Matty Smith's Sportswriter Profile

Matty Smith joined December 2008

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I hail from the Hoosier state and went to Indiana University. I currently live in South Dakota, married and have a daughter. I hope to work as a sports analyst or play-by-play announcer hopefully soon, but will have a blast for now writing for Bleacher Report.

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Favorite Athletes

No one professionally...
Favorite Sports Teams

Cincinnati Reds, Indiana Pacers, Indiana University
Favorite Coaches

Tom Crean
All Time Sports Moment

The Fight: Pacers vs. Pistons, Christmas Day, I think...the day my Pacers died.
Most Memorable Game Attended

Central Hockey League game: Rapid City Rush vs. Mississippi RiverKings...these players worked and played hard, and they are just like you and me...earning their living.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Most consecutive national championships...no one will ever compare to UCLA and John Wooden.
Ruth or Mays?

Willie Mays...what was so special about Babe Ruth?
Unitas or Montana?

Meh...don't care about football in the slightest.
Jordan or Russell?

Bill Russell...Jordan is just a selfish pretender.
Gretzky or Orr?

Bobby Orr...Gretzky had his moments, but not the complete player Orr was.
Pele or Maradona?

Pele...Maradona relied too much on illegal substances.
Federer or Sampras?

Meh...don't care either way.
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Golf isn't even a real sport. Is Tiger the one with the Frosted Flakes?
Petty or Earnhardt?

Meh...I don't consider driving around in an oval at high rates of speed a real sport.
Schumacher or Senna?

Is this horse racing? Have no clue who these people are...
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

I am from Big 10 country and will always be a Big 10 fan...

Latest Articles »

Watch Out, Big Blue: Scandal Follows Coach Calipari

05/28/2009

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Wish We Had Them Longer: Cincinnati Reds' Top 10 One Season Players

04/14/2009

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Cincinnati Reds On Their Way to Another Losing Season

04/12/2009

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The Best Kind Of Stimulus: Pay Me What Professional Athletes Are Paid

04/11/2009

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Josh B said...

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Yesterday, we learned of the passing of Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart. At 22, he was one of many great athletes who died too young. Here's a tribute to some of the greatest athletes ever who did the same. I'd appreciate it if you could check this out.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/154017-a-tribute-to-all-the-athletes-who-died-young

238 days ago

Jeff D Gorman said...

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Thanks for signing up as a fan, Matty!

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Thanks for signing up as a fan, Matty!

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John Louie Ramos said...

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hello, i was hoping if you could check my latest article and give me some feedback, tips or comments.. ill appreciate it.. you can also criticize it if you feel that it's worth criticizing.. LOL.. i hope you like it, happy new year..
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/97351-2008-sports-review-the-pinoys-point-of-view

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