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Rewarding Mediocrity:The Rise of the Seattle Seahawks

Thomas Gemkow posted an article on Thomas Gemkow...The Writer - Jan 3, 2011, 11:37 pm
Typically, the National Football League is not the place where you would see the celebration of below average play, yet you would be hard pressed to find a team more amped about a 7-9 finish than the Seattle Seahawks. That is because the Seahawks have made the NFL Playoffs with a losing record. You...
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4 Reasons I love the Cleveland Browns

Thomas Gemkow posted an article on Thomas Gemkow...The Writer - Jan 2, 2011, 2:17 pm
In an NFL season that has been anything but normal, I fell in love with an unlikely partner. The Cleveland Browns, a storied franchise that has contributed tons of historic moments to the history of the NFL, is what I consider to be, the most intriguing team in the NFL. Here are a few of the reasons...
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The Brew Crew, The Celts, Agent Zero & True Grit

Thomas Gemkow posted an article on Thomas Gemkow...The Writer - Dec 20, 2010, 12:04 am
A lot has gone on in the world of sports in the last 48 hours…and while lots of this stuff has been talked and analyzed to death, I have a few things to say… Greinke for President! The Brewers are making an effort to be legit. Really. I first caught wind of the Zach Greinke to Brewers trade as I...
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What in the name of Mark Rypien is going on?

Thomas Gemkow posted an article on Thomas Gemkow...The Writer - Dec 17, 2010, 3:44 pm
The news out of Washington DC is telling us that Donovan McNabb is being benched for this weeks game against the Dallas Cowboys in favor of the usually less than spectacular Rex Grossman. On Thursday, first year Washington coach Mike Shanahan informed McNabb–a former Pro Bowl quarterback– that h...
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Perfection & The Future

Thomas Gemkow posted an article on Thomas Gemkow...The Writer - Jun 9, 2010, 2:37 pm
As I sit here writing this, 18 hours away from what will surely be the most important moment in my life, I can’t help but reflect on the last 18 months, and wonder where I would be without her. What if she hadn’t come into Best Buy looking for a movie I had never heard of, one spring day in 2009...
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Did Griffey Jr. leave the right way?

Thomas Gemkow posted an article on Thomas Gemkow...The Writer - Jun 3, 2010, 6:57 pm
Mark the calendars. On June 2nd, 2010, legendary outfielder and ambassador for the game, Ken Griffey Jr. has announced his retirement from Major League Baseball. You could not ask for a better guy to represent a game. Griffey Jr. embodied what it is to be a role model. He excelled on the field, stay...
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MLB 2k10–A Review

Thomas Gemkow posted an article on Tampa Bay Rays Fan--The Best of the Rays from all over the web - Apr 28, 2010, 4:24 pm
Recently, I was asked to review MLB 2k10. As you can imagine, I was honored by this request, and jumped at the chance to review a baseball game that features Tampa Bay Rays superstar Evan Longoria as the cover athlete. Longoria being the cover athlete is a gigantic leap in the right direction for n...
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Seattle Seahawks select Golden Tate

Thomas Gemkow posted an article on Thomas Gemkow...The Writer - Apr 23, 2010, 8:16 pm
Nice pick for Pete Carroll, lots of people compare him to Hines Ward, that is a nice comparison.
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Houston Texans select Ben Tate

Thomas Gemkow posted an article on Thomas Gemkow...The Writer - Apr 23, 2010, 8:04 pm
Nice three down back compliment to Steven Slaton. I like this pick. Would have liked to see him land in Tampa Bay, but you can’t have everything.
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Baltimore Ravens select Terrence Cody

Thomas Gemkow posted an article on Thomas Gemkow...The Writer - Apr 23, 2010, 7:57 pm
The Ravens love these big tackles…first Tony Siragusa and Sam Adams, now Haloti Ngata and most recently Terrence Cody. Toss in Segio Kindle from earlier, and this has been a fantastic defensive draft for the Ravens. Ray Lewis must be in heaven.
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Dallas Cowboys select Sean Lee

Thomas Gemkow posted an article on Thomas Gemkow...The Writer - Apr 23, 2010, 7:51 pm
Nice linebacker, seems to fit the Dallas Cowboys mold. Small guy, comes from a great line of linebackers at Penn State. Good replacement for the aging Keith Brooking. Welcome to Dallas Sean Lee.
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Bengals select Carlos Dunlap

