Dan Dechenaux

Joined: Apr 25, 2013

Daniel is a huge Yankees fan and a freelance writer. He has also covered Notre Dame sports for various other sites. He is a published author with an undergraduate degree in Sports Administration and a Master´s Degree in Communications. He also maintains a personal blog at danthesportsfan.sportsblog.com.

January 26, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll addresses the media during a press conference in preparation for Super Bowl XLIX at the Arizona Grand Hotel. at Arizona Grand Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Why Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll got what he deserved

Dec 30, 2014; Nashville, TN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Brian Kelly prior to the game against the LSU Tigers in the Music City Bowl at LP Field. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Notre Dame Recruiting 2015: Who will contribute right away?

Aug 9, 2014; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles catcher Caleb Joseph (36) is interviewed by Ken Rosenthal after a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Orioles defeated the Cardinals 10-3. Mandatory Credit: Joy R. Absalon-USA TODAY Sports

NBC Sports proposes radical Major League Baseball rule change

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) pumps his fists as he heads to the sideline in the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts the AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

How the New England Patriots and Tom Brady can put Deflategate to rest

Dec 30, 2014; Nashville, TN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Brian Kelly prior to the game against the LSU Tigers in the Music City Bowl at LP Field. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Notre Dame And Oregon could lead College Football Signing Day surprises

Sep 1, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton (27) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the first inning against the New York Mets at Marlins Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Giancarlo Stanton and Miss Universe: The night they will never forget

Sep 19, 2014; New York, NY, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell addresses the media at a press conference at New York Hilton. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Pro Bowl: Why must Roger Goodell placate professionals?

Jan 1, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the second quarter in the 2015 Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Why Alabama’s coming recruiting title means nothing

Nov 16, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) shakes hands after the game with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) at Lucas Oil Stadium. New England defeated Indianapolis 42-20. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Ranking the NFL Championship Game Quarterbacks

Aug 30, 2014; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Everett Golson (5) smiles as he is interviewed following the game agains the Rice Owls at Notre Dame Stadium. Notre Dame won 48-17 Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

Why Everett Golson will stay at Notre Dame

Jul 27, 2014; Cooperstown, NY, USA; Bobby Cox and Tony La Russa and Tom Glavine and Frank Thomas and Greg Maddux and Joe Torre pose with their Hall of Fame plaques during the class of 2014 national baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony at National Baseball Hall of Fame. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

Should baseball Hall of Fame wipe away the steroid era?

Dec 28, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) reacts after the Packers beat the Detroit Lions 30-20 at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Why the Packers don’t care about being America’s Team

Jan 1, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer talks with his players in the first quarter of the 2015 Sugar Bowl against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

Ohio State: We are not underdogs!

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Is Major League Baseball revenue sharing going away?

Dec 21, 2014; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets center Nick Mangold (74) wears an NYPD cap during the coin toss before a game against the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

More NFL support for NYPD expected today

Sep 22, 2014; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees third baseman Chase Headley (12) hits a solo home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

5 MLB Free Agents Who Could Surprise In 2015