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The Rays taught me what being a true fan really means. For better or for worse.

I am a 29-year-old network tech from Orlando with ecclectic tastes and a loner streak. But the Rays have always been a joy for me. Even when they sucked.

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Third Quarter Collapse Posted Video from the first Orlando Titans practice this past Saturday, some of their drills. on Third Quarter Collapse - 12/07/09 9:18 PM EST

Third Quarter Collapse Commented From what I've heard, they do plan on going to the new arena with everyone else. on NMR: new lacrosse team highlighted by 1080 the Team on Third Quarter Collapse - 12/07/09 9:11 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented We hung in there after the Texans wised up and putt Matt Schaub back in. on Jaguars defeat Texans 23-18 in a mistake filled game on Big Cat Country - 12/06/09 4:22 PM EST (1 reply)

Big Cat Country Commented Oh, Gameday was just f***ed up. on Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars, Dec 6, 2009 1:00 PM EST on Big Cat Country - 12/06/09 2:22 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented Timeout at 00? on Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars, Dec 6, 2009 1:00 PM EST on Big Cat Country - 12/06/09 2:21 PM EST (1 reply)

Big Cat Country Commented Still plenty of time to lock it up on Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars, Dec 6, 2009 1:00 PM EST on Big Cat Country - 12/06/09 2:13 PM EST (1 reply)

Big Cat Country Commented Need a stop here on Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars, Dec 6, 2009 1:00 PM EST on Big Cat Country - 12/06/09 2:08 PM EST (1 reply)

Big Cat Country Commented Like I said, they should've signed Brooks Bollinger on Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars, Dec 6, 2009 1:00 PM EST on Big Cat Country - 12/06/09 2:04 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented Sweet on Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars, Dec 6, 2009 1:00 PM EST on Big Cat Country - 12/06/09 2:02 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented TD WILFORD on Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars, Dec 6, 2009 1:00 PM EST on Big Cat Country - 12/06/09 2:01 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented Sweet jesus on Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars, Dec 6, 2009 1:00 PM EST on Big Cat Country - 12/06/09 2:00 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented He was here before Grossman, yet he's not playing on Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars, Dec 6, 2009 1:00 PM EST on Big Cat Country - 12/06/09 1:57 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented You know, the Texans could have brought back Brooks Bollinger instead of signing Rex Grossman on Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars, Dec 6, 2009 1:00 PM EST on Big Cat Country - 12/06/09 1:55 PM EST (1 reply)

Big Cat Country Commented stuff them on Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars, Dec 6, 2009 1:00 PM EST on Big Cat Country - 12/06/09 1:50 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented Wow on Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars, Dec 6, 2009 1:00 PM EST on Big Cat Country - 12/06/09 1:46 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented horrible punt on Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars, Dec 6, 2009 1:00 PM EST on Big Cat Country - 12/06/09 1:40 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented And we make them punt again. on Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars, Dec 6, 2009 1:00 PM EST on Big Cat Country - 12/06/09 1:39 PM EST (1 reply)

Big Cat Country Commented We need to play. on Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars, Dec 6, 2009 1:00 PM EST on Big Cat Country - 12/06/09 1:00 PM EST (2 replies)

Raw Charge Commented Weren't they winless last year? on New York Islanders at Tampa Bay Lightning game thread on Raw Charge - 12/05/09 9:46 PM EST (2 replies)

Raw Charge Commented SCOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! on New York Islanders at Tampa Bay Lightning game thread on Raw Charge - 12/05/09 9:46 PM EST

Raw Charge Commented SCOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! on New York Islanders at Tampa Bay Lightning game thread on Raw Charge - 12/05/09 9:32 PM EST

Raw Charge Commented Not really on New York Islanders at Tampa Bay Lightning game thread on Raw Charge - 12/05/09 9:19 PM EST

Raw Charge Commented The graphics look too gamey on New York Islanders at Tampa Bay Lightning game thread on Raw Charge - 12/05/09 9:16 PM EST (1 reply)

Raw Charge Commented So he has to instigate to get the fight part? on New York Islanders at Tampa Bay Lightning game thread on Raw Charge - 12/05/09 9:12 PM EST (1 reply)

Raw Charge Commented Very close, no goal on New York Islanders at Tampa Bay Lightning game thread on Raw Charge - 12/05/09 9:09 PM EST

Raw Charge Commented And Downie with the GHHT? on New York Islanders at Tampa Bay Lightning game thread on Raw Charge - 12/05/09 9:08 PM EST (1 reply)

