Jason Ciluffo
A lifelong Michigander, Jason has worked in various capacities in the golf industry, merchandised sundries from wine to skittles, and passionately followed music - from the tried-and-true Grateful Dead and Bob Dylan to newbies Ray Lamontagne and Wilco. When there s not snow on the ground, he s likely to be musing, talking, or writing about Major League Baseball...
Currently, he is an instructor of Humanities, Philosophy, and English in SW Michigan...
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Currently, he is an instructor of Humanities, Philosophy, and English in SW Michigan...
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BA - Kalamazoo College, MEd - Aquinas CollegeInterests
Major League Baseball (MLB), Biblical Studies, The Grateful Dead, The National Basketball Association (NBA), Bob Dylan, Philosophy, The National Hockey League (NHL), Golf Instruction, Fiction Writing.Favorites
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First Person: My Debt-Free College ExperienceIn the late 1990s I graduated from Kalamazoo College – an institution which claims Ty Warner (founder of Ty Inc. and their famous Beanie Babies) and Steven Yeun (“Glenn” on AMC’s The Walking Dead) as alumni. “K” is a relatively prestigious...
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A Brief Look at the Minnesota Twins' World Series HistoryAs the 2012 Minnesota Twins sit out the postseason with a second consecutive last-place finish in the AL Central, one should not forget that six of the past 10 years saw these very same Twins win their division. -
MLB World Series 2012: Remembering Roberto ClementeOn September 30, 1972, Roberto Walker Clemente of the Pittsburgh Pirates hit the 3,000th and final hit of his illustrious HOF career – a double off pitcher Jon Matlack of the New York Mets. Over the 1973 New Year holiday, Clemente would die... -
Autumn Fig ChiliAs the last rays of summer sun eek away with increasingly chilly evenings, our palate turns from backyard barbeques to something a little warmer. This easy chili recipe is the perfect way to take the chill out of the bones and satisfy... -
Five Great MLB Triple Crown Threats Since 1967With Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers poised to make a serious run at the 2012 Triple Crown, I am reminded that no one since Carl Yastrzemski in 1967 has managed the feat--though many have come close. Submitted are 5 great runs at MLB's Triple Crown. -
Onward to Victory: Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the NFLThe University of Notre Dame has been a perennial stockpot for the National Football League, churning-out somewhere in the neighborhood of 500 NFL players over the past 125 years. Currently, there are 28 Fighting Irish on NFL rosters... -
A Century of Chasing the Dream: Top 10 Memorable Stretch Runs in MLB HistorySome of the most dramatic and poignant of baseball games are played in September and October. It is during these playoff runs legends are fashioned and history is made. In this spirit, I submit ten great marches toward baseball greatness by decade. -
Top 25 Great College Football Mascots: More Than Just Oversized HeadsFrom Brutus the Buckeye to Shasta the Cougar to Sparty the Spartan, college football abounds with one-of-a-kind, unforgettable, and inspirational nicknames and mascots. Here are 25 of the most classic mascots ever to grace NCAA sidelines.Also published on: -
Ten Abiding Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football TraditionsA rich and involved legacy of both academics and football permeate the University of Notre Dame. As the Fighting Irish gird up their loins in final preparations for their 125th season, we look at some of the most memorable traditions at ND.Also published on: -
Clear the Mechanism: 10 Memorable MLB Perfect GamesBilly Chapel may have had a unique way of preparing to pitch; apart from Hollywood, 23 pitchers have tossed perfect games. From Young to Koufax, Hunter to Halladay, and most recently "King Felix" -- the perfecto is still baseball's most treasured prize. -
An All-Time Baltimore Orioles Team: O's Roster for the AgesThe early-season success of the Baltimore Orioles shocked and confused all but the most optimistic of Orioles faithful this summer. This inspired me to think of some of the greats -- from Brooks and Frank Robinson to Cal Ripken and Roberto Alomar. -
Notre Dame’s Top 25 TDs of the Past 50 Years (or So…)With apologies to the likes of John Huarte, Ricky Watters, and David Givens who missed the cut, here is a list of 25 of the most memorable touchdowns in more-or-less recent Fighting Irish football history. -
Fear and Loathing in Los Angeles: Remembering the Opening Ceremony of the 1984 Summer OlympicsA Rocket Man, President Ronald Reagan, a novel Torch lighting - the 1984 Olympics had it all. But behind the opening ceremony brewed world tension. The first line contains a link to the full-length clip of the Opening Ceremony at the Los Angeles Coliseum. -
NBA Basketball in America's Midsection: Why the 2012 NBA Champs Will Hail from the MidwestWith most NBA fan eyes on the perennial favorite Celtics, Heat, and Lakers or otherwise occupied by "Linsanity" and the Knicks - at least one fan thinks the 2012 postseason will belong to a team nowhere near either coastline... -
Get Your Permission Slip: We're Going on a Chicago Cubs Infield TripDespite their large fan-base, rustic ballpark, and desire to succeed for the North Side of Chicago - the Chicago Cubs continue to languish in the wading pool of baseball mediocrity. Nonetheless, a young and talented infield has Wrigley buzzing. -
What's in an Arm?: Musing on the 2012 Detroit Tigers Pitching StaffThe Detroit Tigers are expected to have a firm grip on the AL Central in 2012 and - with the addition of Prince Fielder to the lineup - potentially for years to come. Is Detroit's pitching staff up to this prediction, however? This author says yes... -
Carlos Zambrano Looks to Regain His Pavaneo (swagger) in MiamiCarlos Zambrano, former Chicago Cubs ace, seeks to recover his dominance after his January trade to the Miami Marlins...
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What Though the Odds Be Great or Small: My Top 5 Notre Dame Fighting Irish NCAA Tournament MomentsThis article examines a brief history of the University of Notre Dame basketball program and how the Fighting Irish have fared in the NCAA men's basketball tournament - as well as illumines a handful of favorite ND march madness moments...
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Simple Garden NarrativeGardening. Rain. A wet mother-in-law. What more could anyone need?
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Consumer Reports Ranks World's Best AutomakerAs Subaru takes the #1 spot from Honda atop the Consumer Reports world's best automaker list - do American automakers have what it takes to seriously challenge their Japanese counterparts anytime soon?
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Etheridge Knight: Spotlight on a Chameleon MetristA brief biography of African-American poet Etheridge Knight replete with an in-depth look as his poem "Genesis."
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The Detroit Red Wings’ Drew Miller is Motown’s Most Underrated Winged Wheel: Fan's ViewDrew Miller certainly showed his value Sunday February 19, 2012 – scoring a goal and chipping in an assist – as the Detroit Red Wings extended their winning streak at Joe Louis Arena to 23 games against the San Jose Sharks, 3-2. Jeremy Lin, Zetterberg
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Universal MedicineThe clash between Native culture and the encroaching white settlers is put on hold over a stomach ailment...
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Hoops Musings: A Return of NBA Basketball to SeattleAs the world concentrates on Jeremy Lin, Seattle quietly gears up for a return of NBA basketball to the Emerald City. These guys might not compete with the likes of Kobe, Lebron, and Durant - but they just might be able to win a few here and there.