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I am a Creative Writing undergrad at Seattle U and an avid Virginia Tech football fan.

Go Hokies.

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BLACKSBURG, VA - OCTOBER 25: Head coach Frank Beamer of the Virginia Tech Hokies looks on from the sidelines during the second half against the Boston College Eagles at Lane Stadium October 25, 2007 in Blacksburg, Virginia. Boston College defeated Virginia Tech 14-10. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Tyrod Taylor and Co. Still Not Able to Flourish with Weak Play-Calling

Published 2 months ago
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MIAMI - NOVEMBER 13: Quarterback Tyrod Taylor #5 of the Virginia Tech Hokies celebrates after his touchdown run in the second quarter against the Miami Hurricanes at Dolphin Stadium on November 13, 2008 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

Tyrod Taylor and Bryan Stinespring of Virginia Tech To Prove Their Worth in '09

Published 4 months ago
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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 6: Quarterback Tyron Taylor #5 of the Virginia Tech Hokies rushes upfield against the Boston College Eagles in the 2008 ACC Football Championship game at Raymond James Stadium on December 6, 2008 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Virginia Tech Football: Offensive Line, Tyrod Taylor Threats in 2009

Published 6 months ago
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SEATTLE - APRIL 2: (L-R) Former Mariners Alvin Davis, Jay Buhner, and team announcer Dave Niehaus of the Seattle Mariners throw out the ceremonial first pitch of the game on opening day against the Oakland A's at Safeco Field April 2, 2007 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

That One Will Fly Away: Five Classic Seattle Mariners Moments as Called by Dave Niehaus

Published 6 months ago
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The Short List What James thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

Michael Vick, Macho Harris, Tyrod Taylor, Greg Boone, Cal Ripken, Jr., Pippen
Favorite Sports Teams

VT Hokies, Seattle Mariners, Seattle Seahawks, UW Huskies, Baltimore Orioles, Liverpool FC, SU Redhawks
Favorite Coaches

Beamer. Foster. Ditka
All Time Sports Moment

Ripken taking the lap when when he set the record
Most Memorable Game Attended

VT-UVA 2008
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Ripken's.
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Unitas
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan of course
Gretzky or Orr?

Don't care about hockey
Pele or Maradona?

Torres
Federer or Sampras?

Nadal
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Nicklaus
Petty or Earnhardt?

4 left turns does not equal a sport.
Schumacher or Senna?

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

ACC

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by Henry
2 months ago

Please check out my latest if you'd be so kind.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/237253-obama-to-appoint-new-college-football-czar-southern-man-is-up-to-the-task

Remember to 'like' it and share with a few friends if you think me worthy.

Thanks - SM (Your New Pigskin Czar!)
by A
3 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224019-nebraska-cornhuskers-season-preview-week-5-vs-missouri-tigers
by A
4 months ago

Thanks for joining as a fan

Andy P
by A
4 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/208988-nebraska-cornhuskers-season-preview-week-3-vs-virginia-tech?search_query=Virginia%20Tech%20Football
by Danielle
4 months ago

Thanks James. You're not so bad yourself.
by Danielle
4 months ago

Will do, James.
by Alan
5 months ago

Thanks for reading, man! Good stuff on Va Tech. Tell Vince the 49ers still suck even though they got Crabtree, heh.
by Danielle
5 months ago

That's great. Maybe you'll let me some of your fiction or poetry some time. You'll probably learn a lot from that poet laureate...I write both in my free time.

I graduated from the College of Charleston in South Carolina. Majored in creative writing and minored in film studies. Those are pretty much my passions.

Editing in B/R has been awesome so far. I'm not sure what it will turn into. I know I love reading what people, like you and others, have to say about the sports and athletes they love.

Thanks for your kind words James. They pretty much made my day.
by Danielle
5 months ago

I look forward to it James.

That's pretty cool you're studying creative writing. That's what I majored in too.

I'm sure you have other great articles, essays that aren't exactly sports related.

Do you write fiction or poetry?
by Matthew
6 months ago

Hey,

In 1996, The Yankees had a magical season that would end with a World Championship. In this article, I take a look at the first time I thought the season could be special, a game vs. the Seattle Mariners on May 14th, 1996 at Yankee Stadium, Dwight Gooden on the mound, the rest is history. Please take a look and comment as well. Thanks in advance

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/175365-the-day-i-knew-the-96-yankees-were-special

- Matthew Falkenbury
by Danielle
6 months ago

Thanks James.

I hope you know you're a pretty gifted writer.

Keep up the awesome work.
by josh
6 months ago

This is different for me because normally prefer opinion or humor/satire, but I was asked to take a look at it, so I did.

I'd appreciate any feedback on the analysis side you may have for future such articles.

Be forewarned....its a longer piece, so grab some coffee.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/174585-georgia-tech-at-mississippi-statetake-iia-way-to-early-preview/show_full

thanks
by Alabama Voodoo
6 months ago

I'm back and got a good one for UFC 98

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/174049-ufc-98-is-ralph-macchio-vs-ahmad-rashad-a-fair-fight
by josh
6 months ago

hey man,

Where did you tag or link to get so many hits? Its amazing.

Good job though, look forward to the rest of your piece.

I posted this today...thought you might like it

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/172661-the-good-the-bad-and-the-crazies
by James
8 months ago

My next article is going to be a three-parter doing an in-depth analysis in the form of an ACC power rankings. I'll try to get about two a week in, so keep your eyes peeled.

Thanks for reading!

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Tyrod Taylor and Bryan Stinespring of Virginia Tech To Prove Their Worth in '09

Virginia Tech Football: Offensive Line, Tyrod Taylor Threats in 2009

That One Will Fly Away: Five Classic Seattle Mariners Moments as Called by Dave Niehaus

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