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Shawn Derby joined February 2009

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Favorite Athletes

Adrian Peterson, Allen Iverson, Andre Iguodala, Antoine Winfield, Joe Nathan, Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau, Michael Vick, Marcus Vick, Chad Greenway, Jared Allen, Larry Fitzgerald, Jim Brown, Jeff Boschee, Sebastian Telfair, Stephon Marbury, LeBron James, E.J. Henderson, Jonathon Vilma, Vince Carter, Barry Sanders, Nate Robinson, LaDainian Tomlinson, Ronnie Lott, Joe Montana, Brady Quinn, Jimmy Clausen, Ed Reed, David Bruton, DeAngelo Hall, Sean Taylor, LaRon Landry, Clinton Portis, Champ Bailey, Boss Bailey, Alphonso Smith, Muhammed Ali, George Gipp.
Favorite Sports Teams

Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Wild, Minnesota Timberwolves, Notre Dame Fighting Irish Sports, North Dakota Fighting Sioux Sports, Philadelphia 76ers, Kansas Jayhawks Sports, North Dakota State University Bison Sports.
Favorite Coaches

Knute Rockne, Lou Holtz, Larry Brown, Jacques Lemaire, Brad Childress.
All Time Sports Moment
Most Memorable Game Attended

Twins vs. White Sox. September 25th, 2008. Twins rallied from down 7 runs for the win, tying the White Sox for the AL Central lead.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Stephen-Argyle Storm. High School Football. 76 Consecutive Victories.
Ruth or Mays?

Mays.
Unitas or Montana?

Montana. Go Irish!
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan.
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky.
Pele or Maradona?
Federer or Sampras?
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger.
Petty or Earnhardt?

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

Big 12.

Latest Articles »

NFL Draft: Pothead Harvin?

04/26/2009

938 reads 8 comments 1 likes

Who's No. 1? Who's In? Who's Out? After Selection Sunday

03/15/2009

183 reads 4 comments 2 likes

Woodside, NDSU Dancing After Winning Summit League in 1st Year Of Eligibility

03/12/2009

696 reads 0 comments 0 likes

CB, OT, WR (C, DT) My Take on the Minnesota Vikings' Offseason Needs

03/05/2009

177 reads 0 comments 0 likes

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Hotnuke said...

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Shawn,

I felt you might get a kick out of this little piece. It has an important message for everyone. Let me know what you think of it in the comments section.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/255532-be-smart-play-joyfully-today?just_published=1

Thanks,

Daniel Barber aka Hotnuke

72 days ago

Hotnuke said...

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Shawn,

I felt you might want to take a look at one of my latest articles about Roger Federer’s amazing streak of 22 consecutive Grand Slam semifinals appearances. Feel free to comment and discuss your thoughts on the issue.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/253194-federers-22-straight-semis-streak-open-discussion-on-its-ranking

Thanks,

Daniel Barber aka Hotnuke

75 days ago

Francis Parkman said...

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Hey man, check out my article on my boy Steve McNair.

144 days ago

Max Kienzler said...

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Hey Shawn,

If ya get some spare time, I wrote a new article: The Biblical Baseball team. Let me know what you think. Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/182249-the-biblical-baseball-team

187 days ago

Andy Rarick said...

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A must read for an NFC North fan!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/167827-what-is-the-most-heated-rivalry-in-the-nfc-north

206 days ago

Hao Meng said...

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Hey Shawn,

Decided to have some fun with this. It's a humor piece about Survivor for athletes. I had a blast writing it, and I hope you get a good laugh out of it :)

If you get the time, I'd love to hear what you think. If not, no worries.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/150843-battle-to-the-end-athletes-edition-who-will-survive

As always, really appreciate the support!

236 days ago

Hao Meng said...

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Hey Shawn,

I think the best part of sports is the passion involved, so I wrote an opinionated piece on why I think a perfect athlete is capable of crying, both win or lose. I’d love for you to check it out and let me know what you think. If you’re too busy, no worries.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/145648-take-a-lesson-from-mj-its-ok-to-cry

Thanks, as always, for the support! It’s much appreciated ☺

245 days ago

Hotnuke said...

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Shawn, you might want to check out this piece by a talented young writer here on Bleacher Report named, Nick Carlo. It's a great read.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/141775-the-story-of-how-i-discovered-bleacher-report

Thanks.

252 days ago

len laber said...

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Hey Shawn ever try fantasy march madness? Here's why I think its better than bracket pools and an updated player rankings to help you do player research. Hope to compete again you on my website. Good luck!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/139654-save-the-bracket-drama-for-your-mamma

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/140247-top-100-fantasy-march-madness-college-basketball-players-updated-march-16

254 days ago

Francis Parkman said...

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Shawn,

Thanks for telling about this site, man. I love it! I can't believe my very first article was put on cbssports.com! Thanks for telling me.

Later brotha,
Francis

255 days ago

Mike Kent said...

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This is a article saying thanks to you, and to the rest of BR

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/139485-kudos-to-the-bleacherreports-editors-community-leaders-and-gms

256 days ago

Matt Miselis said...

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Hey Shawn,

With Selection Sunday 2 days away, I decided to write a preview of the tourney. Who will get the number one seeds? What bubble teams will get a spot in the tourney? Whos hearts will be broken?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/138568-2009-conference-tournaments-why-they-have-already-shaken-up-the-big-dance

P.S Sorry if I already posted this. But there was a problem where my posts werent apearing on peoples bulletins, and I want to make sure everyone receives my advertizement of articles.

258 days ago

Hao Meng said...

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Hey Shawn,

Yao Ming has done so much for the game of basketball, that I felt compelled to write a tribute. I'd love for you to take a look and let me know what you think! Again, I hope my passion comes through and it's a good read.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/138646-yao-ming-why-the-world-should-thank-great-wall-of-china?just_published=1

Thanks so much for the support :)

258 days ago

Jeffery Stoner said...

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Shawn,

I have an article that contains a link to your NDSU story. I assumed you would have no objection. If you would like me to eliminate the link, please contact me and I will be happy to do so.

258 days ago

James Williamson said...

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Have you lost a player that means a lot to you and your team during this offseason?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/132483-why-is-it-hall-of-fame-players-cant-retire-with-their-teams?

270 days ago

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Latest Articles »

NFL Draft: Pothead Harvin?

Who's No. 1? Who's In? Who's Out? After Selection Sunday

Woodside, NDSU Dancing After Winning Summit League in 1st Year Of Eligibility

CB, OT, WR (C, DT) My Take on the Minnesota Vikings' Offseason Needs

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