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Ben Carder joined March 2009

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I hope you enjoy my rantings and ravings on the latest and greatest issues in the sporting world.

The Shortlist »

Favorite Athletes

Albert Pujols, Tom Brady
Favorite Sports Teams

Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, Boston Celtics
Favorite Coaches

Terry Francona, Bill Belichick, Doc Rivers,
All Time Sports Moment

Boston Red Sox World Series victories of 2004 and 2007
Most Memorable Game Attended
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Orr
Pele or Maradona?
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

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

ACC

Latest Articles »

New England Patriots Workmanlike in Win over Baltimore Ravens

10/05/2009

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Patriots Look Improved in Win Over Falcons

09/28/2009

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Curt Schilling Says No to Senate Run: Too Bad, He'd Have Been Fun To Watch

09/25/2009

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Is the WNBA on the Way Out? Why the League Should Consider Game Changes

09/22/2009

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Scotty Kimberly said...

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How deep do you think the Pats are?

This article will test it.

I really want some Patriots fans input.

I appreciate it.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/266993-it-could-happen-to-you-the-ballad-of-the-2009-seattle-seahawks

sk.

55 days ago

Jersey Al Bracco said...

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LOL - Brett Favre says "GOTCHA"

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/226036-brett-favre-to-the-football-world-gotcha

124 days ago

Julian Johnson said...

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Thanks for the edit, Ben!

171 days ago

Franklin Crittenden said...

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Ben, just finished this and it could used your touch.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/196092-alabamas-linebackers-are-the-key-to-success-in-2009

Thanks!

173 days ago

Calvin W Boaz said...

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Thanks for the edit. The title is better the way you have it. I majored in math in college, not in english.

174 days ago

Chris Miller said...

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thanks for edit, you're one of three to edit in last two hours exclusing me, so it's been a busy day with that darn article.
thanks again!

174 days ago

Thanks for the edits Ben, sorry just got back on otherwise I would have said it two hours ago when you first edited it. The next Secret Life article should be out either in a few days or next week on the same day, Monday.

Thanks again

-Joe Burgett

174 days ago

Angelito Garcia said...

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Hey Ben

This is belated. Thanks for the fine edit on my Pacman article.

Sincerely,

Angelito Garcia

175 days ago

Heath McGuff said...

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Hey man check this out, it will give you a laugh. Maybe a few edits too?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/191991-extreme-makover-nba-addition-the-seven-ugliest-players-in-the-nba

179 days ago

Erin McLaughlin said...

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Thanks for your edit and kind words on my slideshow.

179 days ago

Heath McGuff said...

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Thanks for the edits Ben.

Yea I think the articles I write just cant get out to everyone to see... but thanks for the feedback as well.

179 days ago

Robert Orzechowski said...

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Hi Ben
Thanks for the edit and the feedback. Greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Robert

180 days ago

Sean Ahern said...

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thanks for fixing the spelling. sometimes i just get outta hand.

180 days ago

Joey Corso said...

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You might know the story, you might not. Heres one of my all time favorites. Take a look and tell me what you think. Thanks in advance!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/189154-johnny-vander-meer-a-feat-for-the-ages

183 days ago

Jeremy Somerville said...

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Thanks for the edit on my ridiculous interview with Quinn. I appreciate it.

184 days ago

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New England Patriots Workmanlike in Win over Baltimore Ravens

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