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Rob Smeltzer joined October 2008

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I'm a die hard Steelers and Yankees fan, and have grown into a big Michigan football fan. Having grown up in Harrisburg, PA, I was raised to be a fan of the Steelers and Yankees, even though those early years were not always the best. My Michigan loyalty started when Penn State joined the Big Ten. Having grown up in an area filled with Penn State fans, I rebelled and rooted for anyone they played. When they joined the Big Ten, I immediately became drawn to the Maize and Blue.
Now, living in Michigan, I have the ability to make it down to the Big House for several games each year, and the occasional road trip for a quality college football game. I try to make it to a least one Steelers game every season and the same for the Yankees.
My favorite athletes of all time include: Paul O'Neil, Don Mattingly, Ricky Henderson, Rod Woodson, Jerome Bettis, Hines Ward, Charles Barkley, Isiah Thomas, and I have to throw in Jack Lambert from all the stories I've read.
I'd have to rank my sporting preference as: Steelers, college football, Yankees, Michigan Wolverines, any hockey. I've played ice hockey in high school and roller hockey in college. I think I'm more a fan of the sport than any team in particular.

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Favorite Athletes
Favorite Sports Teams

Pittsburgh Steelers, Michigan Wolverines, New York Yankees
Favorite Coaches

Bill Cowher, Mike Tomlin
All Time Sports Moment

Sitting in left field as Scott Brosius's bottom of the ninth two out homerun came right at me in Game 5 of the 2001 World Series
Most Memorable Game Attended

See All Time Sports Moment
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Wilt Chamerlain 100 points in a game
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Unitas
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?
Schumacher or Senna?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

All, balance will shift between all of them from time to time

Latest Articles »

Time to Set Your College Football Viewing Schedule

07/07/2009

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Pittsburgh Steelers Get Cap Relief: Max Starks Gets Four-Year Deal

06/24/2009

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Questions for a Super Bowl MVP

05/26/2009

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High Character Men Making The Calls For The Pittsburgh Steelers

05/22/2009

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Josh Sanchez said...

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I just published an article on the Five Plays That Lead To Steelers Success. Check it out and leave me some feedback. I'd love to hear what you think!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/176015-five-plays-that-lead-to-steelers-success

198 days ago

SportsScribes .Net said...

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You are a very talented writer. You should submit your articles to SportsScribes.net

http://sportsscribes.net

were actually giving out $100 to the best article on June 15th

200 days ago

Nick Signorelli said...

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Why the 2005 Steelers are my all time favorite team, and always will be!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/173295-2004-pittsburgh-steelers-one-for-the-thumb-finally

I would love if you could take a few minutes and read, comment if you would like to.

Thanks,
Nick

201 days ago

James Williamson said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/111659-thank-you-detroit-lions-for-ensuring-another-great-year-of-college-football?just_published=1

My first college football with NFL ties. Would love your opinion

317 days ago

Steve Auger said...

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BC Eagles (hoops) review/preview if you're interested

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/99922-boston-college-eagles-ready-to-soar-in-the-acc

331 days ago

Erik Diana said...

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When you edit please don't take all the tags out of the article! That's so unbelievably frustrating.

Thanks,

Erik Diana

342 days ago

Buddy Smith said...

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Welcome to Bleacher Report. Thanks for reading my article. If you have any questions, I'm happy to help you out.

If you become a fan, I'll send you links to relevant fantasy football articles.

422 days ago

Rob's Achievements & Awards (4) »

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What Pittsburgh Steelers Fans Need To K…

Received 2,000 Reads • April 08, 2009
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Hot Read: Silver Medal

Michigan Football Rumor: Nick Sheridan …

Received 2,000 Reads • March 25, 2009
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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

The Shift in Value of High Picks in the…

Received 1,000 Reads • March 24, 2009
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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

College Football 2009: A Great Season on Tap

Received 1,000 Reads • January 15, 2009

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Time to Set Your College Football Viewing Schedule

Pittsburgh Steelers Get Cap Relief: Max Starks Gets Four-Year Deal

Questions for a Super Bowl MVP

High Character Men Making The Calls For The Pittsburgh Steelers

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Questions for a Super Bowl MVP

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