Aspiring Doctor|University of Illinois Graduate|Fan of all things Sports| That one guy who still plays Pokemon Go. Follow me on twitter @alex_kyi

I have a passion for Jesus, sports, hip-hop, and comics (in that order). My parents grew up in Illinois, my mom in central Illinois and my dad near Chicago. Because of this, I am a diehard Chicago sports fan. I follow the Bulls, Blackhawks, Bears, White Sox, and the Fighting Illini almost religiously. My writing career started over at FanSided (which I loved), and that led me here. My family lived in Indianapolis for awhile, but just last year we moved out to Knoxville, TN. In the fall of this year, I will be attending Milligan College near Johnson City, TN, and I will be pursuing a double major in communications and Bible with a focus in pastoral ministry.

Zain Bando is a Downers Grove North High School graduate (a Western Suburb of Illinois), and incoming freshman at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He is majoring in journalism and aspires to become a major presence in the media industry. He is also an avid UFC, NFL, and boxing fan. When he is not digging through stats about Super Bowl’s or fighters, he can be seen trying new food, traveling, hanging out with family and friends, or on social media. He will cover Illini athletics for Armchair All-Americans, and encourages you to follow him on all main social media platforms: @zainbando99 #TakeASeat

Currently studying sports media at Indiana University because hey, it’s probably a good idea to follow your dreams while you’re young, right? I grew up in Northwest Indiana under an hour away from the best sports city in the world, Chicago. I’m a diehard Chicago Blackhawks, White Sox, Bears and Bulls fan. Lucky enough, I made the wise decision to steer clear of West Lafayette and the Boilermakers and found my home at Indiana University where Archie Miller will undoubtedly lead our Hoosiers back to the promised land. I think I’ve lived long enough to feel ways about stuff. That being said, Trubisky is the second coming, MJ is the GOAT, the Blackhawks are a dynasty and the media deleted the 2005 World Series. All opinions are my own. Can still hit the open 3. Follow @SamuelRBoland on Twitter.

I hail from Catonsville, Maryland a town bordering Baltimore to the southwest. I am a student at the University of Maryland. Growing up a Ravens, Orioles, and Terrapins fan, I have seen great success and utter disappointment. From Joe Flacco’s mile high miracle to Ubaldo Jimenez giving up a walk-off homerun to Blue Jays in the wild card game I have felt all of the emotions that comes with being a sports fan. Being at the University of Maryland I will be able to provide insight on the current state of teams. I am excited to write for ArmChair.

Born and raised in Metro Detroit. College pitcher. Michigan fan. JT Barrett was short of the first down. Tigers, Red Wings, Lions, Pistons, Man City FC are my other teams.

Hi y’all! I am a Southern soul stuck in a Michigan girl’s body. One day I will escape these six month winters. But I have cherished every moment of growing up in Northern Michigan and attending a small high school where the morale of the town varies depending on the weather and how our sports teams are playing. I was raised in the maize and blue worshipping Tom Brady, Bo, and Charles Woodson. Every Fall Saturday began with me, my brothers, and my dad huddled in the living room watching College GameDay. We cheered on Michigan, Alabama (my younger brother is a bandwagoner), and any team playing Ohio State. And Sundays were designated to preventing my dad from having a heart attack while watching the Detroit Lions wait until the fourth quarter to actually play a game. In a nutshell, sports, to me, have always been extremely emotional and that’s why I became a fan.

My name is Maddy Fri and I am a Communications and English Major at the University of Michigan. I was born and raised a Michigan fan, but only truly began understanding the sport of football during the Brady Hoke era. Still, I remained a true fan and am patiently waiting for Michigan to win a title (and beat OSU). I am, and always will be, loyal to the Detroit Lions – no matter how many times they don’t win a playoff game. Aside from my love for football, Michigan basketball and attending baseball games are a few of my favorite things. I’m excited to join the Armchair team and share my love for Michigan sports. Go blue!

Growing up I knew two things, I loved sports and I was a talented writer. With that in mind I set out to begin my career in sports journalism. As a lifelong fan of Spartan athletics, I decided to attend MSU and later graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in journalism. My other sports passion is Detroit sports, specifically the Detroit Lions (still waiting to witness my first playoff win). Since graduating from MSU, I have had the opportunity to write for various publications including MLive and Detroit Sports Nation. I am now excited to join Armchair All Americans and help cover Michigan State recruiting. Besides sports, I enjoy playing video games and listening to all kinds of genres of rock music. I currently reside in Grand Rapids, Michigan with my wife Melissa.

I’m a Michigan State student, working on my sports journalism degree. I’m basketball junkie and an NBA diehard that flirts with football and baseball in my off time. Although I have been suffering Detroit sports fan for an embarrassing amount of years, last few years of the Michigan State-Michigan rivalry, in all sports, has kept me afloat. Though my passion and love is in sports, I’m engrained in rap and anime culture as well so I am always down for a conversation about the latest Drake or JID project or the new Dragon Ball Super episodes. Oh, and Matthew Stafford is a top 10 NFL quarterback. To paraphrase MSU great Kirk Cousins, “I LIKE THAT.”

Texas A&M Former Student. Huge sports fan who hates stereotypical pink jerseys and the thought that women and sports don\'t mix, Interested in sports banter and complaining about how Dallas sports consistently underachieve at everything? Hit me up on Twitter @shelbae_nichole. Thanks, Gig Em, and God Bless y’all.

