Matt Martz aka The Noise Factor
I am a freelance writer located in Bakersfield, Ca. I have been writing for over 20 years and have had a column in some regional newspapers and was the executive writer for a cable television show in the 1990's.
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2009 AFC East Season Preview and OddsAFC East Odds and Preview -
2009 NFC West Season Preview and OddsNFC West Odds and Preview -
2009-10 BCS Championship OddsHere I break down the odds on winning the 2009-10 BCS Championship -
2009 AFC North Season Preview and OddsThe AFC North will once again prove to be one the tougher divisions in the 2009-10 NFL campaign. Here I breakdown the teams to exposing their strengths, weakness' and odds to win their division. -
Can the US Heart and Will Overcome Soccer SupremacyThe USA beats Spain in the the Confed Cup semi-finals -
Lucky Charms or Bad Habits?A few examples of some of the sports world's most bizarre rituals past and present. -
Denver Nuggets Are No Fools GoldThis year's Western Conference final is sure to be a Wild West showdown.
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Moving Beyond the MLB Steriod StoriesWith so much negative stories coming out of Major League Baseball. I though it would be fun to point out some of this years highlights.
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Blaze Pound Ports, 9-1The Bakersfield Blaze (7-14) defeated the Stockton Ports (5-17) 9-1 to take game one of a four game series in what would be a wet and windy Friday in front of a home crowd of 3,008 at Banner Island Park, in Stockton.
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Nuts Douse Blaze in the Ninth, 6-5The Modesto Nuts (14-6) and the Blaze (6-14) combined for 21 hits as the Nuts doused the Blaze 6-5 to take two of a three game series Thursday in front of a crowd of 960 at Sam Lynn Ballpark.
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Dress Up Draft DoldrumsThere is nothing quite like the NFL draft. Diehard fans from across the country attend the event in person or watch it on television, eagerly waiting to see the newest addition to their favorite team.
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Nuts Edge Blaze in Extra Innings, 4-3The Modesto Nuts (13-6) defeated the Blaze (6-13) in a 14-inning marathon by a score of 4-3 Tuesday at Sam Lynn Ballpark to take the first of a three game series.
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Stockton Torches Blaze Pitching Wins 13-2The Stockton Ports (3-14) went on a hitting spree and beat the Blaze (6-11) by a score of 13-2 Saturday to take game three of a four game set at Sam Lynn Ballpark.
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Blaze Pitching Solid, Beats Stockton 4-2The Blaze (6-10) received a solid pitching performance beating the Stockton Ports (2-13) 4-2 Friday to take game a two game lead of a four game series at Sam Lynn Ballpark. -
Blaze Beat Ports Extend Streak to TwoThe Blaze (5-10) rallied in the seventh inning to beat the Stockton Ports (2-12) 6-5 Thursday to take game one of a four game series at Sam Lynn Ballpark. -
Blaze Win 10-5 in Extra Innings at VisaliaThe Bakersfield Blaze (4-10) rallied in extra innings to defeat the Visalia Rawhide (12-2) in Wednesday's matinee at Recreation Park in Visalia. -
Blaze Snuffed Out for Seven StraightThe Bakersfield Blaze (3-10) were defeated by the Visalia Rawhide (12-1) in the second game of a three game series on Tuesday at Recreation Park in Visalia, 5-2.
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Blaze Winless in SixThe Blaze (3-8) are winless in their last six falling to the Visalia Rawhide 9-7 Monday night in front of 1,018 at Recreation Park in Visalia.
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NBA Playoffs Vs. Stanley Cup Finals: Who Will Win the Battle for Viewers?A comparison for both the NBA and the NHL playoffs -
Is Schilling a Slam Dunk for the Hall of Fame?Curt Schilling officially announced his retirement last month at the age of 42 by saying, "This party has officially ended." Will Schilling be enshrined in the Cooperstown? -
Tuskers End Season with 50-10 Loss to San DiegoThe Tuskers (2-8) ended the 2009 season Saturday with a loss to the San Diego Old Aztecs (5-5) 50-10 at San Diego.
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Opening Day Declared Religious HolidayOpening Day is a tradition at the beginning of every new Major League Baseball season -
If They Come, I Will Build ItThere are rumors in Los Angeles that a sparkling new $800M stadium may be rising and there are several NFL team willing to relocate to the nation's second-largest sports market.
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Cal League Where Are They Now? Part IIWe will look at the top pitching prospects that have spent time in California this past decade. -
Tuskers End Eight Year Winless DroughtThe Tuskers (2-6) get their first win in eight years against Riverside.
