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Brian McCollum joined September 2008

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I am a 19 year old sophmore at Temple University in the great city of... Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I am a Secondary Education major with a dual major in Social Studies with a double major in American History, with a minor maybe in Sports Journalism. Big time Phillies, Flyers and Eagles fan. I contribute to the Temple Column (Temple University Ambler Campus' student run newspaper) as a Sports Writer.

I have been a Phillies fan since birth. 1991 was my very first game, and have been going to Phillies games ever since. Don't call me a bandwagon jumper, either. I know more history about the Phillies than most normal fans even know about.

I also write on a Philly sports related blog called Philly Phans 4 Life:
Located here at this website:
http://phillyphans4life.blogspot.com/
And here:
http://phillyphans4life.mlblogs.com
My book Face: http://www.facebook.com/b3mac995?ref=profile
And here (it's more political and nonsensical than sports):
http://macsbusiness.blogspot.com
My twits: http://twitter.com/bmac4mvp2012
Just call me B-Mac.

And remember: you can never go wrong with a Canadian as your ice hockey expert on your blog.

Brian's Website »

http://phillyphans4life.blogspot.com/

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Favorite Athletes

Pat Burrell, Chase Utley, Cole Hamels, Kyle Kendrick, Greg Dobbs, Shane Victorino, Scott Kazmir, James Shields, Brad Lidge, Chad Durbin, Ryan Madson, Ryan Zimmerman, Jimmy Rollins, Mike Mussina, Evan Longoria, Alex Gordon, Aaron Rowand, Tim Lincecum, Edison Volquez, Brad Ziegler, Chris Volstad, Clayton Kershaw, Brian McCann, Jamie Moyer, Andy Carter, Chris Coste, J.A. Happ, David Wright, Brian Westbrook, Dionte Christmas, Jeff Carter, Mike Richards, Simon Gagne, Mike Knuble, Claude Giroux
Favorite Sports Teams

Philadelphia Phillies, Tampa Bay Rays, Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia Flyers
Favorite Coaches

Charlie Manuel, Joe Torre, Chris Shelly (my h.s. baseball coach), Joe Paterno, Len Arlen (my other high school baseball coach)
All Time Sports Moment

May 22nd, 2007- Aaron Rowand's face-breaking catch to single handedly save the Phillies season
Most Memorable Game Attended

Games (plural): 2008 NLDS Game 2 Brewers-Phillies, 2008 NLCS Game 2 Dodgers- Phillies, 2008 World Series Games 3, 4, and both halves of game 5
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Hitting .400 over the season, winning either triple crown (hitting or pitching), throwing a "perfecto", or winning 370 games
Ruth or Mays?

I'll take both on my team. Nothing like two of the most prolific hitters roaming the same outfield. What no Walter Johnson, Cy Young, Lefty Grove or other dominant pitcher?
Unitas or Montana?

Myself. I went 50 for 60 with 4 TD's, 525 yds passing, 2 Ints, and 130 yds rushing with 3 Rushing TD's, and 2 sacks and 2 Ints. in a 3OT Flag Football thriller
Jordan or Russell?

I am going with Dionte Christmas
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky. I got to give props to my Canadian friends here or else.
Pele or Maradona?

What's that you say? Madonna? Man this is confusing
Federer or Sampras?

I used to live near Ellsworth-Federal subway station. Wait... what's that you say? Federer you say? Oh, sorry I don't like tennis
Tiger or Nicklaus?

I like Jack Nickolson. Wait we are talking about the funny devil-looking guy right? No you say? Jack Nicklaus the golfer you say?
Petty or Earnhardt?

I like Tom Petty. Wait we are talking about the musician right? No you say? Richard Petty the NASCAR driver?
Schumacher or Senna?

I once knew a Shoe Maker. Stop confusing me!
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

A-10

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07/01/2009

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For Dionte Christmas, Santa Didn't Show at the NBA Draft

06/26/2009

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Hotnuke said...

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Brian,

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

13 days ago

Cody Swartz said...

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Brad Lidge, Brian Fuentes, Jonathan Broxton, and Mariano Rivera got it done.