Texas A&M Former Student. Huge sports fan who hates stereotypical pink jerseys and the thought that women and sports don\'t mix, Interested in sports banter and complaining about how Dallas sports consistently underachieve at everything? Hit me up on Twitter @shelbae_nichole. Thanks, Gig Em, and God Bless y’all.

Long time Ski-U-Mah'er. Avid Boat Rower. I care more about Minnesota Gopher Football than any rational person should.

My name is Kade Dohmen and I am a student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. I have been a member of Husker Nation since I can remember. Unfortunately my first experience at Memorial Stadium was ruined by Iowa State and eight turnovers, but that’s not important. It has been a long time coming since the years of Tom Osborne, but we have the guy now. Along with the Huskers, my fandom extends to the Los Angeles Chargers formerly known as San Diego, the Chicago Bulls, the Tampa Bay Rays and many others (I have a fan of a team in any league just ask). As always, Go Big Red.

My name is Will Stone. I’m from Lincoln, Nebraska. I didn’t grow up in Nebraska, so the Tom Osborne years are relatively meaningless to me. But, I’ve come to love the Huskers. I obsess over recruiting, hate Ohio State and cannot wait until Scott Frost returns us to glory. It’s going to be a fun next few years for the Big Red. GBR.

Texas A&M Former Student. Huge sports fan who hates stereotypical pink jerseys and the thought that women and sports don\'t mix, Interested in sports banter and complaining about how Dallas sports consistently underachieve at everything? Hit me up on Twitter @shelbae_nichole. Thanks, Gig Em, and God Bless y’all.

I am recent graduate of The Ohio State University who is currently following his dream of sports writing. I was born in Wayne, New Jersey and played football in high school all four years. In college I stuck to intramural basketball. Although not much of a scorer, I liked to consider myself a real gritty “bring your lunch pale to work” power forward with playing style being described as a mix between Reggie Evans and Rick Mahorn. I am a lifelong Denver Broncos and New York Yankees fan, a skeptical yet optimistic New Orleans Pelicans fan, and above all else a die hard Ohio State fan. @DSmythTheMyth18

Texas A&M Former Student. Huge sports fan who hates stereotypical pink jerseys and the thought that women and sports don\'t mix, Interested in sports banter and complaining about how Dallas sports consistently underachieve at everything? Hit me up on Twitter @shelbae_nichole. Thanks, Gig Em, and God Bless y’all.

Hi my name is Josh Cassinger. Also Known as Big Cass. I write for Ohio State Football and co-host of podcasts 14Bullets an all Big 10 Conference podcast right here on ArmChair and “A Bunch of Nuts Podcast. I am what you would a Buckeye Nut! Huge Buckeye fan not just football but for all the athletic. I am dedicated to my work and I put 110% into all the work I do. One of my favorite quotes is by the late great Woody Hayes is “Nothing that comes easy is worth a dime” You can follow me on Twitter @jcassinger88 Facebook Josh Cassinger and Instagram: joshcass66

My name is Zach Seyko, and I am a senior at Penn State University. I am majoring in broadcast journalism and minoring in communication arts and sciences. I recently completed a sports production internship with WPSU Penn State. I am also a volunteer in Penn State’s CommRadio club, providing play-by-play for various Penn State sports and co-hosting two radio shows. I was a sports intern with WTAJ-TV Altoona, a sports intern for the Centre County Gazette and a public relations intern with the Washington Wild Things and Pennsylvania Rebellion. If it involves sports, I’m most likely talking about it already. The opinions expressed are my own. Follow me on Twitter @zach_seyko.

My passion for playing sports as a kid has developed into a passion for talking (and sometimes arguing) about sports as an adult. I cover Penn State for Armchair, and will mostly be discussing Men's Basketball. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me on Twitter @rjb8586!

Drew Cubitt- Growing up in Evanston, IL I come from the heart of Northwestern nation. That said my choice of fandom was neither hard or forced. My parents both went to Purdue and met senior year. I was named Drew in large part due to Purdue great Drew Brees who would be drafted by the chargers just 2 months later. Yes I’m only 17. But because of this, at the spry age of eight I was witnessing the baby boilers of Purdue basketball, and a super bowl victory from my favorite NFL team, the Saints(Drew Brees). It is from here that I learned we can’t all be winners, as both the Saints and boiler basketball teams have combined to have 5 losing seasons since… not to mention myself never seeing a better than 6-6 regular season from the football squad(started following 07-08). BTW my golden retriever’s name is Boiler 😉

Being born and raised in Atlanta, GA, and cheering for the local teams couldn’t be harder. We have had more NHL teams relocate out of the city than the number of championships combined between the Hawks, Falcons, and Braves. When trying to communicate with me please refrain from using the phrases: “28-3”, “Tom Brady” or really anything remotely hinting at a team that hails from the New England region of the country. Purdue sports follow a very similar trend as Atlanta sports, they just do it in colder weather. Can, and will, debate with you on how Purdue basketball will finally cut down the nets this year. Anyways, go sports!

Hello, I’m Natalie! I’m from the Chicagoland area and I’m currently a senior at Purdue studying Public Relations. I’m a huge NBA fan, specifically THE Chicago Bulls. MJ over LeBron all-day, everyday. I love Purdue and everything Boilermaker-related. I love traveling and doing and trying new things!

