
Mike from Illinois
Apr 18, 2008 Feb 14, 2012 26 12284
In addition to being an avid follower and fan of the Orlando Magic, I am also a huge fan of the Chicago Bears, Chicago Blackhawks (2010 Stanley Cup Champions), and Chicago White Sox. I also root for Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls whenever they don't play the Magic.
I have been hooked on the Magic since their first season in 1989-90. My dad moved to the Orlando area in the mid-80s and he would mail me articles and columns from the Sentinel about the Magic and all their games (this was before the internet). From his connections where he worked at Church Street Station, he was able to get me free tickets to Magic games whenever I came down on vacations. He also was able to get me autographs from many of the players and Magic Dancers. Nowadays, I make it a point to see at least two Magic games during my spring vacations to Orlando to visit my sister and brother-in-law, who live there.
I am a fitness enthusiast who enjoys the outdoors, and am very much into power walking, bike riding, and swimming; I walk 4 - 4 1/2 miles a day or ride my bike 12-15 miles a day; I also enjoy traveling, and wagering on sports whenever I visit Las Vegas.
Yes, I love statistics, too.
Las Vegas and Orlando are my favorite places to travel, and I have been to Hawaii also; Wet N Wild is my favorite place in Orlando.
Orlando Magic memorabilia I have in my room: a Magic pennant, a Magic alarm clock, a Magic trash can, a miniature Magic basketball, an autographed picture of the 1989-90 Magic Dancers, and an autographed picture of the 2004-05 Magic Dancers.
Number of Magic T-Shirts I own: 12
Magic sweatshirts: 2
Magic jackets: 1
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Commented That's correct also on Orlando Magic 102, Minnesota Timberwolves 89 on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/14/12 6:19 PM EST
Commented Thanks for the info on Orlando Magic 102, Minnesota Timberwolves 89 on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/14/12 1:49 PM EST
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Commented Other than Glen Davis, the bench played really well on Orlando Magic 102, Minnesota Timberwolves 89 on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/14/12 5:30 AM EST
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Recommended Welcome to the blog. Thanks for making your first post. on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/14/12 12:42 AM EST
Voted for no on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/13/12 10:24 PM EST
Commented The Magic are 5 point favorites on Orlando Magic Vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Game Preview on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/13/12 6:56 PM EST
Voted for None, there could be a crazier trade on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/13/12 2:33 AM EST
Commented Jason Richardson's last six games on Orlando Magic 99, Milwaukee Bucks 94 on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/13/12 2:25 AM EST
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Commented Thanks! on Orlando Magic 99, Milwaukee Bucks 94 on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/12/12 1:32 AM EST
Posted Orlando Magic 99, Milwaukee Bucks 94 on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/12/12 12:54 AM EST
Commented The Magic are 2 point favorites over the Bucks on Orlando Magic at Milwaukee Bucks Game Preview on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/11/12 8:57 PM EST
Recommended Houston, Lakers, Portland (road), Golden State (road), Indiana (road twice), New York (road)... on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/11/12 1:35 PM EST
Commented The collective nine points from the Magic bench was bad enough on Atlanta Hawks 89, Orlando Magic 87 (OT) on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/11/12 2:02 AM EST
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Commented The Magic are the only NBA team unbeaten in their division on Orlando Magic vs. Atlanta Hawks Game Preview on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/10/12 6:53 PM EST
Commented Anderson's only 23 years old on NBA All-Star Reserves: Ryan Anderson Not on 2012 Eastern Squad on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/10/12 1:02 AM EST
Commented I appreciate the feedback, guys on Orlando Magic 102, Miami Heat 89 on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/09/12 2:26 PM EST
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Recommended All about Energy. on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/09/12 2:00 PM EST
Commented A couple of post-game quotes on Orlando Magic 102, Miami Heat 89 on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/09/12 3:23 AM EST
Posted Orlando Magic 102, Miami Heat 89 on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/08/12 11:15 PM EST
Commented The Heat have won 11 of their last 13 games on Orlando Magic vs. Miami Heat Game Preview on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/08/12 5:59 PM EST
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Commented SVG can only do so much with the roster that's been given him on How Von Wafer Helps the Orlando Magic's Offense on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/08/12 2:34 PM EST
Commented To me, the most pleasant surprise regarding Wafer has been his great efficiency on How Von Wafer Helps the Orlando Magic's Offense on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/08/12 2:30 PM EST
