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David is a junior at Washington University in St. Louis. He grew up in Cleveland, OH raised as a Browns, Cavaliers, and Indians fan. He enjoyed the Indians' dominance of the mid-90s and is currently "Witnessing" LeBron's greatness on the Cavs. The Browns are finally back on the path to success, which gives a reason to celebrate.

David is primarily a fan of his home state college, The Ohio State Buckeyes. College Football is his passion. In an ideal world where money nor time mattered, he would tour the country like ESPN Gameday and watch a different game every week.

The best sports book David has ever read is Buzz Bissinger's "Friday Night Lights." More telling than the glamour of playing in front of 10,000 screaming fans every Friday, the book opens one's eyes to the less endearing behind-the-scenes aspects of big-time high school football. The high school football in some of these smaller cities is a way of life. The casual outsider views the players as demigods, but they are really tragic heroes, cast aside once their services have been completed. Buzz went a little crazy on Will Leitch and bloggers in general, but I still appreciate his body of work.

Will Blythe's "To Hate Like This is to be Happy Forever," a story about a man's love for UNC basketball is also a good read for the sports fan. Blythe follows Carolina's eventual National Championship season in 2005 as he interviews players, fans, coaches (including arch-nemesis Coach K), even priests to determine the root of his inner beast -- his hatred for Duke.

If you want to contact David or send hate mail, his email address is: dwil2750@yahoo.com.

David's Recent Articles

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 05: Quarterback Terrelle Pryor #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes scrambles with the ball under pressure from Ryan Palmer #13 of the Texas Longhorns during the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Game on January 5, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Ohio State Spring Football: Breakdown of Quarterbacks

Published 7 months ago
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College Football: Arch Rivalry Game a Huge Success

Published about 1 year ago
277 reads 0 comments

Another College Football Preseason Top 25

Published about 1 year ago
901 reads 2 comments

The Beauty of the Big Ten: Northwestern

Published about 1 year ago
806 reads 13 comments

See 44 more of David's articles »

David Writes About

College Football (38),
NCAA (17),
Columbus OH (12),
Interviews (12),
Cleveland (12),
Chicago (11),
Ohio State Football (10),
Tampa (10)

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Favorite Athletes

LeBron James, Donovan McNabb, Darren McFadden
Favorite Sports Teams

Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Cavaliers, Ohio State Buckeyes
All Time Sports Moment

OSU over Miami in 2003 Fiesta Bowl Championship Game
Most Memorable Game Attended

Cleveland Indians v. Seattle Mariners. Jacob's Field Inaugural Game
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Joe DiMaggio's hit streak
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big 10

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by Richard
5 months ago

Hey David, You should check out my new site: www.rainydaysportsblog.com/

Let me know what you think.
by Andrew
6 months ago

A Story From A True Patriots Fan...check this one out...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/164812-a-story-from-a-true-patriots-fan
by Dave
11 months ago

Good to hear you've been busy, hope everything is going well. It would be great to have you back in the fold on the CFB page here...maybe once the semester dies down you can chip in with your season in review thoughts and bowl picks.
by Dave
about 1 year ago

Hey David -

Where've you been?

Dave
by Kristofer
about 1 year ago

David,

Check out my latest articles on Buckeye's Hoops!

The Bucks land two more highly rated recruits:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/60836-ohio-state-adds-two-more-to-loaded-2010-class

Breaking down the 2008-2009 schedule:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/60408-breaking-down-ohio-states-2008-2009-basketball-schedule

Thanks!

Kristofer
by Kristofer
about 1 year ago

David,

I want to start a B/R college football poll with B/R writers as the pollsters.

If you are interested, I would love for you to participate.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/54418-calling-all-br-college-football-fans-join-the-party

Thanks!

Kristofer
by Cody
about 1 year ago

Hey David,

I really enjoy your articles on the Big Ten. Truely some great work all around.

I don't know if you've heard this one yet, but being a Buckeye fan, let me know what you think!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/53697-ohio-state-football-like-sand-through-the-hourglass
by Zander
about 1 year ago

Welcome home David!

Please do keep me filled in regarding your plans...can't wait for the season to start!

We'll be in touch, as always
Z
by Greg
about 1 year ago

Hey man love your articals and your spirit Go Bucks!
by Lisa
about 1 year ago

David- No worries...everyone made nice-nice and has promised to stop the personal attacks! It's the best resolution. I guess some commentators re-read their comments and decided they were not very appropriate. Thanks.
by Lisa
about 1 year ago

Hey...this guy Weston has made some racist comments via making fun of cultural names etc....he is offensive. Don't know what to do about it, but he's kind of obsessive. Any input by you would be appreciative...I am no longer responding to his comments.
by Mosang
about 1 year ago

No problem David, all in a day's work.
by Lisa
about 1 year ago

Cripes...I just addresed you as David Wunderlich in a comment...I'm so sorry...I had commented on the other David's article and had his name stuck in my mind when you made a comment on my Clausen piece. So sorry David.
by Lisa
about 1 year ago

David...thanks for the pick of the day! Coming from you, I am humbled. Thanks!
by Mosang
about 1 year ago

It is done! Good article by the way.

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Ohio State Spring Football: Breakdown of Quarterbacks

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The Beauty of the Big Ten: Northwestern

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