Texas A&M Former Student. Huge sports fan who hates stereotypical pink jerseys and the thought that women and sports don\'t mix, Interested in sports banter and complaining about how Dallas sports consistently underachieve at everything? Hit me up on Twitter @shelbae_nichole. Thanks, Gig Em, and God Bless y’all.

My name’s James King, and I’m a 22-year-old Sports Journalism major at the almighty Rutgers University. I’m from central New Jersey (yes it exists) right on the beach in a town called Neptune. I grew up playing baseball and football, but being 5’7” and deficient of speed doesn’t get you much after high school graduation. My passion for sports and obvious deep love for keyboards has brought me to this lovely place here. I bleed green for my beloved New York Jets (it will sound good one day, just wait). The Boston Celtics and Red Sox hold the other two-thirds of my sports heart. With that said, you can usually find me kicked back somewhere with a brew giving my usually disagreeable sports opinions.

My love affair with sports began at the age of three, when I was the biggest cheerleader of my brother’s Little League team. I knew that I was sucked in at the age of eight, when I bawled my eyes outside Shea Stadium after watching Mike Piazza play his last game as a New York Met. To this day I am a diehard Mets, and Jets fan. There is very little joy in my life. As much as I adore to watch sports, growing up I loved playing them even more. There was rarely a day of the week I wasn’t being shuttled off to some sort of practice. My favorite sports were softball, where I was coached by my dad until I reached middle school, and gymnastics, which I am still involved with as a coach and student manager at Rutgers University.

Texas A&M Former Student. Huge sports fan who hates stereotypical pink jerseys and the thought that women and sports don\'t mix, Interested in sports banter and complaining about how Dallas sports consistently underachieve at everything? Hit me up on Twitter @shelbae_nichole. Thanks, Gig Em, and God Bless y’all.

Throughout my childhood, I was never much of an athlete nor did I watch many sports. Although I participated in practically every sport you could think of, I was never good at any. Throughout high school I struggled with finding my passion, I never truly knew what I wanted to go to school for but I knew for a fact I wanted to be at the University of Kansas. Being a Jayhawk was a dream of mine since childhood and I never even considered going anywhere else. Finally, midway through my senior year of high school I found my passion, writing. I was in an English class where we wrote an autobiography and it was at that moment I knew what I wanted to become, a sports journalist. I graduated high school and eventually moved to Lawrence, Kansas where I now major in both Journalism and Sports Management. Despite never taking any journalism courses in high school, I have found my passion and my dream job. I love writing about all sorts of things, namely Kansas Football, basketball and I even do some writing about music. As I child I never expected to be where I am today, but now I hope to use ArmChair as a way to branch out into the world and make connections. For now, I hope to continue expanding myself and develop as a writer.

Texas A&M Former Student. Huge sports fan who hates stereotypical pink jerseys and the thought that women and sports don\'t mix, Interested in sports banter and complaining about how Dallas sports consistently underachieve at everything? Hit me up on Twitter @shelbae_nichole. Thanks, Gig Em, and God Bless y’all.

Texas A&M Former Student. Huge sports fan who hates stereotypical pink jerseys and the thought that women and sports don\'t mix, Interested in sports banter and complaining about how Dallas sports consistently underachieve at everything? Hit me up on Twitter @shelbae_nichole. Thanks, Gig Em, and God Bless y’all.

I grew up in Southern California and developed a love for all sports at a young age, though I ultimately decided on golf when it came to playing something at a competitive level. But as far as watching sports, college football reigns supreme. I attended my first game as 5-year-old when visiting family in Florida. Michigan defeated Alabama in overtime to win the Orange Bowl, and the winning quarterback just happened to be a senior by the name of Tom Brady. I attended plenty of USC games with my dad during the Pete Carroll era, only furthering my love for the game. Since then, I’ve been blessed to attend and cover games at some awesome venues including Oklahoma, LSU, AT&T Stadium, and more than I can count at TCU. Beyond college sports, I love cheering on the San Francisco Giants and 49ers, and exploring new places when afforded the opportunity.

Texas A&M Former Student. Huge sports fan who hates stereotypical pink jerseys and the thought that women and sports don\'t mix, Interested in sports banter and complaining about how Dallas sports consistently underachieve at everything? Hit me up on Twitter @shelbae_nichole. Thanks, Gig Em, and God Bless y’all.

Hi my name is Matt Holleran, I currently just finished my junior year at West Virginia University. I have been a Dallas Cowboys fan my entire life, and also am an avid Washington Nationals fan. I attend Nationals games about 25 times a year, and also played baseball for most of my life. I also attend almost all West Virginia sporting events when I am at school. I am an aspiring sports beat writer, and sports have been one of the biggest things in my life since I was a young kid. I love writing and talking about any sports, and hope I can create some great content.

Hey guys, my name’s Max Cohen. I’m a huge Arizona sports fan. I love the Wildcats, Diamondbacks, Cardinals, Phoenix Rising FC, and US Soccer. I also love Tottenham Hotspur and Borrusia Dortmund. I grew up playing baseball, basketball, and soccer, and hurting myself during all of them. I also play guitar. I love rock music. Some of my favorite bands are Bruce Springsteen, U2, The Beatles, Foo Fighters, and Dispatch. I’m a freshman at the University of Arizona. I’m majoring in a cool program that combines politics, philosophy, economics, and law. Talk to me about Arizona basketball and football because I never shut up about it.

