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Ray Bogusz

Joined 2 months ago

  • 30 articles written
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Ray's Bio

Hi, my name is Ray.

I’m 20 years old, and currently go to Northern Illinois University as an English Major (hold for applause).

A little about me:

I’ve always loved sports, particularly football and hockey, although I was a little thin to play either one. Of course, that didn’t stop Dad from encouraging me to try. Thanks, Dad! (I know you read this.)

I was always able to write too, and had some success writing in high-school and my early college years.

I found bleacher report by pure accident. I was looking for places to start a sports blog and “The Open Source Sporting Network” popped onto my screen.

30 some articles, consistent appearances on Fox and CBS, enough front page time to warrant being noticed, an editing internship, a wild ride later, and here I am. I’m so happy to have found this site, and to have met some really cool people along the way.

Sports are business, and we have to remember that when we evaluate players, teams, management and what they do. They’re also an escape from reality. And as fun as they are to write about, we need to keep what they are and what they mean in perspective.

Now that I’m an editing intern I think I have some sort of status, or something. Anyway, if you’d like me to look at an article after, or before, publication…I’d be more than happy to do so.

When I’m not reading, editing, or writing about sports, I enjoy: Poker, Law & Order (before it went down the toilet), Rocky & Bullwinkle, Jazz, hanging out with my friends, working on my book (I do have a writing existence outside of B/R), The Mark Levin Radio Program, and having a strange affection for Daniela Bianchi before she got really old and wrinkly.

I don’t really care if I ever write about sports for a living. It’d be cool if I did, but I can’t foresee myself being crushed if I didn’t.

Need to reach me direct?

raybogusz@yahoo.com

If it’s an emergency, try AIM

lolimustbeamoose

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The Short List facts and information about Ray Bogusz

Favorite Athletes

Andre the Giant.

Favorite Sports Teams

Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago White Sox, Green Bay Packers

All Time Sports Moment

Konerko's three run bomb in the 2005 world series.

Most Memorable Game Attended

I have never been to a really memorable game. =(

Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Warren Sapp's record for "Baldest Defensive Lineman"

Ruth or Mays?

Ruth

Unitas or Montana?

Unitas

Jordan or Russell?

I hate Basketball.

Gretzky or Orr?

Orr

Pele or Maradona?

I don't flippin know, it's not like I ever watch it...youtube research says Liverpool has good fans though.

Federer or Sampras?

I only watch womens tennis...and only if it's featuring Maria Sharapova or a re-run of Martina Hingis before she went ugly.

Tiger or Nicklaus?

Bobby Jones

Petty or Earnhardt?

WHEW CARS DRIVIN! No thanks, if I want to see hicks driving fast I'll walk the couple of blocks to where I88 runs through farm country.

Schumacher or Senna?

I don't watch it, but hell at least they're doing something cool with those tiny engines.

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

Ivy

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  1. by Michael
    about 22 hours ago

    Hey Ray-

    Make sure to vote for your favorite NHL writers in the B/R Awards for the NHL section.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/83669-nhl-bleacher-report-monthly-awards-november-2008

    -Mike

  2. by Mark
    1 day ago

    Hey Ray,

    If you want to read them, here is the link to my weekly NFL picks:

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/84656-nfl-week-12-picks-colts-chargers-all-set-for-sunday-night-showdown

    Comment if you have the time.

    Thanks,

    Mark

  3. by Greg
    1 day ago

    That's a great profile pic there! Steven Hill was great on L & O!

  4. by Maya
    1 day ago

    Hey Ray,
    If you have time you should vote for the league's best goalie here:
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/83922-you-vote-best-nhl-forward'
    I am trying to get the word out for Lukas the writer
    Thanks!

  5. by Mark
    1 day ago

    Hey Ray,

    Just wanted to see if you wanted to check out my latest NHL power rankings:

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/84369-nhl-power-rankings-week-seven-canes-turn-their-season-around-after-4-game-skid

    Thanks!

    Mark

    And by the way, it was about time you changed your bio. Reads much better now.

  6. by T.W.
    2 days ago

    let me know what you think Ray.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/84012-worst-to-best-careers-made-with-a-second-team-in-the-nfl

  7. by Bernie and Pat
    3 days ago

    Maybe you will agree with our slection of B/R finest, maybe you won't..

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/83813-our-top-5-football-br-writers-are

  8. by TAB
    3 days ago

    I just wrote a new piece & would love your thoughts:

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/83780-time-for-the-mets-to-perform-their-own-bailout-package

    Thanks

    Tab

  9. by Michael
    3 days ago

    Hey Ray-

    I have Nylander to the Hawks article that I would like people to check out and would love your input.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/83532-michael-nylander-headed-back-to-chicago-wait-a-second

    Thank you

    Michael

  10. by daniel
    4 days ago

    ray,

    if you're interested, week 11 letters:

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/83292-nfl-week-11-letters-to-the-league/show_full

    thanks!

  11. by Michael
    4 days ago

    Haha, I am going to use that when I type it up. If you don't mind

  12. by Martin
    4 days ago

    Thanks for the edits and the pick of the day for my golf article, Ray.
    I appreciate it!
    Thanks again.

  13. by Anthony
    4 days ago

    thank you Ray, I appreciate the kind words and the edit.

  14. by Nikhil
    5 days ago

    thanks you mate.... u have done great help....

  15. by Brian
    5 days ago

    Hey Ray,
    If you get any 'free time' could you please edit my most recent article for me?

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/82851-do-nba-players-still-play-to-win

    Thanks Ray, I appreciate what you do for people on here.