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The Coop

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The Coop's Bio

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 Coop Writes About

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The Short List What The Coop thinks about sport's most pressing questions

  • 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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  1. by Samantha
     about 14 hours ago

    Our Tribe Talk article for the week has been published:
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/214809-tribe-talk-eagerly-awaiting-fausto-carmonas-return-or-dreading-it

    Great work and thanks for participating!
    --Samantha

  2. by Samantha
     3 days ago

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

    http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=qpqZH2zBasqVva_2fj0IDICA_3d_3d

    Please try to have answers in by Wednesday night. Thanks!

    --Samantha

  3. by Thaddeus
     5 days ago

    Lets remember and celebrate the life of an NFL legend.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/211996-remembering-steve-mcnair?just_published=1

  4. by Samantha
     14 days ago

    Our Tribe Talk article for the week has been published. Here is the link to the article:
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/206456-tribe-talk-indians-finally-firing-wedge-or-just-shooting-blanks

    Great work, and thanks for participating!
    -Samantha

    P.S. Last night's game must have been painful to witness. Still planning on going back for more tonight?

  5. by Samantha
     15 days ago

    You're a very brave soul, going to all 3 Indians-Pirates games.

    So far so good though...I'm pretty relieved - I was seriously, seriously concerned when you mentioned the possibility of getting swept. Yikes.

    --Samantha

  6. by Samantha
     17 days ago

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

    http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=2SEmlzMeLWAymRdua9cryw_3d_3d

    Please try to have responses in by Wednesday night. Go Tribe!

    Thanks!
    -Samantha

  7. by Samantha
     28 days ago

    Our Tribe Talk Article for this week has been published:

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/197121-tribe-talk-the-perils-of-playing-in-the-worst-division-in-baseball

    Great Job and thanks for participating!

    -Samantha

  8. by Samantha
     about 1 month ago

    You're on for Tribe Talk this week! Here is the link to the survey:

    http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=2_2bdSUsY8LLpRVqzrz7MTPg_3d_3d

    Please try to submit responses by Wednesday night.

    Thanks!
    Samantha

  9. by kevin
     about 1 month ago

    hey before you get ready for your fantasy football draft, take a look at my list of things you need to know:

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/194753-2009-fantasy-football-ten-things-you-need-to-know-before-your-draft

    Thanks,

    Kevin

    Check out my Brett Favre article, too, if you get the chance!

  10. by Samantha
     about 1 month ago

    No prob - I'll move you to next week.

    --Samantha

  11. by Samantha
     about 1 month ago

    Tribe Talk time! Here is the link to the survey:

    http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=hTfjes2N4X8LtNhlMVrn3Q_3d_3d

    Please try to have responses in by Wednesday night.

    Thanks!
    Samantha

  12. by DJ
     about 1 month ago

    Hey,

    Today I look back at one of the modern comeback stories that has touched fans of all kinds. This story is about a modern day marvel who had a bright future, only to be setback by abuse of his body. This comeback story of Josh Hamilton himself describes why, nobody is perferct.

    Enjoy
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/189069-resisting-temptation-josh-hamiltons-ride-to-hell-and-back

  13. by DJ
     about 1 month ago

    My best article to date. Check it out
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/183595-triumphant-demise-the-tony-conigliaro-story

  14. by Samantha
     2 months ago

    Glad to have you aboard for Tribe Talk! I'll split it into 2 groups, and I'll have questions out to half of you next week and the other half the following week.

    Go Tribe!

  15. by Samantha
     2 months ago

    Hey Coop,

    I'm resurrecting the weekly Tribe Talk panel. Let me know if you're interested in participating so I can put you on my list when I send out the questions. I'm hoping to rally the troops by the end of this week and have questions out to you guys soon after that. Hope you can join us!

    Samantha

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