Thomas Gemkow posted an article on Thomas Gemkow...The Writer - Apr 23, 2010, 7:47 pm
The Bengals defense is shaping up to be nasty…let’s hope the Carlos Dunlap DUI incident was a fluke, we all know the Bengals do not need anymore trouble with the law.
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New England Patriots select Jermaine Cunningham

Thomas Gemkow posted an article on Thomas Gemkow...The Writer - Apr 23, 2010, 7:45 pm
I like this pick a lot….great fit for the 3-4 scheme in New England…
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Minnesota Vikings select Toby Gerhart

Thomas Gemkow posted an article on Thomas Gemkow...The Writer - Apr 23, 2010, 7:37 pm
The great white hope is headed to Minnesota! Toby Gerhart and Adrian Peterson is a bruising backfield. I think this guy may even eventually get to play some tight end and be faster than Jim Kleinsasser. I really like this pick, and think that Gerhart is going to be a nice back for a few years in the...
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Kansas City Chiefs select Javier Arenas

Thomas Gemkow posted an article on Thomas Gemkow...The Writer - Apr 23, 2010, 7:32 pm
Don’t know much about this guy, I never saw him play…or I did, but didn’t pay attention. Second move they have made to solidify their secondary, which tells me they are building a team for the future. Javier Arenas and Eric Berry will provide youthful exuberance for years to come.
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San Francisco 49er's select Taylor Mays

Thomas Gemkow posted an article on Thomas Gemkow...The Writer - Apr 23, 2010, 7:25 pm
Wow, I like this pick a long for the 49er’s. They have impressed me in this draft so far, and safety has been a glaring need for them. Nate Clements, Patrick Willis & Taylor Mays…strong defensive core. This guy could have easily been a first rounder any other year. The next Bob Sanders I...
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Carolina Panthers select Jimmy Clausen

Thomas Gemkow posted an article on Thomas Gemkow...The Writer - Apr 23, 2010, 7:21 pm
Finally, he is off the board. Jimmy Clausen going to Carolina is a great chance for him to play early, with Matt Moore as the only other viable option in Carolina, this is a good fit for Clausen. Panthers are one of my least favorite teams, so it makes sense my lease favorite quarterback in
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Shoppach has surgery, out longer than expected…

Thomas Gemkow posted an article on Tampa Bay Rays Fan--The Best of the Rays from all over the web - Apr 19, 2010, 5:13 pm
Newly acquired catch Kelly Shoppach will be out “at least 4 to 6 weeks” after undergoing knee surgery. Shoppach was injured during a collision at home plate. The Rays were hoping for Shoppach to provide some offensive pop from the catcher position this season, but so far the incumbent D...
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The (not so) curious case of the slumbering lumber…

Thomas Gemkow posted an article on Tampa Bay Rays Fan--The Best of the Rays from all over the web - Apr 18, 2010, 1:25 pm
Dave Scheiber of FoxSportsFlorida.com took a quick look at the sudden resurgence of Pat Burrell at the plate. So has Pat Burrell finally started to awaken from his era of slumbering lumber? It will take more time to know for sure, but judging from his recent efforts, the signs are intriguing. What...
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Tampa Bay Rays in uncharted territory

Thomas Gemkow posted an article on Tampa Bay Rays Fan--The Best of the Rays from all over the web - Apr 14, 2010, 4:28 pm
The Tampa Bay Rays have done something this season that they have never done in their franchise history–start the season 6-3 thru the first nine games. Dave Scheiber of FoxSportsFlorida.com takes a look at this unprecedented feat… The Rays find themselves in uncharted territory today: ...
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Daily Mashup:Come from behind win, Shoppach injured & more

Thomas Gemkow posted an article on Tampa Bay Rays Fan--The Best of the Rays from all over the web - Apr 14, 2010, 10:20 am
Okay, with all the excitement from the weekend finally settling down and sinking in, it’s time for me to get back to the daily routine of covering the Tampa Bay Rays for you guys. Pena hits game winning home run The Tampa Bay Rays sure are making every effort to keep us on the edge of our se...
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Best News Ever!

