David McClure's Sportswriter Profile

David McClure joined January 2009

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872comments written
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About David »

If you want to know more about me, just take a look at these:
http://sportsscribes.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=92&Itemid=187
http://detroitsportsandmore.wordpress.com/
http://bleacherreport.com/outdoor-sports
http://bleacherreport.com/hunting
http://bleacherreport.com/fishing

Most Read:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/127270-the-top-ten-bass-fishing-lures-for-2009

I would like to say that I think it's important to write your own words because you feel they are worthy, not because they may be popular. I write from my head and sometimes from my heart. I typically write pieces that offer analysis, breakdown,and a more critical view on what's being said. I also write things that I think will genuinely help people.
Good articles stand on their own merit.
The fishing article above, my most read, was the first article in a section of the site that is still relatively unknown, and I doubt if I shared it with more than 5-10 people.

Read the Bleacher Tips, the art of the headline is what made that article.

You can reach me on any of my websites, here, or at DaveMc883@yahoo.com

David's Website »

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Favorite Athletes

Pavel Datsyuk, Calvin Johnson, Barry Sanders,
Favorite Sports Teams

University of Michigan, Detroit Wings, Pistons, Tigers, and errr Lions.
Favorite Coaches

Schwartz I hope. Bo, Lombardi, Bowman, Mike Babcock's Hair, Saban, Beilein...
All Time Sports Moment

Lions breaking the streak against the Redskins....pathetic, but I'll remember it.
Most Memorable Game Attended

U-M vs MSU 1992 on the 50 yard line row 35. 35-10 Go Blue! Go Spartans against anyone else!
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

After a few years MLB will look away and allow juicing again to gain more attention and HR's will rain down for a while...
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Stafford? He has won 2 games....
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Howe? Yzerman? If they weren't in a Wings jersey then I don't care.
Pele or Maradona?

Don't care.
Federer or Sampras?

Always liked watching Mike Chang
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Comparing them takes away from both of their legacies. Best of their times.
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt
Schumacher or Senna?

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

Big 10, then MAC,WAC. I guess I like under dogs.

Latest Articles »

Summer Bass Fishing: Boat Docks and Cover

08/01/2009

238 reads 4 comments 1 likes

Detroit Lions: Follow the BluePrint That Works

07/30/2009

116 reads 9 comments 0 likes

Detroit Lions: Upgrade Defense, Trade Ronald Curry For Orien Harris

07/22/2009

278 reads 2 comments 0 likes

Zack Follet Is a Perfect Fit for the Detroit Lions

07/22/2009

1,139 reads 7 comments 0 likes

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David McClure commented on 2010 NFL Mock Draft Round One: QB Jake Locker To St. Louis?

I still say early on, I see Okung in Detroit. the D needs plenty of help but protecting Strafford and improving field position are major concerns...

2 replies – here are the latest…
Sayre Bedinger replied…

Thanks a lot David, I appreciate it I definitely think you could be right. I initially...
David McClure replied…

The trend with the new management is to get the best player at their respective position,...

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2010 NFL Mock Draft Round One: QB Jake Locker To St. Louis? has been liked by David McClure.

written by Sayre Bedinger

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David McClure commented on 2010 NFL Mock Draft: Week 12 Edition

I think Okung goes before McCoy, Detroit, at least last year, went for the best player at their position with the first three picks and have...

JW Nix said...

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Sad News, Yet Honored Respective :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/296615-abe-pollin-was-no-sell-out

8 days ago

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David McClure commented on The Anointing of Matthew Stafford: Detroit's Quarterback Is Here to Stay

I'm feeling an "I told you so." moment coming on... Good article Keith, I'm just glad to see that he's here to play, he's had the...

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Keith Shelton replied…

Its always easy to selectively forget some things when you get a performance like that out...

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David McClure commented on Drew Stanton, Not Daunte Culpepper, Should Start for Detroit Lions on Turkey Day

I think with Stanton you can add a dimension, let him run a bunch. He's not the long term QB, taking a hit or two is...

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Keith Shelton replied…

yup, Stanton has the ability to keep drives alive with his legs. Something Culpepper used to...

Daniel K said...

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Hey there David, how are you?

I wrote a new article..if you have time, I'm hoping on your feedback: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/273629-stepping-back-from-sports-happy-birthday-to-eminem

Be optimistic, my writing is rusty for taking time off from Bleacher..and you'll also find yourself stepping back from sports for a moment!

46 days ago

Robert Domaine said...

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Hello David, here is the follow up article on George Martin. I would appreciate it if you would take a look at it and leave your support in the comment area. Feel free to pass it around. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244249-give-george-martin-a-key-to-nyc

96 days ago

Mohamed E.M said...

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Hi mate!
this is an interesting article hope u enjoy it
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/241529-sport-and-children-humor-and-education
Thanks for the read and comment in advance

Mo

100 days ago

Robert Domaine said...

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Hello David, I would like you to take a look at this article and leave your support in the comment area. I would love to see this story make a difference. Pass it around! Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224275-ny-giants-george-martin-the-forgotten-hero

103 days ago

Austin Reinsch said...

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Thanks for sharing your stuff with me. That was a massive bluegill in one of those pictures.

111 days ago

Punkus said...

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What part will Brandon Stokley play for Denver this season?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/234389-brandon-stokley-the-wes-welker-in-denver

113 days ago

David's Achievements & Awards (21) »

Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Platinum Medal

The Top 10 Bass Fishing Lures for 2009

Received 10,000 Reads • February 20, 2009
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Silver Medal

Detroit Lions Rookie Free Agent Mark Pa…

Received 2,000 Reads • April 30, 2009
Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Silver Medal

Detroit Lions Draft and Offseason Analy…

Received 50 comments • April 15, 2009
Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Silver Medal

Jay Cutler Wants Out of Denver and the …

Received 50 comments • March 13, 2009
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Zack Follet Is a Perfect Fit for the De…

Received 1,000 Reads • July 22, 2009
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Detroit Pistons Free Agency Recap, Rumo…

Received 1,000 Reads • July 06, 2009
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Detroit Pistons Free Agency Rumors and …

Received 1,000 Reads • July 01, 2009
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Pistons Free Agency Rumors, Possibiliti…

Received 1,000 Reads • June 30, 2009
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Detroit Lions: Needs Analysis, The Draf…

Received 1,000 Reads • April 09, 2009
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Bass Fishing: 25 of the Best Locations …

Received 1,000 Reads • March 24, 2009
Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Bronze Medal

Detroit Lions Deciding on the No. 1 Dra…

Received 25 comments • March 16, 2009
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Jay Cutler Wants Out of Denver and the …

Received 1,000 Reads • March 13, 2009

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About David »

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Latest Articles »

Summer Bass Fishing: Boat Docks and Cover

Detroit Lions: Follow the BluePrint That Works

Detroit Lions: Upgrade Defense, Trade Ronald Curry For Orien Harris