Raw Charge Commented 5 for fighting, two people on New York Islanders at Tampa Bay Lightning game thread on Raw Charge - 12/05/09 8:35 PM EST

Raw Charge Commented FIGHT! on New York Islanders at Tampa Bay Lightning game thread on Raw Charge - 12/05/09 8:34 PM EST (1 reply)

Raw Charge Commented He should do the Rowdies on the radio too on New York Islanders at Tampa Bay Lightning game thread on Raw Charge - 12/05/09 8:30 PM EST

Raw Charge Commented Sorry, listening to the period recap on the radio on New York Islanders at Tampa Bay Lightning game thread on Raw Charge - 12/05/09 8:26 PM EST

Raw Charge Commented SCOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! on New York Islanders at Tampa Bay Lightning game thread on Raw Charge - 12/05/09 8:26 PM EST (1 reply)

Raw Charge Commented lol Mishkin on New York Islanders at Tampa Bay Lightning game thread on Raw Charge - 12/05/09 8:25 PM EST (2 replies)

Raw Charge Commented Winner gets UCF on New York Islanders at Tampa Bay Lightning game thread on Raw Charge - 12/05/09 8:23 PM EST

Raw Charge Commented The wild thing is, it's not one of the championship games on New York Islanders at Tampa Bay Lightning game thread on Raw Charge - 12/05/09 8:23 PM EST (1 reply)

Raw Charge Commented ESPN is finally using the new graphics package for a college football game on New York Islanders at Tampa Bay Lightning game thread on Raw Charge - 12/05/09 8:21 PM EST (1 reply)

Raw Charge Commented Whatever it is, it's heavy on New York Islanders at Tampa Bay Lightning game thread on Raw Charge - 12/05/09 8:20 PM EST

Raw Charge Commented Steve Downey, 2-0 Lightning on New York Islanders at Tampa Bay Lightning game thread on Raw Charge - 12/05/09 8:14 PM EST

Raw Charge Commented SCOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! on New York Islanders at Tampa Bay Lightning game thread on Raw Charge - 12/05/09 8:14 PM EST

Third Quarter Collapse Posted NMR: new lacrosse team highlighted by 1080 the Team on Third Quarter Collapse - 12/04/09 4:26 PM EST

Third Quarter Collapse Commented Randy Moss's buddy is on fire right now on Tonight's Game: Miami Heat at Orlando Magic on Third Quarter Collapse - 11/25/09 9:11 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented Another week, another comeback win on Buffalo Bills vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 4th Quarter Open Thread on Big Cat Country - 11/22/09 6:15 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented Contrary to popular belief, and Comcast and Dish Network advertising on Comcast Presents: The Fumble and The Knee on Big Cat Country - 11/17/09 12:32 PM EST (1 reply)

Big Cat Country Commented That was wild on We win in an unbelievable game! Post your thoughts! on Big Cat Country - 11/15/09 3:58 PM EST (1 reply)

Big Cat Country Commented J! E! T! S! SUCK! SUCK! SUCK! on Jaguars @ Jets 2nd Half Thread on Big Cat Country - 11/15/09 3:53 PM EST (1 reply)

Big Cat Country Commented That was really exciting on Jaguars @ Jets 2nd Half Thread on Big Cat Country - 11/15/09 3:53 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented Excellent, smart work to finish the game on Jaguars @ Jets 2nd Half Thread on Big Cat Country - 11/15/09 3:52 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented Don't take any chances on Jaguars @ Jets 2nd Half Thread on Big Cat Country - 11/15/09 3:51 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented Whoops, offside defense on Jaguars @ Jets 2nd Half Thread on Big Cat Country - 11/15/09 3:50 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented Jets have no timeouts either on Jaguars @ Jets 2nd Half Thread on Big Cat Country - 11/15/09 3:49 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented That's either really smart or really foolish on Jaguars @ Jets 2nd Half Thread on Big Cat Country - 11/15/09 3:49 PM EST (1 reply)

