Justin Cates
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Justin Cates

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About

I'm a 2008 graduate of Virginia Tech where I majored in Communication with a minor in English. I was a writer and sports editor of our student run website Planet Blacksburg (http://planetblacksburg.com/). I made a habit of covering the Hokies football program and I followed the team all over the southeast both as a journalist and sometimes as an unruly fan. I had the privilege during college to take in many fantastic football venues including Notre Dame, LSU, Florida State and of course the friendly confines of Lane Stadium.

As much as I love Hokie football, I've always had a special place in my heart for Tech basketball. Cassell Coliseum is a special place and one of the most underrated home court advantages in the NCAA. Taking the ACC down a few pegs since our entrance into the conference has sure been fun for a "football school".

In addition to my articles on BR, I've been running Stars & Slights (http://starsandslights.blogspot.com/), a blog co-founded and maintained by my longtime friend and conspirator Brian Chester, who also writes for BR. There in addition to sports we delve into music and politics and general tomfoolery.

Short List

  • Favorite Athletes

    Bryan Randall, Tiger Woods, Michael Vick, Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan, Stephen Curry, Mickey Mantle, Ace Custis, Deron Washington, Derek Jeter, Nick Swisher, Malcolm Delaney, Eddie Royal

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Virginia Tech, New York Yankees, Buffalo Bills

  • Favorite Coaches

    Frank Beamer, Seth Greenberg, Charlie Moir, Joe Torre

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Ruth

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Unitas

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Pele

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger, Palmer, Nicklaus in order of preference

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    The King

  • ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac-12 or SEC?

    ACC

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  • g t posted 528 days ago

    g t

    Where ya been Justin?

    Anyway, I'd wish you good luck tonight but you won't need it.

    Rollus Tidus

  • Andrew Brining posted 749 days ago

    Andrew Brining

    Getting a little turned around here, so I apologize if this is redundant but thanks for the edits on the Tebow piece.

    The extra set of eyes is much appreciated.

    Andrew

  • Damali Binta posted 938 days ago

    Damali Binta

    Walter Cronkite
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/221536-treading-near-greatness-a-tribute-to-walter-cronkite

    A Salute to a Young Journalist
    B/R scribe attended the Arizona State University Walter Cronkite School of Journalism
    http://www.www.bleacherreport.com/articles/220619-remembering-walter-cronkite-first-reporting-in-sports

  • Dann Khan posted 979 days ago

    Dann Khan

    Hey mate.
    Did my first slide show today. It is supposed to be humor. Tell me if you like it

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/197755-looking-at-sports-once-again-when-it-sickens-me#page/13

  • Lance Blackwater posted 986 days ago

    Lance Blackwater

    Justin,
    I have been writing a series taking an in depth look at the Bills, their offseason moves and how I think it will affect their chances at a Super Bowl run. I would like you to have a look at it and let me know what you think.

    Thanks,
    Lance

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/193204-buffalo-bills-breakdown-keys-to-victory-part-three-running-wide-open

  • Kyle Richardson posted 989 days ago

    Kyle Richardson

    Hey Justin,

    Check out this new story which highlights Dominic Rhodes interview with Toronto's The Fan 590 this morning:

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/190714-rhodes-brings-his-championship-mentality-from-indy-to-buffalo

  • Marcus Johnson posted 1002 days ago

    Marcus Johnson

    Thanks for the articles on the Bills.