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I grew up on south side of Chicago and attended the University of Illinois where I earned a Bachelor's Degree in Math. I then moved to Los Angeles to get my Master's Degree from the University of Southern California's Film School. I like to write about the correlations between sports and society - how they interact and influence each other.

Short List

  • Favorite Athletes

    Jordan, Ali, T.O., Randy Moss, Derrick Rose, Deron Williams

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Illinois, USC, Bears, Bulls, Cubs, White Sox, Hawks

  • Favorite Coaches

    Wooden, Phil Jackson, Parcells, Ditka, Schembechler

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Every Saturday in the Fall

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    Illinois Arizona Elite Eight 2005

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Cy Young All Time Wins Record

  • ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac-12 or SEC?

    Big Ten

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  • Woody Roo posted 45 days ago

    Woody Roo

    If you are going to be a sports writer I would recommend that you at least learn the name of each division within NCAA Football and what schools are currently in each division. Appalachian State is currently FCS and won 3 straight NCAA Div.I Football Championships. In case some of the BCS fans are wondering, NO your schools have never won a NCAA Div. I Football Championship. Why? Because in FCS there is a playoff system which makes for an outright undisputed champion. In the BCS the media decides the champion which the NCAA doesn't recognize. But with all the money that comes with the BCS Championship I wouldn't care about that little omission either.

  • Amber Lee posted 113 days ago

    Amber Lee

    I can't believe you think Tiger Woods in a nerd...

  • Scott Feldman posted 128 days ago

    Scott Feldman

    H

  • tim fields posted 129 days ago

    tim fields

    Payne Stewart did NOT win at Olympic in 98. He won at Pinehurst the following year

  • David Jenkins posted 136 days ago

    David Jenkins

    Texas Tech a pretender, TCU a contender, man your an idiot...U realize TTU had 17 starters out for the season by the end of the year right. Blog writters, what u gonna do about it

  • David Jenkins posted 136 days ago

    David Jenkins

    Texas Tech a pretender, TCU a contender, man your an idiot

  • David R posted 141 days ago

    David R

    Appalachian St. is an FCS (I-AA school). Not DII. How does one become a sports writer and not know this?

  • Carl Dyer posted 141 days ago

    Carl Dyer

    FYI, you might want review your facts and knowledge of the NCAA football divisions. Three (3) teams you refer to as DII are not. Appalachian State University (Jerry Moore), The Citadel and Jacksonville (Jack Crow) are Division I Schools - Championship Subdivision.

  • Kimberly Shiff posted 143 days ago

    Kimberly Shiff

    Ryne - love #52.... but Akron's record over the past 3 seasons is 5-31...

  • KEVIN HANFT posted 165 days ago

    KEVIN HANFT

    Ryne - You have Greg Schiano down as a GREAT coach. Can you expand some on your assessment? I think he is a great leader, teacher, recruiter, cheerleader and educator., along with one heck of a defensive coordinator. However, I have always found him lacking as a game day head coach, making in game adjustments and situational decisions. Would love your input

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