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In the course of Wilbon's 31 1/2 years at the Washington Post, athletes and their behavior hasn't changed.

Kevin Allen: Michael Wilbon, the Chicago Sports Columnist We Never Had Kevin Allen 2010

I was exposed to Wilbon's writing, like most people, through his work on ESPN's "Pardon the Interruption," co-hosted with fellow former Post columnist Tony Kornheiser.

Kevin Allen: Michael Wilbon, the Chicago Sports Columnist We Never Had Kevin Allen 2010

Wilbon's take on sports was always a refreshing read.

Kevin Allen: Michael Wilbon, the Chicago Sports Columnist We Never Had Kevin Allen 2010

I was exposed to Wilbon's writing, like most people, through his work on ESPN's "Pardon the Interruption," co-hosted with fellow former Post columnist Tony Kornheiser.

Kevin Allen: Michael Wilbon, the Chicago Sports Columnist We Never Had Kevin Allen 2010

Today's beat writer can't necessarily hope to follow in Wilbon's footsteps and become a nationally recognized sports columnist.

Kevin Allen: Michael Wilbon, the Chicago Sports Columnist We Never Had Kevin Allen 2010

The first question in Wilbon's chat on Monday was about whether the Caps 'first-round loss to the Canadiens was the biggest disappointment in D.C. sports history.

About the Caps fan base 2010

Now, Wilbon's probably closer to correct about all this than a lot of Caps fans would like to believe.

About the Caps fan base 2010

Well, the answer revolves around Wilbon's deep belief that the NFL's offseason is a joke, and that anything that can help crumble that system is a good thing.

Wilbon offers Haynesworth a "standing ovation" 2010

Wilbon's buddy Michael Jordan took seven years to win a title.

Wilbon takes another shot at Ovechkin 2010

Today's beat writer can't necessarily hope to follow in Wilbon's footsteps and become a nationally recognized sports columnist.

Kevin Allen: Michael Wilbon, the Chicago Sports Columnist We Never Had Kevin Allen 2010