A proven winner with ice water in his veins, Doug Hoepker writes with a reckless abandon that clearly shows off his killer instinct and nose for the ball. This is one consummate pro, a real throwback who is finally getting his due as the best player you’ve never heard of. When not watching sports or recycling sports clichés, Hoepker enjoys listening to obscure garage’edelia, reading nonfiction and challenging all comers in Carcassonne. The semi-retired rock and roll DJ (The Noiseboy) and former music editor at The Octopus and CU Cityview is also one of Smile Politely’s former editors and a current contributor.