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http://aclevelanderinexile.blogspot.com

Jeff (formerly Dr. Poove') is a born and raised Clevelander, from THE 'Ville, who spent four years of college in Pittsburgh at THE Carnegie Mellon University from 1995-1999 where he couldn't even root for his beloved Browns. This has left him cursed to have a friend pool of half Browns fans and half Steelers fans.

He currently lives in exile in the Nation's Capital waiting for that fateful day when "You Know Who" dies and he can sneak up to Baltimore and tinkle on his grave. Why? Because "You Know Who" deserves it.

Jeff was born catholic but was taught to worship the Buckeyes on Saturday and the Browns on Sunday. He also lives and dies with the Indians and still follows the Cavs.

Jeff can be reached at smirnoff.jeff@gmail.com and welcomes any feedback, even from Steeler fans.

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The Short List facts and information about Jeff Smirnoff

Favorite Athletes

Jim Brown, Bob Feller, Bernie Kosar, Mark Price, Charles Nagy, LeBron James, Victor Martinez, Kellen Winslow, Phil Dawson, Charles Barkley, Lou Gehrig, Otto Graham

Favorite Sports Teams

Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Cavaliers, Ohio State Buckeyes

All Time Sports Moment

Hasn't happened yet. Cleveland needs to win something while I am alive first. Maybe when I pee on Art Modell's grave? That would be glorious.

Most Memorable Game Attended

I attended the game before "The Shot" at the Richfield Coliseum. Most amazing sports atmosphere I've ever been in.

Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Joe Dimaggio - 56 game hitting streak.

Ruth or Mays?

Mays. Despite sending the Tribe into a tailspin in 1954. Better all around player.

Unitas or Montana?

Montana. Unitas learned everything he knew from THE MAN Otto Graham. Montana delivered in the clutch more that Johnny U as well.

Jordan or Russell?

MJ - Best ever hands down. This from a Cavs fan.

Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky. No doubt. Even I watched hockey for Gretzky.

Pele or Maradona?

Pele. It comes down to Brazil versus Argentina. Argentinians are overly arrogant, IMHO.

Federer or Sampras?

Federer. It's not his fault the talent pool isn't as large.

Tiger or Nicklaus?

Nicklaus until Tiger passes him. Ultimately, it will be Tiger.

Petty or Earnhardt?

The Intimidator. Petty may be a bit more iconic but I think Dale Sr. left more of an imprint on the sport.

Schumacher or Senna?

Pass.

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

Big Ten. I'm a homer. But it's nowhere near the best conference in football or basketball.

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  1. by daniel
    1 day ago

    jeff,
    just finished something out of left field:

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/67741-mora-speaks-former-coach-opens-up-to-atlanta

    just a little something, probably more for falcons fans, on the past.

  2. by Nino
    6 days ago

    Hey Jeff, thanks for your participation. The End of the Year Awards are up.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/65728-cleveland-indians-end-of-the-year-awards

  3. by Bobby
    8 days ago

    got nothing against the cheese makers really....if you asked me it goes something like this
    TSUN
    Notre Lame
    Fag Valley
    FL

    but thats just me...I love the comments by TP about how he cant wait to put it to 'sconsin on national TV

  4. by Bobby
    9 days ago

    actually "The Prog" is closer to the Cuyahoga River than it is to Lake Erie....if the Tribe still presided in old Muni then they would be the Erie Warriors.

  5. by Dustin
    10 days ago

    Jeff,

    For next weeks edition of The Browns Table let me apologize in advance should I not be able to respond. My grandfather has unexpectedly become ill and things are not looking good for him. I'm traveling to Terre Haute to be with family.

    I have very much enjoyed this table so post the link anyway. I'm just unsure of how the next week will work out.

    Thanks,

    Dustin

  6. by The Coop
    17 days ago

    Hey Jeff.... When you say the 'Ville, do you mean Strongsville?

    Hope so.... that's the only "'Ville" that matters in the Cleveland suburbs! Me, I'm Class of '98.

    Anyways, thanks for your comments and insights and I'd be more than happy to volunteer for the next Brownstable.

    Go Browns!!

  7. by Isaac
    18 days ago

    Yeah i'll leave a link to ur B/R profile

  8. by Isaac
    19 days ago

    Hey can I use your Ravens-Browns article for my website:

    bmorefever.blogspot.com

  9. by David
    23 days ago

    Jeff:

    Sorry I got the Browns Table questions answered so late. Been covering Joe Biden for Fox 8, following him across Ohio so I didnt get a break until late Thursday. By the way. When I had a chance to talk with him at the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Thursday one of the questions I asked him was...Browns or Ravens?

    He said Browns.....

  10. by Nino
    24 days ago

    Jeff, its time for the last hurrah..

    I'd like to do something for the Indians Community for the end of the year. It will probably just be an excel ballot for things like Team MVP and all that and probably a few questions. If you'd like to participate, post your e-mail to my bulletin board.

    Nino

    PS. Sorry for your crappy weekend.. That Browns offense is destined to improve though and the Ravens are an awesome remedy for them right now. At least they aren't the Bengals.

  11. by Scott
    26 days ago

    I don't know what's more alarming - Romeo's decision-making or the fact that you have a pair of orange pants. Either way, I just filled out the roundtable. Thanks again for the invite, and thanks for the comments on the OSU articles. I was just way too damn depressed, not to mention in the dark, to write about the Brownies. When does Cavs training camp start??? haha

  12. by Ben
    about 1 month ago

    What can you expect from the "Game of the Century"?

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/56210-what-you-can-expect-from-the-ohio-state-usc-showdown

    Ben

  13. by David
    about 1 month ago

    Jeff:

    Have been out of circulation here for a little while, but I did fill out your form for this weekends Browns Table. Thanks again for the invite. Look me up at Fox 8 when you are in Cleveland and lets do lunch. Seriously

  14. by David
    about 1 month ago

    Just got the latest release from Ken Mather at Browns Headquarters in Berea, and its here, on the Bleacher Report.....Enjoy

  15. by David
    about 1 month ago

    Boy how i wish i could have that Browns Round Table questionnaire back....one more patellar tendon rupture and i want to change everythng....

    9-7 season

    Tougher task this weekend..... Dallas healthy becomes a much harder hill to climb

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