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Andrew Tonge joined March 2008

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I’ve been involved in sports from my youth, playing organized sports such as little league baseball, football, basketball, and track and field. Basketball became the main event during college, but as reality set in that I would not be the number one draft pick in the NBA, my dream culminated into refereeing and coaching the game in later years.

Even as I delved into my business career, keeping abreast of the professional and collegiate sports world continued to be my ardent pursuit. I also realized that I still retained my competitive zeal. This has been fulfilled on the golf course and tennis courts.

My interest in sports has grown to include analysis of the players and their arena. The sports world has evolved over the years, producing bigger and faster athletes, higher salaries, etc., yet some things never change. The complexities of our athletes, their coaches and managers, and of course the fans, make for news that runs the gamut of our emotions. Yet isn’t that what it’s all about - not just the game but the people, the ones who profile the games.

• What gets our athletes motivated?
• How is the sports world affecting America?
• What do the fans really want?
• Why don’t the most talented teams win all the time?

These are some of the issues I address. I trust you will find my perspective to be challenging, and thought provoking. I welcome your thoughts and comments.

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Favorite Athletes

Chris Paul, Ben Rothlesberger, Tiger Woods,
Favorite Sports Teams

Steelers, Mets, Knicks, Georgetown Hoyas
Favorite Coaches

Jerry Sloan, Bobby Bowden, Chuck Noll, Bill Cower
All Time Sports Moment

Emmaculate reception by Franco Harris to beat the Raiders
Most Memorable Game Attended
Most Unbreakable Sports Record
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt
Schumacher or Senna?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

For Basketball, it has to be the Big East. After bringing in Louisville and DePaul with what they had before their conference is as deep as they come, no disrespect to the ACC. For football, it has to be the SEC. From top to bottom it is the most competitive conference. No team can afford to take a week off and not show up. It's not that none of them can lose to another team out of the conference, but they are so deep as far as good teams go that it is very difficult for one of them to go undefeated or end up with 1 loss.

Latest Articles »

Back To the Future for the Women's Tennis Tour In 2010

11/22/2009

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NFL Week Nine: Gut Check Time For Three Teams, Plus Picks

11/07/2009

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Week Seven Picks: Three Teams Going in the Wrong Direction, Fast

10/25/2009

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Week 7 Picks: Three Teams Going In The Wrong Direction, Fast

10/24/2009

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Peter Childs commented on Back To the Future for the Women's Tennis Tour In 2010

Pretty good article but you've spelled Justine Henin's name wrong-with two nn's-Hennin. I think also that Svetlana Kuznetsova has already taken the next step by winning...

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Andrew Tonge replied…

Kuznetsova won the French, but in my view she still took a step back the rest...

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New Article: Back To The Future For The Womens Tennis Tour In 2010

published by Andrew Tonge

When Kim Clijsters announced that she was coming back to the women's tennis tour there was not a lot hype about it. No one really expected her to win many tournaments, much less a major, but she shocked the world by winning the U...

Conor Mc said...

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My tribute to Roger
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/219213-a-poem-for-roger-federer
Thanks.

141 days ago

Dann Khan said...

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He mate

wrote a piece which I tried to make my master piece. Could you please cheack it out. Don't be scared of telling me if it is bad

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/200865-painting-my-sports-idol

170 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

175 days ago

Brian Hutchison said...

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Hey, Andrew

Do you think the Boston Celtics will ever change their uniform?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/191142-will-the-boston-celtics-ever-change-their-uniform

185 days ago

Matt Miselis said...

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Hey Andrew,

Decided to take a different spin of things and write a humor peice about Jay Bilas and Digger Phelps. Should give you a good laugh.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/139243-digger-phelps-vs-jay-bilas-the-two-experts-that-never-agree

265 days ago

Bryn Swartz said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/97473-heart-of-a-champion-the-story-of-rocky-bleier

One of the greatest sports stories ever...

341 days ago

John Louie Ramos said...

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hello, i was hoping if you could check my latest article and give me some feedback, tips or comments.. ill appreciate it.. you can also criticize it if you feel that it's worth criticizing.. LOL.. i hope you like it, happy new year..
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/97351-2008-sports-review-the-pinoys-point-of-view

342 days ago

Long John Silver said...

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hi Andrew

good to see ya write tennis, me looking forward to reading more from you

cheers

363 days ago

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Back To the Future for the Women's Tennis Tour In 2010

NFL Week Nine: Gut Check Time For Three Teams, Plus Picks

Week Seven Picks: Three Teams Going in the Wrong Direction, Fast