Shay Cronin's Sportswriter Profile

Shay Cronin joined January 2009

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About Shay »

I have been a sports freak all my life, and as I'm stuck living in the frozen wasteland of Minnesota, there is often nothing better to do than watch, talk about, and read about sports.

I've recently had articles on Gonzaga basketball and the United States national soccer team posted on Fox Sports.

As per request from Bleacher Report, I'll be doing a twice-a-week column about Gonzaga basketball. While the offseason months will be a bit more difficult to find and produce material, I'm excited about the challenge.

Overall, I've found Bleacher Report to be a really fun and enlightening experience, and I'll continue to post articles as often as I can.

Feel free to contact me at ShayCronin@hotmail.com

The Shortlist »

Favorite Athletes

Adrian Peterson, Josh Hamilton, Vince Young, Jozy Altidore
Favorite Sports Teams

Minnesota Vikings, Gonzaga Bulldogs, Texas Longhorns, Manchester City, US Men's Soccer, Seattle Sounders FC
Favorite Coaches

The ones who lead my teams to victory
All Time Sports Moment

Vince Young scoring the go-ahead touchdown at the 2006 Rose Bowl.
Most Memorable Game Attended

The 2007 Gold Cup final. The US came from behind to beat Mexico on the best goal I have ever seen.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cy Young's career wins mark of 511
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

No question, Johnny U.
Jordan or Russell?

Russell
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Racing isn't a sport
Schumacher or Senna?

See Above
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

SEC and Big 12 in football, ACC and Big East in basketball, Big 10 in failing on a national stage

Latest Articles »

Ziggin' and Zaggin': Disappointing Draft For Several Zags

06/26/2009

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Ziggin' and Zaggin': Where Will Former Zags Fall in NBA Draft?

06/23/2009

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Ziggin' and Zaggin': What Austin Daye's Departure Means for the Zags

06/15/2009

324 reads 0 comments 0 likes

Ziggin' and Zaggin': Best NBA Destinations For Austin Daye

06/11/2009

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T.W. Scott said...

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Hey check out this article about the Duke "situation"

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/205742-with-elliot-williams-transfering-duke-will-be-looking-for-solutoins

let me know what you think. Thanks.

157 days ago

Dann Khan said...

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Hey mate.
Did my first slide show today. It is supposed to be humor. Tell me if you like it

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/197755-looking-at-sports-once-again-when-it-sickens-me#page/13

169 days ago

Gilligan Henry Dorpfeld said...

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What are Alter Ego's and why are they here on Bleacher Report?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/173563-br-alter-egos-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-here

- GHD

aka "Skillet"

199 days ago

Barney said...

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Hey Shay,

A woman called Samantha Kleinman from ESPN360.com has e-mailed me regarding football matches available to watch for free on the website. Her main target audience is U.S based football fans, so I thought you might be interested. Would you like me to give her your e-mail address (if so, what is it?) or would you rather not? She would simply send you imformation about what free games are being shown, and when. They are matches from all over the world as well (Italy, Holland, England, Portugal etc.)

There is no pressure to say yes, I was just wondering whether you'd be interested and would like me to pass your name on?

Cheers,
Barney

221 days ago

Nate Brooks said...

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I updated my article ... I guess the Cotton Bowl has the rights to the game until the 2010 match up.

247 days ago

Nate Brooks said...

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Thanks for the feedback ... I'm pretty sure the RRSO as well as the ATT Cotton Bowl are both moving to the new Texas Stadium in the up coming year.

248 days ago

Jersey Al Bracco said...

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Meet the Freak:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/131229-nfl-draft-2009-player-profile-brian-orakpo-the-freak-known-as-rak

272 days ago

Austin Arnold said...

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Made Running Back Comparison

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/114569-was-deangelo-willams-the-best-back-in-the-nfl

309 days ago

James Williamson said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/111659-thank-you-detroit-lions-for-ensuring-another-great-year-of-college-football?just_published=1

My first college football with NFL ties. Would love your opinion

316 days ago

Barney said...

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Cheers for the fan add Shay! Much appreciated!

323 days ago

Shay's Achievements & Awards (6) »

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Ziggin' and Zaggin': 2009-2010 Preseas…

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Ziggin' and Zaggin': What Happened to A…

Received 1,000 Reads • June 04, 2009
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Ziggin' and Zaggin' | Zags Projected 20…

Received 1,000 Reads • April 16, 2009
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Is Colt McCoy The Greatest Quarterback …

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NFL Mock Draft: v1.0

Received 1,000 Reads • January 18, 2009

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Ziggin' and Zaggin': Disappointing Draft For Several Zags

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