Thomas Gemkow posted an article on Tampa Bay Rays Fan--The Best of the Rays from all over the web - Apr 13, 2010, 3:29 pm
If you are an avid reader of this blog, you may have noticed that it has been left neglected the last few days. For this I apologize, I always hate letting down my readers, especially if you are itching to check out this page for your daily Tampa Bay Rays news. However, the reason for the neglect ...
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Niemann leaves after being struck by pitch

Thomas Gemkow posted an article on Tampa Bay Rays Fan--The Best of the Rays from all over the web - Apr 8, 2010, 8:25 pm
Bill Chastain of MLB.com reports the following: ST. PETERSBURG — Jeff Niemann left Thursday night’s game against Baltimore after taking a shot off his right shoulder. Miguel Tejada, leading off the Orioles’ second against the 6-foot-9 right-hander, hit a ball up the middle that...
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Daily Mashup:Correct predictions, a dude worth following & more

Thomas Gemkow posted an article on Tampa Bay Rays Fan--The Best of the Rays from all over the web - Apr 8, 2010, 10:59 am
The Tampa Bay Rays are going into tonight’s game looking to sweep the Orioles. After winning two close games the Rays are hoping to down Brian Matusz and the Orioles in an impressive fashion tonight, so they can carry some momentum in to face the always tough New York Yankees in the next serie...
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Digital Diamond Prediction : Rays 5, Orioles 4 to end series

Thomas Gemkow posted an article on Tampa Bay Rays Fan--The Best of the Rays from all over the web - Apr 8, 2010, 10:28 am
In our ongoing series to see just how accurate the Living Rosters feature is on MLB 2k10, we have simulated what the Rays and Orioles game should look like. According to the simulation from MLB 2k10, the Rays will close out the series with the Orioles with yet another win, beating Balitmore 5-4. S...
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Rays win another close one, improve to 2-0.

Thomas Gemkow posted an article on Tampa Bay Rays Fan--The Best of the Rays from all over the web - Apr 8, 2010, 10:07 am
Boy oh boy do the Tampa Bay Rays look impressive this season. Lead by a near dominating performance from Matt Garza, the Rays downed the Orioles in game two of the 2010 season by a score of 4-3. Garza went 8 strong innings, allowing just four hits and two runs one his way to striking out 9. Newly ...
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Daily Mashup:Longo goes long (real long) Upton's grab & more

Thomas Gemkow posted an article on Tampa Bay Rays Fan--The Best of the Rays from all over the web - Apr 7, 2010, 10:43 am
Longo’s longball Evan Longoria started the 2010 season with a bang. Predicted by most experts to have an MVP type season, Longoria hit his first home run of the season in the 4-3 Opening Day win against the Baltimore Orioles. But not only was it a homerun, it was the third longest ever hit by...
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Tampa Bay Rays rally '08 style for Opening Day win

Thomas Gemkow posted an article on Tampa Bay Rays Fan--The Best of the Rays from all over the web - Apr 7, 2010, 10:09 am
So far, the Tampa Bay Rays of 2010 are conjuring up memories of the 2008 Rays that–as you all know made it to a little event we like to call the World Series. From the dominant spring, to the swagger the players carry themselves with, things are looking eerily similar. Last nights Opening Da...
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Blogger's Picks for Week 1:Rays looking to start the season strong!

Thomas Gemkow posted an article on Tampa Bay Rays Fan--The Best of the Rays from all over the web - Apr 6, 2010, 4:17 pm
In my travels around the Tampa Bay Rays blogosphere, I have had the opportunity to meet some incredibly talented writers, and die hard Rays fans. One of the goals of TampaBayRaysFan.com is to provide you with the best coverage of the Rays, from across the web. I feel that in many cases, bloggers a...
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Digital Diamond Prediction : Opening Day

Thomas Gemkow posted an article on Tampa Bay Rays Fan--The Best of the Rays from all over the web - Apr 6, 2010, 10:19 am
I recently was asked to play and review MLB 2k10 for the Playstation 3. While it had never been the series that I had chosen to purchase, their were some really neat features that made me a fan of the 2kSports franchise. Later this weekend, you will be able to read my take on the game as a whole, bu...
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Jenny Says…These are my predictions

Thomas Gemkow posted an article on Tampa Bay Rays Fan--The Best of the Rays from all over the web - Mar 26, 2010, 8:11 pm
I’ve been asked a lot in the last few days- What are my predictions? Well, Jenny Says…We’re more talented and dare I say a little seasoned. Always a method to the Maddon- madness. The ‘Super U’ is gonna be huge. Backups to positions, a better bullpen (fingers crossed...
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Is Jeff Niemann poised for another solid year?

