Keith Smooth joined April 2009

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Keith Smooth

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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/

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  • 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!!!

  • Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

    The ACC BABY!!!

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    Dena Velasquez commented on Pacquiao vs. Mayweather: The Fight the World Wants To See

    its hard to say! i love them both...but my money might be on the pretty boy!!!! Happy thanksgivin!

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      It really is hard to call this one. I've heard so many people give their opinions...

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    Leamon Crowe commented on Pacquiao vs. Mayweather: The Fight the World Wants To See

    Very Nice Read...I think that this fight has to happen for the good of boxing. I believe there will be enough money to go around to...

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      I agree with everything you said. It will be a great fight. Thanks for reading Leamon!...

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    xion doom commented on Pacquiao vs. Mayweather: The Fight the World Wants To See

    Eventually Floyd will accept the fight otherwise his purpose of return to boxing becomes nil. He wants to cash-in as much MONEY as he can before...

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    Keith Smooth commented on Abe Pollin Was No Sell Out

    One of the few sports owners who actually cared about his community. He was a great philanthropist. The New York Times said that he lost two...

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      I forgive Abe for Wes more than Bob Ferry lol but you are right = the...

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    JW Nix commented on Pacquiao vs. Mayweather: The Fight the World Wants To See

    awesome post POTD wonder if Floyd will sign up?

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      I hope so because the sport NEEDS this fight. It will be a disaster if they...

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    Drew Gatewood commented on Pacquiao Vs. Mayweather: The Fight The World Wants To See

    Nice read Keith. I've been eyeing tickets to Vegas waiting to see when this fight will finally get announced. It will be a huge fight not...

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      Could not agree more. Hope you get to see it in person too so you can...

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    Hadarii Jones commented on Pacquiao Vs. Mayweather: The Fight The World Wants To See

    nice read keith. there's a reason that mayweather has never really been hurt and it's because he may be one of the greatest defensive fighters of...

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      Thanks Hadarii. Excellent points & Happy Thanksgiving to you.

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