Justin Smith joined October 2006

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Justin Smith

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

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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

  • 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)

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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

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

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    • No, he's a waste of skin

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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

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    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

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

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    Justin's Achievements & Awards »

    • Great Debate

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      An Open Letter to JaMarcus Russell: Do …

      Received 100 comments • September 29, 2009

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      Watch The Oakland Raiders Vs. Dallas Co…

      Received 5,000 Reads • August 13, 2009

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      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

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      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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