Ryan Staab's Sportswriter Profile

Ryan Staab joined March 2008

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Born and raised on the mean streets of the suburbs of Cincinnati Ohio. Forever a Buckeyes, Reds and Bengals fan, but after living in Phoenix and Orange County California, I also follow the Suns, Angels and Ducks.

I graduated from Chapman University in Orange County in 2006 with a BA in English and emphasis in journalism. I toiled in the news, sports and opinions departments on the campus newspaper, "The Panther" for three years. I also freelanced for the Orange County Register's sports department, covering high school football games for three years.

After suffering through the Bengals of the 1990s (and today, with only a small hope of redemption in 2005), the Reds of the 2000s and Ohio State football during the Cooper years, I've developed a pessimistic attitude toward my favorite teams. The only good Ohio team I followed growing up was the Cincinnati Cyclones, but they've folded and relocated so many times I've lost count. Nine times out of ten, if I post a comment bashing the Buckeyes, I'm being facetious and blowing off steam. 90% of what I say isn't meant to be taken seriously.

I also occasionaly write sports articles for my blog, "Worst Case Scenario" (http://buckeyenative01.blogspot.com/) when I'm not being cynical about other things. I'm proud to say that my blog is read by three of my best friends and my mom (who said my blog is kewl)

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Favorite Athletes

Beanie Wells, Ted Ginn Jr., Troy Smith, Luis Gonzalez, Barry Larkin, Carson Palmer, Steve Nash, Amare Stoudamire, Pete Rose, Dikembe Mutumbo, Eddie George, Bobby Hoying, Craig Krenzel, Ken Anderson, Anthony Munoz, Eric Davis, Rob Dibble, Norm Charlton, Randy Meyers, Jose Rijo
Favorite Sports Teams

Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati Bengals, Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Ohio State Buckeyes, Columbus Blue Jackets, New York Islanders
Favorite Coaches

Woody.
All Time Sports Moment

1. 2003 Fiesta Bowl, Ohio State's victory over Miami in double overtime; 2. Game 7 of the 2001 World Series: Luis Gonzalez' bloop bringing in Jay Bell to secure the Diamondbacks' World Series victory.
Most Memorable Game Attended

1. Cincinnati Reds Opening Day 1996: Umpire John McSherry died seven pitches into the game at Riverfront Stadium versus the Montreal Expos; 2. Beanie Wells' last game as a Buckeye at the Fiesta Bowl versus Texas on 01/05/2009; 3. Ohio State versus USC at the Coliseum 09/13/2008...for all the wrong reasons
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Pete Rose's all-time hits record.
Ruth or Mays?

Mays.
Unitas or Montana?

Montana, despite him beating my beloved Bengals twice in the Superbowl
Jordan or Russell?

Russell because he was a guest star on Miami Vice
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele, I guess? I don't follow much soccer.
Federer or Sampras?

Don't follow tennis
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Nicklaus for being a Buckeye, although Tiger's a local kid out of Orange County
Petty or Earnhardt?

Don't watch NASCAR
Schumacher or Senna?

Schumacher because he drives for Ferrari
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big Ten, unfortunately.

Latest Articles »

The Four Faces of Ohio State's Mt. Rushmore

02/20/2009

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Ohio State's Football Recruiting Rankings Hangover

02/10/2009

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Ohio State Football 2K8: The Battle For Respect

01/04/2009

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Ohio State Football 2K8 Week Seven: Tressel Needs a Moustache

10/10/2008

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Kristofer Green said...

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Have they lost their minds in Lubbock?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/126423-is-texas-tech-seriously-considering-firing-mike-leach

280 days ago

Kristofer Green said...

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Happy Valentine's Day!

To commemorate the day I handed out some special Valentine's to some deserving recipients. (My first attempt at humor.)

Hope you enjoy it!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/124175-my-special-valentines-five-lucky-lucky-recipiants

Kristofer

284 days ago

Matthew Bleiberg said...

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Hey Ryan,

You're welcome. Good article.

286 days ago

Mark Bender said...

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Hey Ryan,

Are you interested in contributing to any "round table" articles about the Angels this season?

292 days ago

BeachBum Chris said...

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Hey Ryan, thanks for picking my article as a favorite. I'm glad you liked it. It was a good game between our teams and depending on who stays around, both teams should be good next year.

Also noticed you're a Reds fan. I grew up in Houston but was a huge Pete Rose and Big Red Machine fan. While living in KY, I went to many, many, many Reds games. Love the park!

321 days ago

Gray Ghost said...

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Ryan, this is a special one. Everyone needs to read this from Joe Guaar:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/73028-how-college-football-saved-my-sanity

397 days ago

Kristofer Green said...

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My take on the Penn State-Ohio State match-up...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/72010-creature-vs-creature-a-buckeye-on-penn-state-ohio-state

Kristofer

399 days ago

Gray Ghost said...

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Some of teen talent: Teen Writers: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/70692-brs-young-guns-of-the-college-football-community/show_full

402 days ago

Isaac Luber said...

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I am doing a PSU vs. OSU with Kristofer already, in the format of the Creature vs. Creature that Justin and David used for the LSU vs. UF game. Maybe I can do something else with you, but right now I am not sure.

402 days ago

Kristofer Green said...

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Ryan,

My mid-season bowl projections. Do you agree?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/70046-mid-season-bowl-projections-a-burnt-orange-and-crimson-championship-game

Kristofer

404 days ago

Gray Ghost said...

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Ryan, I am trying to help heal the rift:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/69305-gray-ghost-speaks-out-to-the-college-football-community

406 days ago

Gray Ghost said...

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Thanks for the pick Ryan! Much appreciated.

411 days ago

Molly Gray said...

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And another week of college football is in the books! Check out my top 25!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/65792-college-football-power-rankings-week-six

415 days ago

Gray Ghost said...

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This one is dear to me!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/65594-my-student-my-hero

416 days ago

Lisa Horne said...

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Ryan-

Thanks for the pick....good luck to the Bucks...I think you smoke 'em!

418 days ago

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