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My name is Mike Arrowsmith. I was born in Rockville, Maryland where I lived for 9 years before moving to Ashburn, VA. Ever since I was little I've always loved everything about sports. When I was four years old, I wanted to be a major league baseball player. Unfortunately, I'm only an average athlete and I knew very early that I wasn't going to be one of the lucky 1 percent that are fortunate enough to go pro. Around middle school, I realized that I loved writing and had a talent for it. I thought to myself, I may never be able to pitch for the Baltimore Orioles in the World Series, but I can make you feel like you were there through my writing. From that point on, I've had my heart set on becoming a successful sports writer.

In high school, I joined the Stone Bridge newspaper staff and become sports editor my senior year and loved every minute of it. During my junior year, I was a finalist in a sports writing competition at VCU. While in high school I also ran for the Varsity Track and Cross Country team and played Rec Leauge basketball. At the end of high school, I recieved a small sports writing scholarship from Stone Bridge for my dedication to the staff.

Currently, I am attending Radford University in Radford, Virginia. I'm majoring in Communications with a concentration in Media Studies and a minor in English. I would love to go into both broadcasting/writing for a big name news company. Over the years, I interned at Gameday Magazine as a Broadcaster/Sports Writer and also spent time as an intern writing high school football previews for Leesburg Today.

Outside of school, my interests include reading, writing, running, and hanging out with my friends. My favorite sports teams are the Washington Redskins, the Washington Wizards, the Washington Capitals, the VA Tech Hokies, Radford Highlanders, the George Mason Patriots and the Baltimore Orioles.

Mike's Recent Articles

GREENSBORO, NC - MARCH 19: Artsiom Parakhouski #45 of the Radford Highlanders shoots against Tyler Hansbrough #50 and Deon Thompson #21 the North Carolina Tar Heels during the first round of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at the Greensboro Coliseum on March 19, 2009 in Greensboro, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

To Be the Best, Big South Fave Radford Feels It At Least Needs To Play the Best

Published 2 months ago
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Don't Count Out The Louisville Cardinals

Published 10 months ago
51 reads 1 comments

George Mason Patriots Taking CAA by Storm

Published 10 months ago
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Luxury Tax Not Enough in MLB

Published 10 months ago
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Taylor Rummel responded to a comment on Michigan State Recruits Attempt to Fill Vacated Center Spot Left by Suton
Ari Kramer commented on To Be the Best, Big South Fave Radford Feels It At Least Needs To Play the Best
Jameson Fleming has picked Schedule Brings Tough Test to Big South Favorite Radford as a favorite article

The Short List What Mike thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

Will Thomas, Nick Markakis, Jay Payton, James Gist, Clinton Portis, Jason Campbell, Laron Landry, Payton Manning, Eli Manning, Chris Cooley
Favorite Sports Teams

Washington Redskins, Baltimore Orioles, Washington Wizards, Washington Captials, Maryland Terripans, George Mason Patriots, VA Tech Hokies, Washington Nationals.
All Time Sports Moment

Cal Ripken Jr's record setting consecutive game streak.
Most Memorable Game Attended

Wizars vs Pacers....Double OT. Michael Jordan had at least 40 points and a dunk.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cal Ripken's consecutive game streak.
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Pele or Maradona?

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

ACC

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by Robert
7 days ago

Hello Buddy, I would like you to take a look at this important article. it will most likely be my last on bleacher report. Feel free to pass it around. God Bless and thank you.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/283900-you-are-not-a-unique-snowflake
by Taylor
2 months ago

Hi Mike, I am trying to become a Featured Columnist for the Michigan State Spartans Men's Basketball Team and would appreciate your support by taking a look at this article:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244141-michigan-states-two-recruits-hope-to-fill-vacated-center-spot

Thanks much
by Richard
2 months ago

Former Kentucky Coach Arrested for Drunken Driving

Please read and add comments on your thoughts about the ever-growing problem of alcohol on our roads.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243530-third-times-a-charm-billy-gillispie-arrested-for-dui

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by Robert
2 months ago

Hello Mike, I would like you to take a look at this article and leave your support in the comment area. I would love to see this story make a difference. Pass it around! Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224275-ny-giants-george-martin-the-forgotten-hero
by Thaddeus
4 months ago

Hey,
I enjoyed your last article. Hope you can read mine. Enjoy!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/200451-you-werent-supposed-to-win-the-stories-that-never-were?just_published=1
by O
6 months ago

Did you have the opportunity to read my new article focused on our national past time and what's missing from todays game. Centering on bringing back the true meaning of the game: Our "National Past Time" let me know what you think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/170553-what-happen-to-the-game-i-love
by Bryn
7 months ago

With the Phillies' quest to defend their world championship starting tomorrow night, I was inspired to compose the ultimate top 20 list--my 20 greatest moments as a Philadelphia sports fan.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/151016-the-ultimate-list-my-20-greatest-moments-as-a-philadelphia-sports-fan
by Diana
7 months ago

I wrote an article about the heated rivalry between the Jazz and the Rockets. Thought you'd enjoy it :)
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/144354-the-best-unknown-rilvalry-in-the-west-the-houston-rockets-and-the-utah-jazz
by Bryn
8 months ago

Let's admit it--the position of quarterback is maybe the most fascinating position in all of sports. It's definitely the most carefully analyzed position. Here is a list of the best of the best...of the best--the 10 greatest seasons by a quarterback in the history of the NFL.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/137595-the-10-greatest-quarterback-seasons-in-nfl-history
by Bryn
8 months ago

In 2004, the Philadelphia Eagles acquired wide receiver Terrell Owens. They went to the Super Bowl. Then things fell apart and T.O. ended up on the Cowboys. With the release of Owens by the Dallas Cowboys, I couldn't help but wonder: Should the Philadelphia Eagles resign T.O.?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/135352-should-the-philadelphia-eagles-bring-back-terrell-owens?just_published=1
by Bryn
8 months ago

Unfortunately, February 28, 2009 is a day I won't be forgetting for a long time. Hopefully, you never have to experience the pain of your all-time favorite athlete leaving your team...and if you have experienced it, I hope you never have to go through it again.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/131898-brian-dawkins-thanks-for-the-memories
by Garrett
9 months ago

Mike,

Was your team one of the many who failed to make the playoffs in 2008? Here's six teams that will bounce back in 09'. Let me know what you think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/122703-six-teams-that-should-rebound-in-2009
by Bryn
9 months ago

After what was easily the most exciting NFL season I have ever seen, almost every single NFL team has learned something new about its quarterback, whether it be finally finding their franchise quarterback, losing their starter to injury, or watching the starter lose his job. Here is the ultimate rankings--the 32 best active quarterbacks in the National Football League.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/122426-the-32-best-active-quarterbacks-in-the-national-football-league
by Bryn
9 months ago

After what was easily the most exciting NFL season I have ever seen, almost every single NFL team has learned something new about its quarterback, whether it be finally finding their franchise quarterback, losing their starter to injury, or watching the starter lose his job. Here is the ultimate rankings--the 32 best active quarterbacks in the National Football League.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/122426-the-32-best-active-quarterbacks-in-the-national-football-league
by Garrett
9 months ago

Mike,

Whether you want to admit it or not, the Philadelphia Eagles need to sign a big-time receiver if they want to make it back to the Super bowl. Is Anquan Boldin that guy? Let me know what you think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/120419-dear-philadelphia-eagles-please-sign-anquan-boldin?just_published=1

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