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- Penn State journalism/ public relations/ political science student (senior)
- Editing intern here at Bleacher Report
- Intern for collegeathleticsclips.com
- Actively looking for a job in PR, journalism, marketing, advertising or corporate communications (graduate August 15, 2009).

- Questions/Comments/Concerns: E-mail me at jcg5039@psu.edu

If anyone wants an edit or just for me to take a look at their recent article, just post it on my wall, I'd be happy to take a look.

I got this idea from a Ravens' fan on here. He posted a video of the best of Ray Lewis 2008. Considering Brian Dawkins will never wear a Eagle uniform again, this is my favorite video of all time: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/09000d5d80e4dfd0/2008-Best-of-Brian-Dawkins

John's Recent Articles

ST LOUIS, MO - JULY 14: American League All-Star Roy Halladay of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches during the 2009 MLB All-Star Game at Busch Stadium on July 14, 2009 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Morry Gash-Pool/Getty Images)

An Open Letter to Roy Halladay

Published 3 months ago
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5 Dec 2000: Tyrone Hill #40 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on the court during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers defeated the 76ers 96-85. NOTE TO USER: It is expressly understood that the only rights Allsport are offering to license in this Photograph are one-time, non-exclusive editorial rights. No advertising or commercial uses of any kind may be made of Allsport photos. User acknowledges that it is aware that Allsport is an editorial sports agency and that NO RELEASES OF ANY TYPE ARE OBTAINED from the subjects contained in the photographs. Mandatory Credit: Robert Laberge /Allsport

The Seven Ugliest People In Professional Sports

Published 4 months ago
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OTTAWA, ON - JUNE 04: General Manager, Paul Holmgren of the Philadelphia Flyers speaks to the media during the NHL general managers meeting on June 4, 2007 at the Brookstreet Hotel in Ottawa, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

An Open Letter to Flyers' GM Paul Holmgren

Published 4 months ago
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Dick Stockton at the International Press Conference at the Super Bowl XL Media Center in the General Motors Building in Detroit, Michigan on February 3, 2006. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

MLB On FOX: Where Have All the Quality Broadcasters Gone?

Published 5 months ago
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Philadelphia (19),
Football (8),
Opinion (8),
NHL (7),
NFL (7),
MLB (7),
Humor (7),
Philadelphia Phillies (7)

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Favorite Athletes

Brian Dawkins, Simon Gagne, Alexander Ovechkin, Ilya Kovalchuk, Chase Utley, Shane Victorino, Andre Iguodala, Dwyane Wade, Rajon Rondo
Favorite Sports Teams

Flyers, Eagles, Phillies, Sixers
Favorite Coaches

Charlie Manuel, Mike Tomlin
All Time Sports Moment

2008 World Series
Most Memorable Game Attended

Phillie's pitcher Robert Person hit two HRs in one game in 2002 (One a grand slam and one a three run bomb)
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Usain Bolt's
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

GRETZKY
Pele or Maradona?

I know I'm an ignorant american, but soccer isn't even on my radar.
Federer or Sampras?

Toss up...
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger in a landslide. Tiger is the best athlete in the world.
Petty or Earnhardt?

Let me crack open a Coors Light and say... I don't care!
Schumacher or Senna?

This goes in the same category as Nascar.
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Huge 10...

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by Geoff
2 months ago

Screw Jaws, where's the outrage for Sean Landeta?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/239155-sean-landeta-irate-that-eagles-let-michael-vick-wear-number-seven
by Geoff
2 months ago

Geoff, why are you so hard on Brad Lidge? He's a nice guy. Can't you cut him some slack, Geoff?

No.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/237358-brad-lidge-continues-relentless-pursuit-of-blown-saves-record
by Mike
2 months ago

Should baseball do something to the Cubs?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/235498-cubs-fans-do-you-really-think-the-phillies-fans-will-let-this-go
by Geoff
2 months ago

Brad Lidge, thanks for playing, we have some lovely parting gifts for you...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/235516-with-brett-myers-returning-soon-a-dear-brad-conversation-with-lidge
by Heartbeat of the Bronx
3 months ago

Yankee fans rooting for the Red Sox? Has hell frozen over, or is there a rational thought process at the root of it all. Read why it is ok for you to root for Boston on select occasions without feeling like Benedict Arnold.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/230865-backing-the-enemy-yankee-fans-face-dilemma-when-sox-play-rays-rangers

Thanks in Advance! I would love to hear your feedback.

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)
by Dan
3 months ago

I wanted to pay my tributes to Jim Johnson by showing everyone how he did everything he could to not let his battle with cancer keep him away from football, the game he loved. If you have time, I'd really appreciate the read. Thanks.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/227058-jim-johnson-showed-us-cancer-cant-stop-him-from-his-true-love-coaching

Dan
by Geoff
3 months ago

If I'm the Sixers, I make this trade in a second...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/222829-sixers-trade-dalembert-to-los-angeles-for-candace-parker-and-a-throwback-humor
by Heartbeat of the Bronx
3 months ago

There has always been a connection between religion and sports, and Major League Baseball has certainly not been the exception to the rule.

Check out the All-Catholic lineup…the best Catholic names (by position) in MLB history.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/220812-mlbs-all-catholic-team-where-mystique-may-come-from-a-higher-power

Thanks as always!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)
by Heartbeat of the Bronx
3 months ago

A-Rod’s 2009 salary is $33 million. What is the best team (9 hitter lineup with DH, 5 SPs, 1 RP, and a CL) you could create using only his salary as a budget, and no more than 5 players allowed to be making less than $1 million? You would be surprised…

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/219439-yankees-go-bargain-hunting-the-best-team-a-rods-salary-could-buy

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)
by Geoff
3 months ago

The circus has come to Philly

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/219011-pedro-martinez-to-make-rehab-start-versus-washington-nationals-humor
by Keith
3 months ago

Pedro Martinez's activity during All-Star week has not been the type I would have once predicted. What about you?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/218025-on-the-outside-looking-in-pedro-martinez
by Heartbeat of the Bronx
4 months ago

Hey,

The turmoil surrounding the 1977 Yankees earned them the nickname of “The Bronx Zoo.” The current 2009 Yankees have an interesting blend of leaders and pranksters, so I decided to create a LITERAL “zoo.”

Check out what animal each Yankee would be reincarnated as in a next life.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/216046-the-real-bronx-zoo-what-if-the-yankees-were-reincarnated-as-animals

Thanks everyone!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)
by Geoff
4 months ago

Vote for Pedro!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/215428-should-the-phillies-sign-pedro-martinez-yes
by Geoff
4 months ago

One day, I will write a serious article.

Today is not that day.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/213544-philadelphia-beats-cincinnati-by-three-touchdowns-satire
by Geoff
4 months ago

Guess who's back
Back again
Geoff is back
Tell a friend
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/212574-obama-to-mets-go-cure-malaria-like-you-cured-the-phillies-satire

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