Name: Blake Murphy
Role: Creator, Editor, Writer (Variety)
E-Mail: [email protected]
Aliases: Big Sexy, Big Edward, Scissors, Coach Scissors
OnDeckCircle Debut: March 14, 2007
I intend to write: 3-5 times per week
School & Program: Queen’s University, Commerce 2008; Probably broadcasting school in 2009; Marcy Projects, MBA ‘08
Career Aspirations: To be a commentator for the Professional Darts Corporation
Favorite Writer: DJ Gallo, Trevor Smith, Bill Simmons, JA Adande
Favorite Teams: Toronto Raptors, Toronto Blue Jays, Cincinnati Reds, Jacksonville Jaguars, UCLA Bruins, Syracuse Chiefs
Favorite Mediocre Athletes: Eric Hinske, Nick Swisher, Byron Leftwich, Adam “Pacman” Jones, Bostjan Nachbar, Joey Graham, Johnny Pohl, Clay Guida, Matt Saracen
Favorite Jersey: Jose Calderon NBA Euro Live edition or Alex Rios Flashback Friday (baby blue) edition
Favorite Sports Movie: All of them. No joke, I’ve never seen one I didn’t love. Even that one with Joey from Friends. Even Crossover.
Favorite Topic: The business side of sports, prospects
Most Likely Non-Sports Topic: Hip Hop Music, Professional Wrestling
Claimed Expertise: Collective bargaining agreements, minor leagues, everything
Favorite Rapper/Philosopher: Lil’ Wayne
Favorite Quote: “Basketball is like poetry in motion, cross the guy to the left, take him back to the right, he’s fallin’ back, then just J right in his face. Then you look at him and say, ‘What?’” - Jesus Shuttlesworth (He Got Game)

“To be the man, whoooo, you’ve got to beat the man!” - Ric Flair (16 time World Champion)

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Note: Blake also writes for Hoops Addict and About.com Basketball.