Patrick Tompkins
Patrick is a young professional who doesnt always write the most popular opinions, but his perspectives are unique and are a breeding ground for debate. Whether you agree or disagree with what he writes, it is very likely that there is much to be discussed from the point of view he presents.
Patrick grew up in Michigan and has lived in Nebraska, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Florida. He writes about football, basketball, baseball, movies and politics as well as independent work in fiction and screenwriting.
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Patrick grew up in Michigan and has lived in Nebraska, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Florida. He writes about football, basketball, baseball, movies and politics as well as independent work in fiction and screenwriting.
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Interactions with Strangers & Searching for a JobMy personal experience with not knowing the right people and stumbling upon a great opportunity.
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Best Baseball Rain Delay Fun in Years: A Fan's ReactionThere are days that are just not looked upon favorably by mother nature. That doesn't mean all the fun is gone from ballpark. Nebraska and CSU Bakersfield proved that on Sunday.
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Top 3 Classes of the 2012 NFL Draft: A Fan’s TakeDrafting wisely can have a significant boost on your team's ability to compete for a championship. Here are three teams that did just that in this weekend's draft.
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The 3 Bad Decisions in the Draft’s First Round: A Fan’s TakeAlthough it is easy to discuss the winners of the First Round; with every winner there is a loser to balance them out.
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The 5 Best Picks of the First Round: A Fan’s TakeEvery Draft has smart and not-so-smart moves made by teams. This year was no different. Here are the best moves of the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft.
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In Honor of Fenway Park: Top 10 Most Historic Stadiums of All TimeApril 20th, 2012 is the 100 year anniversary of the first game ever played at Fenway Park. In honor of the milestone, here is a list of the top 10 stadiums of all time.Also published on:
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Detroit Lions' Schedule Analysis and Projection: A Fan’s TakeAnalysis and projection of the Detroit Lions' 2012 Regular Season.
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Jets Forming the NFL’s First Triumvirate: A Fan’s TakeWith two high profile quarterbacks on one roster, the New York Jets and Rex Ryan have an opportunity to create the NFL's first successful quarterback partnership.
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Peyton’s Path of Least Resistance to a Ring: A Fan’s TakeIf Peyton Manning wants to win another championship before retirement, his best opportunity lies in the land of Young and Montana.
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Eli Eclipsing Peyton for the Manning Crown: A Fan’s PerspectiveIf you would have asked someone, Who is the greater Manning?, four years ago, the answer would have been obvious. However, two championships and MVP awards later, Eli has surpassed Peyton on his trip to the summit of Manning Mountain.Also published on:
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Election Warfare Fuels American Uncertainty: An Outsider’s OpinionPresidential candidates' fascination with insulting their opponents has a negative effect on the confidence of the American people and fuels their uncertainty and concern for their political leaders.
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Trends Are Fantasy Baseball’s Greatest Asset: A Fan’s TakeThe only time player rankings really matter is at the beginning of the season. After that, their performances at a given time will dictate their true value for fantasy team owners.Also published on:
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Top 5 Super Bowl MVPs of All Time: A Fan’s TakeWith Super Bowl XLVI approaching, it is time to reflect on the greatest Super Bowl MVPs of all time.Also published on:
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Tim Tebow and Broncos Not Ready to Contend with NFL's Best: A Fan’s TakeThe Broncos are a good team and will continue to improve, but right now they are not ready to compete with the best that the NFL has to offer. A few years of growth will change that. Denver's time is coming.Also published on:
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Seven Years Later, Alex Smith Fulfills Lost Potential: A Fan’s TakeIt may have taken Alex Smith seven years to show flashes of the quarterback everyone hoped he would become, but San Francisco fans can't help but be excited about the 49ers latest playoff victory against the New Orleans Saints.Also published on:
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A Fan’s Proposal to Fix College FootballFinally, a proposal to change college football that doesn't involve a playoff and aims to remove the BCS from power.Also published on:
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Top 10 Rushing Performances of 2011: A Fan’s TakeWith the passing game dominating professional and collegiate football, the running game deserves more credit than ever. Here are the Top 10 rushing performances from the 2011 NFL regular season.Also published on:
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Top 10 Receiving Performances of 2011: A Fan’s PerspectiveAll these quarterbacks need someone to pass to and those me catching the ball need their own recognition. Here is the Top 10 receiving performance of the 2011 NFL regular season.Also published on:
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David Tyree Catch is the Most Memorable Super Bowl Moment: A Fan’s FavoriteThere have been memorable moments in Super Bowls and then there have been moments like David Tyree's catch which surpass the ability of being explained with words.
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Schwartz Vs. Harbaugh for Coach of the Year Honors: A Fan’s PerspectiveTwo coaches, Jim Schwartz and Jim Harbaugh, who were in a face to face battle earlier in the season are the front runners for the Coach of the Year honors for the NFL.Also published on:
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Stafford Loses Out on Pro Bowl Because He's a Lion: A Fan’s TakeThe only explanation that can be deduced from the announcement of the NFC Pro Bowl rosters is that fa votes matter more than player performance. No more evident than the picking of Eli Manning over Matthew Stafford.Also published on:
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Aaron Rodgers Reminds Fans Why He is the MVP: A Fan’s TakeAaron Rodgers is playing unbelievable football and deserves to win his first MVP award of his promising career.Also published on:
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Detroit Lions Are Righting Ship at the Right Time: A Fan’s TakeEscaping a midseason slump, the Detroit Lions are turning things around and hoping a strong finish to the season turns into momentum into the playoffs. The first postseason appearance in 12 years.Also published on:
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MAACO Bowl an Insulting Finish for Boise State and Moore’s Career: A Fan’s TakeEvery year, decisions are questioned about who plays in which bowl. No other travesty has been as obvious than the relegation of Boise State to the MAACO Las Vegas Bowl.Also published on:
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Rexus of Armed and Dangerous: A Fan's Favorite CharacterWhen it comes to fan's favorite video game characters, the criteria is varied and biased. The bigger names usually get the more nods. However, one small character from a small game can have a huge impact on it's player.