Thomas Gemkow posted an article on Tampa Bay Rays Fan--The Best of the Rays from all over the web - Mar 26, 2010, 9:54 am
It is probably safe to assume that no baseball fan–specifically, no Tampa Bay Rays fan–would have expected Jeff Niemann to win 13 games last year and have the lowest ERA of all Tampa Bay Rays starting pitchers. Yet, he did. So that leaves me to question–can he do it again? Nieman...
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Daily Mashup:Rays crush the ball, Pena moving down & Joyce's boo boo

Thomas Gemkow posted an article on Tampa Bay Rays Fan--The Best of the Rays from all over the web - Mar 23, 2010, 3:36 pm
We are just14 days away from the start of the Rays World Series run in 2010. Here is what’s hot in the Rays news today… Tampa Bay Rays set home run record Super star third baseman Evan Longoria and newly acquired catcher Kelly Shoppach both crushed two home runs, and the Rays also got ...
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Thomas Gemkow posted an article on Tampa Bay Rays Fan--The Best of the Rays from all over the web - Mar 22, 2010, 7:58 pm
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Fantasy Corner:Matty Richards looks at Carl Crawford

Thomas Gemkow posted an article on Tampa Bay Rays Fan--The Best of the Rays from all over the web - Mar 21, 2010, 12:23 pm
Outlook: After steadily improving year after year over the first six years of his career, he took a big step back in 2008, limited by leg problems that destroyed his batting average, sapped his power and held him to only 25 stolen bases, something Carl Crawford could always be counted on for. He com...
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Jenny Says…females are fans too!

Thomas Gemkow posted an article on Tampa Bay Rays Fan--The Best of the Rays from all over the web - Mar 19, 2010, 6:14 pm
I also always want to know everything. Anything. If someone brings up specifically baseball or the Rays ­ I have an impulse, out of body, can’t help it, reaction … I have no control over this problem of baseball Tourette’s. I wanna know what that person thinks about whatever the ...
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Daily Mashup:Soriano looks strong, The Prof reviews 2k10 and more…

Thomas Gemkow posted an article on Tampa Bay Rays Fan--The Best of the Rays from all over the web - Mar 18, 2010, 3:59 pm
I hope you all had a safe St Patrick’s Day, full of drunken debauchery and Irish fun. I know I did, and I learned one thing about myself–I am getting entirely too old to go out and take shots in the middle of the week. Thursday has been kicking my butt so far, but that doesn’t stop...
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Daily Mashup:Howell, Soriano, Sonnanstine, Davis & some cuts

Thomas Gemkow posted an article on Tampa Bay Rays Fan--The Best of the Rays from all over the web - Mar 17, 2010, 3:28 pm
Going to be introducing some new series’ this weekend—so be sure to check back with TampaBayRaysFan.com to see the latest news from the Tampa Bay Rays. Also, if you were subscribing to our RSS feed before, you have probably noticed that you are not getting updates. We made some changes ...
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Clinton Hart — Series Intro

Thomas Gemkow posted an article on Thomas Gemkow...The Writer - Mar 15, 2010, 4:02 pm
When I was working at the Sports Editor for The Patriot Press, I was lucky enough to run into NFL safety Clinton Hart at a high school game I was covering for the St. Petersburg Times. I spoke with Hart at the game, and then again a few times on the phone. Hart had played college baseball at Central...
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Fernando Perez…the actor?

Thomas Gemkow posted an article on Tampa Bay Rays Fan--The Best of the Rays from all over the web - Mar 15, 2010, 3:43 pm
Tampa Bay Rays Outfielder Fernando Perez has a sense of humor. The third year player, and once promising prospect sat down with the team over at 12AngryMascots.com to talk about Major League Minimum Salaries. This was a well put together piece, and good for a laugh. Check it out!
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It's a family tradition

Thomas Gemkow posted an article on Thomas Gemkow...The Writer - Mar 14, 2010, 11:02 pm
This is a piece I wrote during my time with the Citrus County Chronicle. It is about a brother and sister--Matt & Mettina Maggiore--who both excelled in the classroom and in multiple sports. I always enjoyed writing features better than game coverage because it was always more personal. I can say in...
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About Me

Thomas Gemkow is the official Tampa Bay Buccaneers Correspondent for WhatTheBucs.com, a blog that is part of the FanBall.com sports blogosphere. Currently residing in Lake County, Thomas has been a local sports correspondent the St. Pete Times, Citrus County Chronicle, Ocala Star Banner & was honored by the FCCPA in 2003 for his sports and feature writing ability. You can check out his archived work at his personal blog site, ThomasGemkow.com or follow his updates on Twitter @ThomasGemkow

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