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Hey everyone,

Thank you for visiting Mark Jones' profile! You can check out my latest activity on the site on my play by play, check out my latest articles and what I write about, see my writer statistics, find out my favorite players and such in my short list, or post me a note on my bulletin board.

As you may notice, my Bio has recently gotten an overhaul, just as I am trying to do with my topics covered. I am currently trying to convert into an NHL-focused writer, mainly based for the Hurricanes. If this works out and I don't completely kill myself with it, you can expect diminishing contributions from me in the MLB, College Fooball, and NFL communities.

As most of you know, I'm a teenage sports fan living in Raleigh, North Carolina. I am a competitive swimmer, and I enjoy writing about my favorite sports teams: the Carolina Panthers and the Carolina Hurricanes. I am recognized as the top writer in the 'Canes community here on B/R, so you can feel free to contact me for information regarding the Hurricanes community on B/R or anything else a Caniac would care about.

I came across Bleacher Report while searching on Google.com for NFL Preseason predictions/power rankings (picks on what each team's final record would be) in August 2008, and one result was an article about that here on B/R. Near the bottom of an article was an ad, "Want to write for Bleacher Report? ....". It went on to give a brief description of what it was. I didn't think too much of it at the time, but later in the week I decided I'd like to try Bleacher Report. I created an account that next weekend, and I've been obsessed ever since.

On my blog, http://carolinahurricanes5.wordpress.com/about-this-blog/, I post all of my articles from B/R about the Carolina Hurricanes. I just began this at the beginning of October 2009, so it does not yet have very much content. Check it out if you'd like, though.

Finally, as a side note, I encourage you to post me a note on my bulletin board advertising your latest article. I enjoy reading pretty much anything, and I can't see what the fuss is about on article link posting!

Also, thank you for everyone who has supported me in getting this far in online sportswriting, and many thanks to those who are sure to support me in times to come.

If you have any questions, comments, or opinions on my articles, feel free to e-mail me personally at salt4pepper2@gmail.com. I will try to respond within two days/48 hours of recieving your message. Spam is, simply put, not appreciated.

Mark's Recent Articles

SUNRISE, FL - NOVEMBER 4: Steven Reinprecht #27 of the Florida Panthers celebrates after scoring a goal against Cam Ward #30 of the Carolina Hurricanes in the3 third period on November 4, 2009 at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida. The Panthers defeated the Hurricanes 3-0. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

The Carolina Hurricanes Are Today's Worst NHL Team—But It's Fixable

Published about 22 hours ago
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WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 01: Raffi Torres #14 of the Columbus Blue Jackets scores his second goal of the third period against Jose Theodore #60 of the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on November 1, 2009 in Washington, DC. Columbus won the game 5-4. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

NHL Power Rankings: Pens, Sharks, Caps, and Sabres Keep On Winning

Published 4 days ago
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PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 11: Mike Richards #18 of the Philadelphia Flyers takes the shot against Michael Leighton #49 of the Carolina Hurricanes on December 11, 2008 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hurricanes-Flyers: Carolina Must Turn Key Weaknesses Around To Win

Published 7 days ago
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PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 22: Ray Emery #29 of the Philadelphia Flyers makes a shootout save against Blake Wheeler #26 of the Boston Bruins on October 22, 2009 at Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Flyers won the game 4-3 after a shootout. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

NHL Power Rankings (Oct. 24): Month of The Shootout

Published 14 days ago
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Mark Writes About

Preview/Prediction (64),
Football (54),
NHL (52),
Rankings/List (49),
NFL (49),
Hockey (40),
Raleigh (30),
Carolina Hurricanes (25)

Mark Jones has picked Saints-Panthers: New Orleans Could Be In Double Trouble as a favorite article
Mark Jones has picked Notre Dame No. 21, USF Unranked: Are Voters Biased? as a favorite article
Mark Jones commented on The Top 10 NHL Waiver Pickups of All-Time

The Short List What Mark thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

Eric Staal, Tuomo Ruutu, Cam Ward, DeAngelo Williams, Philip Rivers, Nate Kaeding, Matt Ryan
Favorite Sports Teams

Carolina Hurricanes, Carolina Panthers, San Diego Chargers, Colorado Rockies, Houston Dynamo, UNC Football
All Time Sports Moment

Jussi Jokinen's tip of Dennis Seidenburg's shot to beat the New Jersey Devils 4-3 with 0.2 seconds remaining in a game I attended. Carolina won the 2009 first-round playoff series in seven games and went all the way to the Eastern Conference finals.
Most Memorable Game Attended

UNC beats rival Duke in overtime, 20-14, in 2008. Or, see above in "All Time Sports Moment".
Unitas or Montana?

