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Bill Wright joined December 2008

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Grew up loving Seattle sports starting in 1984.
Enjoyed watching benchers light it up (Bobby Jo Edmonds, Sedale Threatt, Rich Amaral).
Can't stand the 1993 Western Conference Finals Game 7--Suns attempt 64 free throws, Sonics attempt 36.
Will never forget Erik Hanson's pitching performance against the A's and Dave Stewart--10 scoreless innings.
Knows Curt Warner could have been one of the greatest of all time.
Will never forgive David Stern for being spineless during the move of the Sonics.

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Favorite Athletes

Shawn Kemp, Ken GriffeyJR, Kenny Easley, Steve Largent, Gary Payton, Chris Paul, Joe Johnson, Bo Jackson, Hank Gathers, Herschel Walker, Colt McCoy, Tim Tebow, Mike Alstott, Derrick Brooks
Favorite Sports Teams

Mariners, Seahawks, UW Huskies, UT Longhorns, Buccaneers, Rays, USF Bulls, UF Gators, Atlanta Hawks
Favorite Coaches

Wooden, Coach K, B. Knight, L. Romar, R. Barnes, Don James, Chuck Knox, Lou Pinella, Bill Parcells, Pete Carroll,
All Time Sports Moment

UW Huskies winning National Championship in 1991
Most Memorable Game Attended

Ken Griffey SR & JR playing in their first game together
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cal Ripken's consecutive game streak
Ruth or Mays?

Mays--he was an athlete...Babe just played baseball
Unitas or Montana?

Montana--he has better underwear commercials
Jordan or Russell?

Russell--Jordan kept my Sonics from winning the title
Gretzky or Orr?

People still watch hockey?
Pele or Maradona?

Maradona..."Hand of God"
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras...nothing tops the "puke 'n play"
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger--he's an athlete and is relentless
Petty or Earnhardt?

Petty
Schumacher or Senna?

How about Schenna?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Football-Big 12, Hoop-ACC

Latest Articles »

Rick Pitino Needs a Period of Reflection

08/28/2009

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NBA: the Picture Dictionary

07/02/2009

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Poor Spud Webb: How Expansion Has Ruined The NBA, Part 2

06/01/2009

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If I Was a Denver Nuggets Fan, I'd Be Pissed: How Expansion Ruined the NBA

05/28/2009

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Mike Kent said...

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Should the NFL expand to England? Please let me know what you think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/209818-should-the-nfl-expand-to-england

149 days ago

John Lorge said...

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New NBA Mock Draft... It's time to think outside the box

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/200518-2009-nba-mock-draft-commitment-day-edition

164 days ago

John Lorge said...

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NBA Draft Sleepers

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/197044-2009-nba-draft-top-10-sleeper-picks

169 days ago

Seth Doria said...

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Hey Bill. On my first Top 10 Douche Bags in sports column, you wanted to know where Albert Belle would fit. Well, I've done an all-time top 10, and Joey's on the list. Let me know what you think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/185034-jose-canseco-headlines-first-class-of-douche-bag-hall-of-fame

Thanks,

Seth

184 days ago

Paul Swaney said...

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Bill-
I have found over the past month or so that I write best when I allow my heart to lead my head. Please check out my latest, I would be interested in any feedback you may have, or even anyone who would make your team. Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/167828-the-baseball-players-i-root-for

206 days ago

Griffin Cooper said...

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Hey Bill,

I had a lot of fun writing this article - My 2000's All Mariner Team. I'd really appreciate it if you checked it out and told me what you think. Thanks a lot!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/166662-2000s-all-mariners-team

-Griffin

209 days ago

Robb Humphrey said...

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Bill

My new stuff...more vent than piece...i may do the memorial piece for my beloved Noles, but I'm not sure if I'd get through the effigy without crying...lol

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/142615-my-anti-commentary-power-against-the-prejudicial-press

Robb

252 days ago

Kevin Cacabelos said...

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Thanks Bill. Good Stuff!

265 days ago

Garrett Derr said...

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Bill,

When I think of someone who deserves a Super Bowl ring, I think of Larry Fitzgerald..Who do you think of? Let me know what you think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/113682-why-no-one-deserves-a-super-bowl-ring-more-than-larry-fitzgerald

309 days ago

Mosang Miles said...

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No problem Bill!

310 days ago

John Lorge said...

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Will Brockman land in the NFL?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/113433-is-jon-brockman-the-next-antonio-gates

311 days ago

Robb Humphrey said...

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Zup bro...

Thought I would give you a copy of this...let me know whatcha think...

Robb

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/112896-i-have-a-dream-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-lives-onin-sports

312 days ago

Rory Brown said...

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Bill,

Love the fact you point out the Suns/Sonics free throw ratio in the '93 Western Conference finals. I remember watching that game thinking "Wow, the NBA is really desperate to get a Jordan vs Barkley NBA Finals."

Shoot me a link when you post articles -- I like your stuff!

317 days ago

Delores Smith-Johnson said...

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You're welcome....glad that you liked the edits.

318 days ago

Robb Humphrey said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/110352-the-battle-of-2009-natl-champ-florida-gators-stands-off-againstthemselves

thought i would let you see my newest...

talk soon, bro

Robb

318 days ago

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Latest Articles »

Rick Pitino Needs a Period of Reflection

NBA: the Picture Dictionary

Poor Spud Webb: How Expansion Has Ruined The NBA, Part 2