Michael McGowan joined March 2008

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Michael McGowan

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Amateur writer who got his start through writing a sports blog titled the Daily BM. After getting a lot of good feedback, I decided to try and get my stuff out there more on the Bleacher Report.
It has always been a dream of mine to write, concentrating mostly on NBA, NFL, MLB, while being knowledgeable enough to dabble in Soccer, Tennis, Golf and Horse Racing. Most importantly I like being able to give the sports fan a business side of the sport. Born in Philadelphia, Raised in Florida. While in Florida, I was lucky enough to have season tickets to the first three years of the Miami Heat's existence. Some called that three years of suffering, I call is three years of growing as a sports fan. I have returned to Philadelphia and now belong to the groups of suffering Philadelphia Fans who have not had a title in 25 years. (someone please remind me to change this when it hits 26)
But more importantly, I will not write with bias, the opinion will always be real, no matter what team. My favorite time of the year are free agency periods, the time around the draft, and the week surrounding the trade deadlines.
Last place or first place, I will always feel the same way about my favorite teams. Thanks for reading!
"Self Proclaimed Basketball Guru"
And "Future General Manager"

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  • Favorite Athletes

    Pat Burrell, Dwayne Wade, Shaq, Brian Westbrook, Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley, Cole Hamels, Brett Myers, Alonzo Mourning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Miami Heat, Philadelphia Phillies, Eagles, 76ers, Temple Owls, Miami Hurricanes

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Miami Heat winning the championship in 2006 and watching their first ever win against the clippers in 1989

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    Last game at the Vet for the Phillies and Eagles. Eagles playoff game against the Giants in 2007. Eagles cowboys game, the return of TO!

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Most pills popped in one game, Brett Favre

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Ruth

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Montana

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Maradona, THE HAND OF GOD!

  • Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

    ACC and Atlantic 10!

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Hey Michael—Dave Mo here, a Bleacher Report Community Coordinator.

I've been spending time on our NBA page and read a couple of your old articles. Really on-point analysis...you do good work.

Given that you haven't written in a while, I thought I'd check in and see if you're interested in picking up your coverage again. What do you say?

If not, it would be great if you could give me some feedback on why you decided to stop writing and what we could have done to better serve you. If you wouldn't mind, please shoot me a line at dmorrison@bleacherreport.com with any thoughts.

Thanks so much,

Dave Mo

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Mike Rockefeller said...

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One of your favorite athletes is PAT BURRELL?

MZ

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Jason McDonald said...

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Great Articles, see your representing PA. Keep it up!

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Austin Drake said...

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where do u get this info?

510 days ago

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Austin Drake said...

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great article on the free agents...i just split up some paragraphs so it dosen't look so overwhelming. Great info, even though I would love to see Josh Smith come to Detroit

510 days ago

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Benjamin Baroff said...

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Hey, thanks for the comment and the pick of the day! It means a lot to considering I just started writing these articles the other day. It's nice to hear an educated opinion. Sorry about the Heat this year hopefully they can put the right pieces around Wade and be competitive again in a year or two...he's one hell of a player to be sitting on the bench with a towel over his head.

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    Where's the Money? More NBA Free Agency News

    Received 5,000 Reads • July 05, 2008

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    Hot Read: Silver Medal

    NCAA Tournament Predictions

    Received 2,000 Reads • March 18, 2008

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    Hot Read: Bronze Medal

    Manny to the Marlins Comes Up a Dollar Short

    Received 1,000 Reads • July 31, 2008

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    Hot Read: Bronze Medal

    Philadelphia Phillies' Trade-Deadline Update

    Received 1,000 Reads • July 16, 2008

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    Hot Read: Bronze Medal

    Report: Philadelphia 76ers Sign Elton Brand

    Received 1,000 Reads • July 08, 2008

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    Hot Read: Bronze Medal

    Summer Olympics: Beijing 2008 Preview

    Received 1,000 Reads • May 04, 2008

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    Hot Read: Bronze Medal

    NBA: Oh, How the Playoffs Will Be Fun!

    Received 1,000 Reads • April 13, 2008

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