Texas A&M Former Student. Huge sports fan who hates stereotypical pink jerseys and the thought that women and sports don\'t mix, Interested in sports banter and complaining about how Dallas sports consistently underachieve at everything? Hit me up on Twitter @shelbae_nichole. Thanks, Gig Em, and God Bless y’all.

Texas A&M Former Student. Huge sports fan who hates stereotypical pink jerseys and the thought that women and sports don\'t mix, Interested in sports banter and complaining about how Dallas sports consistently underachieve at everything? Hit me up on Twitter @shelbae_nichole. Thanks, Gig Em, and God Bless y’all.

Sports have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I played softball for 12 years and fell head over heels in love with the game. I am currently going to school at Arizona State University pursuing degrees in both sports journalism and statistics. Baseball is my main passion, but I can talk some NFL too (Go Hawks!). I am fascinated with the numbers side of the game and love how prevalent it is becoming.

I am from Los Angeles and I am a huge Angels, Clippers and Baltimore Ravens fan (liked them long before the Rams came). I loved playing and watching sports growing up and since I don’t consider myself an MLB talent, sports journalism seemed like the way to go. I am a sophomore at Arizona State. In my first year, I covered ASU Baseball and Women’s Basketball for Devils in Detail. I also had a sports talk radio show called Road to Glory on the student radio station Blaze Radio, and I am on that show again along with a couple of podcasts on blazeradioonline.com. I also called a couple of ASU softball games for the station. I work as a cameraman and did color commentary for high school athletics for School Space Media.

Well hello there. My life as a sports fan has typically been filled with either ecstasy or deep suffering. I watched my Seahawks obliterate the Broncos for their first Super Bowl win one year, only to see them toss the second one away on the damn goal line in what is easily the worst play call in football history. I saw Marcus Mariota and Royce Freeman bulldoze Florida State in the Rose Bowl, and then got to enjoy the spectacular downward spiral of the Ducks program that started with a beat-down from Ohio State in the National Championship that same season. Hell, this last season, I even got to see a real coaching controversy! So yeah – I’ve gotten to experience pretty much every emotion associated with sports.

I am a second year University of Oregon student passionate about all of Oregon’s teams. I spend most of my free time watching movies and playing video games. Having played Football, Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball as a child I’ve cultivated a passion for the beautiful world of sports. I’ve recently fallen in love with the esports industry. My passion for video games and sports combine in the realm of professional video gaming. My life revolves around working towards a dream job in esports, making the most of my college experience, and taking time to bring joy to the world around me. Writing this bio was actually rather challenging but I’m sure writing about the Oregon Ducks will come smoother and I’m excited to share my work with this lovely audience.

Growing up in Southern California, I fell in love with sports at a very young age. Los Angeles sports is what shaped my love and passion for the world of sports; through this city’s historic teams and passionate fan base, I developed a strong connection with sports and my teams in LA. I have experienced many incredible sports moments in my life, and as a diehard LA Sports fan I have truly been blessed with many defining moments in sports history. From the Kobe Shaq era of the Lakers, to USC’s dominate run in College Football, to Kobe reviving the LakeShow for back-to-back titles, to the Kings’ improbable run in the NHL, there has been no shortage of excitement in the City of Angels. My passion for LA sports has never dwindled, even as an Oregon State graduate, my love for this city’s teams has grown even stronger along with my love of Beaver athletics.

I was born into the college football-crazed state of Tennessee in 1998, the same year that the University of Tennessee won their only football national championship of the last fifty years. Thanks to my alum father, I grew up a proud Vols fan. But right when I really started caring, Tennessee began their decade of ineptitude, and that pretty much sums up my sports fan career. The teams I really care about are doomed to let me down. I’m hoping to not bring that same bad luck to Stanford, the school from which I will hopefully graduate in 2021. Still, the innate Tennessee passion for college football runs through my veins. I’ll bring that same passion to all my Stanford coverage, something I have some good practice with thanks to my work with the Stanford Daily. When I’m not binge watching the greatest sport on earth, I love to run and plan on majoring in History.

I spent most of my childhood playing sports, and when I was resting up for the next day’s adventures, I was watching ESPN. I was born and raised in LA, so go Lakers, Dodgers, Eagles, (we didn’t have a team for my whole childhood!) Bruins and Kings. I mainly played basketball, baseball, and football growing up, but I’ll argue about any sport to anyone who will listen. I couldn’t leave my city, so I went to the greatest athletic school in the nation and got my degree while rubbing elbows with the UCLA Men’s Basketball Team, getting a PAC-12 Championship ring for my trouble. Now I just watch and write, but I’m still just as invested as if I were shooting the shot or making the pitch.

Texas A&M Former Student. Huge sports fan who hates stereotypical pink jerseys and the thought that women and sports don\'t mix, Interested in sports banter and complaining about how Dallas sports consistently underachieve at everything? Hit me up on Twitter @shelbae_nichole. Thanks, Gig Em, and God Bless y’all.

Texas A&M Former Student. Huge sports fan who hates stereotypical pink jerseys and the thought that women and sports don\'t mix, Interested in sports banter and complaining about how Dallas sports consistently underachieve at everything? Hit me up on Twitter @shelbae_nichole. Thanks, Gig Em, and God Bless y’all.

