Derek Guilford joined February 2009

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Derek  Guilford

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I am a 23 year-old aspiring writer from Oceanside, CA that is fresh out of college and eager to contribute to the quality of content and sports insight bleacherreport.com offers. My favorite sports are baseball, football, basketball and soccer. I love to watch and play all of them on a regular basis. Some of my favorite athletes are Tim Lincecum, Patrick Willis, and Kevin Martin. I grew up in Sacramento, CA and Kenosha, WI, went to college at Evangel University in Springfield, MO, and now reside in southern California trying to get my career in sportswriting off and running. Please read my articles in the future!

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  • Favorite Athletes

    Tim Lincecum, Matt Cain, Patrick Willis, Kevin Martin, Frank Gore, Barry Zito, Vernon Davis, Kellen Winslow, Fred Lewis, Reggie Bush, Chris Paul, Kevin Love, Rey Maualuga, Brian Cushing, Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo, Bastian Schweinsteiger

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    San Francisco Giants, San Francisco 49ers, Sacramento Kings, USC Football, UCLA Basketball

  • Favorite Coaches

    Pete Carroll, Ben Howland, Mike Singletary

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Watching the Steve Young to T.O. pass to beat the Packers in the 1998 NFC Divisional Playoffs. The "Catch 2" launched T.O.'s career and marked the end of what was a great career for Steve Young (Fact - Rice didn't fumble).

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    At Miller Park during the second to last game of the 2001 season. It was the Cardinal vs. Brewers during Pujols' rookie year. I saw from the 20th row behind home plate Mark McGwire's last Major League home run. Then a few years later, he is embroiled in steroid controversy.

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Ruth. I'm a huge Giants fan, but I know Ruth was the greater and more dominant player than #24.

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Montana. Johnny U was great and all, but Montana was magic. He holds a superior playing resume and playoffs record. I'm a big Niners fan, but it's a fact that Montana is greater.

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan. I grew up watching 23 dominate the entire NBA during the '90s and agree that Jordan is the greater player, except when it comes to rings.

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky. They don't call him The Great One for nothing.

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Pele. Maradona cheater with "The Hand of God." Pele is soccer.

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Sampras. He played on a more competitive tennis tour and still has the record for most single titles (14) while Federer is still one behind (13). And I don't think Nadal will let Roger tie or get the record anytime soon.

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger no doubt. My first memory of professional golf is watching Tiger own Augusta and the entire field in the '97 Masters by 12 strokes.

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Earnhardt. Don't really like Nascar, but I'll go with Dale. If you're not first your last!

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Schumacher. You can't beat that friggin' guy.

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

    Pac 10 owns everyone!

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    Derek Guilford commented on Laying the Foundation: USC Football Recruiting, 2009--Good Times Ahead?

    Good stuff, Rick. So good to hear that Prater's 100% solid to SC. I thought he was, but this just makes it official and a for...

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    • Rick McMahan replied…

      Hi Derek, thanks for the kind words. Before I start, let me congratulate you on your...

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    Derek Guilford commented on Laying the Foundation: USC Football Recruiting in 2009 (DJ Morgan)

    A few things: 1) I just think you had a little too pessimistic of a tone throughout the article, and that you underestimate the best closer...

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    • Rick McMahan replied…

      Hi Derek, thanks for the read and your comments/analysis. Of course, I hope you are right....

  • Tray Leonidas said...

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    I would like you to read this. Unfortunately this just happens to be Slippery Pete's legacy.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/257918-washington-upsets-usc-16-13

    76 days ago

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  • HD Handshoe - Block-O-Nation said...

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    Dear Derek / USC homer (LMFAO),

    Here's my latest, and surprisingly, it's not about Ohio State!!! Read it and weep!

    Pac-10 Up For Grabs--And For the Record, USC is Not Invincible

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/246753-pac-10-up-for-grabs-in-2009-and-for-the-record-usc-is-not-invincible

    94 days ago

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  • Dan Scofield said...

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    The great debate continues, and I share my opinion on it in my latest piece. I'd also like to hear your opinion,so don't be shy!

    The full explanation for why college football is better than the NFL: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243617-saturdays-vs-sundays-why-college-football-is-better-than-the-nfl

    97 days ago

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