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Born and raised on Michigan's west side on the shores of Lake Michigan, Jay graduated from Hope College in 2004 with a BA in history, psychology and education. Jay recently moved to Portland, Oregon with his girlfriend of 6 years Sara and their two dogs Mooch and Butters. Jay is a life-long Detroit sports fan but he also does have a sweet spot for his adopted cities team, the Trail Blazers.

Jay's Recent Articles

AUBURN HILLS, MI - APRIL 26: (L-R) Tayshaun Prince #22 and Richard Hamilton #32 of the Detroit Pistons sit on the bench in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at the Palace of Auburn Hills on April 26, 2009 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The Cavaliers won 99-78. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Changing of the Guard?: The Significance of Detroit Pistons' Victory Over Magic

Published 5 days ago
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ORLANDO, FL - MAY 30: Ben Wallace #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on from the bench against the Orlando Magic in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2009 Playoffs at Amway Arena on May 30, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

The Detroit Pistons Have Issues: What to Watch For This Season

Published 21 days ago
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SEATTLE - JANUARY 14: Kevin Durant #35 of the Seattle SuperSonics shoots the outside jump shot against Luke Walton #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the game at Key Arena on January 14, 2008 in Seattle, Washington. The Lakers won 123-121. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Good Riddance, but Leave the Banners

Published 25 days ago
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DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 27: Quarterback Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions runs with the football against the Washington Redskins at Ford Field on September 27, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan. The Lions defeated the Redskins 19-14. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

Finally in The Right Layne?: Stafford Lifts The Lions in One Fell Swoop

Published about 1 month ago
265 reads 3 comments

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Jay Writes About

Opinion (35),
Ann Arbor (34),
Detroit (34),
NBA (24),
Detroit Pistons (18),
NFL (12),
Football (11),
Detroit Lions (10)

Drew Barton responded to a comment on Reeling Blazer Fans Wonder What's Happening with 2-3 Start
Drew Barton responded to a comment on Reeling Blazer Fans Wonder What's Happening with 2-3 Start
Josh B responded to a comment on Trail of Cheers: Failing Rebuilding Teams Can Learn by Following the Blazers
Josh B responded to a comment on Trail of Cheers: Failing Rebuilding Teams Can Learn by Following the Blazers
Will Dias responded to a comment on Detroit Pistons Fall Short In Toronto
Will Dias responded to a comment on Detroit Pistons Fall Short In Toronto
Hadarii Jones responded to a comment on East Coast Swagger: The Top Eight Teams in the Eastern Conference

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

Favorite Athletes

Isiah Thomas, Barry Sanders, Chris Spielman, Kirk Gibson, Darrell Evans
Favorite Sports Teams

Detroit Pistons, Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines
Favorite Coaches

Larry Brown, Chuck Daly, Scotty Bowman, Jim Leyland, Sparky Anderson
All Time Sports Moment

Isiah Thomas scoring 43 in the Finals versus the Lakers in '88
Most Memorable Game Attended

Tigers vs. White Sox at Old Comiskey in Chicago...Evans went yard.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

500+ wins by Cy Young
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Neither
Schumacher or Senna?

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

Big 10

Bulletin Board (72) Post a note »

by Keith
3 days ago

It's time to prepare the throne, the King has arrived in New York! Lebron James made his only appearance of the season at Madison Square Garden against the Knicks tonight. Take a look.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285453-prepare-the-throne-the-king-is-here-lebron-james-pays-visit-to-knicks
by Seattle
about 1 month ago

Sorry but I'm a little cheesed about what's been said regarding the Lions first victory in two years.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/263527-beer-thinkers-rant-the-lions-did-beat-an-nfl-team

Let me know if you agree or not!

Thanks!
by Seattle
2 months ago

Decided to try my hand at previewing the Lions/Saints game:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/251659-detroit-lions-vs-new-orleans-saints-beer-thinkers-week-1-preview

Any feedback is greatly appriceated!
by Michael
3 months ago

I spent the morning as a VIP at Vikings Training Camp. Here's my Lions-biased review:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233975-behind-enemy-lines-my-day-at-vikings-training-camp
by Richard
3 months ago

Breaking News: Wafer to Sign with overseas team

Please check out my brief report and let me know what you think of his decision.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233763-report-free-agent-von-wafer-will-sign-with-olympiacos?just_published=1

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by Taylor
3 months ago

Jay, this is a fantastic biography of the famous Bill Russell authored by 13 year-old Graham:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/227600-the-man-behind-the-rings-the-story-of-bill-russell-pt1

It is truly a work of art and VERY worthy of a read!
by Richard
3 months ago

Trying to become a featured columnist for the University of Houston Cougars football team...

Please read my article and comment on what you think of the story.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/226622-case-keenum-could-help-university-of-houston-win-conference-usa

Thanks!

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by Taylor
3 months ago

America's "original" four sports:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/226108-the-original-four-sports-what-america-has-sadly-moved-away-from

Would appreciate any feedback.

Thanks
by Patrick
3 months ago

Hey I wrote an article about my take on the Erin Andrews video scandal. Take a look when you get a minute. Thanks.

Patrick

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/223849-thanks-for-nothing-espn-the-exploitation-of-erin-andrews
by Taylor
3 months ago

Jay, I'd greatly appreciate it if you could give this article a look:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/223063-ballin-at-an-age-too-young-why-parents-need-to-let-their-kids-live

It involves a pressing issue that simply needs to be addressed in our society.

Thanks.
by Richard
3 months ago

Jags are already getting bad news. Check out my latest article to find out.

Please post some comments and voice your opinion on the state of the Jaguars' franchise.

ro

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/218858-jaguars-home-preseason-games-to-be-blacked-out
by Richard
3 months ago

Could Miami Heat get both Boozer and Odom?

Please let me know what you think by providing your excellent comments.

ro

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/218410-miami-heat-wade-boozer-and-odom-on-the-same-team
by Richard
3 months ago

I'm doing it a little different this time. Check out my review of the tragic sports-related deaths in 2009. I touched on some of the biggest so far.

Please join me in discussing this tough subject by providing comments and helping to make this article a featured article on Bleacher Report.

ro

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/217836-adenhart-gatti-mcnair-and-tyson-a-tough-year-for-sports-fans-in-2009?just_published=1#page/1
by Richard
3 months ago

Tracy McGrady is changing his jersey number. Tell me what you think about this by providing a comment!

ro

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/217263-mcgrady-to-change-jersey-number
by Richard
4 months ago

Would a Boozer trade to the Rockets make sense?

Find out in my newly published article! Please join in on the conversation and provide the great comments that I have seen from you!

If you think this article is worth a pick of the day...let me know by voting for it!

ro
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/215655-would-boozer-trade-to-houston-rockets-make-sense

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The Detroit Pistons Have Issues: What to Watch For This Season

Good Riddance, but Leave the Banners

Finally in The Right Layne?: Stafford Lifts The Lions in One Fell Swoop

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