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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.

Andrew's Recent Articles

ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 01: Quarterback Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium on November 1, 2009 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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

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PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 18: Head coach Eric Mangini of the Cleveland Browns argues with an official during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on October 18, 2009 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers defeated the Browns 27-14. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

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

Published 14 days ago
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 27: Head Coach Jeff Fisher of the Tennessee Titans watches his team during the game against the New York Jets on September 27, 2009 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

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

Published 14 days ago
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DENVER - FEBRUARY 20: (L-R) LeBron James #23 and Shaquille O'Neal #32 of the Eastern Conference All-Stars smile on the bench in the final moments of the East's win over the Western Conference All-Stars the 54th All-Star Game, part of 2005 NBA All-Star Weekend at Pepsi Center on February 20, 2005 in Denver, Colorado. The East won 125-115. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

NBA 2009: Player Movement, 2010 Free Agents, Top Storylines

Published 27 days ago
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NBA (27),
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NFL (23),
Preview/Prediction (21),
Austin (20),
Football (20),
San Antonio (16),
San Antonio Spurs (16)

Andrew Tonge commented on Heart of a Champion: The Story of Rocky Bleier

The Short List What Andrew thinks about sport's most pressing questions

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
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
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.

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by Conor
3 months ago

My tribute to Roger
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/219213-a-poem-for-roger-federer
Thanks.
by Dann
4 months ago

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
by Dann
4 months ago

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
by Brian
5 months ago

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
by Matt
7 months ago

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
by Bryn
10 months ago

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

One of the greatest sports stories ever...
by John Louie
10 months ago

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
by Long John
11 months ago

hi Andrew

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

cheers

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