Mike Arrowsmith

Mike Arrowsmith

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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.

Short List

  • 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

  • ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac-12 or SEC?

    ACC

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  • Taylor Rummel posted 1010 days ago

    Taylor Rummel

    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

  • Richard O'Neal posted 1011 days ago

    Richard O'Neal

    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

    ro

  • Thaddeus Yeiser posted 1082 days ago

    Thaddeus Yeiser

    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

  • Bryn Swartz posted 1155 days ago

    Bryn Swartz

    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

  • Diana Allen posted 1166 days ago

    Diana Allen

    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

  • Bryn Swartz posted 1180 days ago

    Bryn Swartz

    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

  • Bryn Swartz posted 1184 days ago

    Bryn Swartz

    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

  • Bryn Swartz posted 1190 days ago

    Bryn Swartz

    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

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