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5.28.09 Fan of the Week

Dan Walsh — Thu, 28 May 2009 18:17:57 GMT

Real name: Vince C.

Favorite WI Team: Bucks

Most hated team: Cubs

Overrated WI team: Badgers football

Underappreciated WI team: Badgers basketball

Favorite SportsBubbler poster/commenter: I am continually impressed by the quality of the posts and posters here and would not want to slight anyone by omission. My favorites are my old friends from the jsonline Bucks board, all the current posters who put a lot of time and thought into crafting and supporting their arguments (even – sometimes especially – all you sabermetricians on the noble quest of finding a numerical representation for baseball’s irreducible complexity), and posters who have things to say that are counter, original, spare and strange (except when that strangeness extends to a full-flight man-crush on Marvin Gaye Williams, Jr.).

Least favorite SB poster/commenter: The one who visits the site but doesn’t sign up and participate. The more people who step up to this open mike, the better.

Favorite Radio or TV Announcer: Mike Tirico

Most annoying TV Radio announcer: Jon McGlocklin

Off-topic – Favorite Band/Artist: OK, here’s where I demonstrate that I really am an old fuddy-duddy. My tastes are eclectic and include classical, jazz, and some early rock. As my friends say, I only listen to dead musicians. My desert island recording would be Glenn Gould playing Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier.

Why SportsBubbler? You guys do a nice job on this site, and I appreciate the unobtrusive moderation.

Favorite Wisconsin Sports Moment: Cecil Cooper’s hit in the seventh inning of Game 5 of the 1982 ALCS.

What player did you idolize growing up? Growing up I lived in the same apartment building as Braves catcher Del Crandall (at 6700 W. St. Paul; baseball salaries were not what they are today), so he was a hero despite his propensity for hitting into double plays. But Aaron and Spahn were my real idols, mostly Aaron. Watching him eventually eclipse Mays in the eyes of the nation after years of relative obscurity was very satisfying.

What's Sid look like? Here’s one of me fraternizing with the enemy (or a reasonable facsimile thereof).

Congrats Sid!

5.20.09 SportsBubbler.com Fan of the Week

Dan Walsh — Wed, 20 May 2009 19:05:37 GMT

Username: Pack Attack

Real name: Steve H.

Favorite WI Team? Packers

Most hated team? Vikings

Overrated WI team: Badger Football

Underappreciated WI team UWM Panthers Baseball

Favorite SportsBubbler poster/commenter? CCF his Packer history posts are classic!

Least favorite SB poster/commenter: Don't want to go there!

Favorite Radio or TV Announcer? Bob Uecker

Most annoying TV Radio announcer? Dick Vitale

Off-topic – Favorite Band/Artist: Classic Rock is my fav.

Why SportsBubbler? Love talking Wisconsin Sports. Most posters on here are pretty knowledgeable.

Favorite Wisconsin Sports Moment? Single favorite moment was seeing Robin Younts get his 3000 hit at County Stadium.

What player did you idolize growing up? Bart Starr

And a picture.......

Thats me in the crowd, behind Brett at what I thought was his last regular season game at Lambeau. December 30, 2007.

Congrats Pack Attack!

5.6.09 SportsBubbler.com Fan of the Week

Dan Walsh — Wed, 06 May 2009 16:26:44 GMT

Username: Radio Silence and author of The Junkball Blues.

Real name: Nicholas Zettel

Favorite WI Team? Milwaukee Brewers

Most hated team? Pittsburgh Pirates --- I've never really liked those guys, probably from the days when we were both bad teams and they had this tendency to beat the crap out of the Brew Crew. I also dislike Cincinnati and Houston, as well as the Cubs, but not as much as other teams (like the Pirates).

Overrated WI team: Green Bay Packers (somebody had to say it)

Under appreciated WI team: Probably UWM basketball. Go MU!

Favorite SportsBubbler poster/commenter? This is a tough one, because I like the big time core that has come from the JS to the SB. My favorites are probably the regulars from the game threads, and I personally get along best with Einstein (great guy), Jim Breen, Mateo, Crichar, and Stix. My favorite partners for analytical debate are Brewhawk, Badger, and Wisblue, among others.

I really don't like that question, though, because I generally like everyone on the board, and it's tough to remember screen handles off the top of the 'ol melon.

Oh, and The Truth is a fantastic partner in crime / arch nemesis.

Least favorite SB poster/commenter: Trolls (Cubs and non-Cubs alike).

Favorite Radio or TV Announcer? Jim Powell for sure. I actually haven't re-upped MLB radio yet, I'm currently in mourning. Powell brought poetry as well as a straightforward style to the game. I also really like Orel Hershiser on the national level.

Most annoying TV Radio announcer? Dick Vitale, and it's not close. And Tommy Lasorda. He's not an announcer, but if he was...

Off-topic - Favorite Band/Artist: Right now, Darker My Love, the Byrds, Dandy Warhols, and I'm on a huge sleater-kinney kick. Patiently awaiting the next Tegan and Sara record, as well as the new Green Day, which is first available online for preview this week.

Why SportsBubbler? A fantastic fan network! Autonomy from established sports journalism. I like the freedom and anarchy that fan analysis provides. There's a certain edge when you're debating guys that don't get paid for what they are passionate for.

Favorite Wisconsin Sports Moment? Ben Sheets 18 K, which was the first game for which I ever kept score.

What player did you idolize growing up? Greg Vaughn. I liked him so much that I would regularly negotiate with my mom to stay up a little bit later if he was batting during the next inning. One time I called a home run -- "Can't I just go to bed after I see Vaughny hit a homer?" Bam! Home run. Bedtime.

What does Radio Silence look like? This is a picture of me recently, out and about around Belmont. I am carrying a Reckless Records bag, which is my standard urban talisman.

