Michael Sholty's Sportswriter Profile

Michael Sholty joined December 2008

Syndicated Writer

2,159article reads
Rank: 6,084
15articles written
Rank: 3,082
28comments written
Rank: 5,535

About Michael »

A proud Purdue Boilermaker who is obsessed about all things sports. I'm currently a Senior at Purdue majoring in computer science. I also teach the introductory course on Java here at Purdue. I love sharing my knowledge and helping others.

Some of my hobbies include:
Watching sporting events on TV (was this one too obvious?)
Playing softball, football and especially basketball
Playing guitar
Computer games
Programming
Being outdoors in general

I've been playing fantasy sports for 3 years now, and although I have much to learn, I have good instincts about players and I'm pretty successful! I'm excited about sharing my fantasy intuition with the world. I love all sorts of feedback, discussion, arguments...so if you have something to say after reading my articles leave me a comment and I'll do my best to respond! You can reach me through any of these mediums:

AIM: Drawman101
Twitter: Drawman101
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/msholty
Email: msholty@purdue.edu

Two things I *love* are writing and fantasy sports. I think I'm going to fit in just fine here.

Michael's Website »

http://top-fantasy-football.com/

The Shortlist »

Favorite Athletes

Peyton Manning, Dustin Keller, Lebron James, Hanley Ramirez, Carlos Quentin, Eric Gordon, Robbie Hummel
Favorite Sports Teams

Indianapolis Colts, Texas Rangers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago White Sox
Favorite Coaches
All Time Sports Moment

The Indianapolis Colts beating the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game to go to the Superbowl!
Most Memorable Game Attended
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Brett Favre's streak of starts in the NFL...not even Manning will reach that total.
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Unitas
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Nickalaus....love his educational golf videos
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt if I really have to choose...
Schumacher or Senna?

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

Big 10

Latest Articles »

Week 18 Pickups: Among Pittsburgh Starters Are Hidden Gems

08/02/2009

71 reads 0 comments 0 likes

Then and Now: Past Steroid Users Are Now Fantasy Risks

07/31/2009

35 reads 1 comments 0 likes

The End of an Era: Say It Ain't So, David Ortiz!

07/30/2009

286 reads 0 comments 0 likes

As the Ball Turns: Next Stop...Wainwrightwood

07/29/2009

39 reads 0 comments 0 likes

View Michael's full archive »

View:
All Activity
Bulletin Board

John Lorge said...

Delete

I have unleashed my Fantasy Football QB Rankings! Bring the debate and be sure to watch the videos.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/240223-2009-fantasy-football-quarterback-rankings

102 days ago

Tyler Mascaro said...

Delete

I would appreciate it if you could stop by. I hope you enjoy.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/226874-gabe-gabe-kapler-and-gabe-gross

-Tyler

124 days ago

Jacob Sloan said...

Delete

Between Moreno and Beanie Wells, I'd definitely take Wells. Neither back is in an ideal situation to score a lot of touchdowns, but Moreno has such a wealth of veteran talent behind him that I find it hard to believe that Josh McDaniels, a product of the New England system, will not use them all. Moreno is lucky if he gets to stay in on passing downs and in short-yardage situations. Wells, on other hand, might find himself getting the majority of the carries right away as long as Arizona doesn't feel Hightower needs to be a touchdown vulture.

125 days ago

John Lorge said...

Delete

How will the NFL's top position battles impact fantasy football?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/225469-fantasy-footballs-top-position-battles

126 days ago

Michael's Achievements & Awards (0) »

Michael does not have any awards.

Michael's Communities (4) »

Michael's Fans (9) »

Michael's Favorite Writers (3) »

<form action="/accounts/create_from_facebook" class="new_facebook_user" id="new_facebook_user" method="post">	<input id="facebook_user_proxied_email" name="facebook_user[proxied_email]" type="hidden" />
	<input id="facebook_user_profile_pic" name="facebook_user[profile_pic]" type="hidden" />
	<input id="facebook_user_facebook_id" name="facebook_user[facebook_id]" type="hidden" />
	<input id="facebook_user_profile_url" name="facebook_user[profile_url]" type="hidden" />
	<ul>
					<li class="fb-question">
				<div class="input">
											<div id="facebook_placebo_submit">
							<img src="/images/shared/submit.png" />
						</div>
										<div class="fb-first-name" id="fb-email">
						<p><strong>Email Address</strong></p>
						<input class="signup_text_input" id="facebook_user_email" name="facebook_user[email]" size="30" type="text" />
						<img alt="Small" id="facebook_email_indicator" src="http://assets0.bleacherreport.com/images/shared/spinners/small.gif?1259645324" style="display:none" />
						
					</div>
				</div>
				<div class="input" id="facebook_password_container" style="display:none">
					<div class="fb-first-name notice">
						<p>This email address matches an existing user profile. Please enter your password to connect your accounts.</p>
						<p><strong>Password</strong></p>
						<input class="signup_text_input" id="facebook_user_password" name="facebook_user[password]" size="30" type="password" />
						
					</div>
				</div>
			</li>
				<div id="facebook_questions" style="display:none">
			<li class="fb-question" id="facebook_full_name_container">
				<p class="question">
					<label for="facebook_user_use_full_name">Use your full name <strong class="full_name"></strong> on Bleacher Report?</label>
					<br />
				</p>
				<p class="options">
					<input name="facebook_user[use_full_name]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_use_full_name" name="facebook_user[use_full_name]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_use_full_name">Yes</label>
				</p>
				<div class="input full-name-edit" style="display:none">
					<p>Edit your name for Bleacher Report:</p>
					<div class="fb-first-name">
						<label for="facebook_user_first_name">First Name <em>(required)</em></label>
						<input class="signup_text_input" id="facebook_user_first_name" name="facebook_user[first_name]" size="30" type="text" />
						