Texas A&M Former Student. Huge sports fan who hates stereotypical pink jerseys and the thought that women and sports don\'t mix, Interested in sports banter and complaining about how Dallas sports consistently underachieve at everything? Hit me up on Twitter @shelbae_nichole. Thanks, Gig Em, and God Bless y’all.

Hello, reader of this description. My name is Chris Angkico, and I am currently a Communications major at the University of Washington. I’m a lifelong Seattle sports junkie, and when I’m not watching sports I’m probably re-watching Marvel Cinematic Universe movies. When I was a kid, I watched the Huskies play in the old, grimy Husky Stadium against the likes of Oregon’s Johnathan Stewart and USC’s John David Booty (my favorite quarterback name of all time). Now, as a student at UW, I think that our sports teams are collectively competing at unprecedented levels, and that’s a really exciting thing to see. I hope you enjoy my writing as much as I thoroughly enjoyed watching the Seahawks demolish the Broncos in the Super Bowl.

Texas A&M Former Student. Huge sports fan who hates stereotypical pink jerseys and the thought that women and sports don\'t mix, Interested in sports banter and complaining about how Dallas sports consistently underachieve at everything? Hit me up on Twitter @shelbae_nichole. Thanks, Gig Em, and God Bless y’all.

Texas A&M Former Student. Huge sports fan who hates stereotypical pink jerseys and the thought that women and sports don\'t mix, Interested in sports banter and complaining about how Dallas sports consistently underachieve at everything? Hit me up on Twitter @shelbae_nichole. Thanks, Gig Em, and God Bless y’all.

Texas A&M Former Student. Huge sports fan who hates stereotypical pink jerseys and the thought that women and sports don\'t mix, Interested in sports banter and complaining about how Dallas sports consistently underachieve at everything? Hit me up on Twitter @shelbae_nichole. Thanks, Gig Em, and God Bless y’all.

I am a student at the University of Florida studying Journalism Sports Media. I love all sports, but baseball has had my heart for over 15 years. In my spare time, you can find me at the local Chick-fil-A or cuddling at home with the cutest dog you've ever seen- my Golden Retriever, Harper. And yes, she just so happens to be named after Bryce Harper.

I'm Lauren Reynolds - I'm a telecommunication student at the University of Florida with a passion for sports. I'm an expert trash talker, and I'm always representing my Miami Dolphins and my Florida Gators. You can find me at your local sports bar every Saturday and Sunday afternoon.

I am 24 year old law school student at the University of Georgia. Much of my childhood was spent attending sporting events in Athens and I've continued doing it in my adult life. I am very passionate about sports in general, but especially about the Georgia Bulldogs.

My name is Tj Barnett and I am an avid sports fan. I grew up in Louisville, KY (don’t worry, I’d rather run my head through a thousand brick walls than be a UofL fan). Ever since I was 2 years old, I was rocking UK booties and mumbling the fight song. It was all UK basketball until I discovered the Cincinnati Bengals and the Reds in ’05 then the Miami Heat in ’06. Ever since then, I’ve lived and breathed sports! My Twitter account is where I avidly voice my opinion in relation to sports, and I’m always ready for a good argument.

My name is Drew Brown and I live in Louisville, Kentucky. I have bled blue since birth and consider myself blessed to be a member of the Big Blue Nation! However, I do consider myself a rational college basketball fan with a specific passion for recruiting. What I love most is about college sports is that they represent the greatness of American culture. My Town vs. Your Town! #BBN

My love of baseball sprung from my mom bribing me with Dippin’ Dots to go watch the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium with her when I was little. It didn't take long for me to start calling pitches and know anything and everything about the game and I haven't turned back. Broadcast Journalism student at the University of Kentucky. Avid Cats and St. Louis Cardinals/Blues fan.

Texas A&M Former Student. Huge sports fan who hates stereotypical pink jerseys and the thought that women and sports don\'t mix, Interested in sports banter and complaining about how Dallas sports consistently underachieve at everything? Hit me up on Twitter @shelbae_nichole. Thanks, Gig Em, and God Bless y’all.

Texas A&M Former Student. Huge sports fan who hates stereotypical pink jerseys and the thought that women and sports don\'t mix, Interested in sports banter and complaining about how Dallas sports consistently underachieve at everything? Hit me up on Twitter @shelbae_nichole. Thanks, Gig Em, and God Bless y’all.

Texas A&M Former Student. Huge sports fan who hates stereotypical pink jerseys and the thought that women and sports don\'t mix, Interested in sports banter and complaining about how Dallas sports consistently underachieve at everything? Hit me up on Twitter @shelbae_nichole. Thanks, Gig Em, and God Bless y’all.

Currently a senior at Mizzou. I'm a journalism major with my emphasis being in print and digital sports. I'm a die-hard San Jose Sharks fan (despite being from Chicago), but have always followed the Cubs and Green Bay Packers. My teams are all over the place, right? Weird. Previously, I've written for Mizzou's student-run newspaper 'The Maneater', as well as the San Jose Sharks website 'Pucknology.net' before it was rebranded to 'Teal Town USA'.

Feel free to hit me up with your hot takes or argue about mine. Javier Baez and Bryce Harper both being on the Cubs would be great for Major League Baseball. Real Madrid are the greatest of all time. Softball is an underrated sport.

