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A Day Spent in Tuscaloosa: Gameday at Alabama

Visiting Tuscaloosa as a Tennessee student six long years ago proved to be an interesting experience to say the least. The game itself was an instant classic, going into five overtimes before Tennessee finally prevailed 51-43...

Written by mark scacewater about about 1 month ago 532 reads 2 comments
The Heisman Watch: Week One

Following each weekend of college football goodness, I will be ranking and critiquing the five most worthy Heisman contenders from the past weekend...

Written by mark scacewater about 2 months ago 612 reads 4 comments
Lane Kiffin: Positive or Negative Effect on College Football

Hate him if you want, but the man is producing results. Newly-minted Tennessee Volunteer head football coach Lane Kiffin has made splashes since the day he was hired. Heck, he was making splashes before he was hired with his chummy pal Al Davis...

Written by mark scacewater about 4 months ago 952 reads 8 comments
Kobe Bryant Traded For Albert Pujols? Say What? (HUMOR)

Imagine waking up tomorrow and the front page of ESPN.com flashed "Pujols traded for Bryant", or "Lebron swapped for Peyton Manning". If you get those annoying "Breaking News" texts from CNN...

Written by mark scacewater about 4 months ago 921 reads 6 comments
NBA Free Agency 2009: Best and Worst Moves

The NBA this off-season has been filled with an obscene amount of star players changing teams, being traded and being released...

Written by mark scacewater about 4 months ago 1,008 reads 9 comments
Creative Ideas for Memphis' and Arizona's Head Coaching Vacancies

As the Final Four tips off today in Detroit, there are currently two very high profile college basketball coaching vacancies. Arizona was recently turned down by USC's Tim Floyd, while Memphis is currently playing their cards close to the vest...

Written by mark scacewater about 7 months ago 887 reads 16 comments
Why Arizona Absolutely Deserved To Get in, and Tough Luck for St. Mary's

As soon as I walked into work Monday, I started hearing the comments. "St. Mary's got the shaft!" "All the little schools got a raw deal...

Written by mark scacewater about 8 months ago 449 reads 2 comments
Top 10 Moments in College Football This Season

While this season won't go down as the best in recent memory, 2008 has certainly had its moments for college football fans. From the demise of Tennessee and Clemson, to the rise of Texas Tech and Alabama, 2008 has had it all...

Written by mark scacewater about 12 months ago 297 reads 1 comments
What USC's Loss Means for the Rest of College Football

If you woke up this morning and were shocked to see that Oregon State, yes Oregon State (2-2), upset the mighty USC Trojans, you are not alone. Shockingly though, I think this loss will be blown out of proportion...

Written by mark scacewater about about 1 year ago 820 reads 6 comments
NBA Draft 2009: Players to Watch

Ready for the 2008 NBA Draft? College Basketball analyst Mark Scacewater takes a look at five potential impact players for the 2009 NBA Draft, headlined by Louisville's Earl Clark.

Written by mark scacewater about about 1 year ago 6,162 reads 1 comments
NFL Draft: 3 QBs With Upsides Come off Board in 5th Round

A couple of quarterbacks selected today could be surprisingly solid additions to their respective ball clubs. Here's a look at several notable QBs selected on the draft's second day...

Written by mark scacewater about about 1 year ago 990 reads 1 comments
Can The Orlando Magic Get to the NBA Finals?

Pictured above are the two fellas I think will be squaring off for a chance to represent the East in the NBA Finals. That's right, I'm calling for a Boston upset in Round 2...

Written by mark scacewater about about 1 year ago 1,096 reads 6 comments
2008 NFL Draft Trade Predictions: Tom Brady Will Be Traded

With the 2008 NFL Draft only days away, I foresee multiple trades going down in the days leading up to the draft. The Miami Dolphins may think they are being suspenseful, but I can do one better...

Written by mark scacewater about about 1 year ago 5,878 reads 7 comments
Should He Stay or Should He Go: The Saga of Chris Douglas-Roberts

While some people probably aren't surprised at the recent news of Chris Douglas-Roberts entering the NBA draft, he would be wise to reconsider. I personally think he was the best player in college basketball this past season...

Written by mark scacewater about about 1 year ago 1,958 reads 15 comments
College Basketball End-of-Season Awards

As the 2007-2008 college basketball season winds down, it's time for Mark Scacewater's postseason awards ceremony.....

Written by mark scacewater about about 1 year ago 1,174 reads 1 comments
College Football BCS Bowl Predictions Heading Into Final Week

Chase Daniel put up monumental numbers on Saturday night, going 40-49 while shredding apart KU's defense like frosted mini wheats...

