Scott Frano
I'm a twenty year old English major at Notre Dame. I was born and raised in Pembroke, Massachusetts. I'm a huge Boston sports fan, especially of the 2011 Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins (I love saying/writing/hearing that).
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USMNT Faces Pivotal Qualifiers with Disappointing Lineup - A Fan's TakeHead coach Jurgen Klinsmann named his roster Monday for the Oct. 12 and Oct. 16 World Cup qualifiers against Antigua & Barbuda and Guatemala. The roster has been beset with injuries, not to mention curious selections by Klinsmann.
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Fan Analysis: NHL Owners Putting Greed Over EverythingAfter losing the 2004-2005 season to a lockout, NHL owners are once again threatening a lockout. Even though they gained major concessions from players last time, they're back for more, putting greed over the health of the NHL and hockey as a major sport.
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A Fan's Guide to Notre Dame Stadium: Cathedral of College FootballIf you're planning on visiting Notre Dame stadium to watch the Fighting Irish play this year, this is your guide to one of the best venues in college football. -
Fan Reaction: USMNT Closes "Gap" with Mexico in 1-0 WinAfter 75 years, the U.S. Men's National Team finally defeated Mexico in Mexico with a 1-0 victory on August 15. Better yet, the U.S. won in th Estadio Azteca, an absolute fortress in Mexico City.
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Red Sox Fan Analysis: Middlebrooks Injury Could Be Final Nail in Boston's CoffinWill Middlebrooks, Boston's star rookie third basemen, broke his wrist last night after getting hit by a pitch in the ninth inning of Friday night's 3-2 win over the Cleveland Indians. He is likely out for the year.
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Bruins Fan Analysis: Nathan Horton's Health Key to Bruins' SuccessOnce again, Nathan Horton starts the season returning from a concussion. His presence on Boston's first line is a major key for the Bruins this season.
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Red Sox Fan Analysis: John Henry's Letter Insults Boston FansRed Sox owner John Henry sent out a letter to many media establishments on Monday defending manager Bobby Valentine, Sox players, and his ownership group. What he said and how this fan reacts.
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Notre Dame Fan Analysis: Who Starts in Dublin for the Irish?With quarterback Tommy Rees suspended for Notre Dame's season opener in Dublin against Navy, who will coach Brian Kelly start against the Midshipmen?
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Red Sox Fan Analysis: Bobby Valentine Proves He Needs to GoBobby Valentine stuck his foot in his mouth again on Wednesday. Why this fan is done supporting the gaffe-prone manager.
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Red Sox Fan Analysis: Should Josh Beckett Be Traded?Trade rumors have Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett on the block. Will the Red Sox move him, and should he be moved?
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Fan Analysis: NCAA to Punish Penn State Tomorrow: What's the Right Punishment?It has been announced that tomorrow, July 23, the NCAA will levy punishments on Penn State University. What should the NCAA do?
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Red Sox Fan Analysis: Sox Face Pivotal Stretch in ScheduleAfter getting swept at home by Toronto, the Boston Red Sox head out on the road to face the top two teams in the AL, desperately needing wins to stay in the playoff race.
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Red Sox Fan Reaction: Kevin Youkilis Traded to Chicago White SoxThe Boston Red Sox traded veteran third baseman Kevin Youkilis to the Chicago White Sox on June 24 for infielder Brent Lillibridge and reliever Zach Stewart, clearing room for emerging rookie Will Middlebrooks.Also published on:
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Fan Analysis: The Kevin Youkilis/Will Middlebrooks ProblemWill Middlebrooks looks like a bona fide star in the making for the Boston Red Sox. Veteran Kevin Youkilis is in his way at third base. What should the Sox do?Also published on:
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Top Five Storylines of the NHL OffseasonThe 2011-2012 NHL season has ended, and the Los Angeles Kings are the Stanley Cup Champions. Here are the stories to follow as the NHL offseason unfolds.
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Fan Reaction: Belichick, Patriots Snag Injured TE Ballard from GiantsThe New England Patriots claimed tight end Jake Ballard of the New York Giants off the waiver wire on June 13. Ballard is coming off of ACL surgery after an injury he suffered in the Giants' Super Bowl XLVI victory over the Patriots. -
Stanley Cup Finals Prove the Beauty of Hockey AgainNothing in sports compares to the passing of the Stanley Cup -
A Celtics Fan Finds Respect for Lebron JamesHow LeBron gained my respect in the Eastern Conference Finals, and why I fear he might lose it in the NBA Finals -
Building the perfect NHL starting lineup: A fan's takeWho makes up your NHL starting lineup?
