Blogger Q&A: Behbigben15

Name: Ben Heck

Nickname: Big Ben

Favorite Sports Team: Pittsburgh Steelers

Favorite Player of all time: Well, I am only a young'n, so I grew up watching guys like Kordell Stewart, Kent Graham, Tommy Maddox, and of course Ben Roethlisberger quarterbacking the Steelers. Ben Roethlisberger is by far my favorite player, and he also happens to be the reason my nickname is "Big Ben". Roethlisberger is only 26 years old and he's already a Super Bowl champion, and is a pro bowler. In my short life, I don't think I've seen a QB better at avoiding the rush than Ben. Every snap he has the potential to turn nothing into something, and I am more and more confident in his skills every year. Jerome Bettis, the future Hall of Fame RB, is a very close second.

Favorite food: Spaghetti, of course. Who doesn't like spaghetti!?

Favorite drink: Well...I am too young to legally drink, so I'll have to go with my favorite soda, Mountain Dew.

If you could take three things with you on a deserted island, what would they be?: Hmmm...I would say food, my computer (haha), and my girlfriend (that is, IF she counts as a "thing").

Favorite word: Since I write, I don't think I can play favorites...I LIKE ALL WORDS!!

If you could be an animal, what animal would you be and why: I would be a tiger of course! I know for a fact that no human would want to stand face to face with a tiger, and when I hear the word tiger, I think of Tiger Woods...Do I really have to elaborate on that? I mean, this is arguably the best golfer of all-time we're talking about.

Favorite sporting moment of all time: I would have to go with Super Bowl XL. The only Steelers Super Bowl victory that occurred during my lifetime. It was a great feeling knowing that "The Bus" finally won the big one, and went out a champion. Very few athletes have had that chance.

What do you bring to the table?: I'm not really the one to ask. I just do my thing, I'll bring whatever you want to the table. Read a few of my articles, and YOU tell me what I bring to the table.

What do you take off the table?: Okay, this is a little easier than the question above. I obviously am young, and don't know as much as all you older bloggers. Give me about ten years or so, and ask me again. That would be my biggest flaw. I haven't had that much experience at this stuff. I joined Armchairgm.com on April 19th, 2007. Before then, I was just a sports fan, I had ZERO writing experience (other than the language arts/english classes I was taking in school).

If you could have lunch with any three people in the world, who would it be and why: In the sporting world? I'll go with Walter Payton, because he was (apparently) quite a person, and really loved the game, and knew how to play it the right way. And, I'll stick with what I know best, the Pittsburgh Steelers: Jack Lambert, he's a legend in Pittsburgh, and may just be one of the greatest LBers of all-time. He was simply a beast. The third person will be my current idol, Ben Roethlisberger. I have way too many questions I would love to ask him, and there are many things I would like to know about him. Call me crazy, weird, retarded..WHATEVER you want, those three guys would be the people I would choose to have lunch with first. But to tell you the truth, I would love to have lunch with any athlete in this large world. I don't hate or even really dislike any athletes, there all my idols.

Describe yourself in one word: Exhilarating...yes, that's right, I can use big words, too.

Favorite sport and why: I would definitely have to say American Football..in particular, the NFL. I really can't explain the real reason I enjoy watching, and playing football. Mainly because, I simply don't know the reason. I fell in love with the sport at a very young age (possibly at around age 3?). I just love everything about the game; the players, coaches, equipment, strategy, etc etc etc.

...That's all I've got.

Q&Apostrophe...

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Name: Andrew...

Nickname(s): Falcon because... I actually can't remember far enough back to remember why. Apostrophe because I can be a philosophiser and that is the name I use...

Favorite Sports Team: I have been a Eagles fan for years but I didn't really get into football until I was in my teenage years. I jumped on the Tampa Bay Rays bandwagon at the beginning of this season, but I am more a fan of baseball than a specific team. I also root for the Phillies, but that is a new thing I'm trying. The only team I have been a huge fan of my entire life is the Philadelphia Flyers. So I'm going to say my favorite team is the boys in Orange and Black...

Favorite Player of all time: As a baseball fan, growing up, everyone wanted to be Junior Griffey. Baseball being my favorite sport and Griff being one of the best players ever, it is not hard to say he is my number one...

Favorite food: I SCREAM, you SCREAM, we all SCREAM for ICE CREAM! There are just so many different flavors and combinations and it's just the most amazing innovation ever...

