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Born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, Chris Marakovitz spent his formative years selling hot dogs at Fenway Park, where he gained an early acquaintance with the core elements of comedy and tragedy as a loyal fan of the Boston Red Sox. At St. Kevin’s elementary school he was tortured by nuns and developed a lifelong aversion to wearing ties. After graduating from Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York he moved to Los Angeles where he now resides and works as a freelance writer and part-time gambler. His writings on various topics can be found at his website marakovitz.com. An avid sports handicapper, Chris posts selections, analysis, and various types of gambling-related material at an additional website located at rockboxsports.com. His proudest recent achievement is his futures ticket (pictured at your left) purchased on August 30, '08 - $500 on the Arizona Cardinals to win the NFC Championship at 15-1.

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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 18: Defensive end Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers tackles quarterback Josh Johnson #11 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game at Raymond James Stadium on October 18, 2009 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

NFL SELECTION OF THE WEEK: CAROLINA PANTHERS +13 VS. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

Published 5 days ago
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SEATTLE - SEPTEMBER 05: Head coach Steve Sarkisian of the Washington Huskies leads his team out of the tunnel prior to the game against the LSU Tigers on September 5, 2009 at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

ROCK BOX SPORTS: COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAY OF THE DAY

Published 2 months ago
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DETROIT - APRIL 04: Kalin Lucas #1 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts after he made a lay up in the second half against the Connecticut Huskies during the National Semifinal game of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship at Ford Field on April 4, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Can Tom Izzo Scheme Michigan State Past North Carolina in Championship Game?

Published 7 months ago
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DAYTON, OH - MARCH 20: Kenny Hasbrouck #41 of the Siena Saints looks on between plays against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first round of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at the University of Dayton Arena on March 20, 2009 in Dayton, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

There's Something Wrong with the NCAA Tournament: Just Ask Siena (or Arizona)

Published 7 months ago
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Tom Brady, Larry Bird, Carlton Fisk, Steve Grogan, Bill "Spaceman" Lee, Jo Jo White, Ernie DiGregorio
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All Time Sports Moment

2004 ALCS
Most Memorable Game Attended

2004 ALCS - Games 3,4 and 5 at Fenway Park
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Johnny Vander Meer - back to back no-hitters
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Russell
Gretzky or Orr?

Orr
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Mario Andretti
Schumacher or Senna?

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

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by Arash
7 months ago

hey man, i just read ur article about the NCAA tourney, and i agree. check out how i want to change the tourney

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/143870-2-ways-the-ncaa-tournament-can-improve
by Trey
7 months ago

I had a chance to watch Blake Griffin in person this weekend and speak with the Oklahoma stand out:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/143820-getting-to-know-blake-griffin-two-sides-to-the-terminator
by Trey
7 months ago

Chris-
Welcome. Really enjoyed today's column. Happy to have you on board.
Trey
by Tim
9 months ago

Hahah, Danvers for me. Nice goin' in the Super Eight last year.

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NFL SELECTION OF THE WEEK: CAROLINA PANTHERS +13 VS. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

ROCK BOX SPORTS: COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAY OF THE DAY

Can Tom Izzo Scheme Michigan State Past North Carolina in Championship Game?

There's Something Wrong with the NCAA Tournament: Just Ask Siena (or Arizona)

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