Riley Schmitt
Big 10 Editor, NBA Featured Columnist
Riley Schmitt is a junior at the University of Iowa. He is currently the lead blogger in charge of breaking news and also has his own feature column on the NBA page. Schmitt can be seen at Rant Sports TV, contributing information on the NBA and other sports. Schmitt is also a contributing author to the Purdue University blog, Hammer and Rails, under the SB Nation blog grouping. Riley also is a voter in Artificial Turf's Top 17 football poll and occasionally contributes to their radio show.
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Shawn Kemp And Steve Kelly Performs Shakespeare For Charity
Shawn Kemp made his bones in the NBA by being a ferocious dunker and a little bit insane. Kemp was most famous for basically flying off the handle at the end of his career, but it looks like he has made some strides in life. Kemp recently teamed up with Steve Kelly of the Seattle [...]
TweetLaVar Arrington Believes That Player Safety Is Making The NFL Soft
LaVar Arrington was one thought to be the next big thing as aNFL linebacker. Injuries derailed his career, but Arrington morphed into a great radio broadcaster with well-thought opinions. His opinion on player safety that he expressed on Tuesday will not win him any friends. That is just a thoughtless thing to say. The lives [...]
TweetJohn Calipari Cartoon In Lexington Herald-Leader Angers Kentucky Fans
John Calipari finally got his first NCAA championship, but that has not stopped people from speculating on how legitimate Kentucky’s win really was. Even the hometown paper, the Lexington Herald-Leader is taking swipes at Coach Cal, as seen in this editorial cartoon. The cartoon blasts Calipari for his supposed shady dealings and his refusal to [...]
TweetMinnesota Vikings Stadium Deal Passes House; Owners Wary of Changes
After a long fight, a new Vikings stadium in for the Minnesota Vikings looks to be a reality. The plan passed the Minnesota House by a 73-58 vote and the Senate will take a look at the proposal on Tuesday. However, the owners of the team are not exactly happy that may have to pay [...]
TweetPatrick Ewing To Interview For Charlotte Bobcats Head Coach After Orlando Season Ends
Patrick Ewing could be well on his way to getting his first NBA head coaching job. He will interview with the Charlotte Bobcats, who happen to be owned by old friend and rival Michael Jordan. Ewing is currently an assistant with the Orlando Magic and will interview once the team is eliminated. If the Bobcats [...]
TweetJoel Ward Attacked With Racist Tweets After Washington Capitals Loss
Yes, Joel Ward did commit a bad penalty on Tuesday night that helped the New York Rangers take out the Washington Capitals 3-2 in overtime. However, no human being should be subjected to the tweets that Ward has had to deal with after the loss. It has to be difficult for Ward to be one [...]
TweetBrock Lesnar Has Paul Heyman Announce That He Has Quit WWE
I told you that Paul Heyman was going to shock the WWE world. He returned Monday to announce that Brock Lesnar has quit the company and he will not return to wrestle again. Of course, this is more likely a storyline than factual, but it still makes for compelling television. As I’ve grown older, I [...]
TweetPaul Heyman Makes Stunning Return To WWE On Monday Night Raw
If there is one thing that the WWE needed to do to spice up the return of Brock Lesnar, bringing back Paul Heyman was just that. The fans have pleaded and begged. The company has listened and Heyman shocked the world by returning to Monday Night Raw. Heyman is one of the best minds in [...]
TweetAnthony Davis Has Picture Mimicked By Baby From Louisville
Anthony Davis is going to be a star in the NBA. You can mark that down right now. Monday night, Davis was signing autographs when a couple from Louisville came up with the best picture to get signed. Earlier in the year, Davis took a photo behind five basketballs with his arms outstretched. Baby Aiden [...]
TweetBrian Xanders Fired As Denver Broncos General Manager After Three Seasons
Brian Xanders is going to be looking for a new job. The Denver Broncos GM has been removed from his duties after three seasons with the team. Some have called it a firing, while others agree that this move was made because John Elway is the one running the show in Denver, which is true. [...]
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