Favorite drink: Against the wishes of Adam Sandler, I'm going to go with Gatorade. I'm always active, so I need that will keep up...

If you could take three things with you on a deserted island, what would they be? Carmella DeCesare because she belongs in a coconut bikini. The other two things would be a fueled, fully-equipped helicopter and a pilot...

Favorite word: Apostrophe. One of my teachers once gave this word a new meaning. Now I'm not sure what it means...

If you could be an animal, what animal would you be and why: Could be? I am the Falcon...

Favorite sporting moment of all time: Even though I was far from a figment of any body's mind, the 1980 Miracle on Ice is the best moment in the history of American sports. It was more than just a hockey game and more than just the Olympics. This game had meaning that transcended sport...

What do you bring to the table? I may not be the best writer or the most intelligent person, but I can sure talk/write for a long facking time. Don't tempt me...

What do you take off the table? I don't quite understand the question...

If you could have lunch with any three people in the world, who would it be and why? Carmella DeCesare (hot), Junior Griffey (hero), and Wayne Gretzky (amazing)...

Describe yourself in one word: Blunt...

Favorite sport and why? Baseball. There is nothing else in the world like this sport. There is so much that goes on during the course of a single game, you are always learning something new, it has stood the trials of time, and most of all it relates to all aspects of life...

Let me make one thing clear, Blunt can also mean "straight-shooter." Take it as you will...

Q&A: Justin, Resident Phanatic

Name: Justin

Nickname: JuTMSY4 or Justin...a lot of people ask me where i got "JuTMSY4." All I remember doing is making it up as an AIM screen name over 10 years ago...since then, it's lost all meaning. I really have no idea. Since then, I've managed to use it over and over again...mostly because I remember it

Favorite Sports Team: I bleed green. Its the Philadelphia Eagles. But I'm a Philadelphia fan through and through

Favorite Player of All Time: He may be displaced in 10 years, but right now its Brian Dawkins. The guy's a consummate team player, a leader on the field and a tough motherfucker.

Favorite Food: Either Spaghetti and sauce (Cheap noodles and some Ragu is fine by me) or German Potato Salad...extra vinegar please

Favorite Drink: Yuengling Lager

If you could take three things with you on a deserted island, what would they be:

Angela: I would take The DaVinci Code... so I could burn The DaVinci Code.
Dwight: Okay. Great, that's going to keep you warm for like 7 seconds. Question: is there fire wood on the island?
Jim: I guess.
Dwight: Then I would bring an axe, no books.
Jim: Uh, it has to be a book, Dwight.
Dwight: Fine. Physician's Desk Reference.
Jim: Nice. Smart.
Dwight: ...hollowed out, inside: waterproof matches, iodine tablets, beet seeds, protein bars, NASA blanket, and, in case I get bored, Harry Potter and Sorcerer's Stone. No, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Question: did my shoes come off in the plane crash?

Oh, you meant seriously? I'd take a Volleyball. Because you can use it for anything...Soccer, basketball, bouncing up in the air...And I don't even like Volleyball...but its the most versatile of the balls.

I'd actually take a bible...its the most famous piece of literature in the world and is incredibly long. If there's something I'd be doomed (did I say that?) to read for the rest of my life, I guess I'd have to go with that...maybe I could be all philosophical...

The third is my Reggie White jersey. Because I wouldn't want to be rescued by a Cowboys fan.

Favorite Word: "Antidisestablishmentarianism" Its the longest word in the dictionary

If you could be an animal, what animal would you be and why: Human's an animal right?

Favorite Sporting Moment of All Time: I don't really know how I could pick one. Living in Boston at the time, I'll could say the Combo :Aaron Boone to the Red Sox Comeback a year later (it was really fun and I didn't hate the Red Sox then) or Philly staples iIenjoyed (or have gotten over) like Joe Carter's game 6 blast, the Eagles getting taped by the Patriots in SB 39 or the Flyers '97 drubbing by the Red Wings.

In the end, I'll go with three other options and a final choice. 2000: Eagles Vs. Cowboys and in the infamous Pickle Juice Game. On the opening kickoff the Eagles faked a regular kick and went on sides, recovering and proceeding to blow out the Cowboys. 2002: Brian Westbrook's miracle return against the Giants. But the winner is 4th and 26. If you need to look it up, then you probably don't miss Freddy Mitchell and his hands as much as I do.

