Osi Umenyiora, Michael Strahan, Walter Payton

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, Anaheim Angels, Toronto Blue Jays, Chicago Bears, Miami Dolphins, Washington Redskins, New England Patriots, Chicago Bulls, Boston Celtics

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Watching Michael Jordan make the buzzer beater against Utah for the Championship, also known as "The shot"

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    The Cubs come from behind and win, and rough up C.C. in the process

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    DiMaggio's hit streak

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Ruth

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Montana

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky

  • Pele or Maradona?

    no comment

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Federer

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Earnhardt

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    no comment

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

    Big 10 (I'm from the midwest)

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SportsScribes .Net said...

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SportsScribes.net is giving out $100 to the best sports article on June 15th.

SportsScribes community is growing fast, and you would be a great addition to sportsscribes.

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218 days ago

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Andrew Cahill said...

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I am surprised by the number of people who actually want to reserve the right to bad-mouth their teams! I offer constructive criticism, of course, but one in particular wants to be able to say, "they suck," if they do.

I don't get it. Will YOU take the pledge?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/160529-a-true-sports-fan-pledge

218 days ago

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J. Michael Morris said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/131618-tiger-woods-professional-expectations-are-verylow

272 days ago

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Kristin Hamlin said...

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My first NFL Interview!!!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/114172-tony-mandarich-setting-the-record-straight

309 days ago

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Buddy Smith said...

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Hey Alex,

Please check out my slide show. Yes I'm shamelessly trying to win the i-pod touch. But please help me out anyway.

Thanks.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/94711-fantasy-football-year-in-pictures

344 days ago

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daniel cox said...

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alex,

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!

361 days ago

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daniel cox said...

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alex,

here's my angle on the falcons' win yesterday in san diego:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/87591-atlanta-san-diego-falcons-charge-into-sixth-playoff-position-with-win

check it out if you're interested.

thanks!

362 days ago

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daniel cox said...

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alex,

week 12 letters to the league is out.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/85792-nfl-week-12-letters-to-the-league/show_full

check it out if you're interested.

thanks!

367 days ago

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daniel cox said...

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alex,
here's my story on the falcons' big win over the panthers:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/85276-michael-turners-four-touchdowns-burn-panthers-in-falcons-45-28-win

check it out if you're interested.

thanks!

369 days ago

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daniel cox said...

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alex,

if you're interested, week 11 letters:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/83292-nfl-week-11-letters-to-the-league/show_full

thanks!

374 days ago

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daniel cox said...

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alex,

it took me two tries (first draft was erased) but here are my week ten letters, if you're interested:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/80853-nfl-week-ten-letters-to-the-league/show_full

thanks!

380 days ago

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daniel cox said...

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alex,

my feelings on the falcons win over the saints:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/80091-ryan-and-falcons-shock-saints

check it out, if you have a chance.

thanks!

382 days ago

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daniel cox said...

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alex,

week nine's letters are out:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/77635-nfl-week-nine-letters-to-the-league

check it out if you have a chance.

thanks!

388 days ago

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daniel cox said...

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alex,

here's my take on the falcons win:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/77212-falcons-smother-raiders-win-24-0

check it out if you get a chance.

thanks!

389 days ago

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daniel cox said...

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alex,

week seven letters:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/71852-nfl-week-seven-letters-to-the-league

check it out if you have a chance.

thanks!

402 days ago

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