Erik Hoeke's Sportswriter Profile

Erik Hoeke joined March 2008

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Erik grew up in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, where he learned to bleed black 'n gold. He is a lifelong sports fan in general, and an avid fan of Pittsburgh sports in particular. Regardless of record, he will always love the Pirates, Steelers, Penguins, and Penn State football. He loves college sports in general and follows many schools in football, basketball, and baseball. The proud tradition of Western Pennsylvania football is also an area of interest to Erik.

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Favorite Athletes

Albert Pujols Ian Snell Troy Polamalu Hines Ward Willie Parker Heath Miller Sidney Crosby
Favorite Sports Teams

Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh Steelers Pittsburgh Penguins Penn State University of Pittsburgh University of Tennessee Temple University Ohio Northern University Georgia Tech
All Time Sports Moment
Most Memorable Game Attended

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns; January 5, 2003 @ Heinz Field After being down 24-7 late in the third quarter, the Stillers rallied back to defeat their most hated rival in the wild-card round of the playoffs, in the snow, in front of a raucous home crowd. The comeback began with an interception by Mike Logan as the Browns were driving towards putting the game out of reach.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Dimaggio's 56-game hitting streak.
Ruth or Mays?

Mays due to more attractive girth.
Unitas or Montana?

I can't pick one Western PA football product over another.
Pele or Maradona?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big 10 football and Big East basketball -- physical and defensive beats flashy and offensive any day.

Latest Articles »

"Reeling" and Dealing: The Story of the 2008 Pittsburgh Pirates

07/31/2008

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2008 NFL Draft: Steelers Catch Falling Stars on Day One

04/27/2008

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NFL: Dramatic Is an Understatement

04/14/2008

355 reads 6 comments 0 likes

Natural Wonders of Sports: What Would You Put on the List?

04/14/2008

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Thomas Cogliano said...

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Hey Eric,

Thought you would appreciate this piece I wrote on the history and impact of the Midsummer Classic [a.k.a. MLB All-Star Game].

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/211871-all-star-mania-rise-and-fall-and-rise-again-of-the-midsummer-classic

150 days ago

Thomas Cogliano said...

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As a Pirates fan, I thought you may enjoy this piece I just wrote, Erik. It is on the 50th anniversary of the Harvey Haddix Game:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/183935-epic-perfection-in-epic-defeat-50-years-since-the-haddix-burdette-duel

190 days ago

Thaddeus Yeiser said...

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Hey,
March Madness is almost upon us. Here's what I think. Thanks for the reads!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/140332-march-madness-preview

258 days ago

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"Reeling" and Dealing: The Story of the 2008 Pittsburgh Pirates

2008 NFL Draft: Steelers Catch Falling Stars on Day One

NFL: Dramatic Is an Understatement

Natural Wonders of Sports: What Would You Put on the List?

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NFL: Dramatic Is an Understatement

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