What do you bring to the table: Honestly, I'm a Philly fan stuck in Boston, which is something like the 8th circle...the only advantage being its a pretty nice city. I'm also opinionated as hell and I will defend my favorite teams to the grave. Any Eagles fan can rip the Eagles, but another fan, you can forget it. Otherwise, I'm an eclectic style. One day I'll write a serious piece questioning a style of blocking by an NFL coach (which I've done...Shanahan you dick!) and another day I'll sit down and as an American Gladiator some questions, like why he howls (also done...His name was Wolf).

Oh and if you say I can't do it...I'll do it

What do you take off the table: Motivation. When the Muse inspires me, I can catch fire, but if I get bogged down, it could take a while to get out of a funk.

If you could have lunch with any three people in the world, who would they be and why:

For Sports: That'd be Buddy Ryan. The guy's on of the strangest heroes in Philadelphia. Never won a playoff game for the Eagles but is revered and arguably more respected than current Head Coach Andy Reid (who is the most successful Eagles coach). To pick Buddy's brain would be a treat.

For the World: There's three choices for me. 1) Hu Jintao, the current leader of China, 2) Vladimir Putnin, the leader of Russia. But in reality there's one guy who I feel would be the ideal lunch partner.

Henry Kissinger is so savvy, so well connected and so wise on practically all matters, that to sit down with him and grasp just one aspect of his presence, authority and understanding would take a series of lunch dates lasting well beyond a decade. Without a doubt, we'll disagree on issues, but amongst his experience would be so much to learn.

For me: This one's a no-brainer and it doesn't happen as often as it should any more. But the person I respect the most in this world is my father and to enjoy another sandwich across from the old man is always an awesome treat (and generally he buys!). But I love and respect my dad more than anything and our conversations are always a treat.

Describe Yourself in one word: Relentless

Favorite Sport and Why: Its a tough spot to pick between Football and Baseball. Baseball was my first love, but football has always echoed as the ideal struggle and provides the opportunity to always have a shot (you're never out in football). It's the buzz of September in Philly that seals the deal. Just the excitement and momentum no matter how bad the team is. When its football season, all is right.

Question and Answer Session: Crackajg

To get everyone to know us a little better and differentiate ourselves from one another since there’s eight of us, we figured we’d all post a little question and answer session about ourselves. Arrogant? Maybe. But nothing teaches you more about a man than when you learn what animal he would choose to be if he could.. after all.

Name: Josh

Nickname(s): ‘Crack’. It’s a long story, but seriously, I don’t smoke crack.. I swear. Secondly, ‘legend’. That is also a long story but it involves Natty Ice, a police officer, an Eskimo joke and some ice cubes.

Favorite Sports Team: Tie between all of the Boston sports teams. If I had to pick one, and it seems I do, then it’s the Patriots. But only because I’m unhealthily addicted to football.

Favorite Player of all time: Barry Sanders. The man personified the You tube highlight long before it’s time.

Favorite food: I’m gonna have to go with pizza on this one. Only because you can put any other favorite food on pizza and still say pizza is your favorite food. Chicken? Throw it on a pizza. Steak? Put it on a pizza. Jelly beans? Back up, you fucking weirdo.

Favorite drink: Alcoholically? Whiskey. Non-alcoholically? Uh, probably the new light blue Mountain Dew. Tis bomb. TRY IT!

If you could take three things with you on a deserted island, what would they be?: An easy bake oven, all seven Harry Potter books and a laptop with an internet connection card. And yes, I’m being serious. And no, I don’t care that’s technically nine things and not three.

Favorite word: Behoove. As in, it would behoove you to start using the word behoove.

If you could be an animal, what animal would you be and why: A cat. Those things are pampered. Eat, shit, sleep and have everyone fawn over you because you eat, shit and sleep all day. Done and done.

Favorite sporting moment of all time: I hate to be cliché, but the 2004 Red Sox World Series title. P.S. The Yankees suck. Just throwing that out there.

What do you bring to the table?: An appetite.

What do you take off the table?: Whatever my ADHD ass can get it’s hands on.

If you could have lunch/a beer/insert preferred social occasion here with any three people in the world, who would it be and why: MMA fighter Rich Franklin, because he’s the fucking man. Kevin Garnett, because it would be the most intense, fantastic lunch/beer/insert preferred social occasion here ever. Finally, a cloned version of myself because it would be quite interesting, if a little freaky. And because I don't think anyone else will pick that and sometimes I just like to be different.

Describe yourself in one word: Hyper.

Favorite sport and why: Football, because just thinking about the upcoming season gets my loins a stirring.