Bill Simmons

Blatantly ripping off David Foster Wallace, too soon? Also, if you care to comment, who is your favorite author who uses footnotes? For my money it is jorge Luis borges, hands down the most clever in this regard, maybe I'm wrong.

Still an excellent read, even if Sox Nation Douchebaggery reaches appaling heights known only by cheeseheads, Cubs Fans and Phillies phans (yes I said it...)

But credit must be given where credit is due: Simmons is one of the titans of web-based sports writing, does that mean he swallows his children in fear of being usurped? You betcha.