Texas A&M Former Student. Huge sports fan who hates stereotypical pink jerseys and the thought that women and sports don\'t mix, Interested in sports banter and complaining about how Dallas sports consistently underachieve at everything? Hit me up on Twitter @shelbae_nichole. Thanks, Gig Em, and God Bless y’all.

Young professional that went pro in something other than sports. Former college baseball player. College football addict. Whiskey drinker. Cigar aficionado. Avid golfer. Williams Brice Stadium is my second home on Saturday’s in the fall.

My name is Thomas Floyd, and I cover recruiting for the University of South Carolina. I live an hour east of Columbia, South Carolina and I promise you’ve never heard of my home town I am a high school graduate of The Carolina Academy and I am currently a business student at the University of South Carolina, the greatest University in the country. Get ready to take a seat and read about the hardest conference to recruit in the country: The SEC.

My name is Noah Patheja. I am currently a Sophomore at the University of South Carolina. I also write for the Daily Gamecock, which is the student paper at USC. I am the youngest of four children, and the only child in my family to not go to college in Alabama, even though my family has no connection to the state of Alabama. I have wanted to go to South Carolina since I was nine, and I was happy to accomplish my life goal of attending my favorite university. I haven’t followed football closely my whole life, but ever since I was 11, I have been fully invested in the Gamecocks, including having season tickets in 2014. A fun fact about me is that my family and I used to be Clemson fans a long time ago when we first moved to South Carolina.

I’m 26 years old. I graduated Tri-County Technical College with an Associate’s Degree in Media Arts Production in May of 2017. My goal is to attain a career in sports media. I’m a fan of the South Carolina Gamecocks, Boston Celtics, Baltimore Ravens and Atlanta Braves. I’m from Myrtle Beach/Conway and moved upstate in 2012. I currently live in Clemson….I know…..I have a legit reason for being here though, I swear. I’m the Co-Host/Producer for a sports talk show in Walhalla, SC called The Evening Sports Page on from 8-10pm, Monday-Thursday. I also work in graphic design and do some freelance videography.

Sports have always been a huge part of my life. I played baseball, football, basketball, and ran track growing up. I was fortunate to enough to go on to play football in college at Carson-Newman University. Tennessee sports have always been a passion of mine. I grew up about 10 minutes away from Neyland Stadium. I fell in love with the noise and tradition of UT.I am now a season ticket holder hosting the best tailgates in Knoxville. I am also currently trying to go to different venues around the SEC. I am a host/producer of the More Important Issues Podcast. Check us out on iTunes or Twitter @More_Issues. Go Vols!

My love for football began when I was just a kid. Back in the glory days when The Tennessee Volunteers were beating the Alabama Crimson Tide 38-18. I can remember my dad throwing cookies at the television when we were tied 17-17 in overtime playing against Florida. Tennessee was struggling to move the ball. After two incomplete passes and a penalty to boot, the Vols had 54 yards to go. It was third down and the anticipation was immense. Tee Martin broke loose, scrambling for his life to pick up 14 yards. Now it was up to senior kicker Jeff Hall. His 41-yard kick was dead center. The Vols defense manage to stop Florida and now it was up to Collins Cooper. His 32-yard kick went wide left and the whole state of Tennessee erupted. I will never forget that feeling and to me there's just nothing quite like it. Game days with family and friends are what I live for. Even when the Vols haven't won a single SEC game, I'm all in!

Texas A&M Former Student. Huge sports fan who hates stereotypical pink jerseys and the thought that women and sports don\'t mix, Interested in sports banter and complaining about how Dallas sports consistently underachieve at everything? Hit me up on Twitter @shelbae_nichole. Thanks, Gig Em, and God Bless y’all.

Texas A&M Former Student. Huge sports fan who hates stereotypical pink jerseys and the thought that women and sports don\'t mix, Interested in sports banter and complaining about how Dallas sports consistently underachieve at everything? Hit me up on Twitter @shelbae_nichole. Thanks, Gig Em, and God Bless y’all.

I am from a small town in Southeast Tennessee. I grew up an avid sports fan and played football, baseball and basketball in high school. My sports career ended after graduation but I have continued to work on providing news for the last couple of years. I am now happily married and am finishing a degree in Business Management at Austin Peay State University

Texas A&M Former Student. Huge sports fan who hates stereotypical pink jerseys and the thought that women and sports don't mix, Interested in sports banter and complaining about how Dallas sports consistently underachieve at everything? Hit me up on Twitter @shelbae_nichole. Thanks, Gig Em, and God Bless y’all.

I am a junior at Texas A&M majoring in Journalism and minoring in Communication and Business. If you are ever trying to find me, look for the closest TV with sports on it. If I’m not there, look for the closest golf course. I was born in England and moved to Houston with my family at the age of five. As a result, I had the pleasure of becoming a die-hard fan of all the Houston sports teams, which is generally not good for a person’s health. My favorite sport? All of them! The motto I live by: sports are life, but food is a close second. I’m always down for a chat about the current happenings of the world, including but not limited to sports. Hit me up on Twitter @Jack_Holmes98, it’s always fun to connect with fellow sports fanatics around the world. Thanks & Gig’em!

