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Derek's Bio

A 2003 Graduate of the University of Notre Dame, I have always had a passion for sports. At Notre Dame, I worked in the Sports Information Office under John Heisler and Bernie Cafarelli. From there, I returned to Memphis for a couple of years of Grad School where I also worked for the Memphis Tigers, Memphis Grizzlies, and the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds.

I left Memphis for Los Angeles where I worked for Lions Gate Entertainment and AFLAC only to return to the South where I now reside in Atlanta. Here, I am in Law School, attempting to finish my degree and find my niche in the world.

I love Notre Dame and the University of Memphis, but appreciate the dynamics of all sports. Good luck to all and remember that despite all of our athletic differences, we're all American. Go Irish!

The Short List facts and information about Derek Horner

Favorite Athletes

Joe Montana, Deangelo Williams, Brady Quinn, Derrick Rose, Ken Griffey, Jr., Kerri Walsh, Misty May, Lebron James, Julius Jones

Favorite Sports Teams

Notre Dame, University of Memphis, San Francisco 49ers

All Time Sports Moment

There are too many.

Most Memorable Game Attended

Memphis v. Louisville C-USA Basketball Championship

Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Notre Dame's Winning Streak versus Navy

Ruth or Mays?

Ruth

Unitas or Montana?

Montana

Jordan or Russell?

Jordan

Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky

Pele or Maradona?

Maradona

Federer or Sampras?

Sampras

Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger

Petty or Earnhardt?

Don't care...

Schumacher or Senna?

Who?

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

The BCS violates Anti-Trust law.

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  1. by John
    13 days ago

    Thought u ND fans might like this...

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/78839-my-fair-brady-quinn-that-is

  2. by Peter
    28 days ago

    Thanks for the pick Derek.

  3. by Peter
    28 days ago

    You will find your article about the BCS Controversy linked in the article below.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/72239-long-live-the-bcs-much-to-fans-chagrin

  4. by The Rock
    about 1 month ago

    Derek -

    Very good writing, congrats. You've got a couple of things off from our perspective though. Would like to give you background. Shoot me an email if you get a chance: see@ndnation.com.

  5. by GeorgiaDawg
    about 1 month ago

    If you care to take a look.... Thanks

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/68530-what-every-sec-fan-needs-to-know-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-part-two

  6. by Jeff
    about 1 month ago

    Hey Derek,

    So, I finally got around to asking about college and olympic sports. We do have sections for some other college sports like hockey and baseball, but you have to search for them in the tool bar. Olympics also have a section. There are tags for these sports when someone is writing an article. I didn't know they even existed until a few minutes ago. There are not many people in these sections, but if you would like to write about a certain sport feel free.

  7. by Brad
    about 1 month ago

    Derek,

    We may disagree on the impact of Notre Dame, but I commend you for being a golden domer who exposes the BCS for what it is, so thanks for that. Sorry if my differing opinions offend you, but we're all adults here.

  8. by Jeff
    about 1 month ago

    Hey Derek,

    Congrats on already getting an article on the front page of the College Football page. I will bring up your question in our weekly Monday meeting to see what the other guys think. I will be writing a serious article in the next couple days, so watch out for that. My previous few have just been jokes I have thought about over the years.

  9. by Michael
    about 1 month ago

    Some nice articles, Derek.

    Let me know what you think of mine when you have a chance:

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/24014-the-bowl-cartel-series-bcs-commissioners-say-what-me-worry (BCS)

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/27815-notre-dame-football-joined-a-conference-for-the-bcs (BCS)

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/31219-fool-me-onceespn-suspends-jemele-hill (ESPN)

  10. by Saraswathi
    about 1 month ago

    Thank you!

  11. by Andrew
    about 1 month ago

    Outside of Charleston, SC actually. I was beating the pants off my future-wife in mini-golf.

  12. by Saraswathi
    about 1 month ago

    Ok,

    I got one grouse with you, I just can't be American! But all else is good to know from your profile :-)

    Cheers for a very good article on media irresponsibility.

    Bests,
    Sarah/Saraswathi

  13. by Lisa
    about 1 month ago

    D!

    Thanks for the add! Impressive bio. I wish you the best of luck in pursuing your dreams!