jeff Hubbard's Sportswriter Profile

jeff Hubbard joined January 2009

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About jeff »

There's not much to say. I'm a 45 year old, Chicago-born, military veteran.

I have a son whose twenty now and spent most of my adult years as a single parent, I have some time to have a hobby now and I'm hoping that a life-time of watching, playing, scouting and teaching can somehow help my opinions translate into a reasonable discourse.

I'm old fashioned and because of that I'm a bit of a contrarian as my opinions often run counter the prevailing attitudes today.

I like my football in mud and think line play makes the team. Draft the lineman or the linebacker, he'll last longer.

Fantasy football cheapens the game.

The Wildcat offense - the future is just the past entered through a different door.

Baseball is a game of fundamentals that has been blemished by the steroid era and the scourge of fantasy sports.

Basketball was my first love, I was born in Chicago and raised in Indiana, but I find the NBA hard to watch these days. The players are the best athletes in the world but the little things; entry passes, screens, picks and the fifteen foot jumper have become passe.

Sport is a microcosm of life. It forces people from all walks of life together. It forges unexpected friendships. And always spawns hope - even for Cub fans.

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Favorite Athletes

Football - Offense Joe Montana Defense Bob Golic. Basketball Norm Van Lier Adrian Dantley. Baseball - Greg Maddux Don Kessinger
Favorite Sports Teams

BEARS, RAY, CUBS, IRISH, BULLS
Favorite Coaches

Jerry Sloan, Dick Motta, Bob Knight, John Thompson, Joe Maddon, Gene Mauch, Dick Vermeil, Ara Parseghian, Brian Kelly,
All Time Sports Moment

Ernie Banks 500th, ND's cotton bowl against Houston
Most Memorable Game Attended
Most Unbreakable Sports Record
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth - Best pitcher of his Era and Best hitter of his Era. Best all around player ever.
Unitas or Montana?

Montana- a skinny kid from monogahela wins 3 titles with a weak arm
Jordan or Russell?

Russell - became part of the team, defeated guys who played alone
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky - who knows what Orr would have been but we know what gretzky was.
Pele or Maradona?
Federer or Sampras?
Tiger or Nicklaus?
Petty or Earnhardt?
Schumacher or Senna?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big 10 -

Latest Articles »

Notre Dame Football: Sorry Charlie, But It's Time to Go

11/15/2009

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Tooting my Own Horn: January's Fix This Team Revisited

07/11/2009

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Rays Positioned for Repeat : Why Stop Believing?

06/23/2009

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Where Michael Vick Belongs: Hold the Dawg Pound Jokes

06/15/2009

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Mohamed Eldin Masri said...

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Just read your tribute to your brother.

Sorry for your loss mate, I wholeheartedly agree with you, sports to bring us together, and we bond.

R.I.P Paul, may he be in a better place than where we are now.

65 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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Shining A light on Rojo Grande and the Track and Field Community (Athletics) my own way!

Here is one of my Rojo favorites:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/194676-the-joy-of-vaulting-sky-dance

Also, check out Rojo’s Round up covering the World Championships in Berlin this weekend!

And please join the Track and Field Section! We would love to have you!

104 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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Todd Civin's latest is a must read:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/235767-joe-niekro-daddys-little-girl-knuckles-up-for-aneurysm-research

106 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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The JR Richard Story:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/217945-from-unhittable-to-homeless-the-jr-richard-story

135 days ago

Matthew Falkenbury said...

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Hey,

After the great success of my first article about the uniform numbers 1-10, I have come back with the next installment, with the best players to wear the uniform numbers 11-20. I hope you can take a look and even comment on my choices. Thanks in advance!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/217379-best-current-baseball-players-by-uniform-number-11-20

- Matthew Falkenbury

137 days ago

David Wyatt said...

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I wasn't here at the start of the season, but i liked the Joey Gathright signing, how many AB's was he given with the Cubs, 15 something like that. Will have to see where we go from here, but we are probably stuck with a roster that has big egos and even bigger contracts.

139 days ago

David Wyatt said...

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No problems Jeff, and apologies on my end for being quite rude. Built up frustration over the current performance of the team, while at the same time knowing that Jim Hendry will sit on his hands and not do much.

I'm not much for going out and spending millions myself, home grown talent is far more beneficial and often cheaper, and in these economic times, who isn't looking to cut a few costs here and there.

Ramirez has always been a favourite of mine, and he always seems to come through in the clutch, but i agree about Soriano, but i feel it's a little too late, and we may well be stuck with him for the rest of his contract.

We have shown that we can develop talent, with the likes of Soto and Theriot recent important additions to the team, so never against the development of youth, Josh Vitters is a guy that I'm very excited about.

Although in principle you do have some good ideas, i really just can't see Hendry making any dramatic moves. I'm afraid and i fear that we will have to stick with this team.

139 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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A beautiful lady, a beautiful article, an ugly subject...I know Leroy is promoting this one as well, so sorry if you get hit twice and thanks for your support.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/214523-hear-ye-hear-ye-nfl-players-with-double-triple-lives

140 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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True journalism and another wonderful history lesson by Leroy Watson!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/214554-spotlight-on-dodgers-history-uncle-robbie

141 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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Turns out there are more than just trolls in b/r land...enter the "ifs".

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/213703-delving-inside-the-minds-of-irrational-fans-ifs

143 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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I decided to do a list with a twist!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/210912-sports-oddest-traditions-explained

148 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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Another weapon in the fight against cancer. Please check out this brief yet powerful piece:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/208168-ike-thomas-former-nfl-player-leads-cancer-foundation

152 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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A call to arms! A great idea from a great writer...b/r is all about giving back, and as Zander has said more than once..."sense of community". Please give this a read and please post your thoughts and comments!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/207525-who-will-help-me-start-a-bleacher-report-mentoring-program

154 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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If you’re looking for artistic poetry, if your looking for a sentimental heart tugging emotional piece, and even if your looking for A deep rooted commentary on life…

You won’t find it here!

I'm taking a look at my favorite sports team from a slightly different angle:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/203806-the-san-francisco-49ers-all-no-team-part-one?just_published=1

159 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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Want to read something really good? Well your in luck! Here are two great ones! You know, I really need to write something myself pretty soon!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/197513-a-tennis-player-unstuck-in-time/show_full

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/196617-sometimes-sport-redines-heroessometimes-it-improves-upon-them

169 days ago

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Notre Dame Football: Sorry Charlie, But…

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Why Sport Really Matters

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Notre Dame Football: Sorry Charlie, But It's Time to Go

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