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I am an aspiring writer at a later stage in life. I enjoy writing about sports, especially NFL football and Nascar, as well as many real life experiences. I believe sarcasm is more effective at getting a point across than sugar -coating issues. If you are concerned with stepping on toes, IMO, you have no business being in the business.

After you take the time to read some of my articles, it will become profoundly evident that I "exsist for controversy, and controversy exsist for me". My blood gets pumping at a rapid pace by stirring the proverbial pot. I live for this.

I take great pride in the fact that I had my very first attempt at penning a book published, as well as having it accepted for distribution into America's leading bookstore chain. The title is, "New England Bandwagon Nation". It is the real story of the history of NFL fan support in New England. Yes, I am a native New Englander, but have never been a Patriots fan.

I had experienced participating on an undefeated, championship football team, which lost only three games in four years, and undefeated baseball team and a lousy ice hockey team by the age of thirteen. By fifteen, I had driven my first Saturday night stock car race and by the age of eighteen I owned my own stock car. Two years later I won my first feature race. There were more to come after that first one.

I have much life experiences to draw from. I have the gift of being able to place people right into situations with words. That being said, I do believe that I may learn from ANYONE, and anyone can learn from me. I hope you enjoy my work and I appreciate feedback whether it be positive or negative.

BTW, I am an animal lover and that is my dog who's name is Greta and NO, you cannot have her!

We are both "so lappy to meet you"!!!

Ken's Recent Articles

The Peyton Manning / Tom Brady Debate: Recent History

Published 9 months ago
642 reads 54 comments

Bawstonians: Ya Gotta Love 'Em! Well, Maybe Not...

Published 9 months ago
63 reads 8 comments

What's with the Stereotyping of NASCAR Fans?

Published 9 months ago
268 reads 28 comments

One Word To Describe The 2008 NFL Season: Parity

Published 9 months ago
133 reads 0 comments

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Ken Writes About

NFL (6),
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Football (6),
Motorsports (3),
Humor (2),
Boston (2),
NASCAR (2),
Multiple Sports (2)

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Favorite Athletes

Of all time: Dale Earnhardt Sr., Fran Tarkenton, Chuch Foreman, Chuck Bednarik, Mike Curtis, Allen Page, Pat Tillman (RIP), Bobby Orr, Ken Hodge Sr., Neil Bonnet, Ollie Silva, and Richie Evans (RIP). Today: E. J. Henderson, Adrian Peterson, Phil Kessel, Milan Lucic, Matt Ryan, Ed Reed and any NFL defensive player who puts a serious hurting on T. O. or Randy Moss!
Favorite Sports Teams

Minnesota Vikings, Richard Childress racing of the 80s and 90s, Boston Bruins, Boston College football, Many underdogs, and anyone who is facing the New England Patriots--especially the NY Jets.
Favorite Coaches

Bud Grant, Bill Parcells, Bill Walsh (RIP), Claude Juliene, Papa Joe Paterno, and you've all never heard of him, John Carratu (RIP)
All Time Sports Moment

1.Winning my first stock car race in 1983 at the Hudson Speedway in Hudson, NH. 2. Playing in a benefit hockey game vs. the Boston Bruins alumni in 2001.
Most Memorable Game Attended

The 1971 Beverly HS vs. Needham HS (Mass.) hockey tournament game. Robbie Ftorek played for Needham. The game was tied 1-1 at the end of regulation. After four OT periods, the remainder of the game was postponed until the following day. During the seventh overtime period, Beverly's Roger Leblanc scored the game winning goal and Beverly won the most incredible hockey game ever, 2-1.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Paul Krausse's 81 career ints. by a DB.
Ruth or Mays?

I wasn't here for Ruth, so I'll go with Mays.
Unitas or Montana?

Tough call, I'll go with Joe.
Jordan or Russell?

Basketball, eh? Let 'em hit each other for crying out loud! And damn it, stop blowing the whistle evey time something exciting happens!!!
Gretzky or Orr?

Robert Orr. How many other defensemen ever led the NHL in scoring???
Pele or Maradona?

Who freakn' cares??? Not I.
Federer or Sampras?

Don't follow Tennis...the chicks are nice to look at, though!
Tiger or Nicklaus?

I'm old-school so Nicklaus. But I don't follow golf.
Petty or Earnhardt?

No question, Dale Earnhardt Sr. They'll NEVER be another like him.
Schumacher or Senna?

Meh? Watching F-1 is the equvalent to watching paint dry...YAWN!
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

If you're talkin' footbal then, Big 10, SEC, Big 12 top tier. Pac 10, ACC next tier. Big East not even in the discussion.

