Justin Cates joined December 2008

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Justin Cates

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I'm a recent 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.

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  • Favorite Athletes

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

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Virginia Tech, New York Yankees, Buffalo Bills

  • Favorite Coaches

    Frank Beamer, Seth Greenberg, Charlie Moir, Joe Torre

  • All Time Sports Moment

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Ruth

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Unitas

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan

  • Gretzky or Orr?

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Pele

  • Federer or Sampras?

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger, Palmer, Nicklaus in order of preference

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    The King

  • Schumacher or Senna?

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

    ACC

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  • Damali Binta YAEL said...

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    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

    124 days ago

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    Dann Khan said...

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    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

    165 days ago

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    Lance Blackwater said...

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    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

    172 days ago

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    Kyle Richardson said...

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    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

    175 days ago

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    Marcus Johnson said...

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    Thanks for the articles on the Bills.

    188 days ago

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      Hot Read: Silver Medal

      Why the Arizona Cardinals Will Win the …

      Received 2,000 Reads • January 27, 2009

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      Hot Read: Bronze Medal

      No. 9 Miami-No. 11 Virginia Tech: Tough…

      Received 1,000 Reads • September 23, 2009

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