Doug Tarnovich's Sportswriter Profile

Doug Tarnovich joined February 2009

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About Doug »

I'm 31 years old, live in Columbus, Ohio and work for the Ohio State University Medical Center. I became a huge Buckeye football fan when I followed them during the 2002 season and haven't left. I grew up in a Cleveland Browns household, watching Bernie Kosar, Webster Slaughter and Ozzie Newsome. This year, however, I have renounced the very team I loved when I was a boy. I think every football fan has the right and moral duty to divorce his or her team if that team becomes an insult to the sport. The Cleveland Browns have certainly become that. I love football most of all. I never put on a helmet and pads, but I'm great at observing and analyzing. I think I have great insight to my favorite teams, but probably am the only one who thinks so.

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Favorite Athletes

A.J. Hawk, Malcom Jenkins, Anthony Gonzalez, Ozzie Newsome, Steve Smith & D'Angelo Williams
Favorite Sports Teams

Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Indians, Carolina Panthers & Columbus Blue Jackets
Favorite Coaches

Urban Meyer, Pete Caroll, Dick LeBeau, Thad Matta and Mack Brown
All Time Sports Moment

"The Fumble" by Ernest Byner traumatized me.
Most Memorable Game Attended

Game 7 of the 2007 NBA Eastern Conference Finals.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

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Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Despise Jordan. I'm a Cavs fan. Remember "The Shot"?
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

ZZzzzzzzzZZZzz
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Fellow Columbus native Nicklaus
Petty or Earnhardt?

Petty
Schumacher or Senna?

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

Big Ten, unfortunately

Latest Articles »

Abandoned Brandon: Jim Tressel Neglects Offensive Weapon Brandon Saine

10/21/2009

524 reads 5 comments 5 likes

Ohio State-Purdue: Buckeye Defense Guilty Too

10/19/2009

339 reads 11 comments 0 likes

Ohio State-Indiana: Toast, Roast, and Boast

10/05/2009

233 reads 4 comments 0 likes

Enter San Man: Unsung Receiver Dane Sanzenbacher Emerges as Buckeyes' No. 1

10/02/2009

193 reads 8 comments 0 likes

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JW Nix said...

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here is a story of another NFL Legend who has yet to get his deserved respect :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286573-crazy-canton-cuts-ed-meador

22 days ago

Dan Scofield said...

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I've spent the past several weeks adding to a piece dedicated to one of the father's of college football, Knute Rocke. In time for his dedication tomorrow at Notre Dame Stadium, I present to you the true and inspiring story of the most renown coach in the game:

Don't be shy, and as always, feedback is appreciated.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/265043-the-true-story-of-knute-rockne-college-footballs-most-renowned-coach

R.I.P 3/31/1931

59 days ago

Jody Wagner said...

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Let me know how I did on your favorite team:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/247003-song-dedications-for-each-nfl-team-for-the-upcoming-2009-season

Thanks

89 days ago

Daniel Wolf said...

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No cause for alarm regarding Mack, esp. since he has to go up against Rogers all the time. Rogers is just so dominating, Mack will suffer in practices, but in the long run I can only see this improving Mack for the future.

I am 90% sure that Mack will start for the Browns this year so no worries.

111 days ago

Jakob Thais said...

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Hey, here's a real quick article on who could possibly be doing most of the replacing if Ohio State LB Tyler Moeller ends up sitting out this season. I'd love for you to read it and leave a comment. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233837-lb-moeller-likely-out-for-season-opens-lb-options-for-ohio-state-in-09?just_published=1

112 days ago

Jakob Thais said...

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Hey!

Would you mind checking out my latest article? It talks about the 2009 super sophomores for the Ohio State buckeyes! If you're not a buckeye fan, it's an interesting read and you could extend you're knowledge on college football. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233402-2009-ohio-state-football-the-super-sophomores

113 days ago

Ryan Ayars said...

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Hey man,

I'm talking about your team here :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/195300-ready-for-war-the-broncos-schedule-uncovered-game-two?just_published=1

175 days ago

JW Nix said...

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dude, read this and then spread the word of this noble cause

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/153474-bike-ride-of-love-joe-delamielleure-asks-you-to-get-on-board

235 days ago

Cory Holibaugh said...

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Thanks for the comment Doug,
Crabtree would fit in nicely with C-Town

271 days ago

Doug's Achievements & Awards (2) »

Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Bronze Medal

Whoa, Fella! Buckeye Hopeful Need To Br…

Received 25 comments • September 07, 2009
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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Cleveland Browns 2009 NFL Draft: Prepar…

Received 1,000 Reads • March 30, 2009

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Ohio State-Indiana: Toast, Roast, and Boast

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