Lyell Marks's Sportswriter Profile

Lyell Marks joined December 2007

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Hi my name is Lyell Marks and I am currently a Sophomore at San Jose State. I grew up in a small town called Colfax which is about an hour north of sacramento. I have played baseball my entire life, and to this day the hardest decision of my life was choosing not to play at the collegiate level. I knew that my future lay somewhere else. I knew I could compete physically and mentally, but I knew that there were more pressing issues in my life. So, here I am today as a writer. I have been published over 100 times in a number of papers near my town, and I also write the baketball teams meida guide for Colfax High School. I love writing, I love sports and more importantly what sports and athletics can do for a young individual. I'm always looking for the stories that arn't mainstream. I love the underdog. I have been told by many that I would never be anything, and can relate to those who have been told the same thing. I dream of one day becoming a sportscenter anchor. Hope you enjoy my writing. Feel free to contact me at lyellstyle@hotmail.com

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Favorite Athletes

Wes Welker, Barry Sanders, Steve Young, Eric Byrnes, Aaron Rowand, Jackie Robinson
Favorite Sports Teams

49ers, Giants, SJSU Spartans, Warriors, Reds
Favorite Coaches

Bill Walsh, Bill Belichick, Don Nelson, John Wooden
All Time Sports Moment

Hitting my first homerun
Most Memorable Game Attended

San Jose State vs. Stanford 35-34
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Joe D's hit streak
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt
Schumacher or Senna?

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

Pac 10.... but in football SEC is the best

Latest Articles »

America No Longer Has a Grip on Her Pastime

03/24/2009

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A-Rod Took The High Road

02/17/2009

14 reads 0 comments 0 likes

San Francisco Giants: Solving the Barry Zito Puzzle

05/02/2008

702 reads 2 comments 0 likes

Cincinnati Reds: 2008 Team Preview

03/26/2008

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Zander Freund said...

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Hey Lyell,

I just wanted to let you know that Bleacher Report has launched out of beta with an updated look and feel and some great new features. Check out the "Game On" link in the header to find out more.

Next week we'll be launching the site to the world with some public announcements—and it'd be great to get a contribution from you between now and Tuesday to make Bleacher Report's launch a success.

Let me know if you need any help with ideas or have questions. Have a great weekend Lyell!

Zander

651 days ago

Trey Bradley said...

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Lyell-
Great to see you made your way to the site. Hope all is going well so far.
Trey

711 days ago

Ryan Alberti said...

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Glad the edits check out Lyell. As far as article topics--my one suggestion is to write from the heart. If it's about sports, BR has a place for it...which means your own passion should be the only guiding factor. Seems like you've got a pretty good handle on that so far...

RA

717 days ago

Lyell's Achievements & Awards (4) »

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Hot Read: Silver Medal

Sugar Bowl Preview: The Passion of Colt…

Received 2,000 Reads • December 10, 2007
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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

NL Central: Preview and Predictions

Received 1,000 Reads • February 22, 2008
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Don't Sleep on the San Diego Chargers

Received 1,000 Reads • December 17, 2007
Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Bronze Medal

Sugar Bowl Preview: The Passion of Colt…

Received 25 comments • December 10, 2007

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America No Longer Has a Grip on Her Pastime

A-Rod Took The High Road

San Francisco Giants: Solving the Barry Zito Puzzle

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America No Longer Has a Grip on Her Pastime

A-Rod Took The High Road

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Cincinnati Reds: 2008 Team Preview

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