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Aug 16, 2008 Dec 24, 2009 49 2035

Born and raised a half hour from Happy Valley in the same year JoePa took the boys to a stunning upset of Miami and a 2nd national title. So I was destined to attend PSU and inherit all that comes with being die hard, blue bleeding nittany lion.
The Phillies are also a passion of mine. Right up there with dear old state. Also a fan of Vikings football, Knicks B-Ball, Flyers Hockey and Mixed Martial Arts.

Also, Minor League baseball might be the most underrated thing in history. Cheap seats, small town teams, summer time, slightly less expensive beer, odd promotions and giveaways, the whole bit. I'm a sucker for the poetry-esque-ness of baseball and the foaming-at-the-mouth patriotism of college football.

Also, if you don't appreciate MMA, give it a shot. Trust me, you won't regret it.

a fan of

Philadelphia Phillies Major League Baseball Team

New York Knicks National Basketball Association Team

Minnesota Vikings National Football League Team

Penn St. Nittany Lions NCAA Men's Football Division 1A Team

Penn St. Nittany Lions NCAA Men's Basketball Division 1 Team

Anderson Silva / Phil Davis/Jon Jones Mixed Martial Artist(s)

Philadelphia Flyers National Hockey League Team

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Black Shoe Diaries Commented I despise Stephen A. Smith. on The decade's worst sports shows on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/24/09 3:14 AM EST (1 reply)

Black Shoe Diaries Commented maybe so cal and so carolina? on PSU #3 on Forbes Most Valuable Football Program List on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/24/09 3:13 AM EST

Black Shoe Diaries Commented Sometimes I forget that we are getting an entire team back next years + Buie on Penn State Defeats America - Capitalism Next on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/22/09 1:24 PM EST

Black Shoe Diaries Commented Thats the point. on LSU In Review - Week Four Vs. Mississippi State on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/21/09 2:42 PM EST

Black Shoe Diaries Commented That is likely true. on Daryll Clark Is Aware Of Reality on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/21/09 2:30 PM EST

Black Shoe Diaries Commented No, I have the last word. on Daryll Clark Is Aware Of Reality on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/21/09 2:29 PM EST (1 reply)

Black Shoe Diaries Commented Gotta unleash the dragon on Daryll Clark Is Aware Of Reality on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/21/09 2:05 PM EST

Black Shoe Diaries Commented Blackledge was better. on Daryll Clark Is Aware Of Reality on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/21/09 1:21 PM EST (1 reply)

Black Shoe Diaries Commented Are you serious man? on Daryll Clark Is Aware Of Reality on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/21/09 1:17 PM EST (1 reply)

Black Shoe Diaries Commented Yeah on Daryll Clark Is Aware Of Reality on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/21/09 1:13 PM EST

Black Shoe Diaries Commented Plus, you have all that SSSEEEEEEECCCCCCCCCC SPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED! on LSU In Review - Week Four Vs. Mississippi State on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/21/09 1:08 PM EST (1 reply)

Black Shoe Diaries Commented Anyways. on Daryll Clark Is Aware Of Reality on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/21/09 12:59 PM EST

Black Shoe Diaries Recommended Right on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/21/09 12:52 PM EST

Black Shoe Diaries Commented I like your ability to phrase words. on Daryll Clark Is Aware Of Reality on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/21/09 12:52 PM EST

Black Shoe Diaries Commented DING DING DING DING DING on Daryll Clark Is Aware Of Reality on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/21/09 12:49 PM EST (1 reply)

Black Shoe Diaries Commented For real? on Daryll Clark Is Aware Of Reality on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/21/09 12:47 PM EST

Black Shoe Diaries Commented Oh, FYI on Daryll Clark Is Aware Of Reality on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/21/09 1:20 AM EST (1 reply)

Black Shoe Diaries Commented Seriously man, just stop on Daryll Clark Is Aware Of Reality on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/21/09 1:13 AM EST (1 reply)

Bloody Elbow Commented Numerous beautiful women? on The Week in Quotes: December 13th - 19th on Bloody Elbow - 12/20/09 8:53 PM EST (4 replies)

Black Shoe Diaries Commented Yeah for my money, on NATIONAL CHAMPIONS on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/20/09 8:48 PM EST (1 reply)

Black Shoe Diaries Commented I am assuming it is legit dual meet records on NATIONAL CHAMPIONS on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/20/09 2:18 PM EST (1 reply)

