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The question I hear most often is, "A Red Sox fan from Northeast Ohio? What gives?" I was 6 years old. Dad said, "Are you sure? Because once you pick your team, that's it - no changing!" We all have reasons we started rooting for our teams. I rooted for the Browns and the Buckeyes because Dad did. But the Red Sox had an appeal that went beyond family loyalty to a 6-year-old. They had a wall called the Green Monster. I was really into green monsters.

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NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 07: Receiver Braylon Edwards #17 of the Cleveland Browns reacts in the final minutes of play during their 28-9 loss to the Tennessee Titans on December 7, 2008 at LP Field in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Braylon Edwards and the Cleveland Browns: How Did It Come to This?

Published 7 months ago
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 23: Tackle Joe Thomas #73 of the Cleveland Browns drops back to pass block against the Oakland Raiders during a 26-24 loss at McAfee Coliseum on September 23, 2007 in Oakand, California. (Photo by Kevin Terrell/Getty Images)

Cleveland Browns' Position Analysis: Offensive Line

Published 7 months ago
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 09: Head Coach Eric Mangini of the New York Jets watches from the side lines during the game against the Cleveland Browns on December 9, 2007 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

Beginning To Believe in Eric Mangini: A "Fascinating" Story

Published 7 months ago
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Jay Cutler To the Browns? No Chance

Published 7 months ago
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Favorite Athletes

Past: Jackie Robinson, Michael Jordan, Jim Brown, Jim Rice, Barry Sanders, Mario Lemieux, Earl Campbell, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Jimmy Connors, Kellen Winslow (Sr.) Present: David Ortiz, Shaun Rogers, Josh Cribbs, Josh Beckett, Kellen Winslow (Jr.), Usain Bolt, Dustin Pedroia, Brett Favre, A. J. Hawk, James Laurinaitis, Sidney Crosby
Favorite Sports Teams

Cleveland Browns, Boston Red Sox, Ohio State Buckeyes
Favorite Coaches

Paul Brown, John Wooden, Marty Schottenheimer, Terry Francona, Earl Weaver, Dean Smith, Mike Ditka, Woody Hayes, Jim Tressel, Norman Dale (Hoosiers)
All Time Sports Moment

Red Sox winning the 2004 World Series.
Most Memorable Game Attended

First game I ever saw at Fenway Park - I was in awe.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cy Young's 511 wins
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth - he changed the game.
Unitas or Montana?

Montana - just a winner.
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan - every night was must-see.
Gretzky or Orr?

Mario Lemieux
Pele or Maradona?

No idea - I've gotten into the World Cup the last few years.
Federer or Sampras?

Probably Federer, but I'll take Jimmy Connors or Johnny McEnroe. Talent AND Personality
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Love 'em both, but Tiger is golf's Babe Ruth
Petty or Earnhardt?

C'mon. They're in cars going around in circles. I'm from the North - what do I care?
Schumacher or Senna?

Um... is that some other car "sport?"
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

I know the Big 10 is down, but I'd love to see it rise again.

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by Robert
7 days ago

Hello Everyone, take a look at this important article. It will most likely be my last on bleacher report. Feel free to pass it around. Thank you very much and God Bless!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/283900-you-are-not-a-unique-snowflake
by Nick
about 1 month ago

What up everyone? I wrote an article about the changes here on B/R over the last couple of months, and about some of the things that we used to have, that we don't anymore. If you could, check it out.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261261-dear-bleacher-report-please-bring-back-the-old-format

As I have said in the past, many times, I am not on here for AOTD votes, but I believe that if enough of you give me your AOTD vote, then maybe the higher ups will bring back some of the things that are gone.

Thanks a bunch, I really appreciate it.

Nick
by Cliff
3 months ago

Hi Kendall
Here is the lineup I would have if I could take anybody I want.
Who would you take?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/230786-my-171679608-mlb-lineup
by Nick
3 months ago

I said in an article last week that when one door closes, another one opens. Here is the story about my door opening. If you get the chance, please check it out. It would mean a lot to me.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/220734-im-on-my-way-home-sweet-home

Thanks,
Nick
by Nick
3 months ago

There is a new Steelers writer on bleacher. His name is Jason, and he is pretty good. You should check out his first article.

http://bleacherreport.com/users/128292-jason-seman

Thanks,
Nick
by Cliff
4 months ago

Hey Kendall,
This is the 2nd installment of my All-Franchise teams. Now up, the Red Sox. If you have a minute, please take a look. Thanks, Cliff
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/214069-cliff-easthams-red-sox-all-franchise-team
by Cliff
4 months ago

Hi Kendall
Here is the first installment of my latest project. I am establishing the All Time team for each franchise.
Please take a look if you have time.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/212427-cliff-easthams-all-time-orioles-franchise-team
by Nick
4 months ago

If you get the chance, check out my newest article. What the future holds for the offensive line of the Steelers.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/208782-what-to-expect-from-the-steelers-offensive-line-after-this-year

A lot of people may not agree with me, but I think in time, everyone will see that this is a real possibility.

Thanks,
Nick
by Cliff
5 months ago

Hi Kendall

Here is the sixth installment of my Cooperstown’s Best series, rating the shortstops. This will be my final “blast” for these articles. It makes me feel cheap to pimp my articles, so I gotta stop it. Take a look if you can.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/199494-the-top-10-shortstops-in-baseballs-hall-of-fame

Thanks, Cliff
by Cliff
5 months ago

Hi Kendall,

This is another article in my series: MLB History 101 –
It is the story of Moe Berg – an alleged spy for the CIA. Please give it a look if you can find time.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/196357-mlb-history-101-moe-berg-the-spy-who-loved-baseball

Thanks, Cliff
by Cliff
5 months ago

Hey Kendall,

Installment No. 5 (Third Basemen) of my “Cooperstown’s Best” series is now ready for viewing. Please give it a look if it is convenient. I appreciate your feedback.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/195504-the-top-10-third-basemen-in-baseballs-hall-of-fame

Thanks, Cliff
by Cliff
5 months ago

Hi Kendall
Here is the fourth installment of my “Cooperstown’s Best” series, second basemen.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/193059-the-top-10-second-basemen-in-baseballs-hall-of-fame

If you have time look at it and give me your opinions.
Thanks
Cliff
by Cliff
5 months ago

Hi Kendall,
This is the 3rd edition of my Cooperstown’s Best series. I am ranking the Top 10 First Basemen in the Hall of Fame. Please look at if you have time.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/191475-the-top-10-first-basemen-in-baseballs-hall-of-fame

Thanks, Cliff
by Cliff
5 months ago

Hi Kendall

This is a follow-up to a story I wrote yesterday where I said Votto could be having “panic attacks’. Please take a look and see what you think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/189303-cincinnati-reds-dugout-is-15-days-enough-for-joey-votto

Thanks, Cliff
by Cliff
5 months ago

Hey Kendall

I have just started a new series of slideshow articles - Cooperstown's Best,
The Top 10 players at each position - including only those in the HOF.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/187660-the-top-10-starting-pitchers-in-baseballs-hall-of-fame

Please check it out and let me know what you think
Thanks, Cliff

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Braylon Edwards and the Cleveland Browns: How Did It Come to This?

Cleveland Browns' Position Analysis: Offensive Line

Beginning To Believe in Eric Mangini: A "Fascinating" Story

Jay Cutler To the Browns? No Chance

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