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Mark Smith joined May 2009

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About Mark »

A central valley inhabitant and fan of Fresno State Bulldogs. My first love is the Dodgers and baseball in general.

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Favorite Athletes

Ryan Mathews, Andre Ethier. Nolan Ryan is favorite all time
Favorite Sports Teams

Dodgers, Fresno St. Bulldogs, NY Jets
Favorite Coaches

Lasorda, Pat Hill, Herm Edwards
All Time Sports Moment

Kirk Gibson 1988 WS . . . need i say more
Most Memorable Game Attended

First game at Dodger Stadium against Cubs. Old-timer game preceeded.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Nolan Ryan's Strikeouts, Cy Young's Wins
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Becker
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Petty
Schumacher or Senna?

Who?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

WAC. next would be Pac 10

Latest Articles »

Belichick's Perfect Call: He Gave Patriots a Chance to Beat Colts

11/17/2009

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Fresno State vs Nevada: A Must Win For the Bulldogs

11/14/2009

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Look Out for the Bulldogs: Fresno State Hoops on the Rise

11/11/2009

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The New Yankee Dynasty

11/02/2009

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Mark Smith commented on Ryan Mathews To Decide on Senior Season at Fresno State Or NFL Career

Whatever choice Mathews makes I wish the best for him. I'll be a fan where ever he plays. It's not all that often, especially here in...

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I'm sorry but I have two new rules, called the Sam Bradford rules. 1. Take the...

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Mark Smith commented on College Football: Baby's Losers for Thanksgiving Week

Tough picks all around this week, but I'll do my best with these losers 1. A&M: Just not good enough to beat Colt and the horns...

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Mark Smith commented on Uphill Battle: Fresno State Faces Life Without Ryan Mathews

So far so . . ., well they won today so that's a start. Rouse and Miller combined to almost make up for Ryan Mathews. They...

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Happy Birthday "Ironhead" where ever you are!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261862-craig-heyward-a-man-called-ironhead

57 days ago

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I'm back from a short sabatical. And am I happy. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/246921-give-me-the-sanctuary-of-the-nfl

82 days ago

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Former MLB player Eric Karros called my article into question on Colin Cowherd's ESPN Radio show yesterday.

He challenged me for a re-do: but here's my response.

I assure you, it's not just a ridiculous personal attack, but it shows that Karros was off-base with his statements.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243422-eric-karros-heres-your-re-do-and-manny-ramirez-is-the-problem

89 days ago

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Has Pedro shifted the balance of power in the NL?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/236170-shift-of-power-in-the-nl-pedro-martinez-bolsters-phils-hurts-dodgers

101 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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"No room for racism"

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233873-jessie-owens-one-of-the-greatest-athletes-of-all-time

104 days ago

PJ Ross said...

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Manny being...A team Player?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/231119-los-angeles-dodgers-manny-beinga-team-player

110 days ago

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It's a disease all Patriot fans are afflicted with.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/230357-patriot-fan-anonymous-members-youve-been-missing-your-meetings-lately

111 days ago

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You've got questions? We've got answers. Anything and everything you want to know about the fast-approaching trade deadline is right here, broken down division-by-division, in a trading deadline mega-review.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/223951-the-state-of-the-mlb-a-trading-deadline-mega-review

121 days ago

Lace Banachek said...

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you know I don't usually do this but thought you might enjoy reading this if you have time
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/203031-boise-state-and-pete-in-the-land-of-milk-and-honey-moore-was-given

157 days ago

PJ Ross said...

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Shameless plug Friday's:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/202619-dodgers-angels-jeff-vs-jared-weaver

-PJ

157 days ago

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Had to get back to what I enjoy most, humor. This one is a little acidic as well.
It's a Patriots call to arms.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/201723-its-spring-and-the-patriots-haters-are-back-it-just-makes-me-hermatile

158 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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Happy Birthday "Ironhead" where ever you are!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261862-craig-heyward-a-man-called-ironhead

57 days ago

Glenn Card said...

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I'm back from a short sabatical. And am I happy. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/246921-give-me-the-sanctuary-of-the-nfl

82 days ago

PJ Ross said...

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89 days ago

PJ Ross said...

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Has Pedro shifted the balance of power in the NL?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/236170-shift-of-power-in-the-nl-pedro-martinez-bolsters-phils-hurts-dodgers

101 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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"No room for racism"

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233873-jessie-owens-one-of-the-greatest-athletes-of-all-time

104 days ago

PJ Ross said...

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Manny being...A team Player?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/231119-los-angeles-dodgers-manny-beinga-team-player

110 days ago

Glenn Card said...

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It's a disease all Patriot fans are afflicted with.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/230357-patriot-fan-anonymous-members-youve-been-missing-your-meetings-lately

111 days ago

PJ Ross said...

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121 days ago

Lace Banachek said...

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you know I don't usually do this but thought you might enjoy reading this if you have time
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/203031-boise-state-and-pete-in-the-land-of-milk-and-honey-moore-was-given

157 days ago

PJ Ross said...

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Shameless plug Friday's:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/202619-dodgers-angels-jeff-vs-jared-weaver

-PJ

157 days ago

Glenn Card said...

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Take a look at Brett Wallach, the Dodgers' 4th round pick. His dad Tim used to play for the Expos and Dodgers, and now both of his sons are in the Dodgers organization with him.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/200235-threes-company-wallach-family-runs-deep-in-dodgers-organization

-PJ

160 days ago

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check out this piece on the wild inconsistencies of jason marquis:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/197110-consistently-inconsistent-consumers-must-stay-away-from-jason-marquis

-PJ

165 days ago

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mark-
I put together a piece about position players pitching. check it out, there are some interesting stories in it!! and if you love hearing about jose canseco do dumb things, this is for you.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/195612-dreaming-of-better-days-when-position-players-take-the-mound

-PJ

167 days ago

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mark-
check out another piece about the highly achieving Dodger bullpen.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/194293-jonathan-broxton-the-most-underrated-pitcher-in-baseball

-PJ

169 days ago

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Belichick's Perfect Call: He Gave Patriots a Chance to Beat Colts

Fresno State vs Nevada: A Must Win For the Bulldogs

Look Out for the Bulldogs: Fresno State Hoops on the Rise

The New Yankee Dynasty

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