Jake Livinston's Sportswriter Profile

Jake Livinston

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Where Did All Of the Marlins Fans Go?
June 4, 2009

755 reads
The Presidential Cabinet of Major League Baseball Players and Coaches
April 25, 2009

140 reads
An Open Request for Major League Baseball To End the Steroid Era
April 20, 2009

240 reads
Now That I Think About It, I Already Miss The NCAA Tournament
April 18, 2009

69 reads

Hey, guys, I'm a sophomore in high school in the Milwaukee area. I do well in school and my favorite subject is, (no duh) writing and english.
Writing is my passion. I have been writing ever since I was a wee little lad. Bleacher Report has enhanced my writing technique and abilities and I thank each and every person that has encouraged me on B/R.
My favorite topic to write about is college hoops, but now that the season is over, I might tend to lean to the MLB side a little more.
I don't have a particular favorite NCAA team, but I love the Big Ten. Michigan State, Wisconsin, and Minnesota are my favorites and I despise Michigan. It was fun watching the Spartans make a National Championship run in Detroit.
If I had to choose a favorite MLB team, it would be the Brewers (being my hometown team). I really picked up a love for the game in my middle school years.
I would love to go to college as a journalim major. My dream job is to write for ESPN.com or some big newspaper as a sports writer. I love writing!!!!!
All comments and notes of encouragment are greatly appreciated! I want to thank Leroy Watson for writing "The Three E's of Bleacher Report: Educate, Engage, Entertain". I now look over my articles for each of these three aspects before publishing.
I hope you guys enjoy my writing! Thanks!

Favorite Athletes

Raymar Morgan, Lawrence Westbrook, Javon Ringer, PJ Hill, LeBron James, Kalin Lucas
Favorite Sports Teams

Michigan State, Wisconsin, Minnesota
Favorite Coaches

Tom Izzo, Bo Ryan, John Wooden
All-Time Sports Moment

Michigan St winning the NCAA tourney and reaching the Championship in '09
Most Memorable Game Attended

Big Ten Tournament in 2008
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Wilt Chamberlain 100 points in a single game
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

tie
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

really don't know
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt
Schumacher or Senna?

don't know
ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac-12 or SEC?

BIG TEN!

Leroy Watson Jr. posted 1456 days ago

Hi Jake, how are you? Haven't seen you around, hope all is cool with you.

My latest piece on MLB history is up:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/186990-giant-killers-1988-los-angeles-dodgers

If you get a minute, stop by and take a look. Let me know what you think!
Leroy Watson Jr. posted 1483 days ago

Hi Jake! How are you?

I’m finally back, after almost a week off. I returned with the second part of my “Forgotten Stories of Courage” series, and it won POTD Saturday. I would love to give it legs for Sunday, because it has fewer than 300 reads:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/166177-forgotten-stories-of-courage-and-inspiration-roy-campanella

Please stop by and give this piece a look. Let me know what you think afterward. Thanks so much for reading!
Adrian Staehle posted 1489 days ago

Hey Man,

What do you think?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/162669-just-the-edge-the-saints-need
Patrick Laird posted 1490 days ago

Probably my only NFL piece I'll ever do. Let me know what you think if you get the chance Jake. Keep up the excellent writing!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/162344-theres-no-i-in-aaron-curry
Giants27 posted 1490 days ago

Jake,

Last week as you know I featured Antonio Bastardo of the Phillies, this week it's the New York Mets turn.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/162031-meet-new-york-mets-top-prospect-bradley-holt
Thanks in advance!
Leroy Watson Jr. posted 1493 days ago

Hi, Jake, how’s it going?

I returned to my first true love – baseball – with an inspirational story that I hope you will enjoy:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/160125-forgotten-stories-of-courage-and-inspiration-gene-bearden

If you get a minute, please take a look and let me know what you think. Thanks!
Giants27 posted 1496 days ago

Hey, how's it going:

I've got a new series and I'd like to get your take on it:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/158852-meetphiladelphia-phillies-prospect-antonio-bastardo
Thanks in advance!
Leroy Watson Jr. posted 1496 days ago

Brilliant idea, Jake!

Let's give it a couple of months, because Memphis only has 5 or 6 scholarship players right now. Once the roster is set, I think your idea will work out fine.