About

I won't bore you here, so here are the facts:

I got my bachelors degree from Penn State University in 2008, and my master's degree in counseling from East Tennessee State in 2010.

As a Penn State alum I also love to write about anything that relates to Penn State athletics.

I was a member of the Penn State Men's Basketball Team in 2005 & 2006, as a walk-on mainly used on the practice squad.

I cover Miami Heat basketball and everything/anything that happens in the NBA. I also cover the NFL and college football.

I'll always think LeBron made the right choice by taking his talents to South Beach.

Short List

  • Favorite Athletes

    LeBron James

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Penn State Nittany Lions, Cincinnati Bengals, Oregon Ducks, Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls

  • Favorite Coaches

    Joe Paterno, Urban Meyer

  • All Time Sports Moment

    2005 Penn State vs. Ohio State Football Game (17-10 PSU Win)

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    Nebraska @ Penn State ... November 12, 2011

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Joe Paterno's coaching wins

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Jackie Robinson

  • Jordan or Russell?

    LeBron

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

    Big 10

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  • Argun Ulgen posted 6 days ago

    Argun Ulgen

    Peter - I thought your latest article on "5 Burning Questions" with respect to all the lottery teams in the NBA was a very comprehensive work that gleaned considerable effort and thoughtfulness. Overall, a fine job. I am becoming your fan, and if you ever have any suggestions for my work, I'd love to hear. Thanks.

  • Josh Vannuccini posted 18 days ago

    Josh Vannuccini

    Hi Peter,
    I know we haven't spoken in a while, but I just thought I'd let you know Bleacher Report finally accepted my work :)

  • Lucas Maurice posted 46 days ago

    Lucas Maurice

    Hey Peter
    I'm a huge fan and love your writing. Bleacherreport, especially your writing, has inspired me to start writing about sports. I considered signing up for bleacherreport but instead decided to try to make my own website. http://bustasports.com/ is the link, and it would mean a ton if you checked it out and gave me some feedback. Feel free to give me positive or negative feedback, either way it means a lot. You can post on my profile or email me at lmssports@hotmail.com
    I also have a couple questions, so do you have a personal email I can reach you at?
    Thanks a lot and a reply would be huge for me.

  • Peter Zale posted 46 days ago

    Peter Zale

    Thanks for the comment on Hornets/NO whatever amazing how history of sports is forgotten after working in major sports for too long you take it for granted and I can get cricket scores and news easier than Arena football on this site.

  • Zac W posted 54 days ago

    Zac W

    Are legends vs. today match ups based on players in their primes?

  • Brian Fischer posted 55 days ago

    Brian Fischer

    i'm curious to how you have Lebron and D Rose listed as your favorite athletes and you have them winning best point guard and best small forward. definition of biased

  • Brady posted 55 days ago

    Brady

    you have buisness writing for bleacher. how dare you have dirk beating larry bird kareem and julius. you're an idiot.

  • Ronny Billups posted 61 days ago

    Ronny Billups

    In your article on 64 One-on-One NBA Legends vs. Current Stars March Madness Tourney, PG Edition, I am curious why you have Kemba Walker in the sweet sixteen when he is the bak up point guard for the worst team in the NBA. Go Pitt.

  • Manuel Lochard posted 64 days ago

    Manuel Lochard

    Hey mister emerick,
    i apologize fore my english mistakes( it's my 3rd language so i will make a lot).

    i must say i love your work!! I don't agree with a lot of your choices about the 64 players one-on-one matchup ( wilt chamberlain should have won vs every center, and be in the final vs lebron or jordan. Remember Kareem could not dominate a old wilt after he had knee's operation) but they are great read and we see your passion for the game!!

    I got a question or maybe should i say request about what i think would be a great article: can you do an article about whose team is more stacked with talent.Or between lebron and durant who have the more help from teamates because I keep having arguments with some friend about who are the team more stacked and they keep putting the heat on top while i think okc and new york have more talent( i don't think they are better but they are more stacked)
    For exemple:
    Okc has the last 2 year scoring champ(durant), the second best option(russel), the leading shotbloker( ibaka),the leading 6man candidate( harden) and 2 champions(perking and fisher).

    Well thank you for reading and have a nice day!!

  • David D posted 68 days ago

    David D

    Please stop wasting your time! Have a great day

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