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About: A few things you should know about me. For one, I love hats, I have lots of them. It is a goal to collect as many baseball ones as possible. I love to watch television, perhaps to much. I don't have favorite shows, it's like picking a favorite child, it changes depending on the day. I used to hate Nick Swisher, now I don't. I also think Nutella is the bomb. Try it with peanut butter, on bread, it's great. In all seriousness, I'm currently residing in Stow, Ohio, but originally from Youngstown. I started at The University of Akron in 2007 and graduated in 2012 with several undergraduate degrees in Communications. My goal was to be a sports writer, but as much as I liked it, this blog is my ultimate dream and really, I can't make money for a living off this. So I decided to keep it going and pursue another passion of mine. I'm a Graduate Student in the Higher Education-Administration program at UA where I also work. One day, I'd love to teach students the art of writing and what I know about the Journalism business. I started this blog in 2008 as a way to talk about the sport and the team I love and remarkably enough, it's still here and thriving. Through it, I've gained many awesome opportunities, such as writing for The Cleveland Fan, and have connected with so many passionate and knowledgeable Tribe Fans.
Favorite Current Indian: Chris Perez. I don't care who dislikes him for what he has to say, he's not giving anyone any sort of bull-donkey. What you see, is what you get, and with an arm like a "FN" cannon, what's not to love? I'm most definitely a Chris Perez guy. And I started the Bullpen Mafia, so, I can.
Favorite All-Time Indian: Jody Gerut. People ask me, "Nino, what the hell is with your obsession with Jody Gerut." Not really, they typically ask me, Who the hell is Jody Gerut? Die hard fans who sat in the stands in the early 00's when the team was throwing out no-names remember the name, but there's only one who still loves Jody Gerut, and that's this guy. Why? Everyone has someone they just like, for no real good reason. Jody Gerut is not that guy for me, I actually have really good reasons, you just may not believe me.
Most Memorable Moment: I have so many. Can I just put the whole 2007 season? I went to three huge games that year, including the Fauso-Joba Midge Battle and the Game 4 of the ALCS when the Indians went up 3-1 on the Red Sox. However the game that stands out more than any other for me was earlier in the regular season when Casey freakin' Blake hit the walk-off home run against the Tigers. It pretty much was the game that led to the Tribe to go on and take control of the division. I also was at the Bill Selby game when he owned Mariano Rivera, and if you were there, how could you forget it?
Favorite Current Indian: Chris Perez. I don't care who dislikes him for what he has to say, he's not giving anyone any sort of bull-donkey. What you see, is what you get, and with an arm like a "FN" cannon, what's not to love? I'm most definitely a Chris Perez guy. And I started the Bullpen Mafia, so, I can.
Favorite All-Time Indian: Jody Gerut. People ask me, "Nino, what the hell is with your obsession with Jody Gerut." Not really, they typically ask me, Who the hell is Jody Gerut? Die hard fans who sat in the stands in the early 00's when the team was throwing out no-names remember the name, but there's only one who still loves Jody Gerut, and that's this guy. Why? Everyone has someone they just like, for no real good reason. Jody Gerut is not that guy for me, I actually have really good reasons, you just may not believe me.
Most Memorable Moment: I have so many. Can I just put the whole 2007 season? I went to three huge games that year, including the Fauso-Joba Midge Battle and the Game 4 of the ALCS when the Indians went up 3-1 on the Red Sox. However the game that stands out more than any other for me was earlier in the regular season when Casey freakin' Blake hit the walk-off home run against the Tigers. It pretty much was the game that led to the Tribe to go on and take control of the division. I also was at the Bill Selby game when he owned Mariano Rivera, and if you were there, how could you forget it?
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Bryan Belknap - Contributor
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About: Bryan Belknap had his baseball awakening with Super Joe. In wiffle ball, he was Grover between pitches and Franco in the box. His one appearance on national television was courtesy of an Albert Belle home run. Bryan believes opening day is a religious holiday, sabermetrics should be taught in high school, and Tom Hamilton should do audio books. Bryan is presently in a dark cellar hording arcane stats waiting for the baseball apocalypse
Favorite All-Time Indian: Favorite former players? No! You name your favorite child! .....but Grover will always have a special place in my heart. I imitated the human rain delay as a kid. I subscribed to Indian's Ink when it ran Sharon's Corner. Plus, he has come back to us a player, manager, consultant, whatever, he is our guy... But don't get me started 'cause I'll gush about a ton of our players...
