Susan Cohen-Dickler
Susan is a television producer, free lance writer, professor, wife, mother, sister, daughter, friend and longtime, diehard Phillies fan, (Not necessarily in that order.) She is the co-founder of Banyan Productions, one of the couture's leading producers of reality television including such classics as Trading Spaces. She currently teaches television and management at Drexel University. She has written one novel, one non-fition ebook and several blogs. She was also formerly a Featured Columnist on the Bleacher Report for Phillies baseball. But longer than she has done any of those things she has been a writer. Writing and reading are her passions so finding the yahoo contributor network was like finding a new friend.
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A Philadelphia Phillies Fan Tips Her Hat to Raul IbanezAs a Phillies fan, I do not usually find myself in the position of rooting for the Yankees, but at least for one night I was rooting for old friend and former Phillies OF Raul Ibanez as he made history with his game-winning heroics.
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Philadelphia Phillies: J-Roll Keeps Rolling AlongThe Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins achieved a sports milestone getting hit number 2000. Here's the story of the little guy who many thought would be too small to make it in the majors.
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Just Like Old Times for the Philadelphia Phillies: A Fan's TakeDon't look now but the Philadelphia Phillies are starting to look like the Phillies of old. Since the All-Star break they have had strong starting pitching, timely hitting and even good relief pitching. You might say, it's just like old times.
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A Winning WeekendThe Phillies completed a sweep of the first place Washington Nationals and are on a bit of a roll winning four games in a row. Here are some of the weekend's top moments.
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Philadelphia 76ers: Andrew and Jason's Excellent AdventureThe Philadelphia 76ers welcomed their two new basketball stars to town in style, yesterday, with a unique press conference that turned into a pep rally.
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Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher Cole Hamels By the Numbers: A Fan's LookPhillies pitcher Cole Hamels has been earning his new $144 million contract lately pitching back-to-back complete game shutouts. He is having a very impressive season so far. Just take a look at the numbers.
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Philadelphia Phillies: Five Good Signs for the 2013 SeasonThe Philadelphia Phillies don't have much left to play for this season but there have been some good signs lately that could point toward a rebound in 2013. Here are the Top Five Good Signs for 2013.
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MLB: The Top Ten Funniest Baseball QuotesBaseball can be a tough game and sometimes you just need a laugh. Hopefully, this list of some of baseball's funniest quotes will do the job.Also published on: -
Philadelphia Phillies Fan: Five Reasons They Should Be Buyers at Trade DeadlineThe Philadelphia Phillies have been mired in last place for most of the 2012 season. Lately, however, they have been showing signs of life leading this fan to believe they should be buyers not sellers at the Trade Deadline. Here are five reasons why.
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Philadelphia Phillies: This Fan's Top Five Reasons to Keep WatchingWith the Philadelphia Phillies unexpectedly mired in last place, it's hard to find reasons to keep watching the team. This fan finds some tongue-in-cheek reasons to keep on rooting even when the going gets tough.
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Philadelphia Phillies: This Fan’s Top 10 Surprises This Season (and They’re Not Necessarily Good Ones)The Philadelphia Phillies are not having the season most experts and fans predicted. After winning a record 102 games last season, they have been in last place most of this year. Wondering why? Here are ten reasons to get you started.Also published on: -
How Owning a Dog Can Make You Happier, Healthier and ThinnerThe decision to get a dog can be a big one. It is a new responsibility to add to your life but here are ten reasons that might convince you that owning a dog will be the best decision you ever make. -
Ten Baseball Movies that I Always Have to WatchWe all have movies, that no matter how many time we've seen them, if we come across them by chance while surfing the dial we just have to watch them till the end. For me, many of movies are about baseball. Here are ten that I can never turn off. -
Philadelphia Phillies -- Just the Stats: A Fan's ViewIt is 63 games into the 2012 baseball season and Phillies fans don't have much to cheer about. These statistics will explain.Also published on:
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Why I Will Never Eat Eggplant AgainAbout a year ago I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. This is the story of the days surrounding my diagnosis and treatment.
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The Philadelphia Phillies Lose Another One by the NumbersThe Philadelphia Phillies have lost four straight games again. If you examine the numbers it is sadly easy to see why this team continues to struggle just to remain afloat.Also published on:
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The Philadelphia Phillies' 2012 Season so Far: A Fan's LookDespite a dismal start, major injuries and a lack of offensive power, the Phillies are still in the hunt. It has been an improbable journey to say the least. Here are some hard to believe Phillies facts.Also published on:
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Philadelphia 76ers Andre Iguodala Faces Moment of TruthThe 76ers made it to the second round of the NBA Playoffs last night with a one-point win over the Chicago Bulls. And star forward Andre Iguodala had to confront some demons to get it done.
