Mike Perry

E-Mail: mperry_77@hotmail.com

Web Page: http://blastmagazineblogs.com/sports

Short bio: Perry is a Blast Magazine staff writer. He's usually seen on our Off the Record sports blog.

Articles by Mike Perry:

April 4, 2009

The most selfish player to ever play in the NBA, Allen Iverson, is out for the remainder of the season for the Detroit Pistons with a so-called ‘hurt back.’
Earlier this week, Iverson whined about coming off the bench and that he’d rather retire than become a team player. Throughout Iverson’s career it has always [...]

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February 6, 2009

Arizona Cardinals stud wide receiver Anquan Boldin is still not happy with the relationship, or non-relationship, he has with his employer.
If you remember back in August, 2008, Q (what his teammates like to call him and a letter worth 10 points in the board game Scrabble) had this to say to the NFL Network:
“At this [...]

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January 25, 2009

I need to make a few changes from last year’s Top ten players in the NBA.
10. Dirk Nowitzki: Dirk beats out Danny Granger because he’s been performing at a high level for more seasons. And also because he’s a better player. Granger is having a great year, but don’t be mesmerized [...]

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December 31, 2008

Arizona Cardinals (+2.5) over Atlanta Falcons
Yes, Arizona has a horrific defense and they lost four out of their last six games. They look terrible and Kurt Warner is fifty-six years old. There’s probably ten teams in the NFC that are better than them. They only beat one other NFC team that was not in their [...]

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December 23, 2008

In an attempt to try to collect money to help pay for CC Sabathia’s and Mark Teixeira’s salaries, the New York Yankees are going to offer $0.25 bleacher seats on April 3rd and 4th against the Chicago Cubs. Grandstand tickets will be selling at $1.10. Both prices match the ticket price for the [...]

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December 6, 2008

The day after the NY Jets lost to the Denver Broncos 34-17, Jets DE Shaun Ellis decided it would be a good idea to get pulled over for speeding while possessing a green, leafy substance that tends to make people really hungry, paranoid and forgetful. For example, Ellis forgot he didn’t have insurance for the [...]

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November 18, 2008

As reported on ESPN, “ESPN and the BCS announced the deal on Tuesday. It includes exclusive television, radio, digital, international and marketing rights for the Fiesta, Orange and Sugar Bowls from 2011-2014 and the BCS title game from 2011 to 2013.”
This means the Fiesta, Orange and Sugar Bowls, plus the BCS Championship Game, will be [...]

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October 31, 2008

What do you get when a small-market team plays the Philadelphia Phillies in October? You guessed it, the worst-rated, least-watched World Series of all-time.
In the past ten years, the five best-rated World Series are 1999 (16.0), 2004 (15.8), 2001 (15.7), 1998 (14.1), and 2003 (12.8). Other than 2004 which featured the Boston Red Sox and [...]

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October 30, 2008

Philadelphia was ready to celebrate their first championship in 25 years on Monday night. The table was set with their ace on the mound and a 3-1 series lead. Then the winds and rains came, suspending not only the game, but a party and celebration only the Philadelphia faithful could host. The snow and [...]

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October 2, 2008

Indianapolis Colts (-3) over Houston Texans
The Colts haven’t won a game yet at Lucas Oil Stadium (0-2). I know they aren’t playing there this week, but I want to talk about their new home; specifically, what should the nickname be? Apparently, “The Luke” is out of the question because of a previous lawsuit [...]

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October 1, 2008

1 New York Giants: The New York Giants cruised passed the bye to remain 3-0 atop the NFC East. Putting them number one is a simple math equation. The NFC East is the best division in football (arguably, but c’mon it is). The undefeated Giants beat the Redskins who just beat the Cowboys who everyone [...]

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September 24, 2008

1 Dallas Cowboys: Still the team to beat. In back-to-back weeks the Cowboys beat the Philadelphia Eagles and the Green Bay Packers, arguably two of the best teams in the NFC. Dallas’ first round pick (22nd overall) Felix Jones is a legitimate threat to take it to the house every time [...]

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September 16, 2008

1 Dallas Cowboys: Despite what Randy Moss says, the Cowboys are the team to beat. They are the favorites to win the Super Bowl. They have all the pieces, tons of weapons and they will only get better. I hate to say this, but I like Tony Romo as a [...]

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September 11, 2008

Buffalo Bills (+5.5) over Jacksonville Jaguars
I’m running with the Bills this year and I like their front seven against a depleted Jaguar offensive line. Buffalo’s defensive line tallied four sacks last week including two from former Jag Marcus Stroud. Neither of these quarterbacks (David Garrard or Trent Edwards) will beat you with their [...]

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September 9, 2008

Alright, after watching as many games as I could over the weekend and yesterday it’s time for me to list the top 12 teams in the league based on their performances during Week One. This will be a weekly feature, unless I forget and start slugging Early Times Whiskey to the face. Side [...]

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August 31, 2008

Here it is: the teams, players, awards and predictions from OTR’s Perry

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August 5, 2008

This past Sunday around 3am in Las Vegas, Nevada, Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce was pulled over for “erratic driving (illegal lane change).” Pierce passed the field sobriety test and a Breathalyzer determined that his blood alcohol content was below the .08 legal intoxication limit in Nevada.
However, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Pierce was [...]

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July 9, 2008

ESPN is reporting, “NBA front-office sources told ESPN.com on Tuesday that Brand has informed the Sixers that he will accept a five-year deal worth an estimated $82 million.”
Brand and the Sixers do indeed have to wait until the clock strikes midnight to make everything official. If this is all true and Brand signs with [...]

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July 8, 2008

610 WIP afternoon radio host Howard Eskin has stated on his show that the 76ers are very close in making Elton Brand part of their roster. Eskin also stated that it could be a sign-and-trade.
In this day and age, the sign-and-trade is a very popular approach for NBA teams to use in getting something for [...]

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June 25, 2008

I will be constantly updating this and you can keep checking in for my latest version here. I also have all good intentions to live blog the NBA Draft tomorrow starting at 7 p.m. should I not pass out on Early Times whiskey first. Actually, the only reason it wouldn’t happen is if I have technical difficulties.

In the live blog, I will dish out my thoughts on the picks and make sure I put in writing every ridiculous thing that comes out of the mouths of Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy.

So here’s Blast’s live draft:

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