Name: Blake Murphy
Role: Creator, Editor, Head Writer, The Whole F’N Show
E-Mail: bmurphy5586@hotmail.com
OnDeckCircle Debut: March 14, 2007
School & Program: Queen’s University, Bachelor of Commerce 2008; Probably Law school eventually
Career Aspirations: To be a commentator for the Professional Darts Corporation
Favorite Writer: Bill Simmons, JA Adande, John Hollinger, Malcolm Gladwell, Jack Kerouac, Chuck Klosterman
Favorite Teams: Toronto Raptors, Oklahoma City Thunder, Toronto Blue Jays, Jacksonville Jaguars, UCLA Bruins, Toronto Rock
Favorite Mediocre Athletes: Eric Hinske, Homer Bailey, Nick Swisher, Byron Leftwich, Kyle Orton, Cadillac Williams, Rashad McCants, Sonny Weems, Matt Stajan, Clay Guida, Matt Saracen
Favorite Sports Movie: All of them.
Favorite Topic: The business side of sports, minor leagues
Most Likely Non-Sports Topic: Hip Hop Music, Professional Wrestling
Claimed Expertise: Collective bargaining agreements, minor leagues
Favorite Quote: “Basketball is like poetry in motion, cross the guy to the left, take him back to the right, he’s fallin’ back, then just J right in his face. Then you look at him and say, ‘What?’” – Jesus Shuttlesworth (He Got Game)
“To be the man, whoooo, you’ve got to beat the man!” – Ric Flair (16 time World Champion)
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Note: Blake also writes for Hoops Addict and Raptors Republic.