Owen Stiffler's Sportswriter Profile

Owen Stiffler joined September 2008

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About Owen »

Glad to see you were interested enough in me to check out the bio. I'm Owen Stiffler and I'm a broadcast journalism major and proud Redbird at Illinois State University. This site has increased my passion and desire to become a sports writer for a living at some point in my future life.

I absolutely love everything Chicago, aside from the Sox. I live and die by the Bears, Bulls, Cubs, Blackhawks, Fighting Illini, and the ISU Redbirds. Catch me on a day when one of these teams lose, and I'll likely be in a very bad mood.

I am the biggest Scottie Pippen fan you will ever meet. Although I was pretty young growing up in the '90s, the beautiful invention that is YouTube and the Internet has allowed me to relive those dominated seasons of Chicago Bulls championships.

I'm also diabetic so my all-time hero is obviously Ron Santo. I'm also excited to now have another diabetic in Chicago: Jay Cutler.

Outside of sports I'm very passionate about Conan O'Brien, television, food, and just relaxing in general. I also absolutely love comedy; humor is the world's best medicine.

Along with my love for Chicago and Illinois comes my hate for the state of Wisconsin and all sports in it. After seeing one of my favorite Chicago teams win nothing makes me happier than seeing the Packers, Brewers, Bucks, or Badgers lose.

I write for Illinois State's school newspaper The Daily Vidette and have also had articles featured on ESPNChicago.com.

Thanks for showing the interest and I hope you enjoy my articles. If you do enjoy these bad boys Twitter me @OwenStiffler. Keep cool my babies.

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Favorite Athletes

Scottie Pippen.
Favorite Sports Teams

All Illinois: Bears, Bulls, Cubs, Blackhawks, Illini, and of course the ISU Redbirds.
Favorite Coaches

The Zen Master and Ditka.
All Time Sports Moment

1) 2005 Elite 8 game between the Illini and Arizona. Deron Williams took over with the Illini down 15 and 5 minutes left on the clock. He led them to victory and eventually to the National Championship. 2) Devin Hester's Super Bowl XLI opening kickoff return.
Most Memorable Game Attended

2008's Packers @ Bears. One of the coldest days of my life, and best.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

DiMaggio's 56 or Wilt's 100.
Ruth or Mays?

Both the best of their time.
Unitas or Montana?

Unitas.
Jordan or Russell?

Is that question serious?
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky.
Pele or Maradona?

Soccer, really?
Federer or Sampras?

Coin toss.
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Eldrick.
Petty or Earnhardt?

Dale Jarrett, solely based on that UPS car he drove.
Schumacher or Senna?

Wish I could tell you.
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big 10 and Missouri Valley.

Latest Articles »

Credit Where Credit Is Due: Illinois State University Professional Athletes

11/19/2009

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Some Fitting "Boos" for Halloween Weekend

11/02/2009

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Remember that NBA Team from Chicago?: Bulls Try to Regain City's Attention

10/21/2009

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October: The month of the fan

10/14/2009

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Keith Schlosser said...

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Are Chris Duhon and Toney Douglas the answers to the Knicks' point guard woes?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/276444-knicks-still-struggling-to-find-the-right-point

34 days ago

Mohamed E.M said...

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Hi Mate! pls take a look at my last article if you have time of course
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/236518-the-hidden-agendas-of-a-sportsman-in-canada-humor
Thanks in advance!

102 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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"No room for racism"

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233873-jessie-owens-one-of-the-greatest-athletes-of-all-time

106 days ago

Bob Warja said...

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Well, here I go again. I'm now taking on a subject that is not commonly discussed among men in sports, namely gay bashing. Similar to my article on racism, I'm sure this will generate some debate, so feel free to join in the fray.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/228595-come-to-think-of-it-gay-bashing-in-sports-is-a-common-occurence

116 days ago

Paul Swaney said...

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Owen-
A Boston fan's dream weekend. Check it out!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/219197-three-sports-three-days-one-city-boston

132 days ago

Bob Warja said...

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Great to have you as a fan Owen!

174 days ago

Bob Warja said...

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Thanks for the POTD Owen.

BTW, I am diabetic, too, so I share your comments about Santo & Cutler.

But Scottie Pippen making Jordan? Wow, that had to be tongue-in-cheek, right? You can't be serious??

175 days ago

Paul Swaney said...

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Owen-
Please check out my slide show on some of the best Knuckleballers of all time.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/175021-the-best-knuckleballers-of-all-time

195 days ago

Paul Swaney said...

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Owen-
I had so many comments and suggestions of baseball players that the community members root for, it inspired me to do a brief follow-up article. Please check it out when you have a chance.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/169300-a-whole-lot-of-love-for-baseball

203 days ago

Paul Swaney said...

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Owen-
I have found over the past month or so that I write best when I allow my heart to lead my head. Please check out my latest, I would be interested in any feedback you may have, or even anyone who would make your team. Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/167828-the-baseball-players-i-root-for

205 days ago

Paul Swaney said...

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Owen-
I just finished a top ten list from the 65 series played in MLB, NHL, and NBA this decade that actually went the full seven games. I wanted to place the Bulls/Celtics first round series in a historical context. Please check it out if you have a chance. Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/166235-top-ten-seven-game-series-of-the-decade

208 days ago

Jimmy Riley said...

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i love you too brother

208 days ago

Jimmy Riley said...

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other than the chicago sports, owen stiffler is a genius

209 days ago

Tyler Williams said...

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Would You Like a Glass of Pee With Your Horse Meat?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/161041-the-showdown-would-you-like-a-glass-of-pee-with-your-horse-meat

215 days ago

Kimberley Nash said...

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Thanks for the POTD nod, Owen. I'm honored!!

215 days ago

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About Owen »

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Latest Articles »

Credit Where Credit Is Due: Illinois State University Professional Athletes

Some Fitting "Boos" for Halloween Weekend

Remember that NBA Team from Chicago?: Bulls Try to Regain City's Attention