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Born and raised on the mean streets of the suburbs of Cincinnati Ohio. Forever a Buckeyes, Reds and Bengals fan, but after living in Phoenix and Orange County California, I also follow the Suns, Angels and Ducks.

I graduated from Chapman University in Orange County in 2006 with a BA in English and emphasis in journalism. I toiled in the news, sports and opinions departments on the campus newspaper, "The Panther" for three years. I also freelanced for the Orange County Register's sports department, covering high school football games for three years.

After suffering through the Bengals of the 1990s (and today, with only a small hope of redemption in 2005), the Reds of the 2000s and Ohio State football during the Cooper years, I've developed a pessimistic attitude toward my favorite teams. The only good Ohio team I followed growing up was the Cincinnati Cyclones, but they've folded and relocated so many times I've lost count. Nine times out of ten, if I post a comment bashing the Buckeyes, I'm being facetious and blowing off steam. 90% of what I say isn't meant to be taken seriously.

Regardless, I'm one of the Community Leaders for Ohio State football on the Bleacher Report, so please contact me with any questions, comments or suggestions you have regarding our beloved Buckeyes and their success on the gridiron.

I also occasionaly write sports articles for my blog, "Worst Case Scenario" (http://buckeyenative01.blogspot.com/) when I'm not being cynical about other things. I'm proud to say that my blog is read by three of my best friends and my mom (who said my blog is kewl)

The Short List facts and information about Ryan Staab

Favorite Athletes

Beanie Wells, Ted Ginn Jr., Troy Smith, Luis Gonzalez, Barry Larkin, Carson Palmer, Steve Nash, Amare Stoudamire, Pete Rose, Dikembe Mutumbo, Eddie George, Bobby Hoying, Craig Krenzel, Ken Anderson, Anthony Munoz, Eric Davis, Rob Dibble, Norm Charlton, Randy Meyers, Jose Rijo

Favorite Sports Teams

Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati Bengals, Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Ohio State Buckeyes, Columbus Blue Jackets, New York Islanders

All Time Sports Moment

1. 2003 Fiesta Bowl, Ohio State's victory over Miami in double overtime; 2. Game 7 of the 2001 World Series: Luis Gonzalez' bloop bringing in Jay Bell to secure the Diamondbacks' World Series victory.

Most Memorable Game Attended

Cincinnati Reds Opening Day 1996: Umpire John McSherry died seven pitches into the game at Riverfront Stadium versus the Montreal Expos.

Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Pete Rose's all-time hits record.

Ruth or Mays?

Mays.

Unitas or Montana?

Montana, despite him beating my beloved Bengals twice in the Superbowl

Jordan or Russell?

Russell because he was a guest star on Miami Vice

Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky

Pele or Maradona?

Pele, I guess? I don't follow much soccer.

Federer or Sampras?

Don't follow tennis

Tiger or Nicklaus?

Nicklaus for being a Buckeye, although Tiger's a local kid out of Orange County

Petty or Earnhardt?

Don't watch NASCAR

Schumacher or Senna?

Schumacher because he drives for Ferrari

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

Big Ten, unfortunately.

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