Not quite born in Phoenix but moved here in 1972, I consider myself a nearly-native Arizonian. That, plus a passion for sports and a modicum of other assorted talents started me writing about sports and eventually led to this great job as SB Nation's Regional Sports Editor for the Great HOT State of Arizona.
The most important thing I bring to this gig is an appreciation for and familiarity with disappointment -- the hallmark of Arizona sports history with only one major exception. Thanks, Gonzo and RJ!!
Diamondbacks Vs. Giants: Collmenter's Mechanics, Cahill's Fire and Easter Sweep Time - Apr 8 on SB Nation Arizona
Roller Derby Tournament Comes To Arizona, Can We Play Too? [VIDEO] - Apr 2 on SB Nation Arizona
Peyton Manning, Please Pick Arizona [VIDEO] - Mar 11 on SB Nation Arizona
NFL Combine: The Forgotten Prospects - Mar 5 on SB Nation Arizona
Diamondbacks Complete Take Over As Class Of Arizona Sports - Jan 31 on SB Nation Arizona
Phoenix Suns Preseason Grades: Gentry Sees Slim Margin For Error - Dec 23 on SB Nation Arizona
Jewball: A Basketball Story Of Racial Strife, Sex And Point Guard Play - Nov 16 on SB Nation Arizona
NBA Playoff Schedule And Predictions, Conference Semifinals: Upsets Very Possible - May 14 on SB Nation Arizona
Phoenix Suns Offseason Kicks Off, News Was Made - May 2 on SB Nation Arizona
Phoenix Mercury Open Training Camp With Surprise Roster Adjustment - May 1 on SB Nation Arizona
NBA Playoff Schedule And Predictions For Saturday's 1st Round Action - Apr 28 on SB Nation Arizona
Phoenix Suns Vs. San Antonio Spurs: Going Out With A Whimper - Apr 25 on SB Nation Arizona
Phoenix Suns Vs. Utah Jazz: TV Schedule, Lineups And The Final Countdown - Apr 24 on SB Nation Arizona
Grant Hill And Channing Frye Questionable For Suns 'Must Win' Game Against Jazz - Apr 23 on SB Nation Arizona
James Harden Powers OKC Thunder To Win In Phoenix, Suns Fall 109-97 - Apr 18 on SB Nation Arizona
Phoenix Suns Vs. Memphis Grizzlies: TV Schedule, Lineups And Things Getting Serious Now - Apr 11 on SB Nation Arizona
Penny Taylor Tears ACL, Will Miss WNBA Season And Olympics - Apr 10 on SB Nation Arizona
Gibson Won't Let D-backs 'Predetermine Negative Things' - May 23 on SB Nation Arizona
Net Cords: The History Of Tony Parker's Rise To MVP-Level Point Guard - May 23 on SBNation.com
Best Of The SB Nation Network: May 22, 2012 - May 22 on SBNation.com
Best Of The SB Nation Network: May 21, 2012 - May 22 on SBNation.com
Net Cords: Detailing Hornets 'Eric Gordon Dilema' - May 21 on SBNation.com
Best Of The SB Nation Network: May 15, 2012 - May 16 on SBNation.com
Best Of The SB Nation Network: May 14, 2012 - May 15 on SBNation.com
Net Cords: View From The Losing Side Of Game 7 - May 14 on SBNation.com
Net Cords: James Harden's Play Eclipsed Only By His Beard Cult Following - May 11 on SBNation.com
Best Of The SB Nation Network: May 10, 2012 - May 11 on SBNation.com
Diamondbacks Find Some Mojo, Pound Dodgers 11-4 - May 23 on SB Nation Arizona
NBA Playoff Schedule And Update: Heat And Pacers Go To War - May 23 on SB Nation Arizona
NBA Playoff Schedule And Updates: Thunder Drain Lakers, Celtics Kick Bass - May 22 on SB Nation Arizona
Diamondbacks Offense Falters Again, Dodgers Dominate 6-1 - May 21 on SB Nation Arizona
NBA Playoff Schedule And Update: LeBron Flashes MVP Game, Spurs Sweep - May 21 on SB Nation Arizona
Royals Shell Kennedy, Diamondback Fall 7-3 - May 19 on SB Nation Arizona
Diamondbacks Beat Royals In Chris Young's Return, 6-4 - May 18 on SB Nation Arizona
NBA Playoff Schedule And Update: 76ers Steal Home Court, Pacers Must Do Same - May 15 on SB Nation Arizona
NBA Playoff Conference Semifinals Schedule And Results - May 14 on SB Nation Arizona
Diamondbacks Giants Streak Ends, Lose 5-2 - May 12 on SB Nation Arizona
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