Hi all, my name is 57reasons and i'm a sportsblogaholic. The handle derives from the nickname slapped on me because my surname bears a strong resemblance to a certain condiment brand, as DT astutely deduced some time ago, but being relatively new and untrusting, i did not own up to at the time. My sports heritage is unusual - born in Puyallup, lived in Ellensburg from age 1 to 4, then Eugene for 14 years in the Rich Brooks era, then attending Oregon State for one year before moving to Seattle and attending UW (among other schools), which has created something that few northwesterners believe can exist - a simultaneous Husky and Duck fan. not to mention, to a much lesser extent, CWU and OSU. Likewise i was both a Sonics and Blazers fan. Eugene had a Single A farm team of the Reds, for whom I was privileged to see Eric Davis and Charlie Leibrandt play. Prefer the roundball and pigskin however, favorite player being Russell (I know, you're all shocked) - not just for his field exploits but also for his unabashed witness to the greatness of Jesus Christ. Have lived in Rainier Valley for last 20 years, not far from number 11 i guess. Never had much outside game to begin with, but my Sharunas Marciulonis bulldozer style on the hardwoods was depleted even further when i fell off my roof and crushed my spine on the hard ground last summer. Never try base jumping from 17 feet
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Looking forward to finally joining Darren's big party this year if there's room?