Ell-Sean Smith
Ell-Sean Smith is 45-years old, has been married for 20 years, is the father of three kids (two currently in college at Texas Southern and Clark-Atlanta Universities), and holds a BA in Political Science, plus a Masters in Business Administration. He was born in Oakland, Calif. and raised a few miles north in Richmond, Calif. A sports junkie, specifically basketball, baseball and football, since the age of seven, he currently does freelance writing for rivals.com's norcalpreps.com covering girls and boys high school basketball. Periodically, he will do other pieces regarding sports issues as well. If you have any comments on my articles, please email me at ellsean62@gmail.com.
Articles by this Author
A little Curry spices up March Madness
- By Ell-Sean Smith
- Published 03/24/2008
- Basketball
- Unrated
How does a kid as good as Davidson's Stephen Curry get overlooked? Here are a couple of thoughts on the matter.
Warning: March Madness is coming
- By Ell-Sean Smith
- Published 02/16/2008
- Basketball
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March Madness is fast approaching. So, who will win it all? We can't say for sure, but it's going to be a fun ride as usual!
360 degrees in Oakland
- By Ell-Sean Smith
- Published 02/6/2008
- Basketball
- Unrated
Chris Webber is back with Don Nelson in Oakland to help the Warriors try to advance after last season's memorable run in the NBA play-offs. Will it work out for the better this time?
The Turning Point
- By Ell-Sean Smith
- Published 01/24/2008
- Football
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Were some of the most incredible plays ever seen in the NFL the real catalyst for some of football's most recent dynasties? Read on to find out.
The tragic end for Marion Jones
- By Ell-Sean Smith
- Published 01/14/2008
- Track & Field
- Unrated
From prep phenom, to olympic medalist, to scandalized athlete, Marion Jones' story is the epitome of what is wrong in athletics today.
Politics and sports -- Not a good mix
- By Ell-Sean Smith
- Published 12/16/2007
- Olympics
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The combination of politics and sports always results in an ineffective mix. So, why do the two always meet on a collision course?
Most unfortunately, another one bites the dust
- By Ell-Sean Smith
- Published 11/28/2007
- Football
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Yet another young athlete with a future as large as the world has succumbed to violence. Will it ever stop?
Optimism in Oakland
- By Ell-Sean Smith
- Published 10/31/2007
- Basketball
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The Golden State Warriors had the NBA collective going nuts last year with their postseason performance. Can they do it again? Here are some thoughts on their chances in the race for NBA supremacy.
Rockies or Red Sox?
- By Ell-Sean Smith
- Published 10/23/2007
- Baseball
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Who will be crowned World Series champion this season? Take a look for some analysis and... hold your breath, a prediction.
The hottest team or the best team?
- By Ell-Sean Smith
- Published 10/17/2007
- Baseball
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In sports, does the best team always win in the postseason or is it a matter of who is playing the best at that time? Read on to find out.