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Brian Wagner

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Brian's Bio

The name is Brian Wagner. I was born in West Texas, but have now lived in Los Angeles for the past ten years. You could say I’m getting used to the perfect weather. I am currently a student at USC and am a huge Trojans fan, as you might have guessed.

I am a lifelong sports fan – and have been ever since my Dad groomed me to do so. But as of late, I have just created an interest for sports journalism. And a major one, in that.

I entered the blogosphere last Fall where I wrote about my experience with the USC Football Team: http://uscjimokes.blogspot.com/

Aside from writing at Bleacher Report, I am a Minnesota Vikings staff writer at Most Valuable Network, where I publish The Purple Trojan: http://mvn.com/thepurpletrojan/

I have also joined The Sports Guys to post some articles. It's a great website with a great look! And a few other Bleacher Creatures are also writing over there too! http://www.sportsguysblog.com/

I am also a newly minted staff writer for the Daily Trojan, USC’s school newspaper.

With the assistance of Bleacher Report, I have been able to have some very successful articles published. I have been featured on CBS Sports (for my Mark Sanchez piece) and ESPN Sports Center. (for my Favre take)

I hope you enjoy my writing! And feel free to drop a dime to me at anytime…whether it be good or positive feedback. I love it all!

Don't forget! You can follow me on twitter: http://twitter.com/BrianRWagner
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I am a sports fanatic.

My two favorite teams are USC Trojans (football) and the Minnesota Vikings. I devote my life to sports. But nothing gets my blood flowing more than the Purple & Gold…and Cardinal & Gold. Must be the Gold!

Literally, my life revolves around those two programs. And I am convinced before I die; I will see the Vikings hoist the Lombardi.
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My Sports “Bucket List”

-Attend Super Bowl with Vikings in game
-Attend Game 7 of either World Series or NBA Finals
-Be in the gallery on the 18th of the Masters
-Attend BCS Championship Game with USC in game
-Attend all 3 Final Four games in same year
-Watch Red Sox/Yankee game at Fenway
-Watch UNC/Duke game
-Sit court-side at Lakers game in NBA Finals

Brian Writes About

The Short List What Brian thinks about sport's most pressing questions

  • Favorite Athletes

    Adrian Peterson, Kobe, LeBron, Joe Mauer, Michael Phelps, Tiger, Torii Hunter

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    USC Football, Vikings, T-Wolves, USC Basketball, Twins, Lakers, Dodgers, Chargers

  • Favorite Coaches

    Pete Carroll, Phil Jackson

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Vince Young beats USC with :19 left. (I know)

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    Rose Bowl Game 2009

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Hank Aaron - Home Run King (without legal issues - Barry Bonds*, A-Rod*)

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Mays

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Aikman

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Pele

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Sampras

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger

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

    Pac-10

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  1. Hotnuke by Hotnuke
     about 13 hours ago

    Brian,

    My take on today's game between the 'Phins and Patriots. Let me know what you think.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286461-miami-new-england-despite-everything-will-dolphins-beat-patriots

    Thanks,

    Daniel Barber aka Hotnuke

  2. J.C. Ayvazi by J.C.
     19 days ago

    For the dozen or so of you wondering what it would take to drag JC off the IR and post something new, here is the answer:

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/275645-jcs-dodger-line-drives-oct-20-dodgers-extend-gm-collettis-deal

    BTW - congrats on the start your Vikes have enjoyed with Favre at the helm.

  3. The Sportmeisters by The Sportmeisters
     22 days ago

    Come join Sportmeister Derek, head of Fantasy Sports, in the Happy Hour Fantasy Football Chat tomorrow Sunday October 18th from 10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EST. He'll be there to answer all your Fantasy Football questions for the week. Derek is a multiple Fantasy winner, in a variety of league formats. You MUST be registered to ask a question, but don't worry, it's free. Join the chat here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/FlashChat/Chat.aspx?HostUserURL=Sportmeisters

  4. The Sportmeisters by The Sportmeisters
     29 days ago

    Come join Sportmeister Derek, head of Fantasy Sports, in the Happy Hour Fantasy Football Chat from 10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EST. He'll be there to answer all your Fantasy Football questions for the week. Derek is a multiple Fantasy winner, in a variety of league formats. You MUST be registered to ask a question, but don't worry, it's free. Join the chat here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/FlashChat/Chat.aspx?HostUserURL=Sportmeisters

  5. The Sportmeisters by The Sportmeisters
     about 1 month ago

    Sunday October 4th at 10:45 AM - 12:45 PM EST is the Happy Hour Fantasy Football Chat. Join Derek as he tells you who you should start and who you should not start on your Fantasy team. Derek is a multiple league winner in various fantasy football formats. He is ranked in the top fifteen in Fantasy Sports Writing on Bleacher Report, and his articles have been featured on Fox Sports. Join in & get your questions answered. You MUST register to ask a question but don't worry that's free. Join The Chat at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/FlashChat/Chat.aspx?HostUserURL=Sportmeisters

