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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.

George's Recent Articles

JACKSONVILLE, FL - JANUARY 01: Running back Tashard Choice #22 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets runs through nose tackle Keilen Dykes #96 of the West Virginia Mountaineers defense in the Toyota Gator Bowl at Alltel Stadium January 1, 2007 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

Gator Bit: ACC Leadership Fumbles... Again

Published about 1 month ago
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 22: Andrey Arshavin of Arsenal runs with the ball during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Portsmouth at the Emirates Stadium on August 22, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

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

Published 2 months ago
434 reads 9 comments

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 1: Defensive end Michael Johnson #93 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets celebrates a forced fumble on the Florida State Seminoles quarterback during the game at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field on November 1, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Yellow Jackets beat the Seminoles 31-28. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

Why Not a Major in Sports?

Published 5 months ago
85 reads 9 comments

10 Nov 2001: Clinton Portis #28 of the Miami Hurricanes cuts upfield during the second half of Saturday's game between the Miami Hurricanes and the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Field in Boston, Massachussetts. Digital Image. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Squire/ALLSPORT

Nine Ways ACC Football Can Be Improved

Published 5 months ago
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Opinion (4),
College Football (3),
NCAA (2),
ACC Football (2),
EPL (1),
Soccer (1),
Arsenal (1),
World Football (1)

Brian Nelson responded to a comment on Rumor: Mountain West Conference To Expand To 12, Receive BCS Auto Bid
Brian Nelson responded to a comment on Rumor: Mountain West Conference To Expand To 12, Receive BCS Auto Bid
Ben Gibson responded to a comment on Al Groh: When Fairy Tales Go Wrong
Ben Gibson responded to a comment on Al Groh: When Fairy Tales Go Wrong
Jeffrey Fann responded to a comment on Ranking the ACC After Week 10
Jeffrey Fann responded to a comment on Ranking the ACC After Week 10
George Burdell commented on Ranking 10 of the Most Unique Offensive Attacks in College Football
George Burdell has picked Ranking 10 of the Most Unique Offensive Attacks in College Football as a favorite article

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

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

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

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by Muffakham
21 days ago

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

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/276089-real-madrid-lose-to-milan
Try this
by Ben
about 1 month ago

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
by Naveed
about 1 month ago

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
by Tobi
about 1 month ago

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
by Miles
about 1 month ago

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
by Salomon
about 1 month ago

Breaking News! Peter Kenyon leaves Chelsea...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/255579-chelsea-announce-the-departure-of-cheif-executive-peter-kenyon
by Jamie
2 months ago

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.
by Tim
2 months ago

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!
by Stefan
2 months ago

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
by Naveed
2 months ago

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
by Ricky
3 months ago

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 :)
by Mohamed
3 months ago

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
by Ben
3 months ago

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
by Michael
3 months ago

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

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