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From the time he first put pencil to paper (OK, maybe not THAT long, but you get the idea), friends and family have always told Steve Auger “you need to write about sports.”

Why he didn’t listen to them sooner merely proves the great life axiom that everyone discovers with age. That being, young people are stupid (totally kidding…please resist the temptation to send a hate email or to leave a comment informing me that with a little bit of age, I’m still stupid).

So when Auger stumbled upon the Bleacher Report website, he decided to finally combine his love of writing and his passion for sports. He was even fortunate enough to have one of his B/R articles linked to Sports Illustrated On Campus.

In 2008, Auger completed the Journalism Certificate program at UMass-Amherst, since, you know, he figured if he’s going to write about sports, some instruction on the proper way to write might be slightly helpful. Prior to that, he earned a Certificate from the Connecticut School of Broadcasting in July 2007.

If forced to pick a favorite sport, Auger would go with college hoops every day of the week and twice on Sunday. But he also follows college pigskin and the Red Sox pretty religiously. If given one sporting wish, it would be that Andre Agassi could play forever.

In Auger's spare time, he is a workout freak and health nut (just say no to Fat America), watches re-runs of The Shield (if he was a cop, he’d be feared like Vic Mackey…but minus the corruption and murders, and such). And yes, Auger is well aware he uses a lot of parentheses.

Feel free to stop by and drop him a line or comment. He'd love to hear from you. And as always, Auger will gladly sign a colored 8" by 10" glossy for you...just ask.

And yes, he realizes that he wrote his whole bio in the third person. If you can’t find that funny, you need to learn to laugh.

Steve's Recent Articles

WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND - JULY 03: A general view of the Andy Murray v Andy Roddick of USA semi final match played on the Court 2 screens on Day Eleven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 3, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

Lessons Learned: Sports and Life in Perspective

Published 3 months ago
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MIAMI - MARCH 21: Tiger Woods of the USA with world tennis no 1 Roger Federer of Switzerland, who had walked with Tiger for the final 9 holes of Tiger Wood's final practice for the CA World Golf Championships, held at the Doral Golf Resort and Spa, on March 21, 2007, in Miami, Florida, United States. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

Tiger Or Federer: Who's Had The More Difficult Path to Grand Slam Glory?

Published 4 months ago
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 27: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Denver Nuggets in Game Five of the Western Conference Finals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on May 27, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Kobe, the NBA Finals, and Other Thoughts from Around the Sports World

Published 5 months ago
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BOSTON - APRIL 25: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox bats against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park on April 25, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

David Ortiz Reminds Us Why Sports Matter

Published 5 months ago
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Favorite Athletes

Andre Agassi, David Ortiz, Jonathan Papelbon, Dave Roberts, Hakim Warrick, Lance Armstrong, Emmitt Smith
Favorite Sports Teams

Red Sox, Syracuse Orange (hoops and football), Dallas Cowboys, Celtics
Favorite Coaches

Duke - when he trained Rocky in Rocky IV, Terry Francona
All Time Sports Moment

Boston Red Sox win the 2004 World Series
Most Memorable Game Attended

2006 US Open (Agassi's last tourney). First night match of the tourney on Arthur Ashe Stadium: Andre Agassi vs. Andrei Pavel. Tied at a set a piece, Agassi was trailing 0-4 in the 3rd set when he stormed back by ripping off 5 straight games, took the 3rd set in a tie break and then rolled Pavel 6-2 in the 4th for the win. When he made that comeback in the 3rd and when he was steamrolling Pavel in the 4th, I have never witnessed a louder sporting event. An electric evening to say the least.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Dwight Evans hit a HR on the first pitch of the season in 1986. Think about it: The record can't be broken. What pitch comes before the first pitch? The record can be tied but never broken.
Ruth or Mays?

Big Papi
Unitas or Montana?

Neither
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan...keep dreaming, Kobe
Gretzky or Orr?

Orr
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Federer - not as big of a serve but more weapons than Pete. And what great shot-making by Fed!
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Neither one use the "foot wedge"....I'll take my game, thank you very much!
Petty or Earnhardt?

Closet NASCAR fan...it's growing on me.
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

In the following order: Big East (except the new members), Pac 10, SEC & Big 12 (tied), ACC, & Big 10

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by Robert
4 days ago

Hello Buddy, 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 Brad
11 days ago

Steve,

Please check out my latest article. I list an over/under prop bet for each NBA team pertaining to their respective season.

Even if you just comment with one prediction, I'll be thankful you did.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/279758-let-the-season-begin-team-by-team-nba-overunders

Thanks,
Brad
by Courtzide
13 days ago

What is a fan supposed to do?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/278072-the-bye-week-blues-a-fans-sob-story
by Suzette
17 days ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/276131-a-second-helping-of-saints-gumbo

been awhile
by Craig
22 days ago

NY Giants Rant & Rave is back: Part 3

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272959-ny-giants-football-ranting-raving-part-3
by Keith
24 days ago

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
by Robert
25 days ago

Hey Buddy, what's up? Here is my latest article on the New York Giants. Check it out if you have some time. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/271249-are-the-new-york-giants-for-real
by Tim
26 days ago

If you get a chance to check out my latest column, I'd appreciate it - thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/270952-carrying-on-about-big-ten-football-october-10
by Goon
about 1 month ago

The NY Yankees and the media are trying to manipulate you.

Yankee propaganda must be exposed as lies and crushed before it can spread any further.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261540-exposing-the-ny-yankee-propaganda-machine
by Adrian Staehle
about 1 month ago

There are 73 numbers that need to be filled be apart of my proect if you would like.

Project 99 launches tomorrow!!!!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/259809-adrian-presents-project-99-final-update73-numbers-left-get-yours
by Adrian Staehle
about 1 month ago

Need people, would like you to be apart of it

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/252862-adrian-staehle-presents-project-99
by Adrian Staehle
about 1 month ago

Need people, would like you to be apart of it

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/252862-adrian-staehle-presents-project-99
by T.A
about 1 month ago

Game Plan: New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/253178-game-plan-new-england-patriots-vs-buffalo-bills
by Rob
about 1 month ago

Hey Steve!

Well, it has been an incredible journey so far on B/R and I thought it was time to give back to the fans. So here is an article talking about being a NASCAR champion. Enjoy!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/251698-gimme-some-truth-what-makes-a-nascar-sprint-cup-champion

Rob
by Yoni
2 months ago

Is the NFC closing the gap on the AFC ?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/249252-nfc-closing-gap-on-afc

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Kobe, the NBA Finals, and Other Thoughts from Around the Sports World

David Ortiz Reminds Us Why Sports Matter

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