Written by mark scacewater about over 2 years ago 1,426 reads 5 comments
BCS Controversy? Maybe Not...: Updated Bowl Projections

This is how I see the bowl season shaking out. I've included each team's projected BCS ranking at the end of the season.-08 Bowl ProjectionsBowl(Matchup)PredictionPredictionAllstate BCS Championship Game(BCS No...

Written by mark scacewater about over 2 years ago 1,216 reads 5 comments
College FB Power Rankings: Oregon Remains On Top

The streaking Oregon Ducks remain No. 1 in my latest power rankings, with LSU, Mizzou, Oklahoma, and Kansas rounding out the Top Five. I'm hoping now that we, as a group of fans and journalists, can finally agree on the same Top Five...

Written by mark scacewater about over 2 years ago 4,313 reads 26 comments
Ohio State Upset by Illinois, Which Makes Me Say O-V-E-R-R-A-T-E-D

To all my loyal readers and haters on BR, I just need to nicely say, "I told you so." All season, I have pumped up Oregon—and anyone other than Ohio State—for the national title game...

Written by mark scacewater about over 2 years ago 1,040 reads 7 comments
Bowl Projections: Oregon to Battle Oklahoma for the Title

BR columnist Mark Scacewater has examined all the contingencies for this year's bowl season, and compiles his projections and predictions below. 2007-08 Bowl ProjectionsBowl(Matchup)PredictionPredictionAllstate BCS Championship Game(BCS No...

Written by mark scacewater about over 2 years ago 1,315 reads 11 comments
Postgame Tailgaiting: Why Oregon is the Best Team in the Land

I read Robert H.'s article on how LSU could and should be number one. As I read it, I thought...1. what IF Cameron Colvin had made the end zone against Cal, and Oregon pushed the game to OT...

Written by mark scacewater about over 2 years ago 1,161 reads 2 comments
Patriots Running Up the Score? Hogwash!! Grow Up You Wimps!

How can anyone seriously fault or criticize the Patriots for scoring 52 points Sunday? They played BOTH backup quarterback's. When are people going to realize they are simply THAT good?Not to mention, this is the NFL last time I checked...

Written by mark scacewater about over 2 years ago 1,406 reads 5 comments
Updated College FB Power Rankings: October 29

While the Top 5 BCS rankings remained the same after an exciting week of college football, teams were flying around my Power Rankings like crazy.Although I still think Oregon is No. 1, Boston College made a statement on the road, rising to No...

Written by mark scacewater about over 2 years ago 1,254 reads 0 comments
Mark Richt: Tactical Genius

After Georgia's stunning 42-30 victory over Florida, there's no denying that Mark Richt is a genius. Those who call him classless and sad have it all wrong. College sports are about the excitement, the momentum, and, most importantly, the team...

Written by mark scacewater about over 2 years ago 760 reads 1 comments
BCS Bowl Predictions: LSU to Battle Oregon for Title

While neither LSU nor Oregon will be ranked in the top two of the new AP poll today, don't discount the notion that these two powerhouse teams will battle for the BCS championship in January...

Written by mark scacewater about over 2 years ago 5,430 reads 9 comments

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mark scacewater Article Archive

A Day Spent in Tuscaloosa: Gameday at Alabama

The Heisman Watch: Week One

Lane Kiffin: Positive or Negative Effect on College Football

Kobe Bryant Traded For Albert Pujols? Say What? (HUMOR)

NBA Free Agency 2009: Best and Worst Moves

Creative Ideas for Memphis' and Arizona's Head Coaching Vacancies

Why Arizona Absolutely Deserved To Get in, and Tough Luck for St. Mary's

Top 10 Moments in College Football This Season

What USC's Loss Means for the Rest of College Football

NBA Draft 2009: Players to Watch

NFL Draft: 3 QBs With Upsides Come off Board in 5th Round

Can The Orlando Magic Get to the NBA Finals?

2008 NFL Draft Trade Predictions: Tom Brady Will Be Traded

Should He Stay or Should He Go: The Saga of Chris Douglas-Roberts

College Basketball End-of-Season Awards

College Football BCS Bowl Predictions Heading Into Final Week

BCS Controversy? Maybe Not...: Updated Bowl Projections

College FB Power Rankings: Oregon Remains On Top

Ohio State Upset by Illinois, Which Makes Me Say O-V-E-R-R-A-T-E-D

Bowl Projections: Oregon to Battle Oklahoma for the Title

Postgame Tailgaiting: Why Oregon is the Best Team in the Land

Patriots Running Up the Score? Hogwash!! Grow Up You Wimps!

Updated College FB Power Rankings: October 29

Mark Richt: Tactical Genius

BCS Bowl Predictions: LSU to Battle Oregon for Title

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