My name is Collin Ginnan and I am majoring in Journalism and Spanish at The Ohio State University. I grew up playing baseball year-round from t-ball through high school and am a diehard Cincinnati Reds fan. Coming from a family of Buckeyes, I was raised living and breathing Ohio State football. To the best of my memory, I have not missed a single game to date. Ohio State vs. Penn State during Homecoming? That’s what the Watch ESPN app is for. Besides the Buckeyes and Reds, I follow the Blue Jackets, Browns, Cavaliers, FC Cincinnati, and Liverpool FC.

I am an author, copy-editor, rancher, sports writer, and father who spends his free time devouring sports statistics in an attempt to be the best armchair general manager my family has ever had the pleasure of ignoring. My wife watches more football than me. Despite that, I still think you care about what I have to say. Reach me at [email protected]

Jackson Ramer is a Communications major at the University of Florida. Lifelong fan of the Gators, Falcons, Braves, and Hawks. If I'm not busy with school or work, you can find me on the golf course. Follow me on Twitter @JacksonRamer

We are a podcast devoted to bringing you the hottest baseball takes about why the steroid era was the best and why anything that happened before 1990 is irrelevant.

Adam Seth Moss is a graduate of Western Illinois University (WIU)with a Masters in History. Adam is the lead autosport writer and a guest writer for the River Avenue Blues blog. He is a fan of the Yankees and Mets and enjoys writing about baseball history, particularly the Yankees. On Armchair, he serves as the modern-day equivalent to the late Andy Rooney, having radical views on just about everything.

I was born into a sports-loving family in Seattle. Some of my earliest memories are of watching the Mariners with my dad and listening to him complain about legendarily mediocre Seahawks coach Dennis Erickson. Over the years, my love for sports has only grown, even though my athletic prowess never blossomed. In 2008, I protested the Sonics moving out of town. In early 2014, I celebrated the Seahawks crushing the Broncos in the Super Bowl in a dead silent Denver sports bar. In 2015, I ran a Seattle sports blog called Emerald City Swagger. My view of the sporting world has increased to include the teams I enjoy watching the Mariners battle every year in the American League West.

Hey guys, my name’s Max Cohen. I’m a huge Arizona sports fan. I love the Wildcats, Diamondbacks, Cardinals, Phoenix Rising FC, and US Soccer. I also love Tottenham Hotspur and Borrusia Dortmund. I grew up playing baseball, basketball, and soccer, and hurting myself during all of them. I also play guitar. I love rock music. Some of my favorite bands are Bruce Springsteen, U2, The Beatles, Foo Fighters, and Dispatch. I’m a freshman at the University of Arizona. I’m majoring in a cool program that combines politics, philosophy, economics, and law. Talk to me about Arizona basketball and football because I never shut up about it.

Texas A&M Former Student. Huge sports fan who hates stereotypical pink jerseys and the thought that women and sports don\'t mix, Interested in sports banter and complaining about how Dallas sports consistently underachieve at everything? Hit me up on Twitter @shelbae_nichole. Thanks, Gig Em, and God Bless y’all.

My name is Jakob Lucas, and I am a lifelong Orioles fan. I was born at the dawn of the dark ages, so I did not know a winning Orioles team until 2012. I am fortunate to live a few miles from Camden Yards and when I can score some tickets, find myself there on a humid summer night screaming my throat raw. In my writing, my love for baseball collides with my passion for data and . I dig deep into the data and utilize sabermetrics, leaving my fandom at the door. My ultimate goal is to work in an department for a major league team, and I'm working towards that by pursuing a Statistics and Financial Economics Dual Degree at UMBC. Follow me on Twitter @jakoblucas1 if you want to hear more of my thoughts about Baseball and the Orioles.

Texas A&M Former Student. Huge sports fan who hates stereotypical pink jerseys and the thought that women and sports don\'t mix, Interested in sports banter and complaining about how Dallas sports consistently underachieve at everything? Hit me up on Twitter @shelbae_nichole. Thanks, Gig Em, and God Bless y’all.

I’m a die-hard White Sox fan who grew up during the Frank Thomas era. I’m a high school history teacher by day, and a wannabe GM, well, all the time. I live out that fantasy on MLB 18: The Show, but I regret to inform you that even I still have not helped the White Sox rebuild turn the corner. I once got an autograph from Kevin Tapani during warm-ups by walking to the front row and shouting “Hey, Kevin! Will you sign this?” I was eight. Now, chasing autographs is on my Murtaugh list. But, I do have an amazing wife and two wonderful kiddos. I can’t wait to see who their favorite players will be growing up and who they will hound for autographs! Marrying my best friend and the birth of my children are the three greatest days of my life. Behind those major life events is Mark Buehrle’s perfect game and the entire 2005 season. I’m honestly just a dad trying to watch a game whenever possible and hoping my children fall in love with baseball the way I did.

My name is Ryan Kanne, and I am a journalism major at Emerson College. I am a born Chicago sports fan but grew up in Chino Hills, California. No, I don't know the Ball brothers, but I did go to their rival high school. I'm a big fan of the Chicago Cubs, Bears, and Bulls as well as the Los Angeles Angels, and Clippers, which means I'm very used to disappointment. I grew up in a sports heavy family, evident by me going to a baseball-themed elementary school and being named after a Cubs Hall of Famer, Ryne Sandberg. Talk to me about the MLB or NFL and I won't be quiet for a while

I've been a Knicks fan since 2011-12, a Yankees fan for even longer, and have made my way into the NFL as a Jets fan. Only one of those teams has actual relevance, but I will support them as I do best. Lately, I've taken an interest in advertising and marketing, but sports still have a hold on me.

