Derek Reed's Sportswriter Profile

Derek Reed joined February 2009

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About Derek »

I was born in Sewickley, PA in 1986 and lived around the area my whole life which would explain my love for Pittsburgh and it's sports. I'm a marketing major at Kent State University and am involved in a number of activities. My favorite teams are as followed.

NFL - Pittsburgh Steelers
MLB - Pittsburgh Pirates
NHL - Pittsburgh Penguins
NBA - Cleveland Cavaliers (friends insisted)
NCAAF - Penn State Nittany Lions
NCAAB - Pitt Panthers

Since coming to college I can say that I've only become a stronger fan. I just wish I could see a few more of my favorite teams' games but home isn't too far away.

Let me know what you think about my views....If you agree with me -GREAT, if you disagree with me -Even Better! I LOVE rivalries so bring it on, Yeeeeaaa!

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Favorite Athletes

Oh there's just so many...
Favorite Sports Teams

Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Pittsburgh Penguins, Pitt Panthers basketball, Penn State football, Cleveland Cavaliers
Favorite Coaches

Mike Tomlin, Joe Torre, Jamie Dixon, Joe Paterno, Mike Shanahan
All Time Sports Moment

Maz's game winning homerun in the 1960 World Series
Most Memorable Game Attended

Steelers vs Chargers 2008 AFC divisional playoffs
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Michael Phelps 8 gold medals
Ruth or Mays?

Roberto Clemente!
Unitas or Montana?

Unitas
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

LEMIEUX
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt R.I.P.
Schumacher or Senna?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Latest Articles »

The Top 10 Worst NFL Team Relocations

08/01/2009

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The 10 Worst Moments in Pittsburgh Sports

05/11/2009

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Pittsburgh Steelers Shoe-ins for the Hall Of Fame

05/09/2009

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Pirates Firing On All Cylinders Early In Season

04/23/2009

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Josh Sanchez said...

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I just published an article on the Five Plays That Lead To Steelers Success. Check it out and leave me some feedback. I'd love to hear what you think!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/176015-five-plays-that-lead-to-steelers-success

198 days ago

Nick Signorelli said...

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Why the 2005 Steelers are my all time favorite team, and always will be!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/173295-2004-pittsburgh-steelers-one-for-the-thumb-finally

I would love if you could take a few minutes and read, comment if you would like to.

Thanks,
Nick

201 days ago

Kimberley Nash said...

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Hey Derek! Thanks for becoming a fan, man, I appreciate that and I look forward to reading more of your articles here on B/R. I am a fan of the Steelers and a good friend of mine has some fam from around your way in Sewickley.

As for my Braves, well, they continue to break my heart now--if that's any consolation to you at all =8).

203 days ago

TJ Jenkins said...

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Just finished an article about how the AFC North's rivalries impact the teams playoff chances.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/170229-the-afc-north-bitter-rivalries-fuel-playoff-runs

205 days ago

Nick Signorelli said...

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As everyone else is, I am applying for the CBSSport job for the Steelers. I wrote an article about how I grew up a Steeler fan.
If you could, take a look and feel free to comment if you would like.

Thanks,
Nick

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/169537-bleeding-black-and-gold-since-birth-a-life-long-steeler-fans-story

206 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Hey Derek,

Lou Gehrig has somehow been forgotten amongst the game’s immortals, even though he was possibly even more of a reason for the success of Ruth’s 1927 Yankees. Read about the quiet, forgotten leader of “Murderer’s Row,” Henry Lou Gehrig.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/167924-lou-gehrig-remembering-the-quiet-forgotten-leader-of-murderers-row?just_published=1

Thanks in advance!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

208 days ago

Nino Colla said...

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I don't see why a winning record isn't at least attainable. Paul Maholm has me believing, and it looks like Duke is back in form. Can't argue with some of the names in their pen and if they get decent pitching from the rest, they could do it. I'm a big believer in pitcher and they seem to have enough.. Or at least more than Milwaukee and Houston.

216 days ago

Andrew Cahill said...

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I am surprised by the number of people who actually want to reserve the right to bad-mouth their teams! I offer constructive criticism, of course, but one in particular wants to be able to say, "they suck," if they do.

I don't get it. Will YOU take the pledge?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/160529-a-true-sports-fan-pledge

220 days ago

Tony Meyer said...

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Hey Derek,

I just finished ANOTHER slideshow about the NFL Draft, focusing on the best draft class of each NFL team. If you get a chance, give it a read and let me know what you think, thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/158407-the-best-draft-classes-of-each-nfl-team

225 days ago

TJ Jenkins said...

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Hey, latest Roethlisberger articles finished. This could be the final one and personally, I think I saved the best for last.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/157586-the-ben-roethlisberger-story-deja-super-bowl

226 days ago

Brian Lumpkin said...

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Great articles man, I'm a lifetime Steeler fan and the articles you write are just great. Come check out some of mine some time. Some that I am particularly proud of are:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/157172-what-being-a-pittsburgh-steeler-truly-means

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/148046-state-of-the-league-pittsburgh-steelers

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/157148-madden-leaves-booth-for-big-turkey-dinner

227 days ago

T.A said...

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Check out my list of the top 10 NFL Draft steals in NFL history. Let me know what you think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/154185-top-10-nfl-draft-steal-of-all-time

233 days ago

Paul Swaney said...

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I've got a silver lining take on the upcoming Pirates season. Take a look when you have a chance- it's a short read...Thanks, and Happy Baseball!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/151437-pirates-start-season-in-first-for-127th-consecutive-year

238 days ago

Nick Signorelli said...

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I wrote an article proving Big Ben is in fact an elite QB. I would love for you to read it and give me your input.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/138054-what-makes-an-quarter-back-elite

Would love any feedback.
Thanks,
Nick

262 days ago

Nino Colla said...

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Ah yes.. Just moved to Kent last summer, sort of getting familiar with the area as a whole, last year all I knew was inside the Akron campus.

Anyway, I know what it's like to be a Steeler fan up here. In Youngstown, it was a little more acceptable, up here it's pretty brutal. I've kind of been low-key on the Michigan thing the past few years, mainly because of how awful, but I'm sure you know what it's like to be a fan of an OSU rival up here.

Anyway welcome to the site man, thanks for the message. If you ever have a question let me know.

277 days ago

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