Patrick Schmidt

Joined: Sep 14, 2013

Patrick is a Senior Editor for FanSided.com where he spends most of his time writing about college football, college basketball, NBA and the NFL. He joined FanSided in 2013. Prior to joining FanSided, he was the editor, writer and social media czar for NetflixLife.com covering all things for Netflix, editor and writer for SaturdayBlitz.com -- a college football website -- and AmazonAdviser.com specializing in tech, deals and streaming video. When he's not writing or editing, he enjoys reminiscing about The Chicago Cubs winning the World Series, Michael Jordan as the sports hero of his youth and if the Bears will ever win another Super Bowl. He also enjoys working out, listening to music and cooking.

Apr 22, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; An announcement on an arena video board before the game between the Miami Heat against the Atlanta Hawks prior to game three of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks-Heat game delayed after suspicious package found outside State Farm Arena

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 20: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers holds his thumb in the second half of Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on April 20, 2022 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)

Joel Embiid talked s**t to Drake after sinking game-winning shot vs. Raptors [Video]

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 20: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers puts up a shot over Precious Achiuwa #5 and Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors in the final seconds of overtime in Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round at Scotiabank Arena on April 20, 2022 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)

Listen: Philadelphia 76ers radio call of Joel Embiid’s game-winner vs. Raptors is pure jubilation

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 10: Jaylen Brown #7 and Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics look on during a game against the Indiana Pacers at TD Garden on January 10, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

How many games are in the first round of the NBA Playoffs?

Harold Varner III waits on the green during the third round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports

RBC Heritage purse: Payout by player, finishing position

Why is there a snake on the Philadelphia 76ers court, explained

Apr 14, 2019; Augusta, GA, USA; 2018 winner Patrick Reed places the green jacket on 2019 winner Tiger Woods after the final round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

How many times has Tiger Woods won The Masters? Full history of Green Jacket wins

Apr 9, 2022; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Scottie Scheffler looks over the no. 18 green during the third round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY Sports

Live coverage of The Masters: When is The Masters on TV today?

Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Andrew McCutchen (24) hits a double during the second inning of their game against the Chicago Cubs Thursday, April , 2022 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill.Mjs Brewers08 4 Jpg Brewers08

Watch: Benches clear after Cubs plunk Andrew McCutchen after Brewers hit Ian Happ

Feb 1, 2020; Miami, Florida, USA; Gil Brandt arrives on the red carpet during the NFL Honors awards presentation at Adrienne Arsht Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Hall of Famer Gil Brandt under fire for horribly insensitive Dwayne Haskins comments

Tyreek Hill, Kansas City Chiefs. (The Enquirer)

Chiefs on the verge of trading Tyreek Hill after receiver requests trade?

Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

What a new contract could look like for Aaron Rodgers to stay with Packers

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) and quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) celebrate a second quarter touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during their football game on Saturday December 25, 2021, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinApc Green Bay Packers Vs Browns 22106 122521wag

Are Packers ready to re-sign Davante Adams, give Aaron Rodgers new deal after freeing up salary cap space?

Dec 31, 2021; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; High Point Panthers head coach and former Kentucky Wildcats head coach Tubby Smith has his jersey retired before the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports

Tubby Smith steps down as High Point coach, son G.G. Smith takes over

Fans cheer for Paul Finebaum and Laura Rutledge during the filming of the "SEC Nation" college football show, at the Plaza of the Americas on the University of Florida campus, in Gainesville, Florida, on Sept. 18, 2021.Flgai 091821 Secnationufvbama 25

Paul Finebaum blasts Michigan for signing Jim Harbaugh to ‘preposterous’ extension

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh watched his team warm up before the Orange Bowl against Georgia on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Florida.Capital One Orange Bowl