Justin Smith's Sportswriter Profile

Justin Smith joined October 2006

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About Justin »

I've always loved sports, since I was a little kid. My favourite sports have changed over the years with the ones I played, but at this point I have settled on football and basketball (college basketball, mostly) as my favourite sports with hockey being a close third, and baseball bringing up the rear. I loved ABC's Wide World of Sports, and I love watching international sports shows, so soccer, rugby, open-wheel racing and boxing are some of my other favourite sports. I don't really play anything anymore, golf on occasion, some pickup basketball and baseball here and there, some road hockey (it is eternally embarassing how bad of an ice skater I am for a born-n-bred Canadian) and other stuff. I'm married with a baby girl, and I generally enjoy life, especially when the Oakland Raiders, Georgetown Hoyas, Edmonton Oilers, Chicago Bulls, Toronto Blue Jays and Clemson Tigers (NCAA football) are winning.

I will probably mostly write about football, the Raiders, college hoops and Georgetown. However, I do love the Onion, and since they don't take submissions, the only place I can write my sports-themed Onion articles is here. Hope you enjoy the humour as well

The Shortlist »

Favorite Athletes

Bo Jackson, LeBron James, Nnamdi Asomugha, Ryan Smyth (*sigh*), Jeff Green, Ryan Howard
Favorite Sports Teams

Oakland Raiders, Georgetown Hoyas, Edmonton Oilers, Chicago Bulls, Toronto Blue Jays, Clemson Tigers
Favorite Coaches
All Time Sports Moment

When Bo ran back, caught a fly ball, ran up the wall, and wired a bullet throw on target to home plate to nail the runner from third
Most Memorable Game Attended

Oakland Raiders-Buffalo Bills September 21st, 2008. My first ever NFL game. Too bad my boys blew the game!
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Joe DiMaggio's Hit Streak
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth.....I originally had Mays, but that demeans Ruth's success as a pitcher as well
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan (I'm a Bulls fan, come on now)
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky (Once again, Oilers fan over here)
Pele or Maradona?

Pele (Maradona is a douche off the field)
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt (I just liked him more, even though Petty was a better driver)
Schumacher or Senna?

Schumacher (so dominant)
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big East (Once again, Georgetown fan here)

Latest Articles »

Oakland Raiders Week 11 : Pressures, Hurries, and Knockdowns

11/20/2009

459 reads 4 comments 1 likes

Oakland Raiders Disappoint Again : Quick Hits From Week 10

11/16/2009

473 reads 6 comments 0 likes

The Internal Struggle of Oakland Raider Owner Al Davis

11/13/2009

661 reads 33 comments 4 likes

Oakland Raiders Midseason Awards, Disappointments, and Thoughts

11/06/2009

523 reads 54 comments 1 likes

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Ezra Ruiz said...

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Is Bruce Gradkowski The Answer For The Oakland Raiders?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/295568-oakland-raiders-is-bruce-gradkowski-the-answer-at-quarterback

1 hour ago

Hot Poll

Hot Poll: Do you think Russell will start again in 2009? 100 people have voted…

Yes, he's the future

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Yes, he makes a bunch of money

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No, he's got so much more to learn

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No, he's a waste of skin

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Perhaps, if he works hard

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Perhaps, if Al Davis deems it so

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HERE'S MY LATEST CRAP...
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/293911-raider-qb-twenty-tenwaffles-and-moreinsert-clever-title

3 days ago

JW Nix said...

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I HAD to get this rant out :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288641-the-redskins-discover-their-problem-no-testicles

11 days ago

Chikatilo said...

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Peyton Manning the best QB in the NFL

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/287619-ending-the-peyton-manning-vs-tom-brady-debate

12 days ago

JW Nix said...

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here is a story of another NFL Legend who has yet to get his deserved respect :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286573-crazy-canton-cuts-ed-meador

14 days ago

Matt Miselis said...

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Decided to make week nine predictions.. A full slate of interesting match ups. When you get the chance, let me know when you think, as any feedback is appreicated.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285905-miselis-edition-week-nine-nfl-predictions

Thanks,

Matt

15 days ago

Matt Miselis said...

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Eric Mangini has been an utter failure in Cleveland.. A big part of that has been trying to be like his former mentor, Bill Belicheck.. Heres a message to Eric: He Will Never Be On Belichick's Level. Appreciate any feedback you can give on this piece.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285370-a-message-to-eric-mangini-you-will-never-be-on-bill-belichecks-level

Thanks,

Matt

16 days ago

Alex Johnson said...

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Packers/Vikings, Sleepers, an upset pick and more!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/282249-sunday-morning-under-the-helmet-what-to-watch-for-in-nfl-week-eight/show_full

21 days ago

Barnavicious X said...

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A Raider Tribute to San Diego...
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/281015-a-raider-tribute-to-san-diegos-sports-history

24 days ago

Barnavicious X said...

