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George Burdell joined March 2009

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About George »

Am lucky to have married my best friend, and thus far the kids aren't too bad!
Am young enough to be emotionally tied to my sports teams, but wise enough to keep things in perspective.
Am certain I've a lot to learn but hope I've something worth sharing.
Am thankful pro soccer in the US has found some footing.
Am really fickle when it comes to mascots, nicknames and logos. And stadium architecture, too.
And I can easily entertain myself for hours with Legos and my ipod.

The Shortlist »

Favorite Athletes

Dennis Bergkamp, Ray Parlour
Favorite Sports Teams

Arsenal, Georgia Tech, New York Jets
Favorite Coaches

Paul Johnson, Arsene Wenger
All Time Sports Moment

Way too many
Most Memorable Game Attended

GT over UVA, 1990
Most Unbreakable Sports Record
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele, hands down
Federer or Sampras?

DK
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Annika!
Petty or Earnhardt?

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

A-C-C... A-C-C... A-C-C!!!

Latest Articles »

Gator Bit: ACC Leadership Fumbles... Again

10/07/2009

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The Growth of Arsenal: In Praise of Motion without the Ball

08/27/2009

435 reads 9 comments 6 likes

Why Not a Major in Sports?

06/11/2009

85 reads 9 comments 1 likes

Nine Ways ACC Football Can Be Improved

05/29/2009

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Muffakham Shaheriyar said...

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Hey George
Please try this
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/277264-new-formation-for-gijonhow-about-some-experiments-and-midfield-play

32 days ago

Muffakham Shaheriyar said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/276089-real-madrid-lose-to-milan
Try this

33 days ago

Ben Gibson said...

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George! I have gotten some good comments on my recent article and wanted to hear what you thought. I bet you will be able to empathize.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/270863-why-does-al-groh-hate-me

Ben

42 days ago

Naveed Tariq said...

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Hey George, in what I hope to be a new feature to the site, I've written a comprehensive biography of France Legend Michel Platini, it's long so I can understand if you don't have the time to look at it but otherwise I'd really appreciate your opinion on it.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/262769-legends-revisited-the-life-and-times-of-michel-platini

57 days ago

Tobi Writes said...

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Hey, I just wanted to drop you a note. I had pulled the conference metrics from a previous bleacher report that were for last season instead of the previous 4. This painted the PAC 10 in a much worse light than they are.

I wanted to let you know.

Sorry about that. I should have gone to the source for that data, especially as I linked it.

tobi

59 days ago

Miles Kent said...

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Have a look at my latest article, 'Cristiano Ronaldo will never be a Manchester United legend' and let me know what you think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/258809-cristiano-ronaldo-will-never-be-a-manchester-united-legend

Miles

64 days ago

Salomon Gonzales said...

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Breaking News! Peter Kenyon leaves Chelsea...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/255579-chelsea-announce-the-departure-of-cheif-executive-peter-kenyon

69 days ago

Jamie Ward said...

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George,

Just wanted you to know im a big big fan of your work and opinion and how you debate.

Let me know when ure next article is out.

76 days ago

Tim Cary said...

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Thanks for the pick - hope you can check out FirstandBigTen.com when you get a chance for more B/R articles like the IU one you commented on.

Thanks again!

90 days ago

Stefan Vasilev said...

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Hi, George.

What's the common thing between the great military strategist Sun Tzu and modern football managers? Have a look here:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/241863-sun-tzus-six-must-know-rules-for-every-football-manager

Thanks,
Stefan

91 days ago

Naveed Tariq said...

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Hi George, I wrote a new article trying to satirise the stereotypical US sports desk journalists with my latest creation, Jonny Gin Gin Jnr., have a look if you ever get the time:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/239135-usa-a-ok-today-review-arsenal-reds-vs-celtic-scots

97 days ago

Ricky O'Neal said...

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Will 2010 Be England's Last Chance To Win The World Cup For A Decade?

Check out the latest article, and be sure to leave an opinion! :)

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/236460-2010-will-be-englands-last-chance-to-win-the-world-cup-for-a-decade

Rick :)

102 days ago

Mohamed E.M said...

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Please take a look at this and tell me what do u think
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/231686-the-best-commercials-on-br-humor

Thanks in advance!
Mohamed

109 days ago

Ben Gibson said...

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Hey George,

I would really like to get your opinion on this. Trying to get views from outside of UVA.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/231068-al-groh-how-to-lose-friends-and-alienate-people

Thanks,
Ben

111 days ago

Michael Collins said...

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George,
I have my follow-up article if you want to see how you did. Thanks.
michael
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/230834-fifteen-answers-on-notre-dames-rivalries/show_full

111 days ago

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Latest Articles »

Gator Bit: ACC Leadership Fumbles... Again

The Growth of Arsenal: In Praise of Motion without the Ball

Why Not a Major in Sports?

Nine Ways ACC Football Can Be Improved

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