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Jeff Smirnoff

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Jeff's Bio

Jeff currently lives in the metro Washington, DC area where he still follows Cleveland sports with a passion and is the Cleveland Browns Community Leader on Bleacher Report.

He finished tied for third in the 2008 Bleacher Report "NFL The Season" competition and was a finalist for the Bleacher Report 2008 NFL Writer of the Year.

Jeff loves feedback from any and all sources and can be reached at smirnoff.jeff@gmail.com or via his website, A Clevelander in Exile, at http://aclevelanderinexile.blogspot.com on Blogger.

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

  • 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

  • Favorite Coaches

    Paul Brown, Marty Schottenheimer, Woodu Hayes, Jim Tressel, Mike Hargrove, Lenny Wilkins, Vince Lombardi

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Hasn't happened yet. Cleveland needs to win something while I am alive first.

  • 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?

    Otto Graham

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan. This from a Cavs fan.

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky. No doubt.

  • 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.

  • 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. In fact, it downright stinks right now.

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  1. by Sean
     6 months ago

    Jeff,
    You deserved the nomination. Great job this season!

    What you don't deserve is having to put up with Eric Mangini....

  2. by Sean
     6 months ago

    ...and the winner is: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/102536-the-winner-of-the-bleacher-report-nfl-writer-of-the-year-award-is

  3. by Sean
     6 months ago

    Jeff,

    You've been nominated for the Bleacher Report NFL Writer of the Year award. Congratulations!

    Make sure you cast your vote (presumably for yourself). :)

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/98619-vote-for-the-bleacher-report-nfl-writer-of-the-year-award

    Keep up the good work!

    -Sean

  4. by Trey
     6 months ago

    nice work this week, you're still in it!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/93977-nfl-the-season-playoffs-semifinals

  5. by Trey
     7 months ago

    Congratulations, you're a quarterfinalist in NFL The Season. Here's a link to to updated playoff bracket. Good luck this week!
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/91107-nfl-the-season-playoffs-second-round

  6. by daniel
     7 months ago

    jeff,

    here's my story on the falcons' big win over the panthers:

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/85276-michael-turners-four-touchdowns-burn-panthers-in-falcons-45-28-win

    check it out if you're interested.

    thanks!

  7. by Scott
     7 months ago

    Hey Jeff,
    Thanks for the reads and the comments. Much appreciated man.

    The Browns are terrible. I'm just glad I'm not in Cleveland now where there are probably bodies in the street or in Lake Erie after people threw themselves from the stadium today.

    Cursed as a fan til death,
    Scott

  8. by The Coop
     7 months ago

    Ouch, you had to mention that Ignatius game. Uggh. Well, at least they beat Brunstucky and I think they advanced farther than ever before.

    Well, this year's Mustangs can join the club, I lost to Ignatius 3 or 4 times too. No alum of SHS can claim they beat them either.

    Go Browns, Go Buckeyes - Have a great weekend.

  9. by Nate
     7 months ago

    Jeff,
    Could you read my article. I know you've probably read 100s of them
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/84133-savage-puts-icing-on-the-cake-for-the-browns-season
    Thanks a lot, Nate

  10. by The Coop
     7 months ago

    Jeff, who cares who plays WR? Not me! The Browns are losing games with Braylon. So what's the worst that could happen? Lose more? Benching him sends a message to Braylon and the entire team: A message of accountability, regardless of who you are, no matter what position you play and who backs you up. The only way to get Steptoe and Sanders experience is to play them! How else would they get it?

  11. by daniel
     7 months ago

    jeff,

    if you're interested, week 11 letters:

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/83292-nfl-week-11-letters-to-the-league/show_full

    thanks!

  12. by Michael
     7 months ago

    Jeff,
    You may wish to check the spelling of the headline in your latest article. Thanks.

  13. by Scott
     7 months ago

    Hey Jeff,

    If you get a sec, could you check out the article I just wrote about the Browns. Thanks man, appreciate it.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/82970-in-dawson-we-trust-cleveland-wins-by-a-field-goal-but-it-wasnt-pretty

  14. by daniel
     7 months ago

    jeff,

    my comments on the falcons' loss to the broncos. if you're interested, check it out:

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/82618-denver-overcomes-injuries-and-atlanta-falcons-wins-24-20/show_full

    thanks!

  15. by Trey
     7 months ago

    Here's an update...

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/80909-nfl-the-season-standings-november-12

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