Black Shoe Diaries Commented My question as well. on More Expansion Stuff on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/18/09 1:56 PM EST (2 replies)

Black Shoe Diaries Commented I do actually. on More Expansion Stuff on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/18/09 1:54 PM EST (1 reply)

Black Shoe Diaries Commented Exactly on Jamie Dixon <3s Big East on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/18/09 1:51 PM EST (1 reply)

Black Shoe Diaries Commented Stop being reasonable. on "Our two conferences are a lot different," Jefferson said Monday after the Tigers' first practice... on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/18/09 3:27 AM EST (1 reply)

Black Shoe Diaries Commented Its okay. on "Our two conferences are a lot different," Jefferson said Monday after the Tigers' first practice... on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/18/09 3:22 AM EST

Black Shoe Diaries Commented Ehhhh I don't see it. on The Big 14??? on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/17/09 1:38 PM EST

Bloody Elbow Recommended UFC Signs Undefeated Prospect, Phil Davis (4-0): "Mr. Wonderful", as they call him, is a 4-time... on Bloody Elbow - 12/17/09 4:21 AM EST

Black Shoe Diaries Commented I saw on "In our Basic Blues for CapOne. LSU home & chose white....first bunch get patched up"... on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/16/09 4:48 PM EST

Black Shoe Diaries Commented Nice Harrumph. on The Times They Are A-Changin' on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/16/09 4:47 PM EST

Black Shoe Diaries Commented Truth. on The Times They Are A-Changin' on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/16/09 4:40 PM EST

Black Shoe Diaries Posted PSU great Phil Davis signs contract with the UFC. on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/16/09 4:36 PM EST

Bloody Elbow Commented I go to PSU, had the oppurtunity to meet the guy once, he was a cool dude. on UFC Signs Undefeated Prospect, Phil Davis (4-0): "Mr. Wonderful", as they call him, is a 4-time... on Bloody Elbow - 12/16/09 4:29 PM EST

The Good Phight Voted for Hell yeah on The Good Phight - 12/16/09 11:09 AM EST

Black Shoe Diaries Commented Well, I mean they probably would on The Times They Are A-Changin' on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/16/09 12:42 AM EST (2 replies)

Black Shoe Diaries Commented Steelton YMCA on Final Predictions to Cut through the Clutter on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/15/09 10:51 PM EST (1 reply)

Black Shoe Diaries Commented Yeah but Naner Peel is only there as a legacy on Will Kevin Newsome Play? on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/15/09 10:47 PM EST (1 reply)

Black Shoe Diaries Commented You need to revise it on Penn State Wallpapers for Desktops/Laptops/Cellphones on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/15/09 7:36 PM EST (1 reply)

Black Shoe Diaries Commented +1 forever sir. on Wow - that's so cool! What do you call it? on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/15/09 7:34 PM EST

Black Shoe Diaries Recommended This one is easy. on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/15/09 7:34 PM EST

Black Shoe Diaries Commented Is the religious thing any way an issue for ND joining the AAU? on The Times They Are A-Changin' on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/15/09 7:32 PM EST (2 replies)

Black Shoe Diaries Commented Yeah these 2 stories flying around have my head spinning on The Times They Are A-Changin' on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/15/09 7:31 PM EST

Black Shoe Diaries Commented Let me say, that won't and maybe shouldn't happen on The Times They Are A-Changin' on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/15/09 7:27 PM EST

Black Shoe Diaries Commented This is stupid. on Will Kevin Newsome Play? on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/15/09 2:34 PM EST

Black Shoe Diaries Voted for One or two plays here and there as a wildcat, but don't let him throw on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/15/09 2:29 PM EST

Black Shoe Diaries Commented I think you are on the right track. on The Times They Are A-Changin' on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/15/09 12:46 PM EST

Black Shoe Diaries Commented *corner of on The hollowness of AD rhetoric about needing more revenue on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/14/09 1:25 PM EST

Black Shoe Diaries Commented The new Hockey Arena on The hollowness of AD rhetoric about needing more revenue on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/14/09 1:25 PM EST (2 replies)

Black Shoe Diaries Commented You are correct sir. on The hollowness of AD rhetoric about needing more revenue on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/14/09 1:20 PM EST

Black Shoe Diaries Commented Wasn't Medlar Field almost completely funded by Anthony Lubrano? I know he gave a lot of money. on The hollowness of AD rhetoric about needing more revenue on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/14/09 12:40 AM EST (2 replies)