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Philadelphia 76ers Mother’s Day Gift GuideWith Mother's Day only a few days away, find the perfect gift for the sports loving mother in your life with this top five list of Philadelphia 76ers gifts for Mom.
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The Philadelphia Phillies Enter the 'Twilight Zone': A Fan's TakeThe Philadelphia Phillies have not had the season fans were imagining. With Joe Blanton hurling the first complete game shutout and Carlos Ruiz as the offensive powerhouse it feels like we're in "The Twilight Zone."
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Bad Boys of Sports: The Top 10 Athletes We Love to HateThe recent suspension of the Los Angeles Lakers Metta World Peace reminds us once again of the prevalence of "bad boys" in the world of sports. This article counts down the top ten athletes fans love to hate.Also published on:
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Major League Baseball: Top 10 Cliches (Give or Take a Couple)With the return of baseball comes the return of the baseball cliche. We've all heard them; we've all used them. Here's a list of some of my cringe-worthy favorites.Also published on: -
The Philadelphia Phillies: Top Five Surprises of the Early SeasonAlthough the baseball season is still young, the Philadelphia Phillies have already started their season with a number of surprises, not all of them pleasant ones. Here's a look at this fan's top five Phillies surprises of the season so far.
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The Philadelphia Phillies' Start to the 2012 Season--The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: A Fan's TakeThe Philadelphia Phillies, in pursuit of their sixth straight NL East championship, are not off to the start they were hoping for. They lost two out of three to the Pirates. This article explores the Phillies start: the good, the bad and the ugly.
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Major League Baseball Is the Best Sports League in the World: A Fan's TakeYes, there are many professional sports to choose from but according to this fan, picking the best is no contest. Here are the top 10 reasons that baseball is the best sport in the world.
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America's National Pastime Should Start in America: One Fan's PleaStarting a baseball season in Tokyo as we did this week just doesn't feel quite right to this longtime fan. While spreading the joy of baseball is a laudable goal can't at least Opening Day remain sacred?Also published on:
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Five Ex-Philadelphia Phillies This Fan Still Secretly LovesWith trades and an active free agent market, it is rare for a player to remain with one team for his whole career. But there are some players who are special and even when they depart your team's locker room, you still can't help but root for them.
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Top Five Reasons It's Too Soon for Philadelphia Phillies Fans to PanicWith the injuries to Ryan Howard and now Chase Utley's absence from the starting lineup, panic is beginning to spread through the streets of Philadelphia but this writer tells the fans to relax and gives them 5 reasons why.
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Philadelphia Phillies Fan: Who's on First? Maybe Not Ryan Howard?This lifelong Phillies fan reacts to an interview done by ESPN's Jayson Stark with Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins. Rollins had some less than optimistic news to share on the health of teammates Ryan Howard and Chase Utley.
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A Philadelphia Phillies Fan’s Journey Back to BaseballAfter the shockingly early elimination of her favored Philadelphia Phillies from the 2011 Playoffs this fan lost her way. But as she makes the journey back to her team she makes some reflections about life and the sport she loves along the way.
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Spring Training Report: Three Big Questions Facing the Philadelphia PhilliesAlthough the Phillies have won 5 straight NL East titles and they are favored by many to win a sixth, there are three major questions surrounding the team this year that will likely determine how far they will go.
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The Top Ten Old Time Baseball NicknamesBaseball's history is filled with colorful nicknames. Here's a countdown of the top ten old-time baseball nicknames and their origin.
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Tribute to Davy Jones: My First Teen-Age CrushAs a young teen-ager the Monkees were my favorite rock group and Davy Jones was my favorite Monkee. This is my personal tribute to the "Daydream Believer." -
Five Secrets to Help You Ace a Reality TV AuditionAs a television Executive Producer I have cast hundreds of episodes of reality television. This article shares some insider tips to help would-be reality stars get a leg up on the competition at their next audition.
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My Supermarket NightmareOn what seemed like a very ordinary Tuesday trip to the supermarket something happened that shook me to my very core. It was shocking and unexpected and... If I say anymore, I'll give it away.
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Why Must I Get Strippers with My Sports Talk?As an avid sports fan I have been listening to sports talk radio for over 20 years now and I am sick and tired of having to listen to commercials for erotic men's clubs and male party parts. It's high time for sports radio to grow up!
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Why the Philadelphia Phillies Should NOT Be the Favorites to Win it All in 2012: Fan's ViewDespite being heavy favorites, the Phillies didn't even make it out of the first round of the 2011 play-offs. In fact, the favorites rarely win it all. This fan makes a plea for her Phillies not to be the favorites again only to suffer that same fate.Also published on:
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Lin-Sanity and the Dyno-saurThe story of Jeremy Lin, the New York Knicks Asian-American basketball sensation has been hard to miss. But another story, that of an aging veteran trying to make a comeback, has not grabbed the headlines. But these different stories share a common link.