Andrew DeGraff
Andrew DeGraff is currently a senior at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA. He is a journalism major and will receive his Bachelor of Arts degree in December 2009. Before attending GSU, he attended South Georgia College in Douglas, GA on a soccer scholarship where he also received an associate degree in communications.
While at SGC, DeGraff was the staff sports writer for the college newspaper, The South Georgian, as well as the Douglas News beat reporter for the SGC baseball and softball teams. He also held his own sports column with the Douglas News.
At GSU, DeGraff contributed sports and political articles for Theboronews.com, a GSU teacher/student-run website, and currently contributes national sports articles for the student-run college newspaper, the George-Anne.
He has an internship lined up for summer 2009 at the Statesboro Herald and is looking to expand his career after college by joining a publication's or a website's staff as a sports media contributor. He is interested in broadening his skills into radio and internet media.
DeGraff was born in Pittsburgh, PA, but grew up in Ormond Beach, FL. He played all sports growing up. Soccer; however, is his where his fervor lies.
DeGraff was four-time defensive player of the year and earned captainship and co-MVP his senior year at Seabreeze High School in Daytona Beach, FL. At SGC, he earned captainship as a freshman and won Coaches' MVP his sophomore season (SGC is a junior college).
He hopes to advance his writing and networking skills through his use of and his contribution towards suite101.com.
Latest Articles
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Pittsburgh Steelers Look to Repeat in 2009
The 2009 Pittsburgh Steelers will play and win exactly as they did in 2008 with one exception. They will do it better and with more authority.
Aug 27, 2009
- Andrew DeGraff
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2009 Confederations Cup - U.S. Soccer Team
The United States Men's Soccer Team has advanced to the second round of the 2009 Confederations Cup in South Africa despite their 1-2 group record.
Jun 22, 2009
- Andrew DeGraff
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2009 NBA Finals - Kobe v. Dwight
The 2009 NBA Finals feature a match up few expected; few wanted even. However, basketball faithful should take notice. Two players are changing everything.
Jun 7, 2009
- Andrew DeGraff
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U.S. Soccer Team - World Cup Qualifying Stage
The previous two World Cup qualifying matches for the U.S. Men's Soccer Team have proved to be quite informative about the state of the national team.
Jun 6, 2009
- Andrew DeGraff
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Steelers Build Through the Draft
Businesses are about filtering in and out personnel that will maximize profit. The Steelers ensure their profit is maximized with smart player acquisitions.
Jun 6, 2009
- Andrew DeGraff
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NBA Controlling Games?
A Cleveland Cavaliers-L.A. Lakers, Lebron v. Kobe Finals is a dream for the NBA. However, Orlando and Denver look to prevent it. The NBA may have to put their foot down.
May 26, 2009
- Andrew DeGraff
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Pittsburgh Steelers Style of Play
The Steelers derive their identity from their surroundings. Their smash-mouth style of play and defense-first mentality embody the blue collar mindset of Pittsburgh.
May 19, 2009
- Andrew DeGraff
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2008-2009 Pittsburgh Penguins Recap
The Pittsburgh Penguins crumpled under the pressure until a coaching change mid-season. Now, they are where they are supposed to be: the NHL Eastern Conference Finals.
May 19, 2009
- Andrew DeGraff
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2009 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Preview
The Orlando Magic take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the conference finals. The Cavs have been previously untested. That will change against the Magic.
May 18, 2009
- Andrew DeGraff
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Pittsburgh Steelers Coaching History
The Pittsburgh Steelers have built a tradition of winning by employing the same distinctive style for decades. Continuity is a major component propelling the franchise.
Apr 21, 2009
- Andrew DeGraff
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