Texas A&M Former Student. Huge sports fan who hates stereotypical pink jerseys and the thought that women and sports don\'t mix, Interested in sports banter and complaining about how Dallas sports consistently underachieve at everything? Hit me up on Twitter @shelbae_nichole. Thanks, Gig Em, and God Bless y’all.

Hey there, my name’s Taylor. I love the Yankees. And I love writing. One day, I took it upon myself to combine the two and realized I’d determined my dream job. Baseball is my favorite sport, because it is so much more than just a game. It’s taught me the importance of determination and hard work. There’s nothing like Yankees culture: it’s all about passion, class, and winning. Brett Gardner and Aaron Judge are my two favorite players on the current roster. I’ve been fortunate enough to have had some pretty incredible experiences at the stadium and look forward to the future of the Yankees. As an Armchair contributor, I hope to offer you, the reader, information that’ll nourish and enhance your Yankees knowledge and further your love for this team.

I grew up in the only hilly part of Indiana, an unholy place where Reds, Cardinals, and Cubbie fans all live in semi-harmony. The first 20 years of my life were abysmal as I never got to see a winning season from my beloved Pirates. Today I live in bliss as I allow my baseball addiction to take over every aspect of my life.

Texas A&M Former Student. Huge sports fan who hates stereotypical pink jerseys and the thought that women and sports don\'t mix, Interested in sports banter and complaining about how Dallas sports consistently underachieve at everything? Hit me up on Twitter @shelbae_nichole. Thanks, Gig Em, and God Bless y’all.

Texas A&M Former Student. Huge sports fan who hates stereotypical pink jerseys and the thought that women and sports don\'t mix, Interested in sports banter and complaining about how Dallas sports consistently underachieve at everything? Hit me up on Twitter @shelbae_nichole. Thanks, Gig Em, and God Bless y’all.

On April 15, 1990 I walked out the womb with an Atlanta Braves hat, Ole Miss Rebels football jersey, and Memphis Grizzlies basketball shorts (yea predicted the future) on. All I have ever known or talked about my entire life is sports. The only video games I have ever played are Madden, NBA LIVE or 2K, NCAA Football (rest in peace), or MLB 2K (also RIP). I know the height, position, and college of every player in the NBA, yet I couldn’t remember anything in biology class in high school or college. I have dominated fantasy baseball leagues for years because of my farm system knowledge and my competitive nature on the waiver wires. If my tv is on its either Impractical Jokers or sports. If I can’t watch my game live, it is recorded and I am so dedicated that I will not check social media until I watch the game. Sports and writing about sports has been my passion for life. Covered high school football as a high schooler instead of sitting in the stands and going out to parties after. This is what I breathe and sleep.

Life growing up as an Atlanta sports fan prepared me for the worst. Consistent moments of cliff-hanging excitement ultimately leading to crushing heart ache time-after-time soften the blows of life's disappointments. Any number of rejection letters for internship programs or scholarships I received while I was a student at Georgia State University didn't compare to seeing the Hawks going to 10 consecutive postseasons with zero conference finals wins or the Braves winning 14 consecutive division titles with only one world championship to show for it. I grew up in the era where Mike Vick emerged as king, before becoming Inmate No. 33765-183- and so goes life.

Mediocrity and heartbreak. That’s what your life consists of being an Atlanta sports fan, and I’ve lived it for years now. The Atlanta Hawks have been labeled as mediocre for 10 years straight. Even when they were one of the best teams in 2015, they were swept by the Cavaliers in the Conference Finals. The Falcons are nothing different. Mediocre enough to get to the playoffs, and then vulnerable enough to break your hearts at the end. I know you watched the Super Bowl. So as an Atlanta fan you’re either going to get one or the other. It’s sad to say, but I’m numb to it. One day we’ll break this curse, the question is when?

My Name is a David Barr, I am a social media manager for the site. I was born in Massachusetts in the mid-90's so I've had the pleasure of being a fan of winning teams for much of my life. I've been spoiled by greatness all these years but yet I'm a miserable cynic about my favorite teams. I was originally brought on the site as a Celtics writer, and I'll continue to produce NBA pieces despite my social media responsibilities. So look out for my work on the site, and on our various social media accounts.

Texas A&M Former Student. Huge sports fan who hates stereotypical pink jerseys and the thought that women and sports don\'t mix, Interested in sports banter and complaining about how Dallas sports consistently underachieve at everything? Hit me up on Twitter @shelbae_nichole. Thanks, Gig Em, and God Bless y’all.

Cavs fan languishing in Beantown. I moved to Boston for a job and can just constantly feel the pressure of the Celtics (and Patriots) fans and their hatred. Coming from the land of perpetual sadness to the land of perpetual success has inspired me to write about the Celtics and Boston sports.

Texas A&M Former Student. Huge sports fan who hates stereotypical pink jerseys and the thought that women and sports don\'t mix, Interested in sports banter and complaining about how Dallas sports consistently underachieve at everything? Hit me up on Twitter @shelbae_nichole. Thanks, Gig Em, and God Bless y’all.