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Hey, guys, I'm a freshman 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!

Jake 's Recent Articles

MIAMI - APRIL 06: Starting pitcher Ricky Nolasco #47 of the Florida Marlins throws the first pitch of the game against the Washington Nationals on opening day at Dolphin Stadium on April 6, 2009 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

Where Did All Of the Marlins Fans Go?

Published 5 months ago
226 reads 6 comments

The Presidential Cabinet of Major League Baseball Players and Coaches

Published 6 months ago
79 reads 4 comments

SAN FRANCISCO - JUNE 6: Barry Bonds leaves the Phillip Burton Federal Building and United States Court House after making two appearances in United States District Court June 6, 2008 in San Francisco, California. Bonds was arraigned on 14 counts of false statements and one count of obstruction of justice in a May 13 superseding indictment. He also appeared for a status conference on setting a trial date. (Photo by David Paul Morris/Getty Images)

An Open Request for Major League Baseball To End the Steroid Era

Published 6 months ago
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DETROIT - APRIL 06: Head coach Roy Williams of the North Carolina Tar Heels cuts down a piece of the net after they 89-72 win against the Michigan State Spartans during the 2009 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball National Championship game at Ford Field on April 6, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Now That I Think About It, I Already Miss The NCAA Tournament

Published 6 months ago
65 reads 2 comments

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The Short List What Jake thinks about sport's most pressing questions

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
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

BIG TEN!

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by Leroy
5 months 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!
by Gilligan
6 months ago

What are Alter Ego's and why are they here on Bleacher Report?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/173563-br-alter-egos-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-here

- GHD

aka "Skillet"
by Leroy
6 months 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!
by Seth
6 months ago

Hey Jake. Hope all is well. The latest baseball weekly notebook is up.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/162929-baseball-weekly-notebook-the-earliest-all-star-ballot-around

Thanks,

Seth
by Adrian Staehle
6 months ago

Hey Man,

What do you think?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/162669-just-the-edge-the-saints-need
by Patrick
6 months 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
by Giants27
6 months 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!
by Leroy
6 months 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!
by Seth
6 months ago

My Baseball Weekly Notebook for last week is up. I took a look at the bullpens of each playoff team of the past 10 years and found some pretty big lines in the statistical sand. Check it out.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/159196-baseball-weekly-notebook-its-all-about-the-bullpens
by Giants27
6 months 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!
by Leroy
6 months 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.
by Leroy
6 months ago

Either Memphis or a Memphis opponent.

But don't worry - I will find an angle! And once I get a little more established, I will reach out to some of our other affiliates to see what I can do.
by Leroy
6 months ago

I was thinking of you doing a guest profile on a Memphis Tigers' opponent. Don't know if we're playing Marquette anytime soon, though.
by Leroy
6 months ago

I will keep you in the loop, Jake. I'm thinking a great columnist piece somewhere down the road! What part of the country are you in??
by Leroy
6 months ago

Well, Jake, I caught the eye of a managing editor in the Rivals.com network. I am putting together a team to cover University of Memphis sports. But if things go the way that I hope, I envision calling on a guest columnist from time-to-time for as yet unknown material.

I want a young, hungry team, people who will be getting their first exposure on a national stage. I'd love to do that with you! Don't know exactly how yet, but I know it can be done.

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