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Hotnuke joined February 2009

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About Hotnuke »

I'm a 44-year-old freelance writer and artist living and working in Burlington, Vermont, where I recently moved to from the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple.

I was born in Hollywood, Florida, and raised in California until joining the Navy. I've played football, basketball, and baseball with some success in high school, and am a huge fan of those sports.

I'm also a fan, to a greater or lesser degree, of many other sports, such as hockey, soccer, golf, boxing, racing, etc. To me, sports is one of the greatest pastimes man has ever come up with, combining the strategy and thinking of warfare with physical acheivement and comraderie.

Although I grew up a fan of the Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Pistons, and Oakland Athletics, since Miami has gained franchises in those sports I've switched my allegiences to those respective teams; the Florida Panthers, Miami Heat, and Florida Marlins. I've also been a fan of the Miami Dolphins and Miami Hurricanes since I was a three-year-old.

Hopefully the articles I write here on B/R will entertain my readers, and spark discussion among them. I don't intend them to offend, even if at times they might because I touch on some controversial subjects. I can only hope those who are offended by anything I write will have the courtesy to comment on it politely and not spark flame wars.

Here's looking forward to a great upcoming season to many sports, and the winding down of others. I'm looking forward to reading all the great stuff written here at B/R.

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Favorite Athletes

Dwyane Wade, Hanley Ramirez, Joey Porter
Favorite Sports Teams

Miami Heat, Florida Marlins, Miami Dolphins
Favorite Coaches

Tony Sparano
All Time Sports Moment

Game 6 of the 2003 World Series
Most Memorable Game Attended

Game 6 of the 2003 World Series
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Wilt Chamberlain's Record number of 60+ Point Games
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Unitas
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Nicklaus
Petty or Earnhardt?

Petty
Schumacher or Senna?

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

ACC

Latest Articles »

Miami-Toronto: Raptors Just the Tonic for What Ails Dwyane Wade and Heat

11/20/2009

103 reads 21 comments 2 likes

Miami-Carolina: Dreams Do Come True—Dolphins Devour Panthers in 24-17 Win

11/20/2009

157 reads 24 comments 0 likes

Miami-Atlanta: Heat Needed a Hero in 105-90 Loss to Hawks—Calling Wade

11/19/2009

212 reads 22 comments 7 likes

Miami-Carolina: You May Say I'm a Dreamer, But Dolphins Eat Panthers

11/18/2009

582 reads 68 comments 13 likes

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I think you wrote a note on my bulletin board but with this new horrible layout it isn't showing up. You may have to repost it.

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Caleb M. said...

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Whoa...strange new layout, not sure I like it =/

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What's Up With That? Volume Two

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Miami Dolphins Land Big Fish

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Miami Dolphins Land Big Fish

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