Derek Horner's Sportswriter Profile

Derek Horner joined September 2008

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About Derek »

A 2003 Graduate of the University of Notre Dame, I have always had a passion for sports. At Notre Dame, I worked in the Sports Information Office under John Heisler and Bernie Cafarelli. From there, I returned to Memphis for a couple of years of Grad School where I also worked for the Memphis Tigers, Memphis Grizzlies, and the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds.

I left Memphis for Los Angeles where I worked for Lions Gate Entertainment and AFLAC only to return to the South where I now reside in Atlanta. Here, I am in Law School, attempting to finish my degree and find my niche in the world.

I love Notre Dame and the University of Memphis, but appreciate the dynamics of all sports. Good luck to all and remember that despite all of our athletic differences, we're all American. Go Irish!

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Favorite Athletes

Joe Montana, Deangelo Williams, Brady Quinn, Derrick Rose, Ken Griffey, Jr., Kerri Walsh, Misty May, Lebron James, Julius Jones
Favorite Sports Teams

Notre Dame, University of Memphis, San Francisco 49ers
All Time Sports Moment

There are too many.
Most Memorable Game Attended

Memphis v. Louisville C-USA Basketball Championship
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Notre Dame's Winning Streak versus Navy
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Maradona
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Don't care...
Schumacher or Senna?

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

The BCS violates Anti-Trust law.

Latest Articles »

Michigan: Much Ado About Nothing

09/11/2009

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Why Hating Notre Dame Is YOUR Fault, Not Ours

09/11/2009

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Manti Te'o Welcome Song for Notre Dame Fans

11/19/2008

866 reads 4 comments 0 likes

Dolphins Owner: Sell Team In Case Obama Elected

10/29/2008

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Robert Domaine said...

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Hello Derek, 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

96 days ago

ctsports picks said...

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check out my predictions for ND football 2009 http://bleacherreport.com/articles/215071-notre-dame-football-2009-champs-or-chumps

140 days ago

John Lorge said...

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Thought u ND fans might like this...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/78839-my-fair-brady-quinn-that-is

385 days ago

Peter R said...

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Thanks for the pick Derek.

400 days ago

Peter R said...

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You will find your article about the BCS Controversy linked in the article below.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/72239-long-live-the-bcs-much-to-fans-chagrin

400 days ago

The Rock NDNation.com said...

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Derek -

Very good writing, congrats. You've got a couple of things off from our perspective though. Would like to give you background. Shoot me an email if you get a chance: see@ndnation.com.

405 days ago

GeorgiaDawg said...

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If you care to take a look.... Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/68530-what-every-sec-fan-needs-to-know-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-part-two

407 days ago

Jeff Kneis said...

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Hey Derek,

So, I finally got around to asking about college and olympic sports. We do have sections for some other college sports like hockey and baseball, but you have to search for them in the tool bar. Olympics also have a section. There are tags for these sports when someone is writing an article. I didn't know they even existed until a few minutes ago. There are not many people in these sections, but if you would like to write about a certain sport feel free.

408 days ago

Brad James said...

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Derek,

We may disagree on the impact of Notre Dame, but I commend you for being a golden domer who exposes the BCS for what it is, so thanks for that. Sorry if my differing opinions offend you, but we're all adults here.

413 days ago

Jeff Kneis said...

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Hey Derek,

Congrats on already getting an article on the front page of the College Football page. I will bring up your question in our weekly Monday meeting to see what the other guys think. I will be writing a serious article in the next couple days, so watch out for that. My previous few have just been jokes I have thought about over the years.

421 days ago

Michael Collins said...

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Some nice articles, Derek.

Let me know what you think of mine when you have a chance:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/24014-the-bowl-cartel-series-bcs-commissioners-say-what-me-worry (BCS)

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/27815-notre-dame-football-joined-a-conference-for-the-bcs (BCS)

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/31219-fool-me-onceespn-suspends-jemele-hill (ESPN)

421 days ago

Andrew Hunn - clashmoremike.com said...

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Outside of Charleston, SC actually. I was beating the pants off my future-wife in mini-golf.

422 days ago

Lisa Horne said...

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D!

Thanks for the add! Impressive bio. I wish you the best of luck in pursuing your dreams!

422 days ago

Derek's Achievements & Awards (7) »

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Hot Read: Silver Medal

Irish Faithful: Charlie Weis Is Notre D…

Received 2,000 Reads • September 29, 2008
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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Quick Shots: Notre Dame Vs. Stanford

Received 1,000 Reads • November 25, 2009
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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

One More Loss and Phil Fulmer Is Finished

Received 1,000 Reads • October 29, 2008
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Ty Willingham Resigns

Received 1,000 Reads • October 27, 2008
Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Bronze Medal

A Contextual Approach to Media Irrespon…

Received 25 comments • September 30, 2008
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Bronze Medal

A Contextual Approach to Media Irrespon…

Received 1,000 Reads • September 30, 2008
Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Bronze Medal

Irish Faithful: Charlie Weis Is Notre D…

Received 25 comments • September 29, 2008

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Michigan: Much Ado About Nothing

Why Hating Notre Dame Is YOUR Fault, Not Ours

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