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Aug 06, 2008 Nov 10, 2009 51 1817

Why hello, my name is Daniel Lavender. I am a college student attending the University of Wisconsin Parkside, majoring in English. I am also currently a sports reporter for The Ranger News, Parkside's paper and online news publication.

I grew up watching open wheel racing. My father, who is from England, got me instantly addicted to Formula One, and the ever mighty Indy Cars of the day. As a awesome plus, my father works for Briggs and Stratton. So, at a real young age, I found myself attending many great sporting events in Wisconsin; many on behalf of the Briggs folks. I've been able to attend events held at Elkhart Lake, the Milwaukee Mile, the United States GP at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and my all time favorite, a petrol-head's dream, the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Above all, I love baseball and hockey. I've grown up with Wisconsin sports, be it the Packers and Brewers, or Bucks and Admirals, I can't get enough of it.

So far, SBN has really helped me that much more in being the sports writer that I want to be. Frank, of PensBurgh, has really helped me in many aspects of that, as well as KLSnow, of BrewCrewBall, for letting me mock Anthony Witrado as much as I do. I'm a joker a lot of the time, but love getting down to the essentials of sport, and loving it for what it is and what it brings, emotion and entertainment.

Hope to catch you around SBN, cheers.

a fan of

Milwaukee Brewers Major League Baseball Team

Milwaukee Bucks National Basketball Association Team

Green Bay Packers National Football League Team

Wisconsin Badgers NCAA Men's Football Division 1A Team

North Carolina Tar Heels NCAA Men's Basketball Division 1 Team

Liverpool FC Soccer Team

Pittsburgh Penguins National Hockey League Team

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PensBurgh Posted Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Boston Bruins [Open Thread] on PensBurgh - 11/10/09 7:00 PM EST

Brew Crew Ball Recommended Don't they make Metal Gear Solid? on Brew Crew Ball - 11/10/09 1:55 PM EST

Brew Crew Ball Recommended Chipper on Brew Crew Ball - 11/10/09 1:52 PM EST

PensBurgh Commented on Let's take a look at the Boston Bruins on PensBurgh - 11/10/09 1:44 PM EST

PensBurgh Commented Well.. on Let's take a look at the Boston Bruins on PensBurgh - 11/10/09 11:26 AM EST (1 reply)

PensBurgh Commented on HAT - like in HAT-trick on PensBurgh - 11/10/09 10:59 AM EST

PensBurgh Commented 311... on Injury update: Kris Letang out two weeks with shoulder contusion on PensBurgh - 11/10/09 10:45 AM EST

Brew Crew Ball Commented on Tuesday's Frosty Mug - Straight out of the Tap on Brew Crew Ball - 11/10/09 10:38 AM EST (2 replies)

PensBurgh Posted Pittsburgh Penguins vs. San Jose Sharks [Open Thread] on PensBurgh - 11/07/09 10:30 PM EST

Brew Crew Ball Voted for It's a tie. on Brew Crew Ball - 11/07/09 8:09 PM EST

Brew Crew Ball Recommended This trade continues to grow on me on Brew Crew Ball - 11/06/09 8:25 PM EST

Brew Crew Ball Commented on Friday's Brisket Carving Station. on Brew Crew Ball - 11/06/09 11:56 AM EST

Brew Crew Ball Commented Teh Free Agent's Puriod on Friday's Brisket Carving Station. on Brew Crew Ball - 11/06/09 11:54 AM EST

PensBurgh Commented on Detective work: Is Sidney Crosby hurt too? on PensBurgh - 11/06/09 11:27 AM EST (1 reply)

Brew Crew Ball Recommended You missed a date on Brew Crew Ball - 11/06/09 8:04 AM EST

PensBurgh Commented on HAT - like in HAT-trick on PensBurgh - 11/06/09 8:00 AM EST (2 replies)

PensBurgh Commented on Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Los Angeles Kings [Open Thread] on PensBurgh - 11/06/09 1:09 AM EST

