Keith Smooth's Sportswriter Profile

Keith Smooth

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NFLPA: Cut the Crap! We Need HGH Testing in the NFL
February 25, 2010

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Golden State Warriors: Stephen Curry Is the Real Deal
February 22, 2010

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A Look Back At "Iron" Mike Tyson
February 15, 2010

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Lane Kiffin Is A Perfect Fit For L.A.
January 14, 2010

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Greetings sports lovers!!!

It was one of my favorite writers, Malcolm Gladwell, who had a saying that I carry with me in my wallet. You can call it my own personal credo:

"Good writing does not succeed or fail on the strength of its ability to persuade. It succeeds or fails on the strength of its ability to engage you, to make you think, and to give you a glimpse into someone else's head."

My journey as a writer begins here and it begins now. Thanks for reading!!!

If you like my sports columns, you'll like my blog:
http://balmer.typepad.com/keithsmooth/

And feel free to check me out on Twitter!
http://twitter.com/keithsmooth

Favorite Athletes

Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Paul O'Neil, Lawrence Taylor, Jerry Rice, Barry Sanders, Deion Sanders, Darrell Green, the Redskins' Offensive Line from the 80s (the HOGS), the Skins WRs from the 80s (the Fun Bunch), Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Pistol Pete Maravich,
Favorite Sports Teams

UNC Tarheels, New York Yankees, Washington Redskins, Los Angeles Lakers
Favorite Coaches

Joe Gibbs, Phil Jackson, Joe Torre, Dean Smith, Roy Williams
All-Time Sports Moment

When my alma mater, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) beat Duke in the 2007 NCAA Tournament
Most Memorable Game Attended

Darrell Green's last game when the Skins beat the Dallas Cowboys in 2002. I was also in the house when Michael Jordan became the oldest player in history to score 50 when the Wizards beat the Charlotte Hornets in 2002.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Wilt Chamberlain's 100 points in a single game. Joe DiMaggio's 56 is second.
Ruth or Mays?

Mays, Ruth never played against one black guy.
Unitas or Montana?

Montana. 4 rings baby!
Jordan or Russell?

Russell's the greatest defensive player ever but MJ is the best to ever pick up a basketball.
Gretzky or Orr?

Wayne's World!!!
Pele or Maradona?

This one's a toss-up. Today I say Pele, tomorrow I say Maradona.
Federer or Sampras?

Federer. Those Schick commercials with Tiger and Jeter put him over the top.
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Eldrick Woods.
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt because his son was in a commercial with T.I.
Schumacher or Senna?

Michael Schumacher because he's German. Danke vielmals!!!
ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac-12 or SEC?

The ACC BABY!!!

JW Nix posted 1106 days ago

The Biggest Oversight in Pro Football History: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/389389-jim-tyrer
K. D. James posted 1117 days ago

Brother Keith! How are ya? I'm just passing along my latest. Take it easy. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/384959-the-10-most-awful-team-songs-in-sports-history
JW Nix posted 1154 days ago

PLEASE Read this story on a Lions and Rams Legend :
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/366861-crazy-canton-cuts-roger-brown
K. D. James posted 1157 days ago

Sending you my latest. Please spread the word. Hope everything is all good. KDJhttp://bleacherreport.com/articles/364900-david-beckham-is-a-big-pansy
JW Nix posted 1158 days ago

you like rants? pass this around if you do :
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/364906-the-overrated-tebow-workout-needs-to-get-florida-gators-put-on-probation
Leo Pizzini posted 1161 days ago

This is my first non-NFL article, I was hoping you could give it a read...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/362632-an-incredible-tale-of-inspiration-larry-bird-and-magic-johnson
JW Nix posted 1164 days ago

a remembrance :
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/361429-merlin-olsen-a-lasting-legacy-of-love-and-lore
K. D. James posted 1172 days ago

Keith, please spread the love with this piece. I like the comedic tone I set with it. Thanks. Peace. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/353729-no-chewing-of-straws-in-the-nba-say-whaaat
Matt Miselis posted 1177 days ago

Hey Keith,

With the NFL Draft approaching, I decided to rank the top five drafting organizations in the NFL. There is only an elite group of teams who deserve this title, and I hope you enjoy it. Appreciate any feedback!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/353324-2010-nfl-draft-ranking-the-top-five-drafting-organizations-in-the-nfl

Thanks,

Matt
Terrell White posted 1178 days ago

here is a link to my article:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/349934-are-the-african-american-nfl-players-of-today-dreaming?"

thanx.