Shane McFarland
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Shane McFarland

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About

I am a 2010 Duquesne University graduate. I studied History and Political Science at Duquesne but am currently studying for my Masters in Law & Public Policy at California University of Pennsylvania. . Aside from academics, I have always had a true passion for sports.

Being from the City of Champions, I could have easily fallen into the trap of becoming a diehard Pittsburgh sports fan. There is a certain level of excellence and expectation that comes attached to our sports reality in this city. It's something that only someone from Pittsburgh could truly understand.

Instead of becoming a true follower, I have tried to remain an unbiased observer, wanting to enjoy the competition for what it is, regardless of who was playing. I enjoy watching the Patriots as much as I enjoy watching the Steelers. The Braves as much as the Pirates. Plain and simple, I am a fan of the game and of competition.

Short List

  • Favorite Athletes

    Larry Bird, Chipper Jones, Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Derek Jeter, Andrew McCutchen, Sidney Crosby, Aaron Rodgers, James Harrison, Troy Polamalu, Dirk Nowitzki, Rajon Rondo, Ray Lewis, Greg Maddux, Kobe Bryant, "Pistol" Pete Maravich

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Pittsburgh Pirates, Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots, New York Yankees, Boston Celtics, University of Pittsburgh

  • Favorite Coaches

    John Wooden, Bobby Cox, Nick Saban, Bill Belichick, Phil Jackson, Joe Torre, Jamie Dixon,

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    I've been to a ton of football games but one of the most anticipated games I remember going to was the 10/31/04 primteime matchup of the New England Patriots playing at Heniz Field against the Steelers. The Patriots came in on a 21 game win streak and the Steelers jumped out on them early. They never looked back, winning 34-20. They went 15-1 that year. One of the most electric games I've seen.

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Dimaggio's 56 game hit streak. No one is this consistent anymore.

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Ruth

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Montanta

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Russel

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Pele

  • Federer or Sampras?

    SAMPRAS

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Nicklaus

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Earnhardt

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    push

  • ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac-12 or SEC?

    SEC all day every day

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  • Larry Burton posted 321 days ago

    Larry Burton

    Thanks for the fan vote, It means a lot!