Huston Street, Jonathan Papelbon, Ryan Franklin, and Joe Nathan did not.

The first four will be playing in the next round. The last four will not.

I think that's proof just how important closers are to their respective teams in the playoffs...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/271105-reviewing-the-importance-of-playoff-closers-pt-2

43 days ago

Cody Swartz said...

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You know what... do teams really need a great closer to win the World Series?

Yes. Unfortunately for my Phillies...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/267053-does-a-team-really-need-a-dominant-closer-to-win-the-world-series

50 days ago

Goon said...

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The NY Yankees and the media are trying to manipulate you.

Yankee propaganda must be exposed as lies and crushed before it can spread any further.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261540-exposing-the-ny-yankee-propaganda-machine

60 days ago

Dracula's Buttocks has teeth said...

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Q: Why does Fedor Emelianko fear the UFC?

A: Because he is a Sissy!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244769-fedor-emelianko-the-sissy-who-fears-the-ufc

Check it out.

87 days ago

PJ Ross said...

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Former MLB player Eric Karros called my article into question on Colin Cowherd's ESPN Radio show yesterday.

He challenged me for a re-do: but here's my response.

I assure you, it's not just a ridiculous personal attack, but it shows that Karros was off-base with his statements.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243422-eric-karros-heres-your-re-do-and-manny-ramirez-is-the-problem

90 days ago

Robert Domaine said...

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Hello Brian, I would like you to take a look at this article and leave your support in the comment area. I would love to see this story make a difference. Pass it around! Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224275-ny-giants-george-martin-the-forgotten-hero

95 days ago

PJ Ross said...

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Has Pedro shifted the balance of power in the NL?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/236170-shift-of-power-in-the-nl-pedro-martinez-bolsters-phils-hurts-dodgers

103 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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The Yankees have put together an unbelievable streak of magical wins, but is Yankee Stadium and its short right field porch New York’s “magic wand?” Can sitting back and waiting for a solo HR really translate to October success?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/234903-yankees-late-inning-home-run-magic-simply-a-bronx-illusion

Thanks in advance! I would love to hear your feedback and comments. Take care.

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

104 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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The new Yankee Stadium had been criticized for its lack of intensity and electricity in the early months of the season, but this weekend’s series against the Red Sox finally make a familiar place seem like HOME.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233643-yankees-turn-familiar-confines-address-of-yankee-stadium-into-home

Thanks in advance, and I would look to hear your opinions and feedback. Take care.

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

106 days ago

Shay Roddy said...

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Hey,
I'm not usually one to advertise and spam on bulletin boards, but I think this time an exception can be made. Because Harry Kalas is an exception to just about anything.

Tonight the Phillies honored Harry in grand style, inducting him into their Wall of Fame. I payed tribute to the great man here: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/232075-honoring-a-legend

The point of writing the column was to promote even more discussion and memory in the comments section. Please join me in remembering Harry Kalas.

Shay

109 days ago

PJ Ross said...

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Manny being...A team Player?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/231119-los-angeles-dodgers-manny-beinga-team-player

111 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Yankee fans rooting for the Red Sox? Has hell frozen over, or is there a rational thought process at the root of it all. Read why it is ok for you to root for Boston on select occasions without feeling like Benedict Arnold.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/230865-backing-the-enemy-yankee-fans-face-dilemma-when-sox-play-rays-rangers

Thanks in Advance! I would love to hear your feedback.

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

111 days ago

Cody Swartz said...

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A couple of weeks ago, I wrote The Year Too Early NFL All-Decade Team.

This is its baseball counterpart, The Half of a Year Too Early MLB All-Decade Team, and my 100th article here on Bleacher Report.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/230228-the-half-of-a-year-too-early-mlb-all-decade-team

112 days ago

Richard Marsh said...

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Part VI. I believe I am halfway home. Looking forward for your comments. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/229215-anatomy-of-a-franchise-new-york-mets-part-vi-building-for-greatness

114 days ago

Brian's Achievements & Awards (5) »

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For Dionte Christmas, Santa Didn't Show…

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A Look into Baseball Fans: What It Mean…

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The MLB All-Time All-Star Team

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Before You Buy, The Tale Of The Tape: M…

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