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Ric Roberts joined January 2009

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I am an avid fan of soccer (Man U/Bayern Munich/Columbus Crew) and hockey (Rangers and Blue Jackets). I follow Ohio State and University of Kentucky football and basketball. I am a life long Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Indians fan, thanks for the sympathy. I participate in online MMA fantasy leagues where I am usually inside the top 1% on my predictions. I play golf, tennis, basketball, softball, and I am a league and tournament bowler. I write about everything and anything. I like any feedback I get, positive or negative. I write my opinions knowing not everyone will agree, but if everyone thought the same thing there would be no point in sharing our thoughts.

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Favorite Athletes

Bernie Kosar, Sammy Baugh, Chris Spielman, Mike Ritcher, Brian Leetch, Cam Neely, Omar Vizquel, Orel Hershiser, Johnny Bench, Brian McBride, Peter Schmeichel, Jurgen Klinsmann, Dennis Bergkamp
Favorite Sports Teams

Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians, New York Rangers, Ohio State Buckeyes, Kentucky Wildcats, Manchester United, Columbus Crew, Bayern Munich,
Favorite Coaches

Woody Hayes, Jim Tressel, Sam Rutigliano, Herb Brooks, Cotton Fitzsimmons, Mark Few, KC Jones, Bruce Arena, Sir Alex Ferguson
All Time Sports Moment

1994 New York Rangers winning the Stanley Cup and the look on Mark Messier's face when he raised the Cup.
Most Memorable Game Attended

1998 Ohio State vs Michigan - John Cooper's second and last win against the Wolverines. OSU in a blowout 31-16
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cy Young 511 wins
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Unitas
Jordan or Russell?

Russell
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele by a huge margain
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger...eventually
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt (My wife would kill me if I said anyone else)
Schumacher or Senna?

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

Big 10

Latest Articles »

Is the SEC the Best in College Football, or Is Everyone Else Underrated?

11/10/2009

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Cincinnati Bearcats Vs. USC Trojans: Who Should Be Ranked Higher in the BCS?

10/27/2009

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Gogoplata for Gold: Olympic MMA in Rio 2016

10/05/2009

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Spiked Blue Kool-Aid:Kentucky Wildcats Fan's Optimism Crossing the Line

09/20/2009

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Mosang Miles said...

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Sure thing Ric!

17 days ago

Robert Domaine said...

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Hello Buddy, I would like you to take a look at this important article. it will most likely be my last on bleacher report. Feel free to pass it around. God Bless and thank you.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/283900-you-are-not-a-unique-snowflake

23 days ago

Tyler Lambert said...

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Hey Ric,

I just completed the second of a three part series between myself, Mike Kline and Justin McTeer, breaking down the Duke Blue Devils basketball season.

I highlight the back court of Duke and the different players that will need to contribute to the team. If you get a chance, check it out.

Feedback is always appreciated. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/279356-duke-basketball-season-breakdown-part-two-back-court-offers-leadership

31 days ago

Mosang Miles said...

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Sure thing Ric!

31 days ago

Ash Marshall said...

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Heya Ric, I've just posted a new top 10 list, "If athletes were items around the house".

Who is the toilet brush, the flat screen TV, the cockroach and the Seinfeld box set?

Any feedback would be really appreciated.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/269216-if-athletes-were-things-found-around-the-home-why-brett-favre-is-the-cockroach

Cheers,

Ash

49 days ago

Kelly Crandall said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/267017-will-teresa-earnhardt-win-the-sprint-cup-series-championship-by-default

52 days ago

Tyler Williams said...

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TUF 10: Meet The Heavys

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/254021-the-ultimate-fighter-10-meet-the-heavyweights-part-1

75 days ago

JW Nix said...

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read this awesome news!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243219-the-philadelphia-eagles-finally-find-respect

92 days ago

Flyin' Hawaiian said...

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10 fighters you should always, always root against. Let me know what you think.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/140151-10-fighters-to-root-against

256 days ago

Mike Kent said...

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I wrote a article that all people from the USA i think should enjoy

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/139094-all-sports-battle-of-the-costs-why-the-east-is-better-then-the-west

I would love to know what you think
Mike Kent

257 days ago

Stoker said...

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NOPE..WE HELP EACH OTHER OUT AROUND HERE ....:) or at least we try to..:))

260 days ago

Mike D said...

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Yo Ric - no prob. I actually added you after your comment about fan's becoming predisposed with TUF alumni. You strike me as a "big picture" type of guy.

Take care

261 days ago

Steve Thompson said...

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You are right, Ric, Cleveland is not a hockey market but it is not bad luck. For some unknown reason hockey is extremely unpopular there and it is one of the reasons why the NHL cannot get a decent American tv contract. Actually I find it very strange that hockey is not more popular in the Ohio-Indiana area. It is a cold-weather climate, close to the Canadian border. But Cincinnati and Indianapolis are failed WHA franchises and Cleveland probably had the most horrendous attendance in NHL history (averaging around 6000 fans in an 18,000 seat arena) that has scarred the NHL from ever trying there again. Maybe you can write an article explaining hockey's unpopularity in this region.

As a Browns fan myself, I can remember watching Jim Brown play as a child. Though he is no longer the NFL's all time rushing leader, he quit after only nine seasons and was probably the best running back to ever play the game. Maybe instead of selling him a hockey team, the Browns should sign him again to play and see what he can do.

263 days ago

Steve Thompson said...

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Hi Ric, thanks for reading and enjoying my article. Since you are a Cleveland Browns fan, I think Jim Brown should be added to the list of touring athletes or better yet, maybe they should sell him one of the money-losing franchises and move it to Cleveland. He might have more success selling NHL tickets than the disasterous time the NHL had a franchise there briefly in the 1970's.

263 days ago

Dorothy Willis said...

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A sincere thanks for becoming my fan!

300 days ago

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