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Fan reaction: Montreal Police end Chara investigationPolice in Montreal finished their investigation into Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara on August 10. They were investigating a hit by Chara on Montreal's Max Pacioretty on March 8 at the Bell Centre in Montreal.
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Some Advice for Incoming College FreshmenHere's some words of wisdom for freshmen about to start their collegiate lives.
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Fan's reaction: Notre Dame receiver Michael Floyd reinstatedUniversity of Notre Dame senior wide receiver Michael Floyd was reinstated by the school on Aug. 3. How will this affect the team?
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Serious Breaches of Baseball's Unwritten Rules in DetroitSunday's Tigers-Angels matchup at Comerica Park in Detroit featured a masterful performance from Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander. But several breaches of baseball's unwritten rules tarnished a classic pitcher's duel.
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Soulja Boy One of Many Music Stars to Hit it Big YoungRapper Soulja Boy spent $55 million on a private jet as a gift to himself for his 21st birthday. What other young artists found themselves in the spotlight at a young age?
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Why Jurgen Klinsmann is the Right Choice for U.S. SoccerGerman legend Jurgen Klinsmann will reportedly take over as U.S. men's soccer coach. Read why choosing Klinsmann is a step in the right direction for American soccer.
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Patriots Make Low-Risk, High-Reward Moves for Ochocinco, HaynesworthBy trading for two talented but enigmatic players in Albert Haynesworth and Chad Ochocinco for low draft picks, Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots gave up very little for huge possible returns. -
Fan analysis: Marc Savard should get his name on the Stanley CupDue to his role in bringing the Boston Bruins back to prominence in Boston and the NHL, Bruins center Marc Savard deserves to have his name on the Stanley Cup, despite not playing enough games this season to qualify.
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Could Petra Kvitova Be Women's Tennis' Next Big Star?Will 21-year-old Czech Petra Kvitova be the star women's tennis needs?
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Best poker games in Greater BostonPoker games can be hard to find. They are often held in private homes and can be joined only by invitation. But for those in the Boston area, here are three public poker games you can be dealt into.
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Derek Jeter Impossible to Hate, Even from Rival Fan's PerspectiveDerek Jeter epitomizes the New York Yankees, the Evil Empire, the archenemy of the Boston Red Sox, my hometown team. But I can't help but like him. -
Alicia Sacramone determined to improve upon Beijing performanceAfter a disappointing end to her 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, gymnast Alicia Sacramone is back in training for the 2012 London Games.Also published on:
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'Harry Potter' Films Provide Plenty of Great Memories"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2" will be released at midnight on July 15th. I look back at some of my favorite memories from the previous seven "Potter" films. -
Boston Bruins to Take Stanley Cup to Some Interesting SpotsThe Boston Bruins, the 2011 Stanley Cup Champions, will get their customary individual day with the Stanley Cup this summer. The schedule for the Cup's trip has been released, and there are some very interesting locations on it.
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The Harry Potter GenerationA generation will see its common bond come to a conclusion this month, but "Harry Potter" will continue to bring people together.
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NBA Lockout Further Opens Door for NHLWith the NFL and now the NBA bogged in what look to be protracted lockouts, the NHL may be the only professional sports league in session at the end of October 2011. It's a one-in-a-million chance for the NHL to draw new fans and grow the league.
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Sheen's 'Two and a Half Men' Character Not the First Major Player to Die Mid-SeriesReports suggests Charlie Sheen's "Two and a Half Men" character Charlie Harper will be killed off at the start of the show's ninth season in September. How does this compare to other mid-series character deaths in TV history?
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Adele's "21" is the Album of the Year so FarBritish songstress Adele released her second studio album, "21", was released in Europe on January 21, 2011, and in North America on February 22, 2011. The album reached number one on charts worldwide, and so far is the best album of 2011.
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Showing Some Love for BumblebeeOptimus Prime gets all the glory, but Bumblebee is my favorite Transformer.
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A Glorious Day in TitletownWith the Bruins winning the Stanley Cup, each Boston sports team has won their sports' championship over the past ten years. It is a historic time for Boston fans.
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Flyers Trade Carter, Richards, Sign Bryzgalov; End Up Stronger TeamThe Philadelphia Flyers Thursday traded centers Jeff Carter and Mike Richards, the captain of the team, to Columbus and Los Angeles, respectively. They also signed goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov. Does this make them a better team?
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Dear Bruins BandwagonMy personal letter to the Boston Bruins bandwagon
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Boston on ParadeApproximately 1 million people lined the streets of Boston yesterday to watch their Boston Bruins parade the Stanley Cup through the city. I got to experience the parade firsthand.
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PowerA story of the after-effects of the Vietnam War. A soldier recounts his experience of a massacre.