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Welcome back, MDS

In this still-evolving world of Internet media, one certainty is that paths that diverge might indeed cross again.

And we’re happy to announce that, in one specific case, it has happened.

Michael David Smith, the first actual Rumor Mill writer we ever hired, will be rejoining PFT, effective immediately.

MDS will again be working with us on a part-time basis, just as he did through the end of 2008.  His primary joint will continue to be AOL’s FanHouse.com, which we’ll now mention a lot more often as a show of gratitude for its willingness to let MDS jump back into the PFT pool.

So thanks, FanHouse.com.  And welcome back, MDS.

Now go get your shine box.

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15 Responses to “Welcome back, MDS”
  1. GiorgioMustica says: Oct 21, 2009 9:13 PM

    Now I will be able to sleep at night knowing that MDS is at PFT…..let’s hope his re-hiring gets rid of you, Mike :)

  2. PiKindaGuy says: Oct 21, 2009 9:14 PM

    Nice, love his work on Fanhouse, especially his MMA stuff..

  3. SaintsBucsPanthersSUKK says: Oct 21, 2009 9:20 PM

    If MDS is back, who’s flown the coop?

  4. Chad D says: Oct 21, 2009 9:33 PM

    I hope he updates the uber geek looking picture from AOL.

  5. Devils Advocate says: Oct 21, 2009 9:36 PM

    just a word to the wise guys. when you come down to hard on Florio he starts censoring the comments section by banishing you. Don’t know if its Florio or one of his henchman. brother here comes a beaut ” a la MDS”

  6. TheDPR says: Oct 21, 2009 9:42 PM

    Nice film reference there, Florio. You’re a good fella.

  7. shukey11 says: Oct 21, 2009 9:48 PM

    Hmm if MDS is anything like Joe Pecsi GiorgioMustica, Florio Should be gone sometime later tonight.

  8. Sporkdevil says: Oct 21, 2009 9:55 PM

    Nice. I really liked his old work, and every once in awhile I go to the AOL blog and his stuff comes up, especially his MMA live blogs and stuff.
    I’m actually glad to have him back, even though I always thought he was kind of a prick.

  9. stevemcguigan says: Oct 21, 2009 10:00 PM

    Hopefully this means Aaron whatever is gone for good. Dude sucked, no offense. Curran isn’t much better but at least he’s good for some puns in the headlines now and again. I can tell he works on them. MDS was the best guy you had. Rosenthal is good too but ever since I saw that video I can’t help but thinking of him like someone’s shrill, stat-memorizing little brother

  10. RumorMongering says: Oct 21, 2009 10:09 PM

    I didn’t mean to get blood on your floor.

  11. ThePragmatist says: Oct 21, 2009 11:59 PM

    Cool… MDS was great for this site when he was here. With him and Rosenthal both working on the site, it should get even better.

  12. The Jimmy says: Oct 22, 2009 7:38 AM

    Welcome back MDS. You were missed.

  13. Wick says: Oct 22, 2009 9:58 AM

    MDS’ contributions were, and remain, much appreciated – awesome news to have you back! Thanks to Fan House for cutting you some slack!

  14. zygi milf says: Oct 22, 2009 10:14 AM

    Devils Advocate says:
    October 21, 2009 9:36 PM
    just a word to the wise guys. when you come down to hard on Florio he starts censoring the comments section by banishing you. Don’t know if its Florio or one of his henchman. brother here comes a beaut ” a la MDS”
    *****************
    Hmmmmmmmmm – most people probably thought you were banned because you are a moron.

  15. texasPHINSfan says: Oct 22, 2009 12:31 PM

    welcome back MDS! we missed youuuuuu
    did you finally realize that no one cares about AOL Fanhouse, and that no real sports fans read anything from there? lol, PFT has a much bigger audience.
    good choice. ;)

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