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Although I rep my Midwestern roots proudly, none of my favorite sports teams hail from my hometown of St. Louis. Despite that oddity, don't believe for a second that I am any less enthusiastic about the teams I hold dear to my heart.

I love sports, I love writing and I love arguing, so in August of 2011 I decided to do something about it. I'm now vigilantly pursuing a career as a sports and pop culture writer and media personality and Bleacher Report has been a great platform for honing my skills.

I'm not shy about my allegiances to my favorite teams, but I pride myself on writing fair and objective articles about those teams and sports in general. I promise to provide my readers with thoughtful and provocative material, and I highly encourage readers to comment on my pieces, and even challenge my ideas.

Be sure to follow me on Twitter @geoffratliff and read more from me and my team at popflyboys.com

Short List

  • Favorite Athletes

    Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, Magic Johnson, Darry Strawberry, Matt Kemp, Jackie Robinson, Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Jim Brown, Josh Hamilton

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Dallas Cowboys, Oakland Raiders, Los Angeles Dodgers, Oakland Athletics, Colorado Avalanche, Boston Celtics, Texas Longhorns (football), North Carolina Tarheels (basketball)

  • Favorite Coaches

    Doc Rivers, Phil Jackson, Jimmy Johnson (Cowboys still need you buddy), Tommy Lasorda

  • All-Time Sports Moment

    2011 World Series Game 6

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    Attending St. Louis Cardinals first home baseball game with my father after 9/11

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Cy Young's 316 career losses

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Ruth-he could pitch too.

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Montana

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Russell. Jordan may be the better player but Russell is classier and the consumate winner.

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky. Is it even close?

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Pele

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Federer

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Petty

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Uh, Schumacher?

  • ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac-12 or SEC?

    ACC . I'm an alum. UVA, Wahoowa

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  • Ben Alberstadt posted 14 days ago

    Ben Alberstadt

    Geoff, I appreciate the thorough edits. I was partially asleep when finishing the piece, I think...trying to grind it out before a deadline.

    The article was not a convincing product/not one befitting a FC, and I thoroughly appreciate you raising it to the appropriate level with your corrections.

  • Tyler Duma posted 19 days ago

    Tyler Duma

    Hey Geoff, I have an article that's been sitting dormant waiting for an edit for about five hours now. If you have the time, I was wondering if you could give it an edit.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1625576-april-report-cards-for-cleveland-indians-top-10-prospects

    If not, no worries.

    Best,
    Tyler Duma

  • Tyler Duma posted 20 days ago

    Tyler Duma

    Hey Geoff, thanks for the edit on my Reds' piece. I really appreciate the detailed feedback. It definitely does seem like a lot, but I welcome the corrections and advice for future pieces.

  • Jason Lewis posted 37 days ago

    Jason Lewis

    You should probably change the name of the latest Dodger's article. It doesn't make a whole lot of sense.

  • Syed A posted 115 days ago

    Syed A

    Still waiting for that article Geoff !!

  • Syed A posted 127 days ago

    Syed A

    Geoff when are you gonna make the article man, I dying with anxiousness !!!! D:

  • Syed A posted 137 days ago

    Syed A

    Thanks man, I appreciate it !

  • Syed A posted 145 days ago

    Syed A

    Hey Geoff, when do you plan on making the article ? I've been anxiously waiting for it !

  • Truth Hurts posted 179 days ago

    Truth Hurts

    This train stops here in Turkey Town. Not everything you believe in your heart is going to happen. Tony Romo leading Jerry's Kids to a Super Bowl Trophy is one of those beliefs destined to break a heart.

    I used my head a couple of years ago to see the impossibility of that, Geoff.

  • mreversilble posted 209 days ago

    mreversilble

    I agree i look at this team and their is so many potential lineups, thanks for the feedback.

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