Congrats Nick!

3/31 SportsBubbler.com Fan of the Week!

Dan Walsh — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:40:00 GMT

Welcome to a feature on SportsBubbler.com where we shine the light on you, the Wisconsin sports fan. Every week we will feature a new die-hard WI sports fan.

Hey Dan, how do you win such a prestigious award? Simple - There are two ways.

1. You are nominated by a fellow user on this site.

How do I nominate someone? Send me an e-mail dan@sportsbubbler.com and explain in 100 words or less, why that user should win the award.

What if I'm not a regular contributer to SportsBubbler? First off, why not? Secondly, yes you can win. Here's how -

2. You submit a photo of yourself at a game/tailgating/playing softball etc. to dan@SportsBubbler.com

What do winners get? Bragging rights and the highly coveted SportsBubbler.com "You'll never be bored at work again" T-Shirt.

Without further ado, I present to you the "SportsBubbler.com Fan of the Week"

Username: MateoInMex

Real name: Mateo

Favorite WI Team? Milwaukee Brewers

Most hated team? The Chicago Cubs, Yankees, Red Sox, the L.A. Lakers (I know it's NBA) but I am not a Kobe Bryant fan, nor am I down with the Lakers and the flags people hang on their antennas.

Overrated WI team: The Wisconsin Badgers Basketball Team

Underappreciated WI team: I would say Buzz Williams' MU team this year. As soon as Dominic James went down, they were written off. They managed to fend off Utah State by a point, and James made an admirable appearance when most thought he was done for the year.

Favorite SportsBubbler poster/commenter? Crichar, RadioSilence, Lake County and Zack Attack, StallisTim, and I can't forget Lawrence Dobbins of North Freedom, WI. Of course there are many more and some who read this might find their name left off. Please don't be offended...my memory sucks...so just picture your name amongst the rest up there...Woah! Woah! Not so fast Freeway.

Least favorite SB poster/commenter: This is a toss-up between some A-Hole named TexasPackerBacker (from the JSOnline board 5 years ago, and some really bad Cardinals poster. She shows up every year when the Brewers/Cardinal series arrives, refers to the board as Sewer fans and responds to a specific poster as "Ya'll." Ya'll? It's just me here. TPB could never get through a sports related post without mentioning the phrase "liberal scumbag". The guy is a dope, and frankly I'm glad he's not around.

Favorite Radio or TV Announcer? Vin Scully & Matt Vasgersian. I also have a soft spot for Davey Nelson, regardless of his on-camera persona. I also like Bob Brainerd...but talk about a fall from grace.

Most annoying TV Radio announcer? Daron Sutton and to a degree Bill Schroeder. Looking at Bill Schroeder, I don't know if I really like him, or can't stand him. I'll never forget a Brewer comeback two years ago, when he told the viewing audience to "buckle up their chin straps, 'cuz it's gonna be a wild ride!" Since when are Brewer fans a bunch of 1940's Barnstormers? Who the hell wears a chinstrap sitting on the couch, unless you're Warren from Something About Mary? For some reason, I picture Freeway on his couch with a pair of old aviator goggles and the WW2 aviator scarf...and at the exact same moment Bill Schroeder uttered that unforgettable phrase...1 person in the state new exactly what he was talking about...the rest just kept on believing he's a dumba$$. I miss Bill Schroeder's cooking show though, but he always looked drunk on that program...that's probably why he lost it.

Off-topic – Favorite Band/Artist: Los Originales de San Juan (I finally was able to see them live after trying hard for almost 10 years..and in Wisconsin of all places) Most probably haven't heard of them so....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxyK61dKOcI

Why SportsBubbler? Well, I adjusted myself to the Sportsbubbler switch after the board was no longer going to be on JSOnline. Plus I like posting with people I'll probably never meet in real life.

Favorite Wisconsin Sports Moment? Listening to the canning of Ned Yost. Actually, running the bases at Miller Park with my son. That was sweet! But seriously, the day Ned Yost was fired ranks right up there...somewhere between the day I turned 21, the birth of my kids, and the 1 year extension of Yovani Gallardo

What player did you idolize growing up? I'm not sure..to be honest, when I was younger, I didn't watch much baseball...I was too busy chasing skirts! I know who it's not though...it's definitely not Eddie Murray...that guy is by far the biggest *** in pro baseball.

What’s the man behind username look like? I can't find the picture I had running the bases, I would have used that one...I also have a few headshots layin' around here...but I've been told I looked like a gay Zorro. So instead, please enjoy a nice picture of Vegas that I took when my cousin and I took after we became private pilots.

Congrats and enjoy the T-shirt!

3/23 SportsBubbler.com Fan of the Week

Dan Walsh — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:00:21 GMT

Off-topic – Favorite Band/Artist: Collective Soul

Why SportsBubbler? Lively, intelligent, discussions (for the most part). Couldn't go through a baseball season living up here without the Brewer Game Day Threads.

Favorite Wisconsin Sports Moment? My Dad (God rest his soul) took me to my first Packer game, at County Stadium November 12th 1967 vs Browns (55-7 Packer victory). Travis Williams returned two kickoff's for TD's, if the Browns would have scored again he would have had three. Donny Anderson (uh #44) had a great game, the Pack went on to win the Ice Bowl and Super Bowl that season. I was 12, I know Tank (I'm old).

What player did you idolize growing up? I'll give you my Mount Rushmore (a great Bubbler thread/topic) Matthews, Aaron(uh#44), Starr, Hornung (I'm too old to include Favre Tank).

What does the man look like behind the name? The picture is my daughter and I overlooking Winona, Fall 2008.

Congrats and enjoy the T-shirt!