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John is a full-time sportswriter for the Atlanta Jewish Times, covering high school and community athletics in the local area. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Georgia (Class of '09) in three years with a dual degree in Magazine Journalism and Spanish.

A native of Stone Mountain, John has lived in suburban Atlanta his whole life. Naturally, he has some partiality to the hometown teams, especially the Atlanta Hawks. And of course, while at UGA, he became quite the Bulldog fan as well.

During his college career John co-hosted a weekly sports talk show on WUOG 90.5 FM Athens, interned as an editor here on B/R, and earned a 3.97 overall GPA. These days, if he's not at work, he's probably exercising; this nut does 50 miles of running and 10 hours of strength training a week.

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John's Recent Articles

NEW ORLEANS - NOVEMBER 02: David Thomas #85 of the New Orleans Saints runs for a first down against Erik Coleman #26 and Mike Peterson #53 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter of the game at the Louisiana Superdome on November 2, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Week Nine, Falcons v. Redskins

Published 1 day ago
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NEW ORLEANS - NOVEMBER 2: Running back Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons runs with the ball against the New Orleans Saints during the first quarter of the game at the Louisiana Superdome on November 2, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Do Da Dirty Bird: The Race for the Wild Cards Is On

Published 5 days ago
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SAN FRANCISCO - OCTOBER 11: Jason Snelling #44 of the Atlanta Falcons runs with the ball during their game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on October 11, 2009 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Week Eight, Falcons @ Saints

Published 7 days ago
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Do Da Dirty Bird: Jamaal Anderson's Positional Switcheroo

Published 15 days ago
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John Writes About

Athens (47),
Atlanta (47),
NFL (42),
Football (40),
Atlanta Falcons (35),
Preview/Prediction (33),
Opinion (22),
Matt Ryan (8)

John McCurdy commented on Do Da Dirty Bird: A Casual Chat With Jeff George

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Favorite Athletes

Vlade Divac, Charles Barkley, Mike Bibby, Lance Armstrong, Tiger Woods
Favorite Sports Teams

Atlanta Hawks, Georgia Bulldogs
Favorite Coaches

Hubie Brown, Mark Richt, Bobby Cox
All Time Sports Moment

Hawks break the drought, make '08 NBA Playoffs
Most Memorable Game Attended

Game 4 of Atlanta-Boston '08 First-Round NBA Playoffs Matchup
Jordan or Russell?

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

SEC

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by JW
about 2 hours ago

here is a story of another NFL Legend who has yet to get his deserved respect :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286573-crazy-canton-cuts-ed-meador
by Ryan
7 days ago

No worries, John! I always just assume that no response is a positive response. Hope you enjoy today's game!
by Michael
about 1 month ago

I used the Schottey Six to vent about some things that Bleacher Report could improve upon!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/266671-the-schottey-six-top-things-to-change-about-bleacher-report
by JW
about 1 month ago

this man belongs in Canton :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/265091-crazy-canton-cuts-don-coryell
by Isaac
about 1 month ago

I just finished an article about the 2008 NFL Draft. I don't think anyone realizes just how great that draft was. The talent up and down is mind-boggling. You have Jake Long, Matt Ryan, Joe Flacco, Chris Johnson, Matt Forte, DeSean Jackson, and others like Dustin Keller, Ryan Clady, Jonathan Stewart, Felix Jones, Ray Rice, John Carlson, Steve Slaton, and others. Check out this article I worked hard on about just how good that draft was. Thanks.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/257509-2008-nfl-draft-class-six-players-highlight-a-class-to-be-remembered
by Kevin
about 1 month ago

Who are top performers from week one? Find out!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/256383-the-top-ten-performances-from-week-one
by Matt
about 1 month ago

Check out what made the first week of the NFL one of the most exciting in years!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/254936-first-week-of-nfl-a-roller-coaster-ride
by try
about 1 month ago

Another 1 my 2nd article
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/251930-dallas-cowboysit-just-isnt-meant-to-be
by try
2 months ago

this is my first article!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/250968-matt-ryan-vs-joe-flaccowho-is-overrated
by Frankie
2 months ago

Hey John, any chance of a quick edit if you are about - before this becomes old news? Thanks :)

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/250744-andy-murray-another-slam-passes-him-by
by Dan
2 months ago

Week Four MVP's are up from the NFL Preseason! Check back tomorrow for the LVP (Least Valuable Player). Hope you enjoy!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/250042-parzychs-2009-nfl-mvp-awards-preseason-week-four

Dan
by Frankie
2 months ago

Hi John. Any chance of an edit before this becomes old news? Thanks :)

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/249626-kim-clijsters-venus-williams-serve-up-hot-bagels-in-the-big-apple
by Jody
2 months ago

Let me know how I did on your favorite team:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/247003-song-dedications-for-each-nfl-team-for-the-upcoming-2009-season

Thanks
by Mohamed
2 months ago

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
by Frankie
2 months ago

Thanks John :-)

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