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.

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'm a multi-platform journalism major at the University of Maryland, covering all things Terps. However, as a native New Englander, my allegiances still lie with my hometown Boston sports teams as well as Liverpool F.C.

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.

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 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

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.

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 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.

My name is Kevin Luthringer. I am a 23-year-old lifelong Arkansas Razorback and Dallas Cowboys fan. So yes, as many other fans I have experienced a plethora of excruciating losses. Yes, I know the Cowboys have won 5 Super Bowls, but I lived through the 21-year playoff drought for a team that is covered by national media as much as anyone. So I heard about it often. Then you have the Razorbacks. The Hogs have done a lot of losing, and more often than not, they find a way do so in a ridiculous fashion by blowing double-digit halftime leads. So, with that being said, there will always be something to write about.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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 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]

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.

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

What’s up Armchair All-American readers. My name is Nick Stevens and I call the great state of Virginia home. I’ve been an avid Orioles’ fan since childhood. The first time I ever went to Camden Yards I saw Sidney Ponson pitch and was convinced he was an amazing pitcher. Luckily, my baseball IQ and tastes have developed. I’m a teacher, turned writer, who is enjoying every second of this journey. When I’m not watching baseball, which is a rarity, I’m watching mid-major college sports. Welcome to baseball season folks. Grab a Natty Boh and let’s talk Orioles’ baseball. See you at Camden Yards!

Hi my name is Daniel Plocher and I am a junior at Wisconsin Lutheran College. I am the Editor-in-Chief of our student newspaper and love writing for Armchair. I was raised in California, however I love all Detroit sports. My family is really weird because one side of the family is all Detroit and Michigan fans, and the other side is huge into Wisconsin sports and Michigan St fans. We are literally a family divided by sports. Because of this, I cheer for the Brewers and the Bucks to ease a bit of tension. I mainly write for Armchair Tigers, but I also write some pieces for my other fandoms as well.

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.

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.

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.

Wasn't big enough to play sports so I decide to write about it. I live my life through Marshawn Lynch quotes.

My name is Matthew Shapiro and I am from a suburb northwest of Los Angeles. Since I was born, I have been a Lakers fan. As a fan of the Lakers, I've seen everything. I've seen them at their highs and at their lows. Besides the Lakers, I am also a huge Dodgers, Astros and Seahawks fan. When not watching, reading or breathing sports I love playing basketball and soccer. Another activity I enjoy doing is giving back to my community. For example, every week I help children with special needs play baseball. Please continue to follow my page and the Armchair All Americans site.

Hey Guys! Although I go by Jack professionally, my popular nickname is J.T. I’ve been raised in a small suburb outside the great city of Chicago, so obviously I live and breathe Chicago sports. Out of the four major sports (NHL, NFL, MLB, and NBA), I am the most knowledgeable and most interested in the NBA. I can talk for as long as I want about anything relating to the NBA or basketball in general, but I’m not afraid to indulge myself in new sports topics each and every single day. I am currently attending Marquette University and plan to pursue a degree (and hopefully a career) in sports journalism.

I hail from the frigid land of Minnesota. This means the majority of my favorite teams have seen little to no success, but the Lynx do a great job picking up the slack. I’m a die-hard Timberwolves fan and I’m lucky to be witnessing their best team since the Kevin Garnett era. I have loved writing since I was a little kid, and I’m so excited to get the opportunity to write about the NBA. When I’m not focusing on my basketball obsession, I’m spending time with my dogs or horse. Follow me on Twitter @Katie_Nelson40 for some stellar basketball discourse.

I love sports and love being open. I just needed a platform to express myself. I am from Brooklyn, New York. and am driven by principle, culture and family. Personable and creative, with an enthusiastic mind, After earning my Bachelor of Arts in Communications at St. John’s University, I am seizing this opportunity to deliver accurate and factual information to the sports community in a multitude of ways. I know the road isn't easy, but like the saying goes “Anything is possible”.

I’ve been living the Toronto sports lifestyle since I was a kid. Thus, I’ve become pretty accustom to being let down by my favourite teams for a long, long time (the 2006 NBA Draft and the John Ferguson Jr. Era are still two memories I’m trying to suppress). After attempting an athletic career in many sports such as basketball, hockey, and rugby I realized that my specific talents were more suited towards the Armchair style of sports indulgence. I love all things basketball, specifically the Toronto Raptors, the NBA Draft, and college basketball. I’m also a big fan of soccer, supporting Arsenal FC and keeping up with European soccer in general. Finally, I’m a firm believer that 2011 Derrick Rose was the most electrifying player to watch since Allen Iverson, and nobody has come close since.

My name is Sam Harrigan. I am a huge sports fan based out of Atlanta. Being from the south I absolutely love college football and the NFL. But, I am also a huge college basketball fan. I am currently a high school student who plays baseball. I am happy to be a part of Armchair and I hope I can deliver some great content.

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 Denver, Colorado native that loves almost all sports. I have a beautiful daughter that means the world to me and she also loves to watch sports. Sometimes I can be very opinionated when debating or discussing sports, but if you love a team you will definitely debate it out to the fullest. I like to be adventurous and experience the outdoors, play sports with friends, golf when I have the time and experience new foods and activities. I also want to visit other ballparks and stadiums to support Colorado teams and experience the culture at those venues. So feel free to debate or discuss sports with me anytime even if we don't agree.

I am a college student, born and raised in central Indiana. Somehow, I grew up a diehard fan of the Vikings, Cubs, and Pacers. My entire life, I had never witnessed a championship for one of my teams, so when the Cubs pulled it off last season, I didn’t know what to do or say. My Twitter (@lparrish22) is filled with upset and disappointed tweets, including having to watch John Lackey every five days and the infamous Blair Walsh miss. No matter how hard it is to watch my teams choke every year, I always hold out hope. “Next year” is the most common saying in my household.

My name is William LaFiandra, and I'm a college student attending the College of the Holy Cross. I'm a big fan of the New England Patriots but also follow any NFL related news. I've always enjoyed both writing and sports, so I figured I'd give sports journalism a try. I particularly like analyzing and reading about NFL contracts, rosters, strategies, free agency, and the draft.

I grew up like most Philly fans in the 90s; watching my dad scream obscenities at the TV as the Eagles lost a heartbreaker. I idolized Allen Iverson (still do), and cried my eyes out when the Sixers lost four straight to the Lakers in the 2001 NBA Finals. I've seen some dark days in Philly, but have always Trusted the Process. Still have not stopped celebrating Super Bowl 52 and don't plan on it anytime soon. Eagles are Super Bowl CHAMPS! Follow me on twitter @matthewlucci_ for some betting "advice" and @matthewlucci on Instagram for stupid pics of me.

I am a recent graduate from Middle Tennessee State University with a degree in Journalism. I've been a Titans fan my entire life, even through the Jake Locker years. When Chris Johnson was released, I shed a tear. I still wear my Steve McNair Oilers jersey to games and believe Jeff Fisher is a legend. I hope you enjoy my writing half as much a I enjoyed watching Marcus throw 4 touchdowns against the Packers.

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.

James “GundamGoku” Meetze is a Broadcast Journalism Major at the University of South Carolina. He has two loves in life: Sports and Video Games. Growing up with both, his first game system was the PlayStation 1 and he went to his first college football game at the age of four. He plays Super Smash Brothers competitively. His mains are Cloud Strife and Wolf.