Derek Reed joined February 2009

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Derek Reed

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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

  • 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?

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    Derek Reed commented on Penn State's Bowl Situation

    I've thought of every scenario while watching sports center last night. Is there any way Pitt over Cincy or Huskers over Longhorns that Penn State could...

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    Derek Reed commented on Big Ten Missing Out Big Time by Not Playing Thanksgiving Weekend

    I'm very glad you hit on the point that the Big Ten schedule will FINALLY be extended to the final weekend of November. This is a...

  • 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

    204 days ago

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  • 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

    207 days ago

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  • 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).

    209 days ago

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  • 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

    212 days ago

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  • 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

    212 days ago

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  • 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)

    214 days ago

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  • 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.

    222 days ago

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  • 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

    226 days ago

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  • 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

    231 days ago

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  • 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

    233 days ago

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  • 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

    233 days ago

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  • 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

    239 days ago

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  • 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

    244 days ago

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