Favorite Current Indian: Again with the gushing problem. I am tempted to go with Santana. I was thrilled from the day we made the trade. Even though, I liked Casey Blake. I once had a landlord in Iowa that was a childhood friend of Casey Blake, but I digress. I was at a Clippers game and Santana homered. Love Santana. But. But. Favorite current player? Cody Allen. I went to a Captains game last year. The Tribe had an off day. Perez, Smith and Sipp were there. Smith and Sipp sat direct in front of me and in the front row. The pen was their to support their former bullpen coach Dave Wallace. It was an amazing game. Lindor had a phenomenal double play turn. Wallace remarked to Smith and Sipp about it. Yeah, that good. But the most remarkable thing about that game? Cody Allen. The big leaguers had left the building when Allen took the mound. The dude was ON in a way I have never seen. The catcher framed the pitch and his mitt never moved. I was causally watching the game. Never heard of Cody Allen. His game got my attention But his pinpoint accuracy is forever burned into my retinas. And for that reason, Cody Allen is my favorite current player.
Favorite All-Time Indian: Favorite former players? No! You name your favorite child! .....but Grover will always have a special place in my heart. I imitated the human rain delay as a kid. I subscribed to Indian's Ink when it ran Sharon's Corner. Plus, he has come back to us a player, manager, consultant, whatever, he is our guy... But don't get me started 'cause I'll gush about a ton of our players...
Favorite Current Indian: Again with the gushing problem. I am tempted to go with Santana. I was thrilled from the day we made the trade. Even though, I liked Casey Blake. I once had a landlord in Iowa that was a childhood friend of Casey Blake, but I digress. I was at a Clippers game and Santana homered. Love Santana. But. But. Favorite current player? Cody Allen. I went to a Captains game last year. The Tribe had an off day. Perez, Smith and Sipp were there. Smith and Sipp sat direct in front of me and in the front row. The pen was their to support their former bullpen coach Dave Wallace. It was an amazing game. Lindor had a phenomenal double play turn. Wallace remarked to Smith and Sipp about it. Yeah, that good. But the most remarkable thing about that game? Cody Allen. The big leaguers had left the building when Allen took the mound. The dude was ON in a way I have never seen. The catcher framed the pitch and his mitt never moved. I was causally watching the game. Never heard of Cody Allen. His game got my attention But his pinpoint accuracy is forever burned into my retinas. And for that reason, Cody Allen is my favorite current player.
Most Memorable Moment: I alluded to it in my bio. May 3, 1993. Cleveland is down 3 - 0 in the bottom of the 7th. Belle comes up and launches a solo shot a section away. Angels get the run back making it 4-1. Then he comes up in the ninth. Cleveland gets back a run and puts 2 runners on base base for Belle. @#$% the hunger in that guy's eyes. You could lick the air and taste Albert's desire. Everyone at the game knew where that ball was going. I am on ESPN turning and watching that homer hit ten rows behind me. I get goosebumps just thinking about it.
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Follow Justin on Twitter @WahooJayAbout: Born in the scenic town of Akron, Justin inherited the birthright that is bequeathed upon those from NE Ohio who are willing to handle the frequent and disappointing rebuilding years, the sporadically good years, and the usually depressing years that come with being a Cleveland sports fan. As a devout disciple of the Blessed Baseball Gods, he makes weekly pilgrimages to the Holy Land on the corner of Ontario and Carnegie to hail those wigwam warriors during their certain victory and celebrate baseball’s communion of dollar dogs and PBRs. When he’s not exuberantly and obnoxiously rooting for the Wahoos, Justin can be found kicking it with his lovely fiancée, getting embarrassed on Call of Duty by 8 year olds, or just enjoying his Irish roots.
Favorite Current Indian: Vinnie Pestano
Favorite All-Time Indian: Bob Feller
Most Memorable Moment: I was lucky to get tickets to a game on July 28, 2002 against Detroit. The game was pretty uneventful until the bottom of the ninth. We were down 6-4 with the bases loaded when up comes the man, the myth, the legend: Jim Thome…and he rockets a walk-off grand slam over the right-center field fence. It electrified the crowd and we were all able to sing our beloved state anthem, “We Don’t Give a D*mn for the Whole State of M*ch*g*n” all the way to our car.
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