Michael Castillo's Sportswriter Profile

Michael Castillo joined January 2009

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About Michael »

College student in Los Angeles who is enthralled with sports and is amazed at the trials and tribulations of the sporting world. I'm currently a senior writer at The Sporting Globe.

Visit my blog at httip://sportingglobe.blogspot.com

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Favorite Athletes

Carlos Zambrano, he can do it all.
Favorite Sports Teams

Chicago Cubs, USC Trojans, Los Angeles Kings, Jacksonville Jaguars
Favorite Coaches

Pete Carroll, pure genius.
All Time Sports Moment

USC winning the 2004 National Title
Most Memorable Game Attended

2004 Rose Bowl
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cy Young's 512 wins
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth, the All-American, hot dog eating, beer chugging hero.
Unitas or Montana?

Unitas did it without Rice.
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan did it without a size advantage.
Gretzky or Orr?

Orr revolutionized the game and how defense was to be played.
Pele or Maradona?

Pele, he won more, lasted longer, and has done more for the game.
Federer or Sampras?

Federer, he is untouchable.
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Petty won more races, easy as that.
Schumacher or Senna?

Schumacher is the best F1 driver ever, you can't even argue it. Look at his stats.
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Pac-10, looking at all sports it is truly a conference of champions.

Latest Articles »

NFL Draft Profile: Rey Maualuga

01/29/2009

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Five Things We Learned This Weekend: Jan 23-25

01/26/2009

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Chiefs Need New Blood, Not Mike Shanahan, to Replace Herman Edwards

01/24/2009

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Five Reasons Why Tom Ricketts' Cubs Will Win in Chicago

01/23/2009

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Brian Wagner said...

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Hey Michael!

Hope everything's well! I'm getting ready for the upcoming NFL season...And for the Minnesota Vikings, I feel there is just one guy who will make it a memorable season. Or won't. And that's Percy Harvin.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/190569-the-one-who-will-make-or-break-the-2009-minnesota-vikings/poll_results#poll

If you get a chance, check it out and leave some feedback. Thanks!

-Brian

180 days ago

Michael Oleszek said...

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My take on a classic Jaguars team

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/174373-the-1996-jacksonville-jaguars-the-bold-new-team-of-the-south

200 days ago

Scotty Kimberly said...

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Yeah, the Cubs are in first place right now. But are they a contender or a pretender? Check out my Division Leader Contenders/Pretenders piece and see what you think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/156576-mlb-current-division-leaders-contenders-or-pretenders

228 days ago

Christopher Whalen said...

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Michael,

Please read my day as a Yankee courtesy of Bleacher Report article. I've been working on this one in my head for some time, finally took the time to draft it out and hopefully entertain people.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/135761-going-out-in-style-at-yankee-stadium

thanks,

Christopher

266 days ago

Jersey Al Bracco said...

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NFL Draft Player Profile: Brian Cushing, LB USC

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/128005-2009-nfl-draft-player-profile-usc-linebacker-brian-cushing-the-bergen-bulldog

279 days ago

Isaac Barrow said...

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An interesting story of an incredible baseball family. Why Baltimore is headed in the right direction. Please comment.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/126321-its-all-in-family-the-macphails-just-picking-up-where-their-kin-left-off

283 days ago

Isaac Barrow said...

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Mike:

O's outfielders Felix Pie and Adam Jones are rising stars. But how are the strangely similar?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/125743-jones-is-pie-and-pie-is-jones

284 days ago

Isaac Barrow said...

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Willie Mays, Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Cy Young, Nolan Ryan. Yes, we think we know who the best ever are. Please comment. This is one I did more research than usual on.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/124456-ultimate-accomplishment-sadaharu-oh-deserves-a-spot-in-the-hall-of-fame

287 days ago

Isaac Barrow said...

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Michael:

Brooks Robinson is a baseball legend. He hit 268 homers and won 16 Gold Gloves. But what's his story. I got it for ya.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/123867-mlbs-finest-brooks-robinson

289 days ago

Isaac Barrow said...

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Michael

Orioles 2009 Preview

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/122864-baltimore-orioles-spring-training-preview

291 days ago

Michael's Achievements & Awards (2) »

Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Bronze Medal

Jeff Kent a Hall of Famer? No Way, No How

Received 25 comments • January 22, 2009
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Can LeBron James Really Play in the NFL?

Received 1,000 Reads • January 21, 2009

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