Football History isn't my thing, but I'd say Montana for now.
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky. Easy question.
Pele or Maradona?

Both
Federer or Sampras?

Neither. Nadal for now.
Tiger or Nicklaus?

TIGER! TIGER! TIGER!
Petty or Earnhardt?

ugh...exhaust fumes and chewing tobacco...I can't even think about chosing one of these two...
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

ACC and Pac-10

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by Kevin H.
about 18 hours ago

For all of those out there who say baseball should have a salary cap, prepare to have some knowledge dropped on you.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285772-bustin-the-cap-why-a-salary-cap-would-do-nothing-for-baseball
by Tyler
about 1 month ago

Hey Mark,

I can now post on other people's BB and not use PM, Yeah! If you could please check out my latest installment. It's a follow-up article to one on Twitter and sports that I wrote in August. Please check it out and tell me what you think. Thanks in advance!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/264543-bleep-tweet-the-nba-bans-twitter-should-other-leagues-follow
by Sportscaster007
about 1 month ago

Hey man Top 50 Wideouts!
Check it out, and if you like - 'Like' it. Appreciate your feedback!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/257939-nfls-best-50-wideouts#page/1
by Brandon
about 1 month ago

Hey Mark-

I just came out with my latest on the Gophers game against #8 Cal this weekend. Would love your input, still trying to become a featured columnist for the Gophers football team. Your input would be awesome! Thanks!

-Brandon

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/256942-tale-of-the-tape-minnesota-golden-gophers-vs-8-california-golden-bears?just_published=1
by Adrian Staehle
about 1 month ago

Need people, would like you to be apart of it

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/252862-adrian-staehle-presents-project-99
by Brandon
about 1 month ago

Hey Mark!

My latest article of the Gophers victory over Air Force is up. I'm trying to become a Featured Columinst for the Golden Gophers of Minnesota and could use your insight. I would greatly appreciate it!

Thanks!

-Brandon

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/253472-money-in-the-bank-gophers-20-falcons-13
by Kevin H.
about 1 month ago

I'm Back!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/251901-idol-worship-why-the-media-and-america-loves-derek-jeter
by Brandon
2 months ago

Hey Mark,

What's up man? Was hoping if I could get your insight on my latest article on the Minnesota Gopher football team. This is my second article in my attempt to be a featured columnist for the Gophers football team. Your insight would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

-Brandon

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/250218-minnesota-golden-gophers-syracuse-game-recap-five-things-the-gophers-need-to-address-before-their-home-opener-against-air-force
by JW
2 months ago

b/r is f'ing up

and I can't fix it
by Robert
2 months ago

Hello Mark, here is the follow up article on George Martin. I would appreciate it if you would take a look at it and leave your support in the comment area. Feel free to pass it around. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244249-give-george-martin-a-key-to-nyc
by TAB
2 months ago

Glad to hear I'm playing a role in your Saturday entertainment LOL
by TAB
2 months ago

Yeah, it's kind of frustrating because he keeps posting garbage on my articles, telling everyone how smart he is and then doing nothing to back it up. I tried to be polite and put a message on his bulletin board asking him to either prove it or move on, but he's apparently sold on the idea that he's the genius BR has been missing. Whatever.

Glad you've at least found the volleying entertaining... LOL
by Brandon
2 months ago

Hey Mark!

Just wrote a preveiw on the Minnesota Golden Gophers Football Team. I'm hoping to be a featured columnist of them on B/R. If you could check it out and give me your two cents, it would be highly appreciated! Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243715-minnesota-golden-gophers-the-big-tens-darkhorse-in-2009
by Svyato Rovenchuk
2 months ago

The Perfect Hockey Team!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243898-my-ideal-hockey-team
by Josh
2 months ago

Hey,

Hope you are doing swell.

In my next installment for my Indiana Hoosiers articles, I look into former quarterback Kellen Lewis. He was truly a star with IU, but then failed himself after off-the-field violations which got him cut from the University. Now he stands at a Div. II school at Valdosta St. and trying to build his way up.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243805-once-a-star-at-iu-lewis-building-his-way-back-up-at-valdosta-state

I really hope you enjoy! I'd love your feedback on this, it'd be much appreciated.

All the best,
Josh Dhani

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