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I'm a Communications/Sports Journalism at Springfield College in Massachusetts. I love to write, enjoy watching or discussing any sport, and can't get enough of baseball. If I'm doing anything involving baseball, chances are there's a smile on my face. Currently I am serving as the sports editor of SC's school paper, The Springfield Student, as well as the Sports Director of both the TV and Radio Stations on campus. My journalism background began in high school writing for the Laker Legend at Silver Lake Regional High. I've also written for a couple of magazines, the Western Mass Sports Journal and the Pride Sports Journal. Journalism has already allowed me to be a part of online podcasts and to have my work featured on several websites. Since arriving at Springfield College I've had the chance work as a Boston Globe assistant covering men's basketball games at UMASS as well as a media relations intern for the AHL's Springfield Falcons. Additionally I was invited to last the 2008 NBA Basketball Hall of Fame Induction and spent the afternoon with Hakeem Olajuwon and Patrick Ewing. I've also been lucky enough to interview Billy Donovan and Roy Williams, and have been in attendance for the Hall of Fame Classic-a high school basketball invitational that Kevin Durant and Michael Beasely have played at-because of my connections to the Student. I feel like being a sport journalist would be one of the greatest jobs on the planet, and feel extremely lucky that I've already experienced some incredible things in this field. I will never take any of these experiences for granted, and I look forward to whatever I may encounter while pursuing this as a profession.

John's Recent Articles

ANAHEIM, CA - JULY 24: Joe Mauer #7 of the Minnesota Twins hits his second home run of the game in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on July 24, 2009 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Most Valuable Debate: Figuring Out the AL MVP

Published about 1 month ago
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10 Jun 1998: Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls in action against Karl Malone #32 of the Utah Jazz during the NBA Finals Game 4 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Jazz 86-82. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport

A Fond Farewell

Published 6 months ago
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Springfield College's James Naismith Still Effecting Basketball

Published 6 months ago
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BEIJING - AUGUST 19: Viktors Scebratihs of Latvia performs his final lift to win the bronze medal in the Men's 105 kg group weightlifting event at the Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics Gymnasium on Day 11 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 19, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Springfield College Powerlifting

Published 6 months ago
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Favorite Athletes

Ted Williams, Scott Rolen, Russell Martin, Doug Mirabelli, Brian Scalabrine
Favorite Sports Teams

Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, Boston College, New England Patriots, UNC
Favorite Coaches

Belichick--he wins, Billy Donovan
All Time Sports Moment

The final out of the 2004 World Series-Oct. 27, 2004, or Mark McGwire's 62nd HR-Sep. 8, 1998
Most Memorable Game Attended

The Texas Rangers/Baltimore Orioles game that saw the Rangers post 30 runs, the 2004 AFC Championship Game, or the 2008 Beanpot Title game
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

56 Game Hit Streak, 511 wins. Take your pick, neither ever gets touched.
Ruth or Mays?

Mays, best 5-Tool player in the history of the game
Unitas or Montana?

Montana...4 rings is 4 rings
Jordan or Russell?

Both were dominant, and Jordan is the best ever but Russell's got 11 rings
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky, even though Orr changed the game forever
Federer or Sampras?

Federer, by a drop shot
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger has dominated golf like no other athlete has a sport ever before
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

ACC or SEC, either way I'm happy

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by Gilligan
6 months ago

I just wrote an article that addresses the Bleacher Report Writer Ranking System, which has been a sore spot to some and an area of controversy to many of you on this site.

I think that it's an important issue that needs to be addressed within this community. Please give the article a read when you have the chance. Any comments would be greatly appreciated.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/165546-why-br-writer-ranking-rules-must-change

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aka "Skillet"
by Scott
6 months ago

My market: Philadelphia. Here's my sports media personality story:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/165366-phillys-best-sport-commentator-unfortunately-is-outta-here
by Andrew
6 months ago

Just thought I would let you know that the slide show you put together was great, except the #1 slide had Elway on it too, instead of Lou... I don't know if it was computer or something.. just thought you should know...
by Andrew
6 months ago

A Story From A Boston Sports Fan...check this one out...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/164812-a-story-from-a-true-patriots-fan
by Paul
6 months ago

John-
My latest article is a personal story about seeing Wrigley Field through new eyes. I hope you'll check it out when you have a chance.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/159639-the-story-of-a-smile-at-wrigley-field
by Mike
6 months ago

The Phillies and Mets are behind in the NL East, do you think that the Washington Nationals are the reason?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/155286-dont-worry-mets-and-phillies-you-will-get-to-play-washington-too
by Britney
7 months ago

http://www.melrosemaccontest.com/vote.php
PLEASE VOTE FOR No. 10 FOOTPLAY
by Mike
7 months ago

About a month ago i asked many of the top baseball writers who will win the World Series. . Want to see what rest of the Baseball top writers think about the 2009 season and World Series?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/147327-brs-top-writers-productions-what-are-best-think
by Stoker
7 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/140921-will-winky-wright-punish-paul-the-punisher-williams-on-april-11th
by John Louie
7 months ago

John,

I just finished my latest work..
Philosophical perhaps.. a feel-good-story I think..
"The contentment in just watching the stars"
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/140321-the-contentment-in-just-watching-the-stars

Hope you enjoy,
Louie
by Britney
7 months ago

Hey... I just edited your Rookie of The Year article, but the spacing is a little off. I'm going to work on fixing that, but I just wanted to give you the heads up.
by Richard
8 months ago

Some spring training thoughts. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/131644-2009-new-york-mets-jose-reyes-1st-to-3rd
by Aaron
8 months ago

John-

How are you, my name is Aaron Torres, and I'm a member of he Bleacher Report here. I saw you were a Red Sox fan, and I wanted to let you know, that in the last few days I just got an exclusive interview with author John Frascella who is releasing a book called "Theo-logy: How A Boy Wonder Took the Red Sox to the Promised Land."

Anyways, the book is obviously about Theo Epstein and his rise as Red Sox GM, and is set to be released April 1. However, if you want to hear about the book before hand, please check out my website www.aarontorres-sports.com where the interview can be heard. Unfortunately I cannot post it on Bleacher Report because it is an audio file.

Let me know what you think, leave me a comment either on the website or here. Also if you have any questions please post them or send me an e-mail at ATorres00@gmail.com, as I am doing a follow-up interview with Mr. Frascella with fan questions. Thanks!

Aaron
by brandon
9 months ago

Hey John hey i wondering How do sports insiders get information send to there phone and who gives them the information? Because i wanted to receive the same information they receive, for instance Chris Mosterson from espn breaks all the nfl news. do you know
by Andrew
about 1 year ago

Hey John,

I'm hoping you'll check out my latest article about China, the Olympic games, protests, and our own responses to these current events. I'm making a concerted effort to reach out to people who have added me as a "favorite writer" to attempt to spark a discussion which affects us as sports fans and supporters of a forum for free-speech. Thank you for helping me to get the ball rolling!

You can find the piece here: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/16634

Please leave comments on your feelings and opinions.

Thanks,

Andrew

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