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About Bryan »

I'm a recent graduate of Georgetown University starting the long and lonely road down a writing career. Wish me luck.

Things you should know about me:
1) I originally hail from Philadelphia. Yes, that explains why most of my subject matter (so far) has been Philadelphia sports teams... I write what I know, and I write about what's near and dear to me.
2) I spent the past four years in the Georgetown school band... meaning I spent a LOT of time watching Georgetown basketball (and terrible football, for that matter). I also got a free trip to the 2007 Final Four, and that Jeff Green "block" was a charge on Greg Oden (you know which one I'm talking about).
3) In order, my preference of sports: NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL. Throw tennis above hockey. I really don't care about hockey.

That's about it... I'll be writing about the 76ers religiously this year (with the Eagles sprinkled in on the side, as long as they don't keep losing to the Raiders), so I hope you enjoy. Comments are always welcome - I read every comment anyone leaves, and always do my best to respond!

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Favorite Athletes

Donovan McNabb, Brian Westbrook, Brian Dawkins, Allen Iverson, Kobe Bryant, Lebron James, Shaquille O'Neal
Favorite Sports Teams

Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia 76ers, New York Yankees, Georgetown Hoyas
Favorite Coaches

John Thompson III, Andy Reid (it wouldn't hurt to run the ball a little more, though), Jim Johnson, Joe Torre, Pete Carroll, Phil Jackson, John Thompson Jr.
All Time Sports Moment

Federer Winning #15 at Wimbledon
Most Memorable Game Attended

Georgetown vs. Duke, 1/21/06 - unranked Georgetown upsets #1 undefeated Duke
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Joe Dimaggio's 56-game hit streak.
Ruth or Mays?

The Great Bambino! The Sultan of Swat!
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tigah!
Petty or Earnhardt?
Schumacher or Senna?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

SEC Football, Big East Basketball

Latest Articles »

Has Elton Brand Finally Returned To All-Star Form?

11/24/2009

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Philly Fans Shouldn't Want Allen Iverson to Flame Out

11/20/2009

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Was Pete Carroll Right?: Should Mark Sanchez Have Stayed at USC?

11/17/2009

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Marreese Speights Out 6-8 Weeks: Is There Silver Lining for the Sixers?

11/17/2009

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New Article: Has Elton Brand Finally Returned To All-Star Form?

published by Bryan Toporek

Well, it took more than 90 games, but it looks like the Philadelphia 76ers might actually end up with the 20/10 post player they thought they signed a year ago. Before the 2008-09 season, the Sixers inked former No...

Keith Schlosser said...

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Thanks to BR, I recently interviewed Knicks legend Earl Monroe. Here is what he had to say on a variety of topics, including the current state of the Knicks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/296154-the-pearl-still-shinning-an-interview-with-knicks-legend-earl-monroe/page/2

17 hours ago

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Allen Gullajevic commented on Philly Fans Shouldn't Want Allen Iverson to Flame Out

I agree, but Iverson should not come off the bench for any team in the sport of basketball. He is in his prime, and a top...

2 replies – here are the latest…
Tyson C replied…

Umm a guy who averaged 26 points 7 assists and 45% shooting (most efficient season in...
Bryan Toporek replied…

Ty, I love a good conspiracy theory as much as the next guy, but the NBA...

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Mitch Mathis commented on Was Pete Carroll Right?: Should Mark Sanchez Have Stayed at USC?

Great Article! I am not sure if he should or shouldnt have stayed in school but it would have been good to get more experiance

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Sam Pokharel commented on Philly Fans Shouldn't Want Allen Iverson to Flame Out

couldnt agree with u more.. i seriously hate and cant stand these media people that say terrible things about iverson.. he IS still one of the...

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Sam Pokharel commented on Philly Fans Shouldn't Want Allen Iverson to Flame Out

couldnt agree with u more.. i seriously cant stand these media people that say terrible things about basketball..

Keith Schlosser said...

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Since all else has failed, I see no reason for the Knicks not to sign Allen Iverson.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/293159-allen-iverson-a-new-york-knick-whats-the-worst-that-could-happen

5 days ago

Mosang Miles said...

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No problem Bryan!

6 days ago

Shady Botros said...

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Elton Brand's career with the Sixers has been disappointing so far, will he ever return to his old form?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/289678-will-elton-brand-ever-return-to-his-old-form

11 days ago

try p said...

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Hows it going? Just a take on the SophmoreS of college hooppz...http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288320-big-east-sophmores-devin-ebanks-and-greg-monroe-are-poised

12 days ago

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Lance Osbourne commented on Philly Fans Shouldn't Want Allen Iverson to Flame Out

I completely agree! The Sixers haven't been the same with out the little train that could. All that he has accomplished as a player and in...

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Sergey Bentsionov commented on Philly Fans Shouldn't Want Allen Iverson to Flame Out

I don't know what fans your talking about. But 70-75% of the Sixers fans love AI. And a good portion of them would still love for...

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