Forrest W. Kobayashi joined August 2007

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Forrest W. Kobayashi

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Forrest Kobayashi is a current undergraduate student at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. He is originally from Alexandria, Virginia.

He recently completed an internship with the USA TODAY Sports Department in McLean, Virginia.

Forrest's favorite sports teams include the Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL), Boston Red Sox (MLB) and the Chicago Blackhawks (NHL).

If you'd like to contact Forrest, please email him at forrestk@gmail.com.

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  • Favorite Athletes

    Albert Pujols (MLB), Dustin Pedroia (MLB), Troy Polamalu (NFL)

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Pittsburgh Steelers, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Blackhawks

  • Favorite Coaches

    Jim Tressel, Tony Dungy, Terry Francona, Joe Maddon and Tony La Russa.

  • All Time Sports Moment

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    Michigan-Ohio State Football, 2006

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

  • Ruth or Mays?

  • Unitas or Montana?

  • Jordan or Russell?

  • Gretzky or Orr?

  • 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?

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    Forrest W. Kobayashi commented on Washington Capitals' Semyon Varlamov Growing Into No.1 Role, Shuts Out Sabres

    I hope that Boudreau gives Varlamov some increased playing time upon Theodore's return. He is a solid young goaltender and has the poise to win the...

    • 4 replies – here are the latest…
    • T S replied…

      look for Neuvirth to get the call up when Theodore is traded at the deadline. Otherwise...

    • Dave Nichols replied…

      i concur with TS. Neuvirth is very solid and deserves a chance, but Theodore will remain...

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    Forrest W. Kobayashi commented on Washington Capitals' Semyon Varlamov Growing Into No.1 Role, Shuts Out Sabres

    I hope that Boudreau gives Varlamov some increased playing time upon Theodore's return. He is a solid young goaltender and has the poise to win the...

    • 4 replies – here are the latest…
    • T S replied…

      look for Neuvirth to get the call up when Theodore is traded at the deadline. Otherwise...

    • Dave Nichols replied…

      i concur with TS. Neuvirth is very solid and deserves a chance, but Theodore will remain...

  • Comment

    Forrest W. Kobayashi commented on Washington Capitals' Semyon Varlamov Growing Into No.1 Role, Shuts Out Sabres

    I hope that Boudreau gives Varlamov some increased playing time upon Theodore's return. He is a solid young goaltender and has the poise to win the...

    • 4 replies – here are the latest…
    • T S replied…

      look for Neuvirth to get the call up when Theodore is traded at the deadline. Otherwise...

    • Dave Nichols replied…

      i concur with TS. Neuvirth is very solid and deserves a chance, but Theodore will remain...

  • Comment

    Forrest W. Kobayashi commented on Washington Capitals' Semyon Varlamov Growing Into No.1 Role, Shuts Out Sabres

    I hope that Boudreau gives Varlamov some increased playing time upon Theodore's return. He is a solid young goaltender and has the poise to win the...

    • 4 replies – here are the latest…
    • T S replied…

      look for Neuvirth to get the call up when Theodore is traded at the deadline. Otherwise...

    • Dave Nichols replied…

      i concur with TS. Neuvirth is very solid and deserves a chance, but Theodore will remain...

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    New Article: Shaquille O'Neal Pays For Girl's Funeral: A True Thanksgiving Moment

    While Shaquille O'Neal is one of the most successful active NBA players, he never seems to sacrifice his character and personality through the fame and recognition...

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    Forrest W. Kobayashi commented on Halladay Wishes: Are the Red Sox the Frontrunners to Land Blue Jay Ace?

    I think it's important to note that Clay Buchholz is still by no means a sure thing. His strikeout rate was unimpressive, even in 2009, and...

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    • Chris Gubata replied…

      My sentiments exactly. You know exactly what you are getting from Halladay, and Buchholz is up...

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    Forrest W. Kobayashi commented on Gunnarsson Blazes Onto Maple Leafs' Lineup

    Gunnarsson developing into a fixture for the Toronto defense would pay big dividends for the Leafs. I doubt that the Leafs would trade Kaberle, but it's...

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    • Mark Ritter replied…

      Absolutely. Lucky for the Leafs they tend to strike oil in the later rounds, their history...

    • Forrest W. Kobayashi replied…

      The team is obviously not built to seriously compete this season, so I'm interested in seeing...

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    Forrest W. Kobayashi commented on Five Things the Anaheim Ducks Can Be Thankful for This Holiday

    I'm not as bullish on the Ducks as many others may be, even taking into consideration how strong their team was last year. I'm not sold...

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    • SK replied…

      Thanks for checking in Forrest! I think you are right about Hiller and Giguere, and it...

    • Forrest W. Kobayashi replied…

      That's a very interesting point about Giguere, and I have not seen enough of his play...

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    Forrest W. Kobayashi commented on NHL Power Rankings (Nov. 26): 'Hawks, 'Preds, Bruins Are Hot As An Oven

    If the Sharks can't keep up with the Blackhawks, who can?

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    Forrest W. Kobayashi commented on Toronto Maple Leafs Are Looking To Get Their Roll On

    As long as the Leafs keep starting Gustavsson and keep Toskala out of the net (except for days where Jonas needs rest), they will be competitive....

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    • Louis Pisano replied…

      Straight up man! I am with you on the Monster. The pucks just have to find...

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    Forrest W. Kobayashi commented on Montreal Canadiens Harvest Seven Points Out of 10 in Last Seven Games

    I've been pleasantly surprised at Tomas Plekanec's statistical output this year...he has played very well! He's averaged just under a point a game, and has 11...

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    Forrest W. Kobayashi commented on Trade Talks Between the Chicago Blackhawks and Toronto Maple Leafs Dead?

    I wouldn't be surprised to see Chicago make a deal with the Leafs for a pick or prospect...after Toronto made the trade for Kessel, it showed...

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    David Protheroe commented on Marian Hossa's Debut Puts Chicago Blackhawks Into NHL's Driver Seat

    Kane, Toews, and Hossa has got to be one of, if not THE, best lines in the league. I used to think it would be Marleau,...

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    • Forrest W. Kobayashi replied…

      Marleau-Thornton-Heatley is not a bad line at all, but I agree, the Chicago line is even...

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      Running Up the Score: A Patriots Case Study

      Received 100 comments • October 28, 2007

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      Received 5,000 Reads • October 28, 2007

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      Received 5,000 Reads • October 16, 2007

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      Received 2,000 Reads • May 07, 2009

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      Received 2,000 Reads • April 20, 2009

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      Received 2,000 Reads • January 06, 2009

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      Received 50 comments • December 14, 2007

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      Received 2,000 Reads • December 12, 2007

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      The "Other" BCS Bowls Preview

      Received 2,000 Reads • December 03, 2007

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      Fantasy Football Sleepers For 2008 (Wee…

      Received 2,000 Reads • November 29, 2007

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