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Looking ahead to San Diego.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/279114-raiders-v-chargers-an-early-peek-at-another-chargers-loss

27 days ago

Alex Johnson said...

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Which of the NFL's undefeated teams will take their first loss this week?

I've got my predictions and analysis including a big upset!

Check it out:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/278188-sunday-morning-under-the-helmet-what-to-watch-for-in-nfl-week-seven

28 days ago

JW Nix said...

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you might like this :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/277488-vinny-cerrato-has-hot-air-for-sale

29 days ago

Barnavicious X said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/275390-raiders-didnt-win-eagles-lostyoure-an-idiot

33 days ago

Ezra Ruiz said...

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Is Bruce Gradkowski The Answer For The Oakland Raiders?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/295568-oakland-raiders-is-bruce-gradkowski-the-answer-at-quarterback

1 hour ago

Barnavicious X said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/294723-meow-listen-upraiders-have-a-shot-this-weekendprrrrrrrrrrr

1 day ago

Barnavicious X said...

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HERE'S MY LATEST CRAP...
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/293911-raider-qb-twenty-tenwaffles-and-moreinsert-clever-title

3 days ago

JW Nix said...

Delete

I HAD to get this rant out :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288641-the-redskins-discover-their-problem-no-testicles

11 days ago

Chikatilo said...

Delete

Peyton Manning the best QB in the NFL

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/287619-ending-the-peyton-manning-vs-tom-brady-debate

12 days ago

JW Nix said...

Delete

here is a story of another NFL Legend who has yet to get his deserved respect :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286573-crazy-canton-cuts-ed-meador

14 days ago

Matt Miselis said...

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15 days ago

Matt Miselis said...

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16 days ago

Alex Johnson said...

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Packers/Vikings, Sleepers, an upset pick and more!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/282249-sunday-morning-under-the-helmet-what-to-watch-for-in-nfl-week-eight/show_full

21 days ago

Barnavicious X said...

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A Raider Tribute to San Diego...
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/281015-a-raider-tribute-to-san-diegos-sports-history

24 days ago

Barnavicious X said...

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Looking ahead to San Diego.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/279114-raiders-v-chargers-an-early-peek-at-another-chargers-loss

27 days ago

Alex Johnson said...

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28 days ago

JW Nix said...

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you might like this :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/277488-vinny-cerrato-has-hot-air-for-sale

29 days ago

Barnavicious X said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/275390-raiders-didnt-win-eagles-lostyoure-an-idiot

33 days ago

Steven Merriam said...

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Hey Justin!
I just wrote an article on five backup QBs that should start for the Raiders instead of Jamarcus Russell. If you could check it out and leave some feedback it would be greatly appreciated.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/271995-five-nfl-back-up-qbs-that-should-start-for-the-raiders-instead-of-jamarcus-russell

39 days ago

Justin's Achievements & Awards »

Great Debate

Great Debate: Gold Medal

An Open Letter to JaMarcus Russell: Do …

Received 100 comments • September 29, 2009
Hot Read

Hot Read: Gold Medal

Watch The Oakland Raiders Vs. Dallas Co…

Received 5,000 Reads • August 13, 2009
Great Debate

Great Debate: Silver Medal

Oakland Raiders Midseason Awards, Disap…

Received 50 comments • November 06, 2009
Hot Read

Hot Read: Silver Medal

The Oakland Raiders Corporation: A New …

Received 2,000 Reads • July 06, 2009
Hot Read

Hot Read: Silver Medal

JaMarcus Russell: The Anatomy of a Quar…

Received 2,000 Reads • June 26, 2009
Great Debate

Great Debate: Bronze Medal

The Internal Struggle of Oakland Raider…

Received 25 comments • November 13, 2009
Great Debate

Great Debate: Bronze Medal

Is This Oakland Raider Coach Tom Cable'…

Received 25 comments • November 03, 2009
Great Debate

Great Debate: Bronze Medal

The Oakland Raiders JaMarcus Russell Ne…

Received 25 comments • October 27, 2009
Great Debate

Great Debate: Bronze Medal

New York Giants' Antonio Pierce Could E…

Received 25 comments • October 15, 2009
Hot Read

Hot Read: Bronze Medal

New York Giants' Antonio Pierce Could E…

Received 1,000 Reads • October 15, 2009
Hot Read

Hot Read: Bronze Medal

An Open Letter to JaMarcus Russell: Do …

Received 1,000 Reads • September 29, 2009
Great Debate

Great Debate: Bronze Medal

The Oakland Raiders Worriesome Win

Received 25 comments • September 20, 2009

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Hot Poll: Do you think Russell will start again in 2009? 100 people have voted…

Yes, he's the future

Yes, he makes a bunch of money

No, he's got so much more to learn

No, he's a waste of skin

Perhaps, if he works hard

Perhaps, if Al Davis deems it so

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