Black Shoe Diaries Commented Hmm, couldn't find any info on him. Is he getting a schollie? on PSU Bball Siren on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/14/09 12:39 AM EST (1 reply)

Black Shoe Diaries Posted It should be a good challenge. They're a good, sound defense. They play a heck of a game. on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/14/09 12:33 AM EST

Black Shoe Diaries Commented I say add Southern Cal. on Big Ten Serious on Expansion to 12th Team on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/13/09 7:12 PM EST (2 replies)

Black Shoe Diaries Commented Yeah, I think TCU would be a great fit for the big 12 as well on Big Ten Serious on Expansion to 12th Team on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/13/09 7:08 PM EST

Black Shoe Diaries Commented ND is still by far the best fit, in every sense on Big Ten Serious on Expansion to 12th Team on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/12/09 2:04 PM EST (1 reply)

Black Shoe Diaries Voted for Notre Dame on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/12/09 2:03 PM EST

Black Shoe Diaries Commented Booze + Firearms = AWESOME on I don't know whether to be excited or scared about LSU fans .... on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/11/09 12:07 PM EST

Black Shoe Diaries Commented It looks like they are having a face off for an upcoming title fight. on Friday Nitt Picks on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/11/09 12:06 PM EST

Black Shoe Diaries Commented Like Norwood's TD catch against Buffalo a couple seasons ago. on Need Help Finding Video of PSU's Greatest Bowl Catch on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/11/09 11:19 AM EST (1 reply)

Black Shoe Diaries Commented Not beer goggles. on Sloppy Joe, Attentive Wingman on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/11/09 9:22 AM EST

Black Shoe Diaries Commented ND's problem hasn't been getting good players, it has been the coaching, flat out. on Brian Kelly Hate on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/11/09 2:01 AM EST (1 reply)

Black Shoe Diaries Commented You can't on Brian Kelly Hate on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/11/09 1:58 AM EST (1 reply)

Black Shoe Diaries Commented I wonder on Point Of Parliamentary Procedure! on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/11/09 1:56 AM EST

Black Shoe Diaries Commented Also, as an avid Patrick Ewing and funny commercial fan on Sloppy Joe, Attentive Wingman on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/10/09 7:45 PM EST

Black Shoe Diaries Commented SALT THE SNAIL on Sloppy Joe, Attentive Wingman on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/10/09 7:44 PM EST

Black Shoe Diaries Commented anyways I was saying.. on Brian Kelly Hate on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/10/09 7:04 PM EST

Black Shoe Diaries Commented Meh on Brian Kelly Hate on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/10/09 7:03 PM EST (1 reply)

Black Shoe Diaries Commented TWSS on Kelly to Coach Notre Dame on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/10/09 6:32 PM EST (1 reply)

Black Shoe Diaries Commented KAHHHHHHHHHHHHHN! on FIRST! on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/10/09 6:32 PM EST (1 reply)

Black Shoe Diaries Commented I think the some good proof that most of the "ND mystique" has worn off is on Point Of Parliamentary Procedure! on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/10/09 6:29 PM EST

Black Shoe Diaries Commented FAILURE on FIRST! on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/10/09 6:21 PM EST (2 replies)

Black Shoe Diaries Commented I meant no disrespect. on December Recruiting Thread on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/10/09 2:45 PM EST

Black Shoe Diaries Commented Gerhart on Point Of Parliamentary Procedure! on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/10/09 2:42 PM EST (2 replies)

Black Shoe Diaries Commented OLD MAN YELLS AT CLOUD on Lane and UT possibly in trouble again on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/10/09 2:36 PM EST (1 reply)

Black Shoe Diaries Voted for Toby Gerhart on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/10/09 2:35 PM EST

Black Shoe Diaries Commented Jesse is correct on What this bowl game means to the records... on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/10/09 12:50 PM EST

Black Shoe Diaries Commented In my dream scenario on Wetzel’s playoff plan: Money talks on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/10/09 2:58 AM EST

Black Shoe Diaries Commented Ouch bro, i'm trying my best on Lane and UT possibly in trouble again on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/09/09 9:11 PM EST

Black Shoe Diaries Commented No way man. on Just Stop It on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/09/09 2:52 PM EST (2 replies)

Black Shoe Diaries Commented IN UNEXPECTED MOVE, GEORGE WASHINGTON CROSSES THE DELAWARE on Lane and UT possibly in trouble again on Black Shoe Diaries - 12/09/09 2:47 PM EST (2 replies)

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