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John McCurdy joined January 2009

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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.

Follow him on Twitter @ http://www.twitter.com/DirtyCurdy.

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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
Most Unbreakable Sports Record
Ruth or Mays?
Unitas or Montana?
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?
Pele or Maradona?
Federer or Sampras?
Tiger or Nicklaus?
Petty or Earnhardt?
Schumacher or Senna?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

SEC

Latest Articles »

Do Da Dirty Bird: For Matt Ryan, What's Luck Got To Do with Picks?

11/21/2009

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Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Week 11, Falcons @ Giants

11/19/2009

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Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Week 10, Falcons @ Panthers

11/12/2009

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

11/07/2009

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GeorgiaDawg said...

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I'm venting:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/296371-an-open-letter-to-nfl-fans-dont-we-deserve-a-better-overtime-system

1 day ago

Keith Schlosser said...

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Thanks to BR, I recently interviewed Knicks legend Earl Monroe. Here is what he had to say on a variety of topics, including the current state of the Knicks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/296154-the-pearl-still-shinning-an-interview-with-knicks-legend-earl-monroe/page/2

1 day ago

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Tim Thomas commented on Do Da Dirty Bird: For Matt Ryan, What's Luck Got To Do with Picks?

How could I not like the article.Besides that it was a good article even without any luck.So in your opinion luck plays a 33% chance in...

Craig Santucci said...

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Pierce Out: Young Linebackers on Display!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/294806-ny-giants-captain-out-linebackers-of-the-future-on-display

4 days ago

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New Article: Do Da Dirty Bird: What's Luck Got To Do With Picks?

published by John McCurdy

If you feel the need to put this article's title to the tune of a certain Tina Turner song, I'll look the other way. You think I didn't think of that as I was coming up with it? In all seriousness, ...

James Williamson said...

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JW Nix made a great argument for the suspension of Brady Quinn. However, after I examined it, I felt that Brady Quinn needed a defense attorney.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/293191-why-i-dont-think-brady-quinn-should-be-suspended?

6 days ago

Bryant Wilson said...

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Can you edit my article if you have time please? http://bleacherreport.com/articles/287532-the-patriots-should-be-talked-about-as-much-as-the-colts

15 days ago

JW Nix said...

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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

17 days ago

Ryan Droege said...

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No worries, John! I always just assume that no response is a positive response. Hope you enjoy today's game!

24 days ago

Michael Schottey said...

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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

51 days ago

JW Nix said...

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this man belongs in Canton :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/265091-crazy-canton-cuts-don-coryell

54 days ago

Isaac Barrow said...

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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

68 days ago

Kevin DeBenedetto said...

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Who are top performers from week one? Find out!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/256383-the-top-ten-performances-from-week-one

69 days ago

Matt Shea said...

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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

71 days ago

try p said...

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

76 days ago

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Positional Evolution: 'SF' Has a New Me…

Received 1,000 Reads • August 18, 2009
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Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Preseason …

Received 1,000 Reads • August 12, 2009
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Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Preseason …

Received 25 comments • August 12, 2009
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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Georgia Football '09: Dawgs To Be Excit…

Received 1,000 Reads • March 05, 2009
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Received 1,000 Reads • February 08, 2009

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Do Da Dirty Bird: For Matt Ryan, What's Luck Got To Do with Picks?

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Do Da Dirty Bird: Previewing Week 10, Falcons @ Panthers