Doug Urschel's Sportswriter Profile

Doug Urschel joined February 2009

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About Doug »

My name is Doug and I could best be described as a guy who started working young and enjoyed life. I enlisted in the USMC at 17 years old. The military provided my college and then sent me to flight school.

I went into the reserves following active duty. . I would recommend the military to anyone.

Following active duty I joined the police department and I'm now retired. While with the Department, I also worked as a body guard within the entertainment business in Hollywood. The aforementioned was during my "off" hours.

The above combined with the military caused me to be away more than at home.

I love watching certain NBA teams, especially the Lakers. I fell in love with USC football in the 10Th grade. I can't give you a specific reason how it happened, but it sure did. Now, I've infected my wife and eldest son with that same love.

Now that I'm retired, I get to spend as much time as I want, at anything I want. My plate is now cleared and I hope to write the rest of the story.

The Shortlist »

Favorite Athletes

A - ROD, KOBE, and various NFL and CFB players
Favorite Sports Teams

USC, Packers, NYY and Lakers
Favorite Coaches

Pete Carroll, John Robinson and John McKay
All Time Sports Moment

The Gibson's homerun
Most Memorable Game Attended

OJ Simpson's first home game at the LA Coliseum
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Babe Ruth's 60 HR's without the help of steroids and/or additional games
Ruth or Mays?

Clearly Ruth, but each were the best in their era
Unitas or Montana?

Unitas (for his day)
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Who cares?
Pele or Maradona?

Ditto
Federer or Sampras?

Everett
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Palmer
Petty or Earnhardt?

Who?
Schumacher or Senna?

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

PAC10

Latest Articles »

NASCAR: Is It From The Gas Fumes Or Too Many Left Turns?

10/22/2009

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The SEC Created The BCS: Florida Plays It Safe and Refs Assist Them!!!

10/21/2009

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Barack Hussein Obama & George Soros To NFL: No Limbaugh!!

10/17/2009

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Roger Goodell: The Difference Between Opinions, Racists and Criminals

10/16/2009

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Bob Jenkins said...

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Yo Doug, was watching the BSU and USC game and thought of you..

The fat lady is singing.

University of Spoiled Children cannot buy their way into a BCS bowl this year.

Watch for BSU.

11 days ago

al asifyouknow said...

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Thank you for your service Doug...too bad your a nyy fan...lol

33 days ago

Henry Ball said...

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Check out my latest if you've got a minute! (Sorry, you might not like my take on the Trojans!)

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233304-lsu-will-win-the-sec-and-six-other-fearless-predictions-for-2009

Remember to 'like' it and feel free to recommend to a few friends if you think me worthy! :-)

Thanks - Henry Ball (Southern Man)

107 days ago

rod wood said...

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Hi Doug,

Thanks for the note. I posted my thoughts on the QB battle b/c I saw a discussion in the comments of one of your articles. Some articles can have many, many comments, so no worries if you don't remember the discussion in your comments. Some of your articles have had some long comments threads!

As for Corp and Barkley, I don't think Barkley has completely won the job yet. He undoubtedly had a great spring but I think Corp still has the inside track for the job. If Barkley doesn't win the starting job, I don't think it's the end of the world. Having Corp under center is certainly nothing to sneeze at. But, I'll be happy as long as we are winning regardless who our signal caller is. I think we have a great shot in Columbus if it is Corp. The big news leading up to that game will be about a mobile sophomore QB signal caller and while everyone will think that will be Terrelle Pryor, it could very well be Aaron Corp at the end of the game.

Keep writing Doug. Enjoy reading your work.

rodwood
FIGHT ON!

119 days ago

A P said...

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Thanks for the nice compliment Doug. I appreciate the sentiment. I think beating the Sooners this year, even though we get them in Lincoln, might be a a little too much to ask right now.

We will get a shot if the offense doesn't give them TO's and a 24 point cushion to start the game like happened last year.

I am partial, but yes, college ball is more interesting and fun when Nebraska is playing well.

Thanks

Andy P

120 days ago

A P said...

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Check out my latest submission,

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/225210-big-12-office-your-referee-crews-ignore-offensive-line-holding

Thanks

Andy P

120 days ago

rod wood said...

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Hi Doug,

I had posted some remarks on an article that you were also in on, Zach Zaremba's "Is The Trojan Empire Rule Over?" They were in response to a Norm Fan. It was a fairly long thread and I see that it was deleted. Just wanted to know if you knew what happened to it. I wrote a rebuttal to his remarks as did some other Trojans but I don't see them anymore. Just curious.

BTW, I am another Trojan poster on this site. I've read some of your stuff and enjoy reading your take on our beloved Trojans. I see that we disagree on whether Corp or Barkley will be the starting QB so maybe we will just settle for a gentleman's bet on who is going to win the job. As long as the Trojans keep winnning, I'll be happy whoever is under center.

Hope to read more of your articles and comments. I enjoy them.

rodwood
FIGHT ON!

128 days ago

Brian O. Blake said...

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Andre Ward arrives...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/218505-andre-ward-join-super-six-looks-to-be-last-man-standing

Brian O. Blake

133 days ago

bob smith said...

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Hey, I've been looking around this place for a while and I really like your articles. Would you be interested in posting some of your work on my football site? You could also join the forums which are great for football discussion.

Check out the site at www.thegridironpalace.com

144 days ago

Brian Wagner said...

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Hey Doug!

Part 2 of my series on USC's 2009 preview! This time we take a look at the Wide Receivers...one of the best crops in the nation, no doubt.

Hope you get a chance to check it out! Would greatly appreciate it!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/205404-2009-usc-preview-wide-receivers/poll_results#poll

Thanks,

Brian

155 days ago

Greg Huntoon said...

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Doug, please make sure to poke your head in on my articles from time to time. I enjoy your perspective, and would love to have you involved in those conversations. Cheers!

160 days ago