Darren Rueb
Darren Rueb is very interested in fitness, music, and sports. Also, being a member of the media since he graduated college has led him to be very informed with the behind the scenes happenings of how the media works. He has worked at ESPN and FOX. He has worked on the production side, been a writer, and performed various responsibilities while working. He finds the media very interesting and knows how powerful it really is. He hopes to inform his readers and get good feedback in order to make sure everybody is well informed.
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A Look Back at the Athletes on the Iowa Football Team During the 90sThe Iowa football teams from the 90s are probably long forgotten. They didn't win titles but they were stacked with physical specimens. Eppy Epenesa and Brion Hurley discuss.
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A Look at Grantland.ComBill Simmons knows what his audience wants. That has propelled him to the top of the sports writing field. Will he become even more popular with his own website? Or will it be a disappointment?
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Cactus Jack Before He Became the Mainstream WrestlerCactus Jack did not enjoy the commercial success that Dude Love, Mankind, or Mick Foley garnered. However, Jack was the best character that Foley ever used. It wasn't as lucrative for Foley but it was surely the most entertaining.
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The New York Mets Through My LifetimeThe New York Mets always seem to sign big name players to huge contracts only to have them hit below the Mendoza line or get injured. If they are a pitcher, they try to attain Anthony Young's losing streak. No matter what, the Mets never win.
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Lebron James Continues His Title Run Despite HatersIt's about time to admit that James made the right decision to leave Cleveland and head to Miami. The Heat very well might win the title this year. That being said, the NBA is very weak this year. The Heat have many weaknesses that could be exploited.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Latest Cheating PoliticianArnold Schwarzenegger was known to lift weights and female's skirts. He said he had matured beyond that point. Then the most damning evidence came out against him. He went from being the "Governator" to the "Sperminator."
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The Importance of Buzz BissingerA look at Buzz Bissinger. It seems that many in the younger crowd don't like him because of his televised argument with Will Leitch. However, Bissinger is very important in the journalism game. What makes him stand out?
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Chris Herren Has an Impact on Many with His New BookChris Herren makes an impact with his current book. He also runs basketball camps for kids. If you saw the way that he relates to those kids you would understand the influence that he has. Because he has gone through so much he can teach them a lot. -
Osama Bin Laden Death and Freedom of SpeechYou can say whatever you want about bin Laden's death but you better let others say what they want as well. Differing opinions should be accepted in America. This is especially true if they have facts backing up their argument.
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Marge Schott Profiled by Rick ReillyMarge Schott was racist, ignorant, and cheap. Considering the fact that she was rich, should anybody have been surprised? Many didn't like her after the article. However, they shouldn't have been shocked or so sensitive.
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When Dan Marino Met Jimmy JohnsonDan Marino was one of the best pure passers in the game. Jimmy Johnson had won Super Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys and turned everybody into a winner. Could Johnson make Marino a winner?
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What Made Albert Belle UniqueWhether it was running over Fernando Vina, chasing kids on Halloween, or throwing baseballs at people, Albert Belle was a menacing baseball player. There weren't many like him. You never knew what he might do next.
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Why Will Smith is PerfectOther celebrities get into drugs, trip and fall, and jump on Oprah's couch. Will Smith has avoided all of this and has actually continued a steady climb to the top. At the same time, he has not picked up any enemies along the way.
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Marilyn Manson and ColumbineMarilyn Manson scared many people. Yes, even adults were terrified of him. In fact, they were the ones who ran scared upon seeing him. He was the living devil. It's comical to think about this and how he was blamed for Columbine.
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Pam Anderson as a Sexual IconPam Anderson was beautiful and had big breasts. This definitely helped her but many other female celebrities had these same qualities. What set her apart was the fact that she embraced the role of sex symbol.
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O.J. Simpson and Manufactured HatredRich people have always been able to use their money to avoid being convicted of crimes. Big companies have cheated their way to fortunes. Americans don't care too much about this. But a NFL great allegedly kills two people and everybody goes crazy.
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Why the Covers of Rolling Stone MatterIt can be argued that Rolling Stone is the best magazine for telling us what is going on in society at any given moment. There are the politicians, the celebrities, the athletes. The good guys and the bad guys. The weird and the crazy.