Commented Good catch on Los Angeles Clippers 107, Orlando Magic 102 (OT) on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/07/12 6:24 PM EST
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Commented One encouraging thing from the game... on Los Angeles Clippers 107, Orlando Magic 102 (OT) on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/07/12 6:20 PM EST
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Commented Quote from Stan Van Gundy after the game on Los Angeles Clippers 107, Orlando Magic 102 (OT) on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/07/12 1:43 PM EST
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Commented A fantastic start for the Magic, followed by a big letdown in the second and third quarters on Los Angeles Clippers 107, Orlando Magic 102 (OT) on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/07/12 2:16 AM EST
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Commented C.J. Watson had a good all-around game on Bulls 108, Nets 87: Derrick Rose leaves game with back stiffness, teammates still roll... on Blog a Bull - 02/07/12 12:56 AM EST
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Commented I'm concerned that Chris Paul will really go off tonight on Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Clippers Game Preview on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/06/12 6:22 PM EST
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Commented Thanks, Evan and everyone! on Please Welcome Mike from Illinois to the OPP Writing Team on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/06/12 1:59 PM EST
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Commented Thanks very much... on Orlando Magic 85, Indiana Pacers 81 on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/05/12 3:15 AM EST
Commented My apologies... bad omission on my part on Orlando Magic 85, Indiana Pacers 81 on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/05/12 3:03 AM EST
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Posted Orlando Magic 85, Indiana Pacers 81 on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/04/12 11:41 PM EST
Commented Actually, the Magic stayed in Covington, Kentucky overnight on Orlando Magic at Indiana Pacers Game Preview on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/04/12 5:56 PM EST
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Commented George Hill is out indefinitely because of his ankle on Orlando Magic at Indiana Pacers Game Preview on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/04/12 5:50 PM EST
Commented I might excuse the Magic if they don't play well tonight on Orlando Magic at Indiana Pacers Game Preview on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/04/12 5:48 PM EST
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Commented The Magic need more performances like last night from Jason Richardson on Orlando Magic 102, Cleveland Cavaliers 94 on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/04/12 2:06 PM EST
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Commented Von Wafer led the Magic reserves with 11 points on Orlando Magic 102, Cleveland Cavaliers 94 on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/04/12 4:39 AM EST
Commented The Magic played terrific defense for three quarters on Orlando Magic 102, Cleveland Cavaliers 94 on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/04/12 4:33 AM EST
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Commented Whoever plays for Davis tonight should get more than one rebound in 21 minutes... on Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Game Preview on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/03/12 6:36 PM EST
Commented The Magic are 7 1/2 point favorites on Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Game Preview on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/03/12 6:30 PM EST
Commented I hope this doesn't become yet another distraction for the Magic on Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Game Preview on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/03/12 6:07 PM EST
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Recommended The Dwight Saga on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/03/12 2:56 AM EST
Commented Nice find... thanks for sharing on Post-Game Recap: Magic 109, Wizards 103 on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/02/12 6:56 PM EST
Commented I'm helping out Evan whenever he's too busy to be able to put up a timely game recap or game preview on Post-Game Recap: Magic 109, Wizards 103 on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/02/12 6:53 PM EST
Recommended That 4th quarter offense...the Magic need more of that! on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/02/12 6:44 PM EST
Commented Thanks for the complementary words, guys on Post-Game Recap: Magic 109, Wizards 103 on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/02/12 2:10 PM EST
Commented Some of Smith's career-bests in a single game on Orlando Magic to Sign Ish Smith from NBA D-League, According to Report on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/02/12 3:57 AM EST
Posted Post-Game Recap: Magic 109, Wizards 103 on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/02/12 1:19 AM EST
Voted for JRich on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/01/12 11:59 PM EST
Commented To clarify, the Magic's defensive numbers are for the last six games on Orlando Magic vs. Washington Wizards Game Preview on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/01/12 6:12 PM EST
