Kristen Karas's Sportswriter Profile

Kristen Karas

I'm a junior majoring in English at Penn State, as well as a Jersey Shore native and die-hard Mets fan.

Favorite Athletes

David Wright, Endy Chavez, Jose Reyes
Favorite Sports Teams

New York Mets, Penn State Nittany Lions (although football isn't really my thing)
Favorite Coaches

JoePa
All-Time Sports Moment

Endy's catch in the 2006 NLCS game 7. I watched it in a TV lounge my freshman year of college with a bunch of other fans. There was high fiving and hugging of complete strangers. Despite the eventual outcome of that game, I don't think any Mets moment has made me feel more hopeful or alive than that.
Most Memorable Game Attended

August 22, 2006, Shea Stadium. Pujols had hit a grand slam early on and it felt like a game we'd probably lose. While my mom and I were in line getting ice cream, we heard a crazy amount of cheering and popped back in on a lower level just in time to see Delgado hit a grand slam (his 400th homer). Then, with one out, one on, and down by a run in the bottom of the 9th, Beltran jacked a homer to win the game. I've never seen Shea shake like that before. People were honking the "Let's Go Mets" chant in the parking lot with their cars. Just thinking about that game still gives me chills.

Richard Marsh posted 1416 days ago

Part Four at your door. Enjoy. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/213252-anatomy-of-a-franchise-the-new-york-mets-part-iv-was-1969-a-fluke
Richard Marsh posted 1444 days ago

This will be my biggest project to date. Love to hear your comments. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/194743-anatomy-of-a-franchise-the-new-york-mets-part-1-the-inception
Paul Swaney posted 1492 days ago

Kristen-
My latest article is a bit personal- seeing Wrigley Field through new eyes. Check it out when you have a chance. Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/159639-the-story-of-a-smile-at-wrigley-field
Richard Marsh posted 1492 days ago

This is the last article I will be "pimping", only because it was created by others. It's a great read, looking forward to your comments. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/159897-the-great-philliesmets-debate-part-ii-hitting
Richard Marsh posted 1511 days ago

You should enjoy this. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/149730-lets-welcome-mlbs-newest-commisioner-richard-vegas-rich-marsh
Richard Marsh posted 1514 days ago

Pimping My Picks http://bleacherreport.com/articles/147688-2009-mlb-predications-from-vegas-rich
Richard Marsh posted 1518 days ago

Enough is enough. Take a look. I would like to hear your thoughts and comments. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/145602-lets-just-play-ball
Richard Marsh posted 1533 days ago

Check out my latest adventure. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/137561-from-fan-to-fantasyland