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The Coop

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I'm a lifelong diehard Cleveland fan. Like many before me and after me, I've never been alive to see a pro sports championship in Cleveland, other than indoor soccer, and who cares about that? If it weren't for the Ohio State Buckeyes in 2003, I'd have nothing. To make matters worse, I live and work in Pittsburgh, where I am constantly reminded of their 6 Super Bowl rings, 2 Stanley Cups, and multiple World Series Titles, all of which have happened in the last 30-40 years.

Even though I'm a firm believer that Cleveland is cursed (just when I think I've seen everything, something, usually horrible, happens) and sometimes I think that Cleveland's teams may NEVER win a championship, my enthusiasm for Cleveland sports and pride in Cleveland's teams has never and will never falter. Rather, my faith remains stronger than ever, and one day, even if it's long after I'm dead, Cleveland WILL win and WILL become a city of champions. And when I do die, I'll be rewarded in Heaven with teams that dominate, to make up for the many years of suffering.

In case you wondered about my background (not likely), I wrestled and played baseball and football throughout my youth, finishing my athletic career as a two-year starter on the offensive line at Washington & Jefferson College (D-III), Washington, PA, where we were consistently ranked in the Top 10 nationally for Division III. I currently coach varsity football at Northgate High School in Bellevue, PA. I've always had a passion for writing and I am never short of opinions, which I hear is crucial for this type of activity.

Go Browns, Go Buckeyes, Go Indians, and Go Penguins!

The Shortlist »

  • Favorite Athletes

    Orlando Pace, Jim Brown, Joe Thomas, Eddie George

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians, Ohio State Buckeyes, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Cleveland Cavaliers (but only because they're from Cleveland; the NBA is boring and the outcomes are pre-determined)

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Ohio State Buckeyes winning college football National Championship over Miami, 2002-2003 season

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    Browns vs. Jacksonville - Bottlegate - 2001

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Cal Ripken's games played streak

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Ruth - The guy was an awesome pitcher before becoming the legendary slugger

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Montana - The ultimate in "cool"

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Who cares, pro hoops sucks.

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Lemieux

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Who cares?

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Agassi

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Nicklaus

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Not interested

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Don't care

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

    Big 10 all the way - Let's go Bucks!

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Robert Domaine said...

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Hello Buddy, take a look at this important article. It will most likely be my last on bleacher report. Feel free to pass it around. Thank you very much and God Bless!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/283900-you-are-not-a-unique-snowflake

17 days ago

Thaddeus Yeiser said...

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Hey,
I'd love to know what you think.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/263229-in-carolina-its-game-over-man-game-over

53 days ago

Jonathan Slotter said...

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Here is my take on the Power Ranking for week one of the NFL

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/254774-nfl-week-one-power-rankings

67 days ago

Alec Miller said...

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Hi!

This should be a pretty good debate.

Check it out when you get the chance.

Let me know if you liked it and of course feedback is great.

Thanks

Alec

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/253718-the-great-debate-roger-clemens-vs-greg-maddux

P.S. Keep me updated on any of your articles I would love to read it.

69 days ago

Samantha Bunten said...

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Hey Coop,

You're up for Tribe Talk this week. Here is the link to the survey:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=MGOqIBYxC3X8LGbEpuQ1tw_3d_3d

Please try to have responses in by Thursday morning.

Thanks!
-Samantha

74 days ago

Kevin DeBenedetto said...

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The NFL season is approaching! Read about the six things I can't wait to see with week one, along with some locks, upsets, and my predictions for the season.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/248360-six-things-i-look-forward-too-week-one

78 days ago

Robert Domaine said...

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Hello Coop, here is the follow up article on George Martin. I would appreciate it if you would take a look at it and leave your support in the comment area. Feel free to pass it around. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244249-give-george-martin-a-key-to-nyc

85 days ago

Samantha Bunten said...

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Hey Coop,

No problem, sounds like you've got your hands full. Good luck with the pup and with the two-a-days! I'll check back with you in 2 weeks to see if you're available for the next go-round of Tribe Talk.

--Samantha

86 days ago

Samantha Bunten said...

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Hey Coop,

You're up for Tribe Talk this week. Here is the link to the survey:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Bb8cWk58WS5YTC8vgDTrGw_3d_3d

Please try to have responses in by Wednesday night.

Thanks!
-Samantha

89 days ago

Robert Domaine said...

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Hello Coop, I would like you to take a look at this article and leave your support in the comment area. I would love to see tis story make a difference. Pass it around! Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224275-ny-giants-george-martin-the-forgotten-hero

91 days ago

Samantha Bunten said...

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Hey Coop,

Our Tribe Talk article for the week is published:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/234950-tribe-talk-out-with-the-old-guys-in-with-the-new

Great work, and thanks for participating!

--Samantha

101 days ago

Samantha Bunten said...

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Hey Coop,

You're up for Tribe Talk this week. Here is the link to the survey:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=4XPJvRi3nrGRjrC857IwhA_3d_3d

Please try to have responses in by Wednesday night.

Thanks,
Samantha

103 days ago

Alex Johnson said...

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Team 26 in my countdown has been revealed!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/230813-alexs-32-teams-in-32-days-team-26-denver-broncos/show_full

108 days ago

Edward Degtyaryov said...

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hey check out my new article


thx

112 days ago

Samantha Bunten said...

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Hey Coop,

Our Tribe Talk article for the week has been published! Here is the link:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/227084-tribe-talk-trade-deadline-special

Great work, and thanks for participating!

--Samantha

114 days ago

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