Commented The Magic's last six games on Orlando Magic vs. Washington Wizards Game Preview on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 02/01/12 5:28 PM EST
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Commented Here's the problem I have about what Howard said... on Post-Game Recap: 76ers 74, Magic 69 on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 01/31/12 6:43 PM EST
Commented ...and there's a lot of venting to do, for sure on Post-Game Recap: 76ers 74, Magic 69 on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 01/31/12 1:59 AM EST
Commented The offense has just completely stagnated for some inexplicable reason on Post-Game Recap: 76ers 74, Magic 69 on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 01/31/12 12:40 AM EST
Commented Thanks, I really appreciate it on Post-Game Recap: 76ers 74, Magic 69 on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 01/31/12 12:29 AM EST
Posted Post-Game Recap: 76ers 74, Magic 69 on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 01/30/12 10:49 PM EST
Commented ...and how! on Magic vs 76ers Game Preview and Thread on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 01/30/12 7:13 PM EST
Commented The Magic really need a good, solid performance on Magic vs 76ers Game Preview and Thread on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 01/30/12 7:11 PM EST
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Commented If the Magic don't start winning and playing better... on Magic vs 76ers Game Preview and Thread on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 01/30/12 7:06 PM EST
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Commented Happy Birthday to Otis Smith on Magic vs 76ers Game Preview and Thread on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 01/30/12 7:04 PM EST
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Posted Magic vs 76ers Game Preview and Thread on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 01/30/12 6:50 PM EST
Commented The final six minutes of the game on Rose and LeBron exchange clutch difficulties, but overall Bulls hang tough and once again can't... on Blog a Bull - 01/29/12 10:21 PM EST
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Commented This is nothing new for Magic fans on Dwight Howard discusses possibility of joining Bulls (that's us!) on Blog a Bull - 01/29/12 8:36 PM EST
Recommended SVG was talking about how important Ryan was last night (and not in a good way) so I looked it up. on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 01/28/12 3:03 PM EST
Commented Great research and fact-finding on New Orleans Hornets 93, Orlando Magic 67 on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 01/28/12 3:03 PM EST
Commented No prob... on Bulls 107, Bucks 100: Just enough hustle to keep Milwaukee at arm's length, Rose reminds us... on Blog a Bull - 01/28/12 4:43 AM EST
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Commented Some quotes from Dwight Howard after the game on New Orleans Hornets 93, Orlando Magic 67 on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 01/28/12 3:12 AM EST
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Commented An awesome all-around game for Noah on Bulls 107, Bucks 100: Just enough hustle to keep Milwaukee at arm's length, Rose reminds us... on Blog a Bull - 01/28/12 2:49 AM EST
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Commented Your last sentence reminds me of my dad... on What the Orlando Magic look like to a Chicago Bulls fan. on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 01/28/12 12:29 AM EST
Commented Since the Magic led Boston 52-25 late in the second quarter Thursday... on New Orleans Hornets 93, Orlando Magic 67 on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 01/28/12 12:08 AM EST
Commented New Orleans is 1-14 this month on Orlando Magic at New Orleans Hornets Game Preview on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 01/27/12 8:05 PM EST
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Commented Most of us are frustrated because we know the Magic are capable of playing much better and coaching much better on Boston Celtics 91, Orlando Magic 83 on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 01/27/12 6:35 PM EST
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Commented I was fortunate enough to attend the last Magic game ever in the old arena on What the Orlando Magic look like to a Chicago Bulls fan. on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 01/27/12 2:28 PM EST
Commented Spot on, cgsimone on Boston Celtics 91, Orlando Magic 83 on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 01/27/12 2:11 PM EST
Commented At the 3:11 point of the second quarter, when the Magic had their largest lead of 52-25... on Boston Celtics 91, Orlando Magic 83 on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 01/27/12 2:49 AM EST
Commented There's probably a lot of transplanted New Englanders who live in the Orlando area on What the Orlando Magic look like to a Chicago Bulls fan. on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 01/27/12 12:43 AM EST
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Commented Despite Monday night's Magic disaster... on Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics Game Preview on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 01/26/12 6:44 PM EST
Recommended Quite possibly?? on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 01/26/12 5:41 PM EST
Commented @MagicPhan on Orlando Magic 102, Indiana Pacers 83 on Orlando Pinstriped Post - 01/26/12 2:26 PM EST