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Georgia’s Richt Should Be Praised, Not Punished: A Fan’s TakeIn a world where college athletics is rocked by major controversies on an annual basis, it's minor violations like Richt's that give hope to football fans everywhere.
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Ben Roethlisberger Should Sit for the Playoff Push: A Fan’s PerspectiveThere is a time to sit and there is a time to play. With an injury in Week 14, Big Ben needs to sit now and play well in the playoffs.Also published on:
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Win Saves Detroit Lions' Season, but Questions Remain: A Fan’s TakeThe Detroit Lions have had a roller coaster season. With the uncertainties of their behavior and their defense, it is going to take more than second half comebacks to get them into the playoffs and beyond.
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Packers Own Best Sports Moment of 2011: A Fan’s PerspectiveAfter entering the 2011 postseason as the #6 seed, the Green Bay Packers run to the championship was the greatest sports moment of 2011.Also published on:
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Christmas Comes Early with an Exciting First Day of Bowl Games: A Fan’s TakeThe early bowl games can sometimes lack noteworthy performances. However, the first day of the bowl season offered up plenty of good football.Also published on:
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Top 5 Non-BCS Bowl Games to Watch: A Fan’s TakeWith the bowl season underway, here is the Top 5 Non-BCS games being played this year.Also published on:
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Skyrim: A Fan's Pick for Game of the YearAttempting to live up to its two 'Game of the Year' older brothers; Skyrim is newer, bigger, and most importantly, better than any Elder Scrolls game before it.
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Magic Can't Save Harry Potter Video GamesEight games later, the Harry Potter camp could never figure out how to make a good video game. In fact, they actually figured out how to make the most profitable book series of all time into the laughingstock of the video game world.
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Lions Trying to Avoid Second Half Collapse, Again: A Fan’s TakeIt takes a certain type of person to be a Lions fan. You have to be able to handle disappointment after being given hope. For many, it is a way of life every Fall.
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Top 5 Reasons Michigan Wins the Sugar Bowl: Fan’s Trash TalkThe Sugar Bowl features the Michigan Wolverines vs. the Virginia Tech Hokies. The Maize and Blue have many reasons for why they will succeed on Jan. 3. Here are the top 5.Also published on:
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Army-Navy, Traditional Football at Its Finest: A Fan’s PerspectiveIn a generation where teams pass the ball on every down, the Army-Navy game is a return to sanity. The rivalry that used to rule college football has since lost its gridiron significance, but not its pure, competitive potency.
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With a Flawed Award System, the Numbers Are on Luck’s Side: A Fan’s TakeA short peak into the history of award recipients reveals an interesting way of predicting the Heisman winner. College football can improve player recognition with a few simple changes to their award system.Also published on:
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Chicago Bulls Top 5 Moments of the 2010-2011 Season: A Fan's PerspectiveWith the drama of the west coast Lakers and the east coast Heat, Chicago coasted under the radar to the best record in the NBA and a promising team full of young talent. Add the eventually MVP and all signs are pointing upwards.
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Top 10 Players the Detroit Lions Should Have Drafted in the 2000s: A Fan’s PerspectiveNo team has suffered through more bonehead draft selections than the Detroit Lions. Here is ten pieces of evidence.
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A Wolverine Behind Husker Lines: A Fan’s StoryIn today's world, people move across the country on a daily basis. Nonetheless, team loyalty is not transferable across borders. Commitment to a color scheme can span across the nation and even the globe. I'm Maize and Blue, through and through.
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Without Joe Paterno, Who Will Be College Football’s Beacon of Light?Joe Paterno has been the rock in a dynamic and tumultuous coaching environment for a half a century. Now, wrought with controversy, JoePa falls to the pile of morally unsound and fallible coaches we expect to find in college football today.
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Have Stars Finally Aligned for Bush?Drafted second overall in 2006, Reggie Bush was expected to run all over the NFL like he did at USC. Six years later, Bush is finally finding the light in his first year with the Miami Dolphins.
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Who is Fred Jackson?Much of the NFL's attention has been on the play of rookie quarterbacks. As the league shifts to a pass first philosophy, success stories, like Fred Jackson, are ever more profound.
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Corey Schlesinger: The Greatest Fullback No One RemembersThe historic futility of the Detroit Lions have thrown a veil over the many accomplishments of great players over the years. Corey Schlesinger is no exception.
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With a Bit of Luck, Barkley Can Be a Great QuarterbackHaving a great sophomore or junior year in football is a death sentence for your collegiate career, shooting you straight the the NFL. That was true, until Andrew Luck came along. A decision that has put future players, like Matt Barkley, in a tough spot.
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Michigan Football: There's Hope with HokeBrady Hoke wasn't Michigan Wolverine fan's first option but it turns out, he was the best option. And with Hoke, Michigan has the ability to return to the top of college football.
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Jim Harbaugh Has Much to Learn in the NFLCoaching in the NFL is much more than about knowing the inner workings of a team and players. Coaching in the NFL is an identity. One that must be earned, and learned.