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Charlie Sheen Has the Public Where He Wants ThemPeople think that Charlie Sheen is hurting himself. That is far from reality. He is getting all the publicity he wants. It's ironic that people feel bad for him yet he returns to a mansion with millions of dollars to his name.
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Beavis & Butt-Head Ready to Return to MTVThe poularity of Beavis & Butt-Head said more about our society in the 90s than most would like to admit. They were simple but that is what the public was becoming. Jobs where a Mr. preceeded the first name of a person were dwindling.
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Single Girls Don't Make the Choice to Be SingleWhy do single girls have to say that they choose to be single? On top of this, they say that they are happy. Why do they lie about such things?
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Interview with Former American Gladiator Contender Peggy OditaPeggy Odita competed on American Gladiators. She was a talented athlete and she also brought a great intensity to the show. What made her interested in the show? The reason might surprise you. Was the show tough? That answer won't surprise you.
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Jonathan Yardley Wrong in His Criticism of Michael WeinrebMichael Weinreb wrote a great book. Jonathan Yardley did not give Weinreb a favorable review. There is no problem with that. Everybody has differing opinions. However, Yardley is critical of Weinreb on facts that Yardley is not knowledgeable about.
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Single Girls Hate Valentine's DaySingle girls aren't loved all year. They certainly don't like it but they tolerate it. However, Valentine's Day comes and the fact that they are single is magnified. They hate this fact. Meanwhile, girls in relationships love the day.
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Jeff Bagwell and the Hall of FameJeff Bagwell was a great player. He could hit for average and hit home runs. He basically carried the Houston Astros all those years. He was also consistent. He is exactly the type of player that the Hall should want.
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Tony Kornheiser is the Same Bully that Dan Snyder IsTony Kornheiser and Dan Snyder think they are the most powerful people on the planet. Why do they go after Dave McKenna? It's an unfair match. They should attack each other.
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Why Howard Stern is the King of MediaThere's only one Howard Stern. That makes him successful. It's also why so many try to imitate him. They all fail miserably. They should be like Stern and create their own act.
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Shaquille O'Neal and His Domination on and Off the Basketball CourtShaquille O'Neal was huge. Sure, his size was impressive but his personality had a lot to do with his popularity. He was like a giant kid just having a fun time playing basketball. This didn't compromise his skills either. He was the total package.
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Chris Collins Speaks About His Experience in the Sports Media WorldIt's great to talk to people who have had a lot of experience in the sports media industry. Sure, they have knowledge. Most importantly, they have stories and they love to talk about them.
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Ben Roethlisberger is a Winner and Great Football PlayerFootball players should be judged by what they do on the field. Who cares what they do off of it? They play a rough game. Don't expect them to be choir boys. Ben Roethlisberger is a great quarterback. End of story.
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Jason Whitlock Can't Say Jay Cutler QuitJason Whitlock is not Jay Cutler. Therefore, he can't call Cutler a quitter. He doesn't know what Cutler felt. Pain don't look too bad when somebody else is experiencing it. Cutler would have played if he could have.
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Anthony Tesoriero on the Greatness of the MTV Show 'Sandblast'Sandblast was a great show on MTV in the 90s. Anthony Tesoriero was a competitor. The show was fun and helped him a lot in his career.
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Sports Writer Burton DeWitt Talks About Gregg DoyelWhy do people care so much about Gregg Doyel? They say they hate him but then he gets more publicity because of their reactions. In other words, he gets exactly what he wants. Burton DeWitt gives some insight about Doyel.
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Interview with Controversial Sports Writer Gregg DoyelGregg Doyel is different than a lot of other sports journalists. He doesn't suck up to the athletes he covers. That is just one difference. There are many others.
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A Look at Sox AppealSox Appeal was a television show that had people going out on dates while at a baseball game. It was an interesting combination.
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Interview with an American GladiatorAmerican Gladiators was a great show. More should be known about the gladiators. Here is a look at Lee Reherman, who was Hawk on the show.
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Fans Look at Shows like American Gladiators and SandblastHow great were the competitive game shows of the 90s? They were a fantasy land for many teenagers and youngsters. Here is a discussion with one big fan of those shows.
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Why Axl Rose is Loved?Why do people love musicians? When do musicians go from being rejects to idolized? Axl Rose is a great example of this dynamic.
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Jerry Springer and the May 14, 1998 Issue of Rolling StoneThe Jerry Springer Show was once considered disorderly. Now it doesn't shock anybody. Obviously, times have changed. Why Springer was so successful.
