About

Born in the Redwoods in Northern California, I've made my way down to the sunshine in San Diego. An avid Chargers and Padres fan, I'd consider myself more of a sports enthusiast above all else.

I can't be more thrilled with having the opportunity to continue my education at the University of San Francisco (SoCal campus) with a Master of Arts in Sport Management. The 23-month course started in July of 2010 and will conclude in May 2012.

I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of San Diego with A Bachelor of Arts in Communication. Highlights at USD included covering the men's basketball program during their most productive season in school history and also serving as a sports department intern at the Union-Tribune newspaper.

I had the pleasure of interviewing San Diego Padres play-by-play announcer Dick Enberg on May 5, 2010.
http://www.cbs8.com/Global/story.asp?S=12462658

An interview with friend and former USC and current Cincinnati Bengal linebacker Rey Maualuga was featured on CBSsports.com on the NFL cover page on March 31st, 2009.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/147303-catch-up-time-qa-with-nfl-draft-prospect-rey-maualuga

Big ups to the Bleacher Report for providing a platform to share my views.

'Opportunities are never lost--someone always takes the ones you miss'
-Andy Rooney

Short List

  • Favorite Athletes

    Adrian Gonzalez, Philip Rivers, Deron Williams

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    San Diego Chargers, San Diego Padres

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    1) 2008 US OPEN at Torrey Pines 2) 2009 AFC WILD CARD. Chargers 27, Colts 21 (OT).

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Babe Ruth

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Joe Montana

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Michaek Jordan

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Wayne Gretzky

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Pele

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger

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  • Elouie Gopez posted 550 days ago

    Elouie Gopez

    Hey Darren, like your work. IF you've got a chance, take a look at my articles. Thanks!

  • Tim Mosher posted 555 days ago

    Tim Mosher

    Darren .....nicely done my friend. Anytime a journalist can spark this much debate, he has hit his mark. I lived in SD for a couple of years, and Baja for another seven. I followed the Pads closely for all of my time in the south. To the core I am a card carrying member of the Brotherhood of the Long Suffering Giant Fans. I will go to my grave cursing Giant GM Brian Sabean. He made Bud Black a hideous offer to manage the Giants , and only after Black signed with the Pads did the fallback become the Padre reject Bochy. I refer to him as" The Bruce " among other things. anyway good healthy discourse. I will enjoy checking in on your other work.

  • J.C. Ayvazi posted 676 days ago

    J.C. Ayvazi

    One week into the baseball season and our Boys in Blue drag it back home black & blue - here's some visual evidence:
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/376964-jcs-dodger-view-pirates-marlins-ruin-las-opening-week

  • Tyler Mascaro posted 677 days ago

    Tyler Mascaro

    Hey There!

    I would appreciate it if you could take a look at my new article!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/376625-washington-nationals-all-time-team

    Thank You so much!

  • Tyler Mascaro posted 691 days ago

    Tyler Mascaro

    I would appreciate it if you could take a look!

    THANK YOU

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/369766-interview-even-you-can-be-sheets-like

  • J.C. Ayvazi posted 921 days ago

    J.C. Ayvazi

    Greetings baseball fans -

    Have a couple of new selections on Dodger baseball out of the oven and ready for you to sample. Hope you will be able to drop by for a look see:

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233055-jcs-dodger-line-drives-aug-8-dodger-bats-leaves-kershaw-hanging

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/232599-jcs-dodger-dugout-whispers-will-there-be-la-san-francisco-fireworks

  • J.C. Ayvazi posted 934 days ago

    J.C. Ayvazi

    Hi then, hello again! This is a celebration of the Bleachers on my milestone article. Hope you have a chance to give a look.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224811-open-mic-reflections-on-my-ben-franklin-milestone

    All the best!

  • J.C. Ayvazi posted 938 days ago

    J.C. Ayvazi

    Manny's Bobble Head night blast banishes bygone Dodger LF Baker's bunch

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/222616-jcs-dodger-line-drives-july-22-las-manny-chad-show-stifles-cincy

  • J.C. Ayvazi posted 944 days ago

    J.C. Ayvazi

    Greetings friends -

    A "best of the rest" slide show picking through the photos that didn't make the final cut on my previous efforts. Hope you get a chance to stop by.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/219565-jcs-dodger-snapshots-junes-best-of-the-rest

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