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General Rules of BracketeeringWhether you are male or female, young or old, spend hours picking your brackets or chose your teams by who would win a fight between the mascots, anyone can fill out a bracket and have a chance to win following these 10 simple rules of bracketeering. -
Number One Seeds Favored in Opening NCAA Tournament GamesAs budding "bracketologists" busily weigh in their picks for their annual March Madness office pool, what number one seed has the best chance of winning the NCAA Tournament? -
British Speedway Season BeginsHaving the acceleration of a Formula One race car with no brakes and powered by pure methanol British Speedway is an exciting form of dirt track racing with an international following. -
Cal League Where Are They Now?A look at what some top prospects have done since leaving the California League on their way towards the Major Leagues. These are the top hitters of each year from this decade.
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Tuskers Losing Streak Continues with 21-7 Loss to San FernandoThe Tuskers (1-6) extend their losing streak to two games with a disappointing road loss 24-7 Saturday against second place San Fernando Valley (5-1).
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California League Top Propects for 2009This year the Cal League will boast some of the hottest prospects since Josh Hamilton, Jake Peavey and Matt Cain.
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Tuskers Lose 75 - 0 Biggest Loss in Club HistoryThe Tuskers (1-5) suffered the most lopsided defeat in club history 75-0 on Saturday against the undefeated Back Bay Sharks (5-0) of Newport Beach. -
Bakersfield Blaze Top Prospects for 2009This seasons Bakersfield Blaze team should feature a few first round amateur draft picks that should be making their full season debut in the Cal League in 2009. -
Tuskers Rally for First Win of Season Against PasadenaThe Tuskers (1-4) won their first game of the season with a come from behind rally this past Saturday against the Pasadena Warlords (4-1) at Emerald Cove Park. -
Kobe or Jordan the Great DebateFor most sports fans, this topic has been a continuing debate for years. Love him or hate him, Kobe Bryant might possibly be the biggest star in basketball, maybe even bigger than Jordan. -
NCAA Vs. NBA RivalriesRivalry games make college basketball more exciting than the NBA where players get traded, coaches get fired, teams go from title contenders to last place, and suddenly the rivalry dies. -
The Great American Billboard RaceWith less than a week before Fusion's, Impala's, Camry's and Charger's are transformed into rolling cereal boxes for the Daytona 500, this morning I was once again reminded that NASCAR season is approaching. -
Performance Improves but Kern County's Losing Streak ContinuesThe Tuskers (0-4) see improvement despite coming off a disappointing loss Saturday to rivals the San Luis Obispo Grogs (1-3) at Emerald Cove Park. -
The Best and Worst of the 2008 NFL SeasonA look back at some of the best and worst of the 2008 NFL Season -
Tuskers Drop Home Opener to San Fernando 41-19The Tuskers, winless in two, drop to fifth place in their division as they fell to visiting San Fernando Valley in their home opener this past Saturday, 41-19.
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Rugby's Roots Run Deep in Kern CountyKern County Rugby Football Club begins the 2009 season
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Daly's Dilemmas Get Him Suspended from the PGA TourDaley suspended for six months from the 2009 PGA Tour -
Angels Say "Goodbye Tex"How the Anaheim Angels are shaping up in the off season
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Flicks with Game (Sports Movies of 2008)A look at 2008 sports related movies -
Ocho Cinco, Styles G., Ron Mexico and Jacques StrapSome of sport more notable name changes, or nicknames that players have adopted, past and present. -
Apple Pie, Chevrolet and Soccer?Since when has soccer been more American? Multi-million dollar contracts, league suspensions, banning fans from coming to matches indefinitely following racially charged insults and steroids scandals. Does it get any more American than that? -
Holiday Gift Ideas for the Bakersfield Sports FanHoliday Gift Ideas for the Bakersfield sports fan
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Dear Santa Letter from a Bakersfield Sports FanA Dear Santa Letter from a Bakersfield Sports Fan
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My Oakland Raiders Christmas Wish ListJust a few things that the Oakland Raiders could use from Santa this season -
A Beaver Bummer for Oregon StateOregon Beats Oregon State in the 112th Civil War Game, 65-38
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These Special Olympians Have a GoalThe Aces are one of three Kern County Special Olympics floor hockey teams and one of 75 teams in Southern California. -
The Habs and Hab-nots of All-star VotingNHL 2009 All-star game voter fraud
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Re-defining the "Mile High Salute."When one thinks of football, there are a few things that come to mind. Ass slapping, inside penetration, and a hot receiver. The new Lingerie Football League (LFL) should bring a new perspective to those common football terms.
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Oakland Raiders, NFL's Real Black HoleThere is not much to be happy about being a Raiders fan these days.
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If You Build it They Will Come, or Will They?Saving baseball for Sam Lynn Ballpark and the residents of Bakersfield, Ca.