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by Crabber 1967
6 days ago

Hello Ken!
I’ve been quiet for a while but I thought you might be interested in my latest piece:

NASCAR Hall Of Fame's First Class a No-Brainer... and That's the Problem

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/284615-nascar-hall-of-fames-first-class-of-inductees-a-no-brainer

I’m looking forward to your comments! Thanks in advance.
by Crabber 1967
2 months ago

Although I've got TWO articles slowly moving to completion, a new article pops out of my brain!

NASCAR Hall of Fame: My Comments on the Nominees and the Process.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/239046-nascar-hall-of-fame-my-comments-on-the-nominees-and-the-process

Your comments welcome!
by Mohamed
4 months ago

Hi Sir Ken! It will be a great pleasure for me if you take a look at this article.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/216734-the-10-best-shameless-pics-of-soccer

Thanks so much for your precious time!

Mohamed.
by Crabber 1967
4 months ago

After multiple delays, I have finally published the final part of my most recent article:

Joe Weatherly, 1964, and NASCAR's not-so-good “Good Old Days.” (Pt. 2)

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/215918-joe-weatherly-1964-and-nascars-not-so-good-good-old-days-pt-2

I hope you enjoy the piece. As always your comments are welcome.
by KAT
5 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/188053-is-josh-beckett-immune-from-being-ejected

shameless attempt to incite a riot. hope you're well and hope you have a groovy weekend...
~kathryn

ken...where you been, mah bruddah? we need your wit and humor and...we need your MIND...now...COME ON BACK AND WRITE OR ELSE. :) ...don't make me plead...
by Crabber 1967
5 months ago

Hi.
I thought you might be interested that I have finished my multi-part story on Joe Weatherly.
Unfortunately, I got a little more long-winded than usual and I had to break the final part into two parts.

Joe Weatherly: NASCAR's First Triple Champion… Almost. (Part 4a)
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/181881-joe-weatherly-nascars-first-triple-champion-almost-part-4a

And:

Joe Weatherly: NASCAR's First Triple Champion… Almost. (Pt. 4b)
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/181884-joe-weatherly-nascars-first-triple-champion-almost-pt-4b

..and don’t forget to vote on my first-ever poll(s)!
Thanks in advance.
by Angel
6 months ago

Mr. Knight!

It has been a very long time, sir. I hope all is well.

-Angel
by Crabber 1967
6 months ago

How are you?
Here’s something completely different from what you’ve seen from me in the past!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/171676-eight-year-old-racer-gets-national-exposure
by Crabber 1967
6 months ago

Hello!
My article "Joe Weatherly: NASCAR's First Triple Champion… almost: (Pt. 2)" has been published on Bleacher Report.
You can find it at:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/168680-joe-weatherly-nascars-first-triple-champion-almost-pt-2
Hope you might have the time to read and comment!
Thanks!
by Kelly
7 months ago

Ken-

I finally had a chance to read your book. It took me a day and a half because I could not put it down. That was wonderful! Very well done and I'm glad that I read it.

You openned my eyes to some things that I wanted to learn more and then taught me some things that I didn't know.

If I wasn't a "hater" of everyone you mentioned in the book already, I definitely would be after reading.

Great job again and thanks for telling me about it.

~Kelly

PS. If you ever write another one, I would definitely read it! And would love a signed copy!
by BHL
7 months ago

ken, you fall off the face of the earth?
i wrote a couple new articles last night- check 'em out.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/141935-bill-simmons-the-sports-guy-overrated-gossip-queenery

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/141940-march-annoyance-also-known-as-bracketology-enough-already
by john
8 months ago

I'm sorry that I haven't got back. I have been busy.

I"m reading your book right now. I have a feeling that the Patriot fans are worse then the Cowboy fans.

John
by Kelly
8 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/132779-kyle-busch-is-giving-everyone-hell
by Crabber 1967
8 months ago

Wow! The 2009 Daytona 500 has generated a blizzard of articles, somewhat burying my own look at the race: "Why Did NASCAR's Super Bowl End in the Third Quarter?"
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/125365-why-did-nascars-super-bowl-end-in-the-third-quarter
Perhaps you’d like to comment on my look at the race.
by Ryan
9 months ago

Ken, I just got done reading through your comments posted in the Manning/Brady article and I must say that I respect the heck out of your ability to keep the misinformed fans at bay.

You certainly know your stuff quite well and I really enjoyed reading your article.

The fact that your a Tarkenton fan shows that you are certainly a credible fan in my eyes who has great knowledge of the history of the game.

Kudos.

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