					</div>
	
					<div class="fb-last-name">
						<label for="facebook_user_last_name">Last Name <em>(required)</em></label>
						<input class="signup_text_input" id="facebook_user_last_name" name="facebook_user[last_name]" size="30" type="text" />
						
					</div>
				</div>
			</li>
			<li class="fb-question">
				<p class="question">
					<img src="/images/default-user-icon-medium.png" class="profile_pic" />
					<label for="facebook_user_use_profile_pic">Do you want to use your Facebook profile picture on Bleacher Report?</label>
				</p>
				<p class="options">
					<input name="facebook_user[use_profile_pic]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_use_profile_pic" name="facebook_user[use_profile_pic]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_use_profile_pic">Yes</label>
					
				</p>
			</li>
			<li class="fb-question" id="facebook_interested_in_writing_container">
				<p class="question"><label for="facebook_user_interested_in_writing">Are you interested in covering your favorite teams and sports?</label></p>
				<p class="options">
					<input name="facebook_user[interested_in_writing]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input id="facebook_user_interested_in_writing" name="facebook_user[interested_in_writing]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_interested_in_writing">Yes</label>
					
				</p>
			</li>
			<li class="fb-question">
				<p class="question"><label for="facebook_user_share_activity">Do you want to share your Bleacher Report activity in your Facebook activity feed?</label></p>
				<p class="options">
					<input name="facebook_user[share_activity]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_share_activity" name="facebook_user[share_activity]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_share_activity">Yes</label>
					
					<br />
					<a href="#" id="share_facebook_activity_advanced_link">Advanced Sharing Options</a>
				</p>
				<p id="share_facebook_activity_advanced" style="display:none">
					<input name="facebook_user[share_activity_article_writing]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_share_activity_article_writing" name="facebook_user[share_activity_article_writing]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_share_activity_article_writing">When I write a new article</label>
					<br /><input name="facebook_user[share_activity_comment]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_share_activity_comment" name="facebook_user[share_activity_comment]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_share_activity_comment">When I post a comment</label>
					<br /><input name="facebook_user[share_activity_like]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_share_activity_like" name="facebook_user[share_activity_like]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_share_activity_like">When I like an article</label>
					<br /><input name="facebook_user[share_activity_poll_vote]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_share_activity_poll_vote" name="facebook_user[share_activity_poll_vote]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_share_activity_poll_vote">When I vote on a poll</label>
					<br /><input name="facebook_user[share_activity_fan]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_share_activity_fan" name="facebook_user[share_activity_fan]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_share_activity_fan">When I become a fan of another member</label>
				</p>
			</li>
			<li class="fb-question">
				<p class="question"><label for="facebook_user_fan_friends">Become fans of your Facebook friends connected to Bleacher Report?</label></p>
				<p class="options">			
					<input name="facebook_user[fan_friends]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_fan_friends" name="facebook_user[fan_friends]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_fan_friends">Yes</label>
					
				</p>
			</li>
			<li>
				<a id="facebook_connect_submit"><img src="/images/shared/submit.png" /></a>
			</li>
		</div>
	</ul>
</form>

Sign up for Bleacher Report

Already have an account? Log in now » As a member you can get the latest on your favorite teams, post comments, write your own articles, and much more.

Join Bleacher Report

You must register in order for that functionality to work!

Sign up through Facebook

Follow your Facebook friends on Bleacher Report
Share your articles, comments, and more with friends

Great, , you're signed up!

i.e. San Francisco Giants, SEC Football, NFL, Golf

Selected Tags:

Yes, I'd like to receive an email newsletter for the topics I selected.

Michael Sholty joined December 2008

About Michael »

Michael's Website »

The Shortlist »

Latest Articles »

Week 18 Pickups: Among Pittsburgh Starters Are Hidden Gems

Then and Now: Past Steroid Users Are Now Fantasy Risks

The End of an Era: Say It Ain't So, David Ortiz!

As the Ball Turns: Next Stop...Wainwrightwood

John Lorge said...

Tyler Mascaro said...

Jacob Sloan said...

John Lorge said...

John Lorge said...

Tyler Mascaro said...

Jacob Sloan said...

John Lorge said...

Michael's Achievements & Awards (0) »

Michael's Communities (4) »

Michael's Fans (9) »

Michael's Favorite Writers (3) »

About B/R

Writing for B/R

Explore B/R

Popular Topics

Sign up for Bleacher Report

Log in to Bleacher Report

Join Bleacher Report

Log in to Bleacher Report

Sign up through Facebook

Log in through Facebook

Great, , you're signed up!

Selected Tags:

Michael Sholty joined December 2008

Michael Sholty's Stats

About Michael »

Michael's Website »

The Shortlist »

Latest Articles »

Week 18 Pickups: Among Pittsburgh Starters Are Hidden Gems

Then and Now: Past Steroid Users Are Now Fantasy Risks

The End of an Era: Say It Ain't So, David Ortiz!

As the Ball Turns: Next Stop...Wainwrightwood

John Lorge said...

Tyler Mascaro said...

Jacob Sloan said...

John Lorge said...

John Lorge said...

Tyler Mascaro said...

Jacob Sloan said...

John Lorge said...

Michael's Achievements & Awards (0) »

Michael's Communities (4) »

Michael's Fans (9) »

Michael's Favorite Writers (3) »

About B/R

Writing for B/R

Explore B/R

Popular Topics

Sign up for Bleacher Report

Log in to Bleacher Report

Join Bleacher Report

Log in to Bleacher Report

Sign up through Facebook

Log in through Facebook

Great, , you're signed up!

Selected Tags: