Mikal Elyse's Sportswriter Profile

Mikal Elyse joined February 2009

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What's your all-time favorite team(s)? White Sox - Bulls - Blackhawks - Bears - Jaguars - Indians

How did you become a fan? White Sox, through a good friend in 7th grade, I was always a fan. She just opened my eyes to know more about the team than the team colors and Frank Thomas. Bulls, I grew up in the 90s I am from Chicago, Jordan era...go figure. Hawks & Bears - I am just a Chicagoan.
Indians - I am female, and I am in love with Grady Sizemore. I love baseball so I learned more about the team overall. The Indians are my second favorite baseball team. Weird since I love to AL Central teams...
Jaguars - I was in 3rd grade when they became a team, and I love Jaguars. So I stuck with them after all these years.

All-time favorite sport? Baseball... I could not live without it.

Favorite player currently on the team:
Sox: Konerko and Quentin
Bulls: I guess Rose
Bears: Manning
Hawks: Toews
Indians: Sizemore
Jags: Garrard

Has your team won a championship in your lifetime?: The Bulls & White Sox have... I love it!

Where were you when it happened?: Bulls I was usually at my great grandpa's and White Sox I was in my bedroom at the corner of the TV with two of my girls...then we went cruisin and partied. I missed my first college classes ever that day because I was still drinking when it started.

Did you attend the celebration parade?: Sox yes.

Well - that sums my sports status up pretty much. I just love sports and love to write.
That's all I want, yet I am still just an Admin Assistant at a bank.

The Shortlist »

Favorite Athletes

Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Say 'Hey' Kid, Ted Lyons, Nellie Fox, Michael Jordan, Paul Konerko, Joe Crede, Carlos Quentin, Grady Sizemore, Jason Bay, B.J. Armstrong, Roberto Clemente, Ryan Sandberg, Mark Grace, more to come..
Favorite Sports Teams

Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Bears, Jacksonville Jaguars
Favorite Coaches
All Time Sports Moment

2005 World Series
Most Memorable Game Attended

My first game (and only) at OLD COMISKEY.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

They're all meant to be broken, but I like the 72 - 10 record. But it will be tested, and one day broken.
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
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?

Latest Articles »

First Steroids Ruin Baseball, Now Money?

02/08/2009

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Why I've Stopped Believin' in the 2009 Chicago White Sox

02/07/2009

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Air Jordan . . . Deflating to Kobe?

02/05/2009

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Courtzide Seatz said...

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Mikal

Please check this out and let me know what you think. Thanks.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/279157-the-human-element-in-baseball-who-cares

30 days ago

Michael Cohen said...

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What we learned about the Jets last night in Miami.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/271238-what-mondays-31-27-loss-taught-us-about-the-jets

44 days ago

Mohamed E.M said...

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This is a serious and useful article hope you enjoy it
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/229331-useful-tips-of-utmost-importance-to-users-of-br

Thanks in advance!
Mohamed

115 days ago

Dwan Samuel said...

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Hi Mikal,
Check this out:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/179858-why-michael-vick-would-make-a-great-jaguar

190 days ago

Matt Cullen said...

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Hey Mikal,

Hockey Hall of Famer Scott Stevens' career ended kind of awkwardly. In January of 2004 he missed a few games with the flu and then was diagonsed with Post-Concussion-Syndrome and missed the rest of the season. He would never play again as a lockout wiped out the following season and then his official retirement in September of 2005. Truly one of the greats and my favorite athlete of all-time, I don't feel I have ever honored him the way he earned and I really hope I did it with this article- http://bleacherreport.com/articles/172153-scott-stevens-forever-beloved-forever-hated-and-forever-remembered

Let me know what you think if you get a chance, if not no worries.

199 days ago

Andrew Cahill said...

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"Peyton Manning Plays Golf | Tom Brady Watches Him" is part 2 of a continuous humor serious. Feel free to add on to the idea.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/154043-peyton-manning-plays-golf-tom-brady-waches-him

230 days ago

E A said...

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Mikal,

This morning, the MLB community was shell shocked with the news that 22-year old Angels rookie Nick Adenhart was killed in a car accident. Read all about it right here

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/153550-a-tribute-to-nick-adenhart?just_published=1

Eric

231 days ago

Jason Besancenez said...

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Hi I just wanted to stop in and give you a friendly "Hello"
Stay in touch ,Jason
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/145885-the-kid-line-are-you-down-with-o-p-b

244 days ago

Stoker said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/140351-marco-antonio-barrerathe-heart-of-warrior

254 days ago

John Graham said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/124567-end-the-vick-timization-let-vick-return-in-peace

Let me know what you think.

284 days ago

Dracula's Buttocks has teeth said...

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Please read my article about A-Rod's perfect brand new name.

I'd appreciate it if you'd leave a comment.

Thanks.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/121870-ny-rag-wins-a-rod-naming-contest

289 days ago

E A said...

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Lol thanks. Keep writing good stuff, you'll get on there sooner or later!

292 days ago

E A said...

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I liked your MJ article, keep up the good work!

293 days ago

John Lorge said...

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Good first article, post me a link on your next one.

293 days ago

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First Steroids Ruin Baseball, Now Money?

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