John Cate's Sportswriter Profile

John Cate joined December 2008

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About John »

I have been an editor for several community newspapers in the greater Raleigh area since the mid-1990s, and I was a sports editor at a daily in the area for years prior to that. Between 1998 and 2007, I wrote a sports column every week for some of the papers I worked for. Not doing much in sports these days, but still wish I was.

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Favorite Athletes
Favorite Sports Teams

Tennessee Vols, Boston Red Sox
Favorite Coaches

Bruce Pearl, Pat Summitt, Phil Fulmer
All Time Sports Moment

Miracle On Ice, 1980.
Most Memorable Game Attended

Tennessee at Notre Dame football, 1991. Down 31-7 just before half, UT rallies to win 35-34.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cy Young and his 511 career victories. Untouchable in the modern game.
Ruth or Mays?

The Babe. He hit 714 homers AND went 94-46 as a pitcher. Top that.
Unitas or Montana?

Johnny U, but I'd take Otto Graham over both.
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras. Federer doesn't have to beat Andre Agassi every week.
Tiger or Nicklaus?

The Golden Bear. Tiger doesn't have to beat anybody most weeks.
Petty or Earnhardt?

Petty
Schumacher or Senna?

Senna. The greatest race driver who ever lived. I'll never forget Donington '93. RIP.
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

SEC, of course.

Latest Articles »

The Strasburg Rule: Why MLB Teams Should Be Allowed To Trade Draft Picks

08/06/2009

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Pete Rose Can Be Reinstated, but He Can Never Get Back Respect

07/27/2009

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Randy Johnson is the Newest Member Of The 300 Club, But Not The Last

05/28/2009

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Strength of Schedule Matters in Baseball, Too

05/15/2009

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John Cate commented on Why Jason Bay Should've Accepted the Boston Red Sox' $60 Million Offer

He'd better hope the Yankees get interested. Otherwise, he might be coming back in February and discover that the Red Sox have taken that offer off...

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Sean Kennedy replied…

That contract length and value sound about right. The Cards and Giants say they aren't interested...

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John Cate commented on How Much Did Being A Catcher Help Joe Mauer Win AL MVP?

Teixeira's numbers are inflated by that Little League ballpark he's playing in. Look at the Yankees' batting numbers. Everybody in their lineup hit a lot of...

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John Cate commented on The Top Eight Coaches on the Hot Seat in College Football

Agreed. Sherman's not going to be fired. Texas A&M has been up and down, but they are showing improvement and he is recruiting well. If Mangino...

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John Cate commented on Meyer To Remain In Florida: Where Does Notre Dame Turn Now?

Anything Meyer says right now doesn't mean anything. The man is trying to win a national championship at Florida. If Notre Dame is still interested after...

Henry Ball said...

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As President of the Les Miles Fan Club I took a big hit on Saturday Night but is Les really on the Hot Seat?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/295130-is-les-miles-on-the-hot-seat-does-one-second-define-tenure-at-lsu

I'd appreciate your feedback and I hope you like it, if you find me worthy!

Thanks in advance. - HB

1 day ago

Ash Marshall said...

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Hey John,

I'm writing articles on the MLB 9s and thought you'd be interested in the Boston Red Sox piece.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288834-mlb-9s-boston-redsox-carlton-fisk-nomar-and-yaz-are-fenway-heroes

Let me know what you think.

Cheers,

Ash

11 days ago

Cliff Eastham said...

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Hey John,

Do you think the Gold Glove goes to the best Defensive Players in MLB? Check this out if you have the time. Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288801-is-the-gold-glove-award-given-to-the-best-defensive-players-in-mlb

11 days ago

JW Nix said...

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I HAD to get this rant out :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288641-the-redskins-discover-their-problem-no-testicles

11 days ago

Jonathan Stilwell said...

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John - it's been a while, but I got this look at the best pitchers the HOF has overlooked done - hope you like it -
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/287142-the-best-pitchers-not-in-the-hof-who-got-overlooked?just_published=1

comments back always welcome

14 days ago

JW Nix said...

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here is a story of another NFL Legend who has yet to get his deserved respect :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286573-crazy-canton-cuts-ed-meador

15 days ago

Keith Schlosser said...

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In wake of the ALCS, please check out my interview with the former Yankee and Angel, the truly inspirational, Jim Abbott!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272194-inspirational-words-from-former-yank-and-angel

39 days ago

Cody Swartz said...

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Brad Lidge, Brian Fuentes, Jonathan Broxton, and Mariano Rivera got it done.

Huston Street, Jonathan Papelbon, Ryan Franklin, and Joe Nathan did not.

The first four will be playing in the next round. The last four will not.

I think that's proof just how important closers are to their respective teams in the playoffs...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/271105-reviewing-the-importance-of-playoff-closers-pt-2

42 days ago

Cody Swartz said...

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You know what... do teams really need a great closer to win the World Series?

Yes. Unfortunately for my Phillies...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/267053-does-a-team-really-need-a-dominant-closer-to-win-the-world-series

49 days ago