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Matt Lilly joined February 2009

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I am a college student at the moment who was born and raised in Maryland.

One of my first memories as a little kid was watching the Redskins win the Super Bowl against the Bills, or as I called them as a baby, "the Blueskins". I have loved the Redskins as long as I can remember and will never miss a game. There's nothing I hate more than a Dallas Cowboy.

Basketball was my favorite sport to play growing up and I have always loved the Wizards, through all the tough times, the Michael Jordan GM times probably being the toughest, I just hope the Wizards can put some good teams on the court for years to come. I think Ernie Grunfeld is the best GM in basketball and has put together a solid roster that when healthy can beat anybody.

I attend DC area sports very regularly and Hockey is definitely the best sport to go see live. I try to get out and see the Capitals whenever possible.

I hope to do a lot of writing on here, hope you all enjoy my perspective.

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Favorite Athletes

Sean Taylor
Favorite Sports Teams

Redskins, Wizards, Capitals
Favorite Coaches

Joe Gibbs, Bruce Boudreau, Joe Bugel
All Time Sports Moment

Any of my teams winning a Championship
Most Memorable Game Attended

Bills game after Sean's death. For the game: Blocked field goal vs. Dallas
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Any of Wayne Gretzky's
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

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

ACC

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The Washington Redskins' Final 53

09/03/2009

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Turning Mark Sanchez Into Brian Orakpo: Rare Genius From Daniel Snyder

04/24/2009

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The Only 13 Players the Redskins Can Select at No. 13

04/22/2009

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Mr. Irrelevant's Mock Draft: April 15

04/14/2009

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2010 Washington Redskins: Defending the Defensive Line has been liked by Matt Lilly.

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Matt Lilly commented on 2010 Washington Redskins: Defending the Defensive Line

I would argue that Haynesworth has been our best player this season, there's a reason that literally every one around him in the front 7 is...

JW Nix said...

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Sad News, Yet Honored Respective :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/296615-abe-pollin-was-no-sell-out

3 days ago

Gordon Garner said...

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Breaking NEWS that makes LeBron coming to NY more likely. Check out the article:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/251781-lebron-to-ny-more-likely-knicks-have-a-plan-to-circumvent-the-cap

78 days ago

Richard O'Neal said...

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Just published an article on the NBA letting corporate sponsors advertise on practice jerseys...are game jerseys next?

Please comment and let me know what you think.

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/227360-advertisements-to-be-on-nba-practice-jerseys?just_published=1

120 days ago

Cody Swartz said...

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Adrian Peterson is arguably the best running back in the NFL. Even as an Eagles fan, I love to watch him play.

But the Vikings better be sure not to overwork him in the upcoming years...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/212124-why-the-vikings-are-in-danger-of-overworking-adrian-peterson

146 days ago

Daniel K said...

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Matt, this was one of my better articles, just wanted to see what you think about it:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/118815-allen-iverson-lebron-james-the-answer-vs-the-king

159 days ago

Cody Swartz said...

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There's still another year of football left to be played this decade.

But it's never too early for a list. Here is my NFL All-Decade team, position by position. Let me know what you think...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/202292-the-year-too-early-nfl-all-decade-team

162 days ago

brandon Lam said...

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Hey matt, what do you think the wizards do with the 5th pick. And if they decided to trade the pick who do you think they will go after, I either thought may be zack randolph or david lee

179 days ago

JW Nix said...

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you may like this

it is a look at a long time coach still doing his thing

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/187188-this-bugel-sounds-beautiful

182 days ago

Cody Swartz said...

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Every year, the NFC East is up for grabs. It is arguably the NFL's toughest division year in and year out. Here are seven reasons why the Philadelphia Eagles are the team to beat in the NFC East for the 2009 season.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/185303-why-the-eagles-are-the-class-of-an-extremely-competitive-nfc-east

184 days ago

T.W. Scott said...

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check out my latest article,The NBA is really getting soft and its a shame

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/176788-the-nba-is-becoming-soft-the-thing-i-fear-the-most

let me know what you think thanks

195 days ago

Sulayman H. said...

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Here's an article for you to chew on.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/168241-the-br-writer-rankings-a-necessary-evil-or-an-agent-of-chaos

205 days ago

Daniel K said...

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Hey, how are you doing Matt? Getting ready for the insane Game 7 of the Celtics vs Bulls I bet!!

Well guess what? I am back! I have been gone from B/R for some time, at least from writing. I am back, the article is called "My Return To Bleacher! 2008-2009 NBA Playoffs".
Check it out if you like, great to see a comment from you, bye!

209 days ago

Tony Meyer said...

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Haha wow Matt, you sure did call it! I told you how much I would have loved Stafford and Pettigrew, but I never thought it would happen! Did you have Delmas going 33rd also?

213 days ago

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