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Analysis of November 28, 1991 Rolling Stone CoverDoes U2 really produce great music? With this band, I think that there are a lot of followers who just like the band because everybody else says how great they are. Nobody wants to be left out of the "in crowd."
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Analysis of April 16, 1998 Rolling StoneChris Herren was one of my favorite athletes when I was growing up. This wasn't because of his great talent but instead because of his attitude. He was cooler than any other white guy (including athletes).
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Analysis of the December 28th, 1994-January 12th, 1995 Rolling Stone CoverDavid Letterman is not the guy everybody once thought he was. What else you can learn by looking back at a magazine from 15+ years ago.
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December 12, 1996 Cover of Rolling Stone: Part 2Looking at old magazines is interesting. This particular magazine brings up a lot of interesting discussions and questions.
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Rolling Stone Cover: December 12th, 1996The 90s were a truly different decade. There was never one like it before and the world has changed so much since. Dennis Rodman was a good representation of the 90s.
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NFL Fights: Very Interesting to Talk AboutFights are great. Especially when football players are involved. Their size and strength contributes to the entertainment value.
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The Writing Style of David ShieldsDavid Shields is a writer with immense talent. What sets him apart?
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The Contradictions of the Public when Athletes Are InvolvedThere are many words to describe athletes. A lot of times, they are negative in meaning but when applied to talk about an athlete, they become positive. What does that say about jocks and those who celebrate them?
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The Power of the AthleteAthletes are so powerful in the world today. Why is this? There are much richer people who don't get the same treatment. It has to do with the power of their bodies. They can do stuff physically that others can't.
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The Greatness of Rick RudeRick Rude carried WCW in the early 90s. He was a great act all by himself.
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Analysis of the Bill Simmons-Charles Pierce FeudBill Simmons represents something that Charles Pierce can't stand. Pierce had to work hard to get where he's at and he is nothing compared to Simmons.
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The Greatest Thing with the Hits in the NFL is Hardly Discussed by Media Members or the PublicNFL players are violent. You have to love their intensity. Where else would you find it?
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Bristol Palin Should Not Be an Advocate for AbstinenceYou thought Sarah Palin was bad? Bristol, her daughter, might be in her class.
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The 1995-96 Nebraska Cornhuskers and Their Pure DominationThe 1995-96 Nebraska football team was so dominant. Everybody on the team worked together to form a team that no one could beat. They should always be remembered.
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Oakland Raiders Fans Among the Toughest AroundThe fans of the Oakland Raiders are tough and always looking to fight. If you're a visitor to their stadium don't get in a fight with them. Unless, of course, you're an Eagles fan.
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Battle Between Cortland Finnegan and Andre Johnson Very InterestingThe football fight between Andre Johnson and Cortland Finnegan was very entertaining. Don't you wish it happened more in football?
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The Great Life of Matt Leinart at USCMatt Leinart had it all at USC. He would have stayed there his whole life if he could have.
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A Critique of Mike FrancesaMike Francesa is a big-name sports radio host. What are some of his faults and why does he garner such attention?
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Fighting Is A Great Part Of The Game Of HockeyEverybody loves a great hockey fight. Fans should dig deeper into the art and they'll enjoy it even more. -
Oregon Football Off to a Strong Start: Are They Dominant?The Oregon football team is off to a great start. Are they dominant though? There hasn't been a lot of dominant teams in recent memory. Who was the last team that can be considered with that distinction?
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Pick-up Lines: Do They Really Mean Anything?Pick-up lines are often used just to get the attention of somebody and to make yourself look better to that person. However, do people take them serious? As the writer found out it depends on who you ask.
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Media Fails with the Recent Bill O'Reilly ControversiesWhether you agree or disagree with somebody they should be allowed to present their opinions. To not allow this is atrocious. The media should know better.
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Alabama Football Team Loses: Why No One Should Be SurprisedAlabama lost their football game and number one ranking on Saturday. In today's game it is so hard to remain undefeated through a year. Teams in the 1900s routinely did it but the game has changed. Is the change for the better?
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The Evolution of Fitness: Where It's at TodayLook at a picture from the '70s, '80s, even the early '90s or turn on an old baseball game. That's not what people look like today. No, not just the clothes but the physical features. People are more muscular today than ever.