Baris Gerceker
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Baris Gerceker

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Born and raised in the capital, Ankara, left the hometown at the age of 25 and been in the biggest city, Istanbul for 4 years now. Has a degree in chemistry (unfortunately). Ultimate sports' fan, can enjoy almost all sports except some few exceptions. Average performer in any that he watches long enough. Biggest favorites are soccer and basketball. Supports Fenerbahçe SK in soccer and TED Ankara Kolejliler SK in basketball, used to think I was a Bulls fan too but then I realized I was a Jordan fan in reality. Lefty.
I have recently (since June'09) have been writing in Turkey's most prestigous sports channel's website (www.ntvspor.net) , still and again, amateurly. Hoping to turn it into something professional. Why have I become a chemist in the first place anyway...

The Short List What Baris thinks about sport's most pressing questions

  • Favorite Athletes

    Michael Jordan, Dwyane Wade, Jerry Rice, Lionel Messi, Alex De Souza

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Fenerbahçe SK, TED Ankara Kolejliler Spor Kulübü

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Manchester United's unbelievable come back in Champions League final against Bayern Munchen

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    Fenerbahçe - Chelsea FC Champions League Quarter Final First Leg

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Wilt Chamberlain's 100 points scored in a single game

  • Ruth or Mays?

    No idea

  • Unitas or Montana?

    No idea

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    No idea

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Pele

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Sampras

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Earnhardt

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Schumacher

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

    No idea

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  1. I just noticed your comment on my artcle Baris. Cheers for the compliments!
    How are you? Hope everything is good at your end.

  2. Hey Baris,

    I'd like your opinion on a new article of mine, I think you should know even more about this than I do...

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/248036-the-effects-of-ramadan-on-professional-footballers

    Give it a read mate, I look forward to reading your comments on this subject. As you're Turkish, you might even have some first-hand experiences on this subject.

    With regards,

    Guido

  3. I've been there a few summers ago. Good times, good times :D

  4. I managed to get three done yesterday, though most were written during the weekend. I'd advise against reading the Witsel article if you have recently eaten, sickening stuff that :s Glad to be back though, I was just reading through your latest works. I liked the legends stuff, who knows if Cruijff would have become a legend had be been born 20 years later.

  5. Only recently found my way back. How have you been?

  6. Hey mate.
    Did my first slide show today. It is supposed to be humor. Tell me if you like it

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/197755-looking-at-sports-once-again-when-it-sickens-me#page/13

  7. Hello bro..i published the second part of the funniest soccer quotes ever.,..so pls have a look and give your opinion..
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/155881-funniest-soccer-quotes-ever-pt-2

  8. Hey Baris,

    I've written an article about Liverpool with religious connections as it is Easter Sunday. Now, I'm not the most religious guy on this earth, as you may have guessed, so I'm not sure how it has come out! I would appreciate your thoughts and views on it as I'm not convinced it came out as well as I had planned!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/154914-an-easter-sunday-special-the-parable-of-liverpool-football-club

    Cheers,
    Barney

  9. The results are in and the votes have been counted! Check out this month's winners of the World Football Awards!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/153383-br-world-football-community-awards-march-2009-results

    Cheers,
    Barney

  10. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/114683-article-100-a-tribute-to-english-football

    My article number 100.

    Feel free to throw the sink at me as chances are you may disagree.

    Thanks for all your support.

  11. Hi!

    Rafa Benitez's sensational tirade to Sir Alex Ferguson: A sign of the pressure or a masterstroke? Have you say on who won round one of the mind-games battles in the return of the Great Debate!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/108865-the-great-debate-rafael-benitezs-tirade-against-sir-alex-ferguson

    Your comments and views will be greatly appreciated!

    Thanks,
    Barney

  12. Thanks for the fan add Baris

  13. Hey!

    What a year of sports 2008 has been! You may be surprised by the amount of history that was made this year! Here are the greatest sporting moments of 2008, including all sports! Your opinions and thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/95997-a-year-in-review-the-greatest-sporting-moments-of-2008

    Cheers,
    Barney

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