Jay Wierenga's Sportswriter Profile

Jay Wierenga joined October 2008

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About Jay »

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.

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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

Latest Articles »

Growing Pains: Detroit Pistons Not Quite Ready for Showtime

11/18/2009

143 reads 3 comments 1 likes

To The Iverson Apologists: There Is No A.I. In Team

11/13/2009

739 reads 68 comments 1 likes

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

11/04/2009

365 reads 6 comments 1 likes

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

10/19/2009

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Keith Schlosser said...

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Thanks to BR, I recently interviewed Knicks legend Earl Monroe. Here is what he had to say on a variety of topics, including the current state of the Knicks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/296154-the-pearl-still-shinning-an-interview-with-knicks-legend-earl-monroe/page/2

1 day ago

Keith Schlosser said...

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Since all else has failed, I see no reason for the Knicks not to sign Allen Iverson.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/293159-allen-iverson-a-new-york-knick-whats-the-worst-that-could-happen

7 days ago

Seattle Lion Fan said...

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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!

57 days ago

Seattle Lion Fan said...

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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!

77 days ago

Michael Schottey said...

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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

107 days ago

Richard O'Neal said...

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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

ro

107 days ago

Taylor Rummel said...

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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!

118 days ago

Richard O'Neal said...

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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!

ro

119 days ago

Taylor Rummel said...

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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

120 days ago

Patrick Cwiklinski said...

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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

124 days ago

Taylor Rummel said...

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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.

125 days ago

Richard O'Neal said...

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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

132 days ago

Richard O'Neal said...

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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

133 days ago

Richard O'Neal said...

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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

134 days ago

Richard O'Neal said...

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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

135 days ago

Jay's Achievements & Awards (11) »

Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Silver Medal

To The Iverson Apologists: There Is No …

Received 50 comments • November 13, 2009
Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Silver Medal

The Top 10 Small Forwards in NBA History

Received 50 comments • February 26, 2009
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Silver Medal

The Top 10 Small Forwards in NBA History

Received 2,000 Reads • February 26, 2009
Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Bronze Medal

The Future Is Now for Stafford and the …

Received 25 comments • September 07, 2009
Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Bronze Medal

Forget LeBron: Why Dwyane Wade Is the R…

Received 25 comments • March 22, 2009
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Top 10 NBA Power Forwards of All Time

Received 1,000 Reads • March 06, 2009
Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Bronze Medal

The Top 10 Shooting Guards in NBA History

Received 25 comments • February 17, 2009
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Bronze Medal

The Top 10 Shooting Guards in NBA History

Received 1,000 Reads • February 17, 2009
Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Bronze Medal

The Top 10 Point Guards in NBA History

Received 25 comments • February 14, 2009
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Bronze Medal

The Top 10 Point Guards in NBA History

Received 1,000 Reads • February 14, 2009
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Say It Ain't So!: The Lions On The Verg…

Received 1,000 Reads • January 12, 2009

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Growing Pains: Detroit Pistons Not Quite Ready for Showtime

To The Iverson Apologists: There Is No A.I. In Team

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

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

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