  6. The Sportmeisters by The Sportmeisters
     about 1 month ago

    The Happy Hour Fantasy Football Chat is back! Join Derek today at 10:45 AM - 12:45PM EST as he tells you who he thinks you should start and who you should sit on your Fantasy team. Derek is a multiple league winner in various fantasy football formats. He is ranked in the top fifteen in Fantasy Sports Writing on Bleacher Report, and his articles have been featured on Fox Sports. Join in & get your questions answered. You MUST register to ask a question but don't worry that's free. Join The Chat at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/FlashChat/Chat.aspx?HostUserURL=Sportmeisters

  7. The Sportmeisters by The Sportmeisters
     about 1 month ago

    The Happy Hour Fantasy Football Chat is back! Join Derek this Sunday at 10:45 AM - 12:45PM EST as he tells you who he thinks you should start and who you should sit on your Fantasy team. Derek is a multiple league winner in various fantasy football formats. He is ranked in the top fifteen in Fantasy Sports Writing on Bleacher Report, and his articles have been featured on Fox Sports. Join in & get your questions answered. You MUST register to ask a question but don't worry that's free. Join The Chat at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/FlashChat/Chat.aspx?HostUserURL=Sportmeisters

  8. Nick Signorelli by Nick
     about 1 month ago

    What up everyone? I wrote an article about the changes here on B/R over the last couple of months, and about some of the things that we used to have, that we don't anymore. If you could, check it out.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261261-dear-bleacher-report-please-bring-back-the-old-format

    As I have said in the past, many times, I am not on here for AOTD votes, but I believe that if enough of you give me your AOTD vote, then maybe the higher ups will bring back some of the things that are gone.

    Thanks a bunch, I really appreciate it.

    Nick

  9. Brandon Erickson by Brandon
     about 1 month ago

    Hey Brian~

    I just completed three articles for around the horn for Minnesota Sports. I could really use the insight on them if you have the time (or just one or two is all good) Please and Thanks!

    Gophers: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/258940-minnesota-golden-gophers-top-priorities-after-week-three

    Vikings: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/259901-even-when-brett-favre-isnt-a-factor-he-is-the-divas-testament-lives

    Twins: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/260182-minnesota-twins-a-premature-look-at-the-2010-pitching-rotation-and-bullpen

    -Brandon

  10. The Sportmeisters by The Sportmeisters
     about 1 month ago

    The Happy Hour is back! In Chat Form, that is! Join Sportmeister Derek as he talks who you should start on your fantasy team. Shows are every Sunday from 10:45 AM - 12:45 PM EST. Join in and get your questions answered! You MUST register to ask a question but don't worry that's free. Join The Chat at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/FlashChat/Chat.aspx?HostUserURL=Sportmeisters

  11. Brandon Erickson by Brandon
     about 1 month ago

    Hey Brian,

    I just came out with my latest on the Gophers game against #8 Cal this weekend. Would love your input, still trying to become a featured columnist for the Gophers football team. Your input would be awesome! Thanks!

    -Brandon

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/256942-tale-of-the-tape-minnesota-golden-gophers-vs-8-california-golden-bears?just_published=1

  12. Adrian Staehle by Adrian Staehle
     about 1 month ago

    Need people, would like you to be apart of it

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/252862-adrian-staehle-presents-project-99

  13. The Sportmeisters by The Sportmeisters
     about 1 month ago

    Still don't know who to start in Week 1 for Fantasy Football? Ask The
    Sportmeisters! Join Sportmeister Derek on Sunday in The Happy Hour Fantasy
    Football Chat from 10:45-12:45 EST as he answers all your lineup
    questions. You must be registered to ask a question in the chat, but
    don't worry, it's free to sign up. Join the chat HERE at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/FlashChat/Chat.aspx?HostUserURL=Sportmeisters.

    Derek is a multiple league winner in various fantasy football formats.
    He is ranked in the top fifteen in Fantasy Sports Writing on Bleacher
    Report, and his articles have been featured on Fox Sports.

  14. Jersey Al Bracco by Jersey Al
     about 1 month ago

    First of all, thanks for being a fan!

    If you like to reminisce, here's one for you:

    A look back at the NFL's oldest rivalry:

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/253020-green-bay-packers-vs-chicago-bears-great-moments-from-a-classic-rivalry

    Look forward to your comments,

    Al

  15. The Sportmeisters by The Sportmeisters
     about 1 month ago

    Still don't know who to start in Week 1 for Fantasy Football? Ask The
    Sportmeisters! Join Sportmeister Derek tomorrow in The Happy Hour Fantasy
    Football Chat from 10:45-12:45 EST as he answers all your lineup
    questions. You must be registered to ask a question in the chat, but
    don't worry, it's free to sign up. Join the chat HERE at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/FlashChat/Chat.aspx?HostUserURL=Sportmeisters.

    Derek is a multiple league winner in various fantasy football formats.
    He is ranked in the top fifteen in Fantasy Sports Writing on Bleacher
    Report, and his articles have been featured on Fox Sports.

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