Kevin Markum's Sportswriter Profile

Kevin Markum joined December 2008

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About Kevin »

My name is Kevin Markum. I was born and raised in Tennessee and now live near Huntsville, Alabama. I have a beautiful wife named Karen whom I don't know what I would do without. I earned my A.A. from Florida College in 2007 and my B.S. in Liberal Studies with a focus in Business Administration from Middle Tennessee State University in 2008. I am now working on my MBA at the University of North Alabama.

I work as a financial services officer for a local college in the area. I follow most major sports including baseball, football, basketball, and golf. My goals are to one day be a sports writer for a major sporting news website.

I have been a Braves fan since birth, but have since then taken on the Rays as my second team. I am also a huge Tennessee Titans fan. All in all, I'm just a big sports fan. I hope you guys enjoy my stuff. Please feel free to leave me some comments.

I am also the author of Tomahawk Talk which is associated with MyTeamRivals Media (MTRmedia.com) at http://myteamrivals.typepad.com/atlantabraves/ .

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Favorite Athletes

Chipper Jones, Michael Jordan, Brian McCann, Albert Haynesworth, Jevon Kearse, Chris Johnson, Vladimir Guerrero, David Price
Favorite Sports Teams

Atlanta Braves, Tampa Bay Rays, Tennessee Titans, Memphis Grizzlies, Tennessee Volunteers
Favorite Coaches

Jeff Fisher, Bobby Cox, Tony Dungy, Joe Torre (Post-Yankee Years)
All Time Sports Moment

Marquis Grissom catching a pop-fly to end the 1995 World Series clinching the Atlanta Braves 3rd franchise world title.
Most Memorable Game Attended

Atlanta Braves, Game 2 of 2005 playoff NLDS.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Hank Aaron with 755 career homeruns. (I do not recognize the accomplishments of Barry Bonds.)
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Neither, Roger Staubach
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan (don't even compare anyone to Jordan)
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Who cares? This is America.
Federer or Sampras?

Federer...but Agassi is better than both.
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Can I have both? No...OK...Tiger.
Petty or Earnhardt?

Neither, Jeff Gordan.
Schumacher or Senna?

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

SEC...the only real College Football conference ACC for basketball

Latest Articles »

Atlanta Braves Off on Thursday, Still Gain Half Game on Rockies

09/25/2009

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Atlanta Braves Were in the Wild Card Hunt, No Chance Now With Offense Misfiring

09/10/2009

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Atlanta Braves Can't Deny Ryan Howard Is a Slugger

08/29/2009

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Atlanta Braves Take Game Two In Must Win Series Against Phillies

08/15/2009

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Ash Marshall said...

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Hey Kevin,

I'm writing articles on the MLB 9s and thought you'd be interested in the Atlanta Braves' piece.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/287650-mlb-9s-atlanta-braves-chipper-jones-and-hank-aaron-in-dream-lineup

Let me know what you think.

Cheers,

Ash

16 days ago

Cameron Britt said...

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Something you may enjoy (one-time spamming).
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/267637-hitting-the-century-mark-looking-back-on-seven-months-of-br?just_published=1

51 days ago

Garret Traggorth said...

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Is it too late for the Bravos?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/248380-atlanta-braves-gotta-make-it-happen?just_published=1

83 days ago

Garret Traggorth said...

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Is Andre Eithier the most hated man in Atlanta?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/231802-its-a-heartbreaker-eithier-continues-to-destroy-the-braves

111 days ago

Cody Swartz said...

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A couple of weeks ago, I wrote The Year Too Early NFL All-Decade Team.

This is its baseball counterpart, The Half of a Year Too Early MLB All-Decade Team, and my 100th article here on Bleacher Report.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/230228-the-half-of-a-year-too-early-mlb-all-decade-team

114 days ago

Griffin Cooper said...

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Hey Kevin,

Week 2 of my MLB Power Rankings: Deadline Edition. If you get the chance, I'd appreciate it if you took a look. Thanks.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/228286-major-league-baseball-power-rankings-deadline-edition

-Griffin

118 days ago

Joel Barker said...

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Kevin,

Would you mind checking out my latest?

It's my Father's Day tribute to the man who taught me about life and sports... Check it out when ya get time...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/203254-my-dad-myself-and-sports

159 days ago

Paul Swaney said...

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Kevin-
Remember Darrell Evans? Was he better than Dwight Evans?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/202230-darrell-vs-dwight-who-was-the-better-evans

161 days ago

Cody Swartz said...

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Randy Johnson just won his 300th game today... Will he be the last to ever do so?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/192777-will-randy-johnson-be-the-last-300-game-winner-ever

175 days ago

Timothy O'Brien said...

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some news for ya - http://bleacherreport.com/articles/191749-braves-release-tom-glavine

176 days ago

Paul Swaney said...

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Hi Kevin-
When you have a minute, check out my latest slide show about upcoming milestones we should be seeing this season.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/190502-nine-baseball-milestones-on-the-horizon

177 days ago

Griffin Cooper said...

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Hey Kevin,

People of my generation look at them fondly as the players they watched as little kids, people of other generations may just look at them as great players. I created a slide show highlighting the best players of the 1990's. If you get a chance, take a look, I'd appreciate it. Thanks.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/183458-the-most-fearsome-ball-players-of-the-1990s

-Griffin

185 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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Atlanta Braves community:
It is not too late to make a difference!
You can help. Please give a read and "pay this forward" Some things are bigger than sports.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/182116-fallen-san-francisco-49ers-et-a

185 days ago

James Hulka said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/182470-ten-potential-acquisitions-for-the-atlanta-braves

Let me know what you think. Thanks

186 days ago

Griffin Cooper said...

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Hey Kevin,

There was a touching moment in the Mariners game last night, made possible by the best pitcher I've ever gotten to watch - Randy Johnson. Watching history unfold inspired to me take a look at his incredible career and count down his five best moments, in my eyes. If you get a chance, take a look at it, I'd appreciate it. Thanks a lot.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/182160-the-top-five-randy-johnson-moments

-Griffin

187 days ago

Kevin's Achievements & Awards (5) »

Great Debate [article title]

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Jeff Francoeur: Loyalty Doesn't Win Cha…

Received 25 comments • June 02, 2009
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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Atlanta Braves Feature Dangerous Lineup…

Received 1,000 Reads • February 23, 2009
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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Jeff Francoeur Just the Tip of Braves' …

Received 1,000 Reads • December 22, 2008
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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Baseball's Salary Cap Solution

Received 1,000 Reads • December 18, 2008
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Great Debate: Bronze Medal

Baseball's Salary Cap Solution

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Atlanta Braves Off on Thursday, Still Gain Half Game on Rockies

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Atlanta Braves Can't Deny Ryan Howard Is a Slugger