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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

Justin's Recent Articles

Oakland Raiders Midseason Awards, Disappointments, and Thoughts

Published 2 days ago
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HOUSTON - OCTOBER 04: Head coach Tom Cable of the Oakland Raiders at Reliant Stadium on October 4, 2009 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Is This Oakland Raider Coach Tom Cable's Bye-Bye Week?

Published 5 days ago
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OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 18: Donovan McNabb #5 of the Philadelphia Eagles is sacked by Trevor Soctt #91 of the Oakland Raiders during an NFL game at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 18, 2009 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Oakland Raiders Week Eight: Pressures, Hurries, and Knockdowns

Published 9 days ago
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OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 18: JaMarcus Russell #2 of the Oakland Raiders passes against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL game at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 18, 2009 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

The Oakland Raiders JaMarcus Russell Needs To Man Up Or Shut Up

Published 12 days ago
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Justin Smith has picked Oakland Raiders On the Cusp of Breaking Away from Mediocrity as a favorite article

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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
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)

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by JW
38 minutes ago

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
by Matt
1 day ago

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
by Matt
2 days ago

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
by Alex
7 days ago

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
by Barnavicious
10 days ago

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

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

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
by JW
14 days ago

you might like this :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/277488-vinny-cerrato-has-hot-air-for-sale
by Barnavicious
19 days ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/275390-raiders-didnt-win-eagles-lostyoure-an-idiot
by Steven
25 days ago

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
by Barnavicious
about 1 month ago

MIKE LOMBARDI HIRED IN OAKLAND!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/268361-mike-lombardi-hired-in-oakland
by JW
about 1 month ago

this man belongs in Canton :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/265091-crazy-canton-cuts-don-coryell
by Tyler
about 1 month ago

Hey Justin,

I can now post on other people's BB and not use PM, Yeah! If you could please check out my latest installment. It's a follow-up article to one on Twitter and sports that I wrote in August. Please check it out and tell me what you think. Thanks in advance!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/264543-bleep-tweet-the-nba-bans-twitter-should-other-leagues-follow
by Barnavicious
about 1 month ago

It's time...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/264955-no-crying-in-raider-nation-leave-that-to-san-diegoand-a-prediction
by Benny
about 1 month ago

The stache was for a party where everyone had to wear one. It was the only one they sold in the store. Got a lot of compliments on it! It does sort of look like Keith Hernandez. Ha ha.

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Oakland Raiders Week Eight: Pressures, Hurries, and Knockdowns

The Oakland Raiders JaMarcus Russell Needs To Man Up Or Shut Up

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