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I'm a long suffering Cleveland Browns/Indians/Cavs fan, who is also a life-long Notre Dame fan. I grew up in Akron, Ohio and currently live in Gaithersburg, Maryland. I'm a self-confessed football junkie, have been since I can remember. Played 4 years of football and baseball in high school, headed into the stands in college at Ohio State before transferring to a small college in Pittsburgh. Degree is in Orthotics and Prosthetics, and I am employed as a prosthetist (I make artificial legs and braces) in the DC area. I love to watch the Browns and Irish, and spend many weekends lately in a deep, dark depression wishing I, like all my friends, was at least a Buckeye fan, because they still play football. I am not sure you can call what the Browns and Irish do on a weekend football...

Mike's Recent Articles

CINCINNATI, OH - NOVEMBER 29: Head coach Brian Kelly of the Cincinnati Bearcats gets doused with Gatorade at the end of the game against the Syracuse Orange at Nippert Stadium on November 29, 2008 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bearcats defeated the Orange 30-10 to claim the Big East title and a spot in the Orange Bowl. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Notre Dame, Say Goodbye To Charlie Weis and Meet Brian Kelly

Published 11 days ago
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SOUTH BEND, IN - OCTOBER 03: Head coach Charlie Weis of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish watches as his team takes on the Washington Huskies on October 3, 2009 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame defeated Washington 37-30 in overtime. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Navy-Notre Dame: Navy Sinks Charlie Weis and Notre Dame

Published 12 days ago
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SOUTH BEND, IN - OCTOBER 17: Wide receiver George West Jr. #19 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish leads his team out to the field before they take on the USC Trojans at Notre Dame Stadium on October 17, 2009 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Alive, But on Life Support for BCS

Published 18 days ago
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CHESTNUT HILL, MA - NOVEMBER 8: Montel Harris #41 of the Boston College Eagles gain yardage against Brian Smith #58 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on November 8, 2008 at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.(Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Why Notre Dame Must Beat Boston College

Published 28 days ago
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Mike Muratore commented on Notre Dame to Charlie Weis: Let's Just Be Friends
Marc Halsted responded to a comment on Irish Accountability: The Charlie Weis Era Meets Its Maker at Notre Dame
Marc Halsted responded to a comment on Irish Accountability: The Charlie Weis Era Meets Its Maker at Notre Dame
Eric Murtaugh responded to a comment on Is Notre Dame Really Full of Elite Talent?
Eric Murtaugh responded to a comment on Is Notre Dame Really Full of Elite Talent?
jeff kalafa responded to a comment on Time for Lou Holtz To Say "Trust Me, I'm a Doctor"
jeff kalafa responded to a comment on Time for Lou Holtz To Say "Trust Me, I'm a Doctor"
Mike Muratore commented on Notre Dame Football Needs New Recipe to Hire Coach, Regain Glory

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Favorite Athletes

Joe Montana, Grady Sizemore, Cliff Lee, Brady Quinn
Favorite Sports Teams

Irish, Browns, Indians, Cavaliers
All Time Sports Moment

Indians wrapping up the 1995 AL Pennant. My dad cried. I cried.
Most Memorable Game Attended

back to back... 1993 ND beat Florida State, then lost to Boston College in GREAT GAMES.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cal Ripken.
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

MONTANA!
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Orr
Pele or Maradona?

Soccer? SOCCER?
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Which one is dead?
Schumacher or Senna?

Don't know what sport we're talking about
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big 10. SEC is better. But home is where the heart is!

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by jeff
2 days ago

Mike,

I'm not comfortable with the fumble call in the Pitt game. Would you know where I could see the vidoe.

I'm not set up for ESPN 360.

Thanks, Jeff Kalafa
by al
5 days ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/290865-notre-dame-is-jon-gruden-the-next-victim
by al
12 days ago

thank you
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286495-notre-dame-who-can-their-fans-blame-now-tys-ghost
by Keith
14 days ago

It's time to prepare the throne, the King has arrived in New York! Lebron James is set to make his only appearance this season at Madison Square Garden against the Knicks. Take a look.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285453-prepare-the-throne-the-king-is-here-lebron-james-pays-visit-to-knicks
by Trey
15 days ago

Mike - I appeal to your Irish eye, as always:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/284480-where-does-jimmy-clausen-rank-among-notre-dames-seven-best-no-7s
by Dan
about 1 month ago

Mike,

In honor of our greatest on this fine day:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/265043-the-true-story-of-knute-rockne-college-footballs-most-renowned-coach

R.I.P 3/31/1931
by Tyler
2 months ago

Hey, I just completed my second article on Duke Football, trying to become a Duke Football Featured Columnist. I preview the Top 5 Offensive Players to keep an eye on in 2009. Since I am trying to become a FC, please leave any feedback that you can, what I should do differently next time, things I can do to improve the article, etc. Thanks in advance. I appreciate the support!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/242981-duke-football-preview-top-5-offensive-players-to-watch-in-2009/show_full
by Dan
2 months ago

Hey Mike,
If you could shoot me an email or private message (my pm doesn't work) real fast, i'd like to run an idea by you. Thanks.
by Marc
3 months ago

Mike,

I'd be interested to hear/read your comments on my Clausen article. I took more of a pessimists view and brought up a lot of past indiscretions. You know, the whole "past performances may be indicative of future results" type thing.

Paranoia is starting to set it. I need opening day (and 400 yards and 4 TD's) to get here soon.

Best
Marc
by Ryan
3 months ago

Not a problem, sir. It's what we're here for. I hope your computer starts learning its place. If you ever have any questions or comments about anything, please don't hesitate to let me know.
by John
10 months ago

Tired of reading the same articles about Mangini? Here's my take on the Browns roster and how they could attack free agency. It's a fresh look at the organization and could be refreshing after sifting through thousands of Mangini articles.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/108303-cleveland-browns-state-of-the-roster-2009-offseason
by John
11 months ago

Wrote an article on a Browns Fans Wishlist.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/93268-cleveland-browns-fans-christmas-list

feel free to add any "gifts" you'd like in the comments.
by Blake
11 months ago

read your comment on jimmy mac's bears saints kyle orton failure article. i agree with you on what you said. he still thinks grossman is the answer.
by Scott
12 months ago

Hey Mike, thanks for the read on Sunday.

Got a couple articles up on Cleveland. One as "breaking" news, no pun intended, on Quinn being out for the season, and the other about what we were supposed to be.

Please check it out if you get a chance.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/86120-it-was-meant-to-be-the-2008-2009-cleveland-browns

Much appreciated as always,
Scott

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Why Notre Dame Must Beat Boston College

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