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so, after being on this site for 5 months now i have come to realize that people can't handle the truth. listen, you are on B/R for a reason, NOT ESPN. As an intern for ESPN, i think i know a good story when i read one. i will be the first one to admit that i haven't a clue on proper spelling, what sentence goes where, and what on earth a fragment means, but i know a good read from an incredibly researched boring one. you guys and your potd are comical. i would love to see the best article actually win but that rarely happens. i do have a select few favorites on here that will be well known, i guanrantee it. i will keep them nameless but yes it is true that i have favorites on here.

if you dont like what i have to comment suck it up. every good writer should know they are bound to be critisized every now and then. AND YES PEOPLE/WRITERS ON BLEACHER REPORT--SOME OF YOU ABSOLUTELY ARE HORRENDOUS AND HAVE SENIOR WRITING NEXT TO YOUR NAME. I will admit it!

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by Craig
about 1 month ago

I thought you might like to know what the guys are up to locally.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/252907-eagles-star-players-sheldon-brown-quintin-mikell-hang-with-the-people
by Robert
2 months ago

Hello Matt, 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
by Daniel
4 months ago

BREAKING NEWS
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/205892-warriors-hawks-near-deal-crawford-for-law-and-claxton
by Brian
6 months ago

We all know about Coach Belichick, but who are the other faces behind the Patriots coaching success?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/175241-lets-get-to-know-the-new-england-patriots-09-coaching-staff
by thats
6 months ago

Hey, how's it going?? I just finished up an article that is kind of a rebuttal to an article that annoyed the crap out of me:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/168559-a-philadelphia-eagles-fan-tired-of-hearing-about-peyton-manning
Just hoping you'll give it a look. Thanks!!
by thats
6 months ago

I generally don't post articles on everyones board, usually the same 5-10 people, and I usually write each person an individual message, but this one is really special to me and I am hoping everyone can take a few minutes to read it. Thank you. I appreciate it.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/158331-harry-kalas-thank-you-for-touching-my-life
by Hao
7 months ago

Hey Matthew,

Decided to have some fun with this. It's a humor piece about Survivor for athletes. I had a blast writing it, and I hope you get a good laugh out of it :)

If you get the time, I'd love to hear what you think. If not, no worries.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/150843-battle-to-the-end-athletes-edition-who-will-survive

As always, really appreciate the support!
by Hao
7 months ago

Hey Matthew,

I think the best part of sports is the passion involved, so I wrote an opinionated piece on why I think a perfect athlete is capable of crying, both win or lose. I’d love for you to check it out and let me know what you think. If you’re too busy, no worries.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/145648-take-a-lesson-from-mj-its-ok-to-cry

Thanks, as always, for the support! It’s much appreciated ☺
by Kristin
7 months ago

Ahh the drama begins with Cutler...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/141823-jay-cutler-footballs-new-cry-baby?just_published=1
by Hao
7 months ago

Hey Matthew,

I had an awful day today, so I took it out on MLB. Here's my first humor piece on "the worst case scenarios for all 30 teams." If you get the chance, I'd love for you to check it out and let me know what you think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/141346-mlb-nightmares-how-bad-can-it-get-humor

As always, thanks for the support, and I hope you enjoy the read/makes your day better!
by Jenise
8 months ago

Hello Matthew:

Dwyane Wade has ripped up the stat sheet in recent games. Should he be this year's MVP?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/138740-dwyane-wade-is-the-nbas-mvp-period
by Hao
8 months ago

Hey Matthew,

Yao Ming has done so much for the game of basketball, that I felt compelled to write a tribute. I'd love for you to take a look and let me know what you think! Again, I hope my passion comes through and it's a good read.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/138646-yao-ming-why-the-world-should-thank-great-wall-of-china?just_published=1

Thanks so much for the support :)
by Hao
8 months ago

Thanks so much for the pick Matthew! I really appreciate it.
by Michael
8 months ago

Just for fun...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/133336-the-10-best-nba-hairstyles-of-all-time
by thats
8 months ago

posted a new article, hoping you'll check it out:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/131660-eagles-owner-jeff-lurie-and-team-president-joe-banner-youre-a-disgrace

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