Author Archives: Blake DeRouchey

About Blake DeRouchey

We watch sports so you don't have to. A wolfpack of two if you will. Local, college, pro, and sometimes even Little League, but always Bush League.

Hawk Thoughts

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Blake DeRouchey

Remember the time that the Hawkeye season was ruined by a Ricky Stanzi injury?  Remember the time that Stanzi tore his ACL in the season opener?  Luckily, only one of those stories was true.  For one series, Hawkeye fans everywhere … Continue reading →

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Football Friday Funday!

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Blake DeRouchey

Thanks for checking in fellow sports freaks.  Doesn’t it feel good…Football is back baby!  First, I have to get one thing out of the way.  Make sure to join us Saturday night from 10-12 on 98.3 Wow FM in Des … Continue reading →

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Questions for a Des Moines Sports Freak

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Blake DeRouchey

Jay Cutler and Kristin Cavallari are rumored to be dating.  What would their children be like?–My Wife NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.  I first heard about this rumor and couldn’t even imagine what the spawn would  looklike.  But the personality.  Good gawd the personality … Continue reading →

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The Des Moines Sports Freaks Hour

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Blake DeRouchey

August 30th: Football Football Football!! Watch live streaming video from desmoinesamplified at livestream.com Sponsored by Mark Charter Real Estate. Call Mark at 515-864-6444 for cash back in your pocket FacebookTwitterDiggItTechnoratiDel.icio.usreddit

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Weekend Review

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Blake DeRouchey

You know how most sports talk guys take a week off in August to recharge the batteries and gear up for football? There’s a reason they do that. Because this time of the year is the worst! Normally for my … Continue reading →

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Fantasy is Life

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Blake DeRouchey

This post is sponsored by the home of OUR fantasy draft, 34′s Sports Grill at 1810 White Birch Circle off of Oralabor Road in Ankeny.  Call 515-964-8707 for draft day specials. Fantasy Football.  The very thought make my wife cry, … Continue reading →

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The Des Moines Sports Freaks Hour

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Blake DeRouchey

Augusts 23, 2010: Talking With State Street Sports, Chicago Sports, and Jay Mariotti. desmoinesamplified on livestream.com. Broadcast Live Free Podcast sponsored by Merkles Bar, Cory Witt Design, and Waveland Coffee Shop. FacebookTwitterDiggItTechnoratiDel.icio.usreddit

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Next Man up?

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Blake DeRouchey

Yesterday I reminisced, today we move forward.  I’ll break down the managerial candidates as I see them.  Keep in mind; this is one of the most important hires in Cubs history (on the other hand, it will have been 103 … Continue reading →

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One Drink to Remember, Another to Forget

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Blake DeRouchey

For some reason, I already miss Lou.  I was ready for him to move on, but not like this.  Somehow, I wish his four seasons at the helm could have been reversed.  Those first two seasons were so fun.  Every … Continue reading →

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Week in Review

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Blake DeRouchey

I wasn’t able to engage in my normal banter with Des Moines Sports Freak 2 this week during our weekly show.  Therefore, I will challenge some of his incorrect positions and reaffirm others.  (Yeah, go ahead and think it, I’m … Continue reading →

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