Patrick Hruby

Patrick Hruby

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Patrick Hruby is an award-winning freelance writer and frequent contributor to ESPN.com. A graduate of Georgetown and Northwestern universities, he lives in Washington, D.C. where he previously worked for The Washington Times. His work has twice been featured in The Best American Sports Writing anthology. Contact him at PatrickHruby.net.

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Helping out at Super Bowl media day

Patrick Hruby, Page 2

Super Bowl media day is a collection of already-asked questions, so here are a few new ones to try.

Story | Conversation | February 2, 2010

Getting 'Zorned' has prompted imitators

Patrick Hruby

According to the Atlantic -- and thanks to the D.C. Sports Bog for the heads-up -- a new term has popped up in the Washington, D.C., intelligence comm...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 3, 2010

We certainly hope you've been paying attention

Patrick Hruby

Sharpen your pencils, it's time for another Page 2 Pop Quiz: 1. Which of the following was written by Gilbert Arenas? (a) "War and Peace" (b) "Mac...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 2, 2010

Rooting against Duke just isn't fun anymore

Patrick Hruby

Ten years ago, I would have been Powerball-winner ecstatic; five years ago, I would have spent the weekend in a celebratory haze. On Saturday, the Duk...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 1, 2010

Why should Ronnie Belliard lose weight?

Patrick Hruby

The Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly signed Ronnie Belliard to a one-year deal for $825,000 on Tuesday. On the surface, it's a typical transaction -- u...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 27, 2010

Page 2's Book of Irrelevant Quotes: Adrian Peterson

Patrick Hruby

"I think the strongest handshake in the NFL belongs to Adrian Peterson. For the second time since April, I shook his hand; and for the second time I h...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 26, 2010

Tennessee fans, it's time to get over Lane Kiffin

Patrick Hruby

Dear Volunteer Nation, It was cute when you vandalized the UT Rock with crude, anti-Lane Kiffin graffiti. And charming when you invaded your former fo...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 25, 2010

Saints fans, show your loyalty ... to your team!

Patrick Hruby

As Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre celebrated a touchdown pass during the NFC Championship game, a handmade fan sign hanging from stands beh...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 24, 2010

You too can have your lawn look like Fenway Park

Patrick Hruby

From the Department of Ideas That Sound Good Until You Think Them Through, we bring you the following update: Major League Baseball and lawn care comp...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 23, 2010

Who actually bought Heidi Montag's album?

Patrick Hruby

New Coke."Gigli." Now this: According to reports, reality TV bimbette and pop star wannabe Heidi Montag's debut album has sold just 658 copies via dow...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 21, 2010

John Lucas, Cavaliers fill up our tank

Thomas Neumann, Page 2

John Lucas said the '03 Cavs tanked, so we compile history's worst tanks.

Story | Conversation | January 18, 2010

Mark McGwire, you think you had it bad?

Patrick Hruby

Dear Mark McGwire, You say you're sorry. Claim you're coming clean. Sniff and weep and wish that you had never played during the steroids era. Trust m...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 13, 2010

The marriage of sports and war

Patrick Hruby

Blitzes, bombs, Kellen Winslow, Jr.-as-[expletive]-soldier: the sports world has a long, inglorious history of using inappropriate war metaphors, comp...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 12, 2010

Sports needs you, Simon Cowell

Patrick Hruby

One door closes, another opens. Acerbic -- and honestly, that's the only family-friendly adjective we can reasonably use here -- "American Idol" judge...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 11, 2010

Mark Cuban, we have a deal for you!

Patrick Hruby

Dear Mark, Your country needs you. Again. Nine years ago you rescued the nation's capital from professional hoops mediocrity -- from utter hopelessnes...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 9, 2010