James Welch's Sportswriter Profile

James Welch joined October 2008

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About James »

A part time soldier, full time software tester. I've been a sports buff since I could walk. I wanted to be Walter Payton as a kid, and am currently driving the Wanderlei Silva Warwagon. I enjoy writing in my spare time (when I get some anyway).

The Shortlist »

Favorite Athletes

Walter Payton, Wanderlei Silva, Bas Rutten
Favorite Sports Teams

Pittsburgh Steelers, Oakland Athletics
All Time Sports Moment

When Mark Mcgwire hit his 62nd homerun. I was his biggest fan back then.
Most Memorable Game Attended

Steelers vs Cardinals, September 7, 2006. First game in the new Cards stadium.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Jerry Rice's receiving records. He was too good for too long.
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth. He transcended the sport.
Unitas or Montana?

Montana. No quarterback was more dangerous with the ball in his hands.
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan. Truly the greatest player of all time.
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky. See above comment
Pele or Maradona?

Pele. I don't follow soccer and even I know how great he was.
Federer or Sampras?

When its all said and done Federer will be the Tennis version of MJ.
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger has revolutionized the sport.
Petty or Earnhardt?

I'm not a fan, but I guess Petty.
Schumacher or Senna?

Neither
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Pac 10 baby, I live in Arizona.

Latest Articles »

Tecmo Super Bowl's 32 Greatest Players

11/14/2009

1,435 reads 8 comments 1 likes

Mixed Martial Arts Hall of Fame: The First Class

06/05/2009

633 reads 23 comments 0 likes

Mike Thomas Brown: The Beginning of an Era

06/04/2009

355 reads 17 comments 0 likes

Know Your Mixed Martial Arts Fan

05/30/2009

2,177 reads 24 comments 3 likes

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Keith Schlosser said...

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New York City pulled out the throne as King James arrived for his only visit of the season! Take a look at what I thought of the hype.

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

24 days ago

kevin roberts said...

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oh, I'm well aware of Danny Woodhead. and Sam McGuffie. and Brian Leonard. and Jacob Hester...

I've written like 3 pieces on Woodhead.

He did get three carries for 24 yards this last game, and with Leon Washington out for the season, he could see a lot more...

-Kevin

36 days ago

Dann Khan said...

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He mate

wrote a piece which I tried to make my master piece. Could you please cheack it out. Don't be scared of telling me if it is bad

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/200865-painting-my-sports-idol

167 days ago

Dann Khan said...

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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

172 days ago

James Welch said...

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WEC 41 was one of the better cards I have seen in a while. My hat's off to Urijah Faber for a gutsy performance after breaking his hand. Hopefully Mike Brown will get some respect now.

176 days ago

MMAMadness.com said...

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Solid Piece on Mike Brown

179 days ago

Aki Kuwabara said...

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James, if you aren't too busy or haven't headed off to Ft. Rucker already, check out my latest. Have a good weekend!

235 days ago

jason hughes said...

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james check out my latest if you want

235 days ago

James Welch said...

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I'm trying to get a few more articles up before I head off to Ft. Rucker for Warrant Officer Candidate School at the end of the month. 3 articles in 5 months is pretty terrible.

241 days ago

Brian Oswald said...

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KenFlo or the Muscle Shark; who wins? Chime in on my latest article =)

390 days ago

Brian Oswald said...

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So do you think that the UFC should sign Kimbo and let him get KOed?

403 days ago

James Williamson said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/70573-look-up-get-up-and-never-give-up-cowboy-fans

Comment please.

408 days ago

Brian Oswald said...

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Welcome to the community man! Glad to see you got an article posted your first day. Look forward to reading more stuff.

415 days ago

James's Achievements & Awards (4) »

Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Silver Medal

Know Your Mixed Martial Arts Fan

Received 2,000 Reads • May 30, 2009
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Tecmo Super Bowl's 32 Greatest Players

Received 1,000 Reads • November 14, 2009
Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Bronze Medal

Mixed Martial Arts Hall of Fame: The Fi…

Received 25 comments • June 05, 2009
Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Bronze Medal

Know Your Mixed Martial Arts Fan

Received 25 comments • May 30, 2009

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Tecmo Super Bowl's 32 Greatest Players

Mixed Martial Arts Hall of Fame: The First Class

Mike Thomas Brown: The Beginning of an Era