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PensBurgh Commented on We love ya Duper! on PensBurgh - 11/04/09 12:48 AM EST

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PensBurgh Commented on Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Anaheim Ducks [Open Thread] on PensBurgh - 11/04/09 12:13 AM EST

PensBurgh Commented DUPER!!!!!! on Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Anaheim Ducks [Open Thread] on PensBurgh - 11/04/09 12:05 AM EST

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PensBurgh Commented on Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Anaheim Ducks [Open Thread] on PensBurgh - 11/03/09 11:49 PM EST

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Brew Crew Ball Voted for No on Brew Crew Ball - 11/03/09 9:59 AM EST

PensBurgh Commented on Hey hey, we're getting a face lift tomorrow on PensBurgh - 11/03/09 9:26 AM EST (1 reply)

PensBurgh Voted for Alex Goligoski on PensBurgh - 11/01/09 8:20 PM EST

PensBurgh Voted for Sidney Crosby on PensBurgh - 11/01/09 8:18 PM EST

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PensBurgh Commented on Zoolander quote anyone? Consol Energy Center in Legos, courtesy of CDevivo on Twitter on PensBurgh - 10/30/09 3:09 PM EDT

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Lookout Landing Recommended The Return of Mark McGwire on Lookout Landing - 10/30/09 12:23 PM EDT

PensBurgh Posted Montreal Canadiens vs. Pittsburgh Penguins [Open Thread] on PensBurgh - 10/28/09 7:30 PM EDT

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PensBurgh Commented on Link hits: Injuries mounting across the league, Los Angeles will house 2010 NHL Draft on PensBurgh - 10/28/09 8:32 AM EDT

PensBurgh Commented I like that he sticks to his home roots on Sidney Crosby will run with the Olympic torch next month on PensBurgh - 10/27/09 3:46 PM EDT

PensBurgh Commented on Crosby Will Be An Olympic Torchbearer on PensBurgh - 10/27/09 3:45 PM EDT

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Brew Crew Ball Commented on Yanks vs. Phils: The Tale of the Tape. on Brew Crew Ball - 10/27/09 3:08 PM EDT

PensBurgh Commented on Link hits: Injuries mounting across the league, Los Angeles will house 2010 NHL Draft on PensBurgh - 10/27/09 3:02 PM EDT

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PensBurgh Posted Crosby Will Be An Olympic Torchbearer on PensBurgh - 10/27/09 2:52 PM EDT

PensBurgh Commented on Link hits: Injuries mounting across the league, Los Angeles will house 2010 NHL Draft on PensBurgh - 10/27/09 2:28 PM EDT

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Second City Hockey Commented on Versus is a third rate shitbag network on Second City Hockey - 10/27/09 11:28 AM EDT

PensBurgh Commented Well, on Mike Richards' hit on David Booth on PensBurgh - 10/26/09 12:12 PM EDT

PensBurgh Commented on New Jersey Devils vs. Pittsburgh Penguins [Open Thread] on PensBurgh - 10/24/09 8:06 PM EDT

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PensBurgh Commented on Florida Panthers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins [Open Thread] on PensBurgh - 10/23/09 9:28 PM EDT

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PensBurgh Commented on Let's take a look at the Florida Panthers on PensBurgh - 10/23/09 1:15 PM EDT

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Brew Crew Ball Voted for Yes on Brew Crew Ball - 10/20/09 11:05 PM EDT

PensBurgh Commented on St. Louis Blues vs. Pittsburgh Penguins [Open Thread] on PensBurgh - 10/20/09 7:35 PM EDT

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PensBurgh Commented Hurrah on St. Louis Blues vs. Pittsburgh Penguins [Open Thread] on PensBurgh - 10/20/09 7:03 PM EDT

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PensBurgh Posted St. Louis Blues vs. Pittsburgh Penguins [Open Thread] on PensBurgh - 10/20/09 6:45 PM EDT

Hockey Wilderness Voted for TCF Bank Stadium on Hockey Wilderness - 10/20/09 1:03 PM EDT

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