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Dan Benton is an avid New York sports fan who burst onto the online scene in late 2003. He began blogging about the New York Yankees and New York Giants for Most Valuable Network (MVN) where he soon became the Vice President. Since then, he has worked for AOL Sports, Madison Square Garden (MSG) and most recently, Screaming Sports (VP of Operations).

He is also the owner and creator of Giants 101, a well-decorated New York Giants blog that has won various awards ranging from Deadspin's #1 Giants blog to the 2007 Sports Blog of the Year.

Dan's Recent Articles

LAS VEGAS - JULY 11: Brock Lesnar holds down Frank Mir during their heavyweight title bout during UFC 100 on July 11, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Lesnar defeated Mir by a second round knockout. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)

Brock Lesnar: Great for UFC, Bad for MMA

Published 4 months ago
3,431 reads 50 comments

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 11: Brandon Jacobs #27 of the New York Giants breaks the tackle of Bradie James #56 of the Dallas Cowboys during their game at Giants Stadium November 11, 2007 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won 31-20. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Brandon Jacobs Rips Tony Romo: "He's Not That Good"

Published 4 months ago
1,975 reads 19 comments

ST. LOUIS - SEPTEMBER 25: Steve McNair #9 of Tennessee Titans argues a call in the first quarter against the St. Louis Rams on September 25, 2005 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images).

Steve McNair Was A Man's Man

Published 4 months ago
2,482 reads 7 comments

HOUSTON - OCTOBER 26: Wide receiver Chad Johnson #85 of the Cincinnati Bengals warms up for the game with the Houston Texans on October 26, 2008 at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Top Five Athletes on Twitter Worth Following

Published 4 months ago
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Dan Writes About

Football (58),
NFL (57),
Fantasy (51),
Fantasy Football (30),
New York (28),
New York Giants (23),
Opinion (18),
NBA (14)

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

Favorite Athletes

Brandon Jacobs, Eli Manning, Joba Chamberlain, Derek Jeter, Ahmad Bradshaw and Derrick Ward
Favorite Sports Teams

New York Giants, New York Yankees, New York Knicks, New York Rangers, Duke Blue Devils, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Penn State Nittany Lions and the Auburn Tigers
All Time Sports Moment

Giants defeating the then undefeated* New England Patriots to win Super Bowl XLII.
Most Memorable Game Attended

Hideki Matsui hitting a grand slam in his first game at Yankees Stadium (2003).
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cal Ripken Jr.'s game-played streak.
Ruth or Mays?

Babe Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

...Eli Manning
Jordan or Russell?

Michael Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Wayne Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

[Yawn]
Federer or Sampras?

Andre Agassi
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger Woods
Petty or Earnhardt?

Jeff Gordon
Schumacher or Senna?

[Yawn]
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

SEC

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by Craig
5 days ago

The Giants Collapse!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/282700-ny-giants-out-played-out-coached
by Robert
7 days ago

Hello Buddy, take a look at this important article. It will most likely be my last on bleacher report. Feel free to pass it around. Thank you very much and God Bless!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/283900-you-are-not-a-unique-snowflake
by Craig
25 days ago

NY Giants Rant & Rave is back: Part 3

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272959-ny-giants-football-ranting-raving-part-3
by Craig
about 1 month ago

Finally...Giants Dallas recap. Enjoy!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261558-giants-and-cowboys-recap-quick-hits-101
by Robert
2 months ago

Hello Dan, here is the follow up article on George Martin. I would appreciate it if you would take a look at it and leave your support in the comment area. Feel free to pass it around. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244249-give-george-martin-a-key-to-nyc
by Matt
2 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/240509-kenny-phillips-is-bound-for-a-giant-leap-forward-in-2009
by Matt
2 months ago

Hey Dan, just wanted to say that I'm an avid follower of your work over at Giants101.com and that you're putting out great stuff man!

Cheers,
Matt Bertram
by Craig
2 months ago

Blackburn drop.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/240202-big-blue-needs-big-year-from-blackburn
by Robert
2 months ago

Hello Dan, 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 JW
2 months ago

you may dig this :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/236290-the-almost-all-time-san-francisco-49ers-offense
by Craig
3 months ago

I thought you would like this new look on college football(Illinois) and the NY Giants recent drafts.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/234198-drafting-ny-giants-the-state-of-illinois-producing-football-studs
by Craig
3 months ago

Easier days to come my friend for our Giants. Breaking news from Philly.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/229757-two-middle-linebackersone-down-and-one-out-giants-eagles
by Eric
3 months ago

Is Ben Roethlisberger more clutch than Tom Brady and the rest of the league? I've created a new measure to test quarterback "clutchness". FInd out how Eli Manning faired.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/220809-is-roethlisberger-more-clutch-than-brady-and-the-rest-of-the-league
by Brian
3 months ago

Hey Dan,

Glad to see a huge New York Giants fan take the time to write an MMA article. I would say you caught everyone's attention with your Lesnar piece. Let me know if there is anything you need.
by Farooq
3 months ago

It's Been a while since I last wrote an article .

UFC 100 is over, But were Brock Lesnar's actions positive or negative for the UFC?

Here are my thoughts. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/217699-brock-lesnar-bad-for-the-ufc

Thanks, Farooq.

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Steve McNair Was A Man's Man

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