David Williams joined July 2007

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David Williams

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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.

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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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Richard Bowler said...

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

Let me know what you think.

175 days ago

Andrew Cahill said...

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

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/164812-a-story-from-a-true-patriots-fan

205 days ago

Dave Nemetz said...

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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.

355 days ago

Dave Nemetz said...

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Hey David -

Where've you been?

Dave

373 days ago

Kristofer Green said...

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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

424 days ago

Kristofer Green said...

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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

442 days ago

Cody Blubaugh said...

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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

444 days ago

Zander Freund said...

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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

450 days ago

Greg Cooksey said...

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Hey man love your articals and your spirit Go Bucks!

505 days ago

Lisa Horne said...

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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.

507 days ago

Lisa Horne said...

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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.

507 days ago

Mosang Miles said...

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No problem David, all in a day's work.

508 days ago

Lisa Horne said...

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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.

508 days ago

Lisa Horne said...

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David...thanks for the pick of the day! Coming from you, I am humbled. Thanks!

512 days ago

Mosang Miles said...

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It is done! Good article by the way.

512 days ago

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