Gustavo Destro's Sportswriter Profile

Gustavo Destro joined March 2008

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About Gustavo »

I am a Brazilian-born, now living in Canada. A sports affictionado that hopes to one day make a living writing about sports. I am a first-year Communication student at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, Canada.
Favourite sports include football, soccer, MMA, baseball and basketball.

Influences include: Bill Simmons, Peter King, Tom Verducci and Steward Mandel, among others.

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Favorite Athletes

Jonathan Papelbon, Donnovan Mcnabb, Brian Westbrook, Lebron James, Cesc Fabergas
Favorite Sports Teams

Boston Red Sox, Philladelphia Eagles, Sacramento Kings, USC Trojans, Ohio State Buckeyes, Arsenal.
Favorite Coaches

Pete Carroll, Terry Francona, Arsene Wenger
All Time Sports Moment

2004 ALCS. Boston comes back from 0-3 deficit in series to beat the Yankees and go on to sweep the World Series.
Most Memorable Game Attended

September 3rd, 2004. Angels @ Red Sox, my first game ever at Fenway. Sox win 4-3.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cy Young's 511 wins
Ruth or Mays?

Mays.
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?
Pele or Maradona?

I am biased, since I'm Brazilian, but Pele is by far the best of the two.
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?
Schumacher or Senna?

can't choose. too hard
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Pac 10.

Latest Articles »

Arsene Wenger: The Master Economist

10/17/2009

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An Open Letter To F.C. Barcelona: Back Off From Cesc

10/14/2009

1,358 reads 56 comments 4 likes

EPL 2009-10: What We Have Learned So Far

10/12/2009

393 reads 14 comments 1 likes

Cougars Pull It Off and Cowboys, Tide Roll: College Football Week One Recap

09/06/2009

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A P said...

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Check out my latest,

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/225210-big-12-office-your-referee-crews-ignore-offensive-line-holding

Thanks,

Andy P

118 days ago

Dann Khan said...

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He mate

wrote a piece which I tried to make my master piece. Could you please cheack it out. Don't be scared of telling me if it is bad

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/200865-painting-my-sports-idol

161 days ago

Brian Wagner said...

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Hey Gustavo!

Are you ready for some football!? I am beginning to breakdown the 2009 preview for the USC Football, position by position. First up: Linebackers. Hope it's a good read and you have a chance to read it and leave feedback!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/200468-2009-usc-linebackers-replacing-legends

Thanks!

-Brian

161 days ago

Dann Khan said...

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Hey mate.
Did my first slide show today. It is supposed to be humor. Tell me if you like it

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/197755-looking-at-sports-once-again-when-it-sickens-me#page/13

166 days ago

Brian Wagner said...

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Hey Gustavo!

Wrote a quick peice on Tim Floyd and what his resignation means for the USC Football Program...Hope you can read it!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/196978-what-tim-floyds-resignation-means-for-usc-football/poll_results#poll

Thanks,
Brian!

167 days ago

Jersey Al Bracco said...

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NFL Draft Player Profile: Brian Cushing, LB USC

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/128005-2009-nfl-draft-player-profile-usc-linebacker-brian-cushing-the-bergen-bulldog

275 days ago

Juan Carlos Reyes said...

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You're still in high school? You mean to tell me that the sick article I just read about Utah's case for an AP title was written by a high school student?
Gustavo, I ain't mad at ya.
Keep up the excellent work.

326 days ago

Isaac Barrow said...

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Want to know the story of the Soul of Philly? It's deep, revealing and inside!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/83277-the-soul-of-philadelphia-the-story-of-donovan-mcnabb

371 days ago

Gray Ghost said...

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Gustavo, You are in this one: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/70692-the-young-guns-of-the-br-college-football-community

400 days ago

Gray Ghost said...

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Gustavo, you do excellent work. If its okay with you I am going to highlight you, along with a few other young writers, in my next article.

425 days ago

Tom Highway said...

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Thanks for the add, Gustavo!

449 days ago

Lisa Horne said...

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I meant thanks for the friend's add, not POTD. Pesaroso. Or is it Pesarosa? (sigh)

471 days ago

Lisa Horne said...

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Gustavo!

Muito obrigada para o voto POTD! ( I am half Portuguese-Hawaiian so I get to use my Portuguese! But I don't know a lot of phrases so it's probably wrong..but thanks for the POTD vote)

471 days ago

Michael Hoppes said...

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I can tell you take CFB pretty seriously. Perhaps you would be interested in my site: BCS Fan Poll at http://www.bcsfanpoll.com where you can submit your top 25. If you vote responsibly, and the community approves your poll, then it will count towards the site poll. Check it out. It's free of course.

495 days ago

Smarty Pants said...

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Thanks for the pick, Gustavo!

495 days ago

Gustavo's Achievements & Awards (15) »

Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Platinum Medal

College Football: 30 Fearless Predictio…

Received 10,000 Reads • July 17, 2008
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Gold Medal

College Football: 2008 Top 10 Wide Receivers

Received 5,000 Reads • July 05, 2008
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Gold Medal

College Football Pre-Season: 2008 Top 1…

Received 5,000 Reads • July 02, 2008
Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Silver Medal

An Open Letter To F.C. Barcelona: Back …

Received 50 comments • October 14, 2009
Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Silver Medal

Why the Utah Utes Should Win the AP Nat…

Received 50 comments • January 02, 2009
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Silver Medal

Why the Utah Utes Should Win the AP Nat…

Received 2,000 Reads • January 02, 2009
Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Silver Medal

College Football: 30 Fearless Predictio…

Received 50 comments • July 17, 2008
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Silver Medal

College Football: The History and Evolu…

Received 2,000 Reads • June 29, 2008
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Silver Medal

Michael Beasley: Where's the Love for H…

Received 2,000 Reads • June 19, 2008
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Bronze Medal

An Open Letter To F.C. Barcelona: Back …

Received 1,000 Reads • October 14, 2009
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Ohio State Football: 2008 Schedule analysis

Received 1,000 Reads • June 28, 2008
Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Bronze Medal

College Football: Stop Defending Your C…

Received 25 comments • June 11, 2008

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