Big Cat Country Commented This is where we stuff them on Jaguars @ Jets 2nd Half Thread on Big Cat Country - 11/15/09 3:00 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented Edwards with a big catch, and he fumbles! on Jaguars @ Jets 2nd Half Thread on Big Cat Country - 11/15/09 2:57 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented WE HAVE IT!!! on Jaguars @ Jets 2nd Half Thread on Big Cat Country - 11/15/09 2:57 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented Here's where we get a stop on Jaguars @ Jets 2nd Half Thread on Big Cat Country - 11/15/09 2:56 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented Safety here FTW on Jaguars @ Jets 2nd Half Thread on Big Cat Country - 11/15/09 2:55 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented DAMN IT!!! on Jaguars @ Jets 2nd Half Thread on Big Cat Country - 11/15/09 2:53 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented Lucky penalty there on Jaguars @ Jets 2nd Half Thread on Big Cat Country - 11/15/09 2:52 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented There's a reason he's the most expensive player in ESPN Gridiron Challenge on Jaguars @ Jets 2nd Half Thread on Big Cat Country - 11/15/09 2:47 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented Beginning 2nd half, take two on Jaguars @ Jets 2nd Half Thread on Big Cat Country - 11/15/09 2:43 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented Great first half on Jacksonville Jaguars at New York Jets, Nov 15, 2009 1:00 PM EST on Big Cat Country - 11/15/09 2:22 PM EST (1 reply)

Big Cat Country Commented Alright, let's try for one more nice, swift a**kicking before the half on Jacksonville Jaguars at New York Jets, Nov 15, 2009 1:00 PM EST on Big Cat Country - 11/15/09 2:20 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented Alright, good stop on Jacksonville Jaguars at New York Jets, Nov 15, 2009 1:00 PM EST on Big Cat Country - 11/15/09 2:18 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented Sanchez wasn't pressured on Jacksonville Jaguars at New York Jets, Nov 15, 2009 1:00 PM EST on Big Cat Country - 11/15/09 2:15 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented Pretty good stop on Jacksonville Jaguars at New York Jets, Nov 15, 2009 1:00 PM EST on Big Cat Country - 11/15/09 2:12 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented Meanwhile, in Nashville, Vince Young throws a pick on Jacksonville Jaguars at New York Jets, Nov 15, 2009 1:00 PM EST on Big Cat Country - 11/15/09 2:11 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented TOUCHDOWN MSW on Jacksonville Jaguars at New York Jets, Nov 15, 2009 1:00 PM EST on Big Cat Country - 11/15/09 2:10 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented Guess not on Jacksonville Jaguars at New York Jets, Nov 15, 2009 1:00 PM EST on Big Cat Country - 11/15/09 2:08 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented Oh well, FG try here on Jacksonville Jaguars at New York Jets, Nov 15, 2009 1:00 PM EST on Big Cat Country - 11/15/09 2:07 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented We are on the march again on Jacksonville Jaguars at New York Jets, Nov 15, 2009 1:00 PM EST on Big Cat Country - 11/15/09 2:05 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented Great catch on Jacksonville Jaguars at New York Jets, Nov 15, 2009 1:00 PM EST on Big Cat Country - 11/15/09 2:04 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented Great stop! on Jacksonville Jaguars at New York Jets, Nov 15, 2009 1:00 PM EST on Big Cat Country - 11/15/09 2:00 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented Didn't expect that from Ed Hochuli on Jacksonville Jaguars at New York Jets, Nov 15, 2009 1:00 PM EST on Big Cat Country - 11/15/09 1:59 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented Offensive interference, it looked like on Jacksonville Jaguars at New York Jets, Nov 15, 2009 1:00 PM EST on Big Cat Country - 11/15/09 1:59 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented C'mon, stop them on Jacksonville Jaguars at New York Jets, Nov 15, 2009 1:00 PM EST on Big Cat Country - 11/15/09 1:58 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented Excellent on Jacksonville Jaguars at New York Jets, Nov 15, 2009 1:00 PM EST on Big Cat Country - 11/15/09 1:57 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented Exceppent pressure on that play on Jacksonville Jaguars at New York Jets, Nov 15, 2009 1:00 PM EST on Big Cat Country - 11/15/09 1:57 PM EST (1 reply)

Big Cat Country Commented Got it, but barely on Jacksonville Jaguars at New York Jets, Nov 15, 2009 1:00 PM EST on Big Cat Country - 11/15/09 1:56 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented Okay tighten that D up. on Jacksonville Jaguars at New York Jets, Nov 15, 2009 1:00 PM EST on Big Cat Country - 11/15/09 1:53 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented Touchback kicked by Scobee on Jacksonville Jaguars at New York Jets, Nov 15, 2009 1:00 PM EST on Big Cat Country - 11/15/09 1:52 PM EST

Big Cat Country Commented That was werewithal on Jacksonville Jaguars at New York Jets, Nov 15, 2009 1:00 PM EST on Big Cat Country - 11/15/09 1:50 PM EST

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