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Mark Fodor joined February 2009

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About Mark »

I'm a 25-year old living in Bloomington, Indiana, and finishing school the slow way. Started in 2002, and still here! I love sports, especially the NFL, college basketball, and college football. I grew up rooting for the Bulls, White Sox, and Bears, as well as the Northwestern Wildcats, and have since added the Indiana Hoosiers and North Carolina Tar Heels to my list of favorite teams.

My friend and I run Armchair Superstar over at blogspot.com. We post some of our articles here on Bleacher Report, and keep the fun stuff (Top Sports Memories, Top Chef, etc.) over at the Superstar.

Featured Columnist for Indiana University Basketball.

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Favorite Athletes

Michael Jordan. Everyone else is several steps below. Recently, Lance Briggs and DJ White.
Favorite Sports Teams

Bulls, Bears, White Sox, NU Wildcats, IU Hoosiers, UNC Tar Heels
Favorite Coaches

Phil Jackson, Tom Crean, Pat Fitzgerald
All Time Sports Moment

Bulls over Phoenix?
Most Memorable Game Attended

95-96 Rose Bowl - NU vs. USC
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Ripken's consecutive-games streak
Ruth or Mays?

Bonds. Just kidding.
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

*shrug*
Pele or Maradona?

Buffon, Italy's goalie.
Federer or Sampras?

Nadal
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt
Schumacher or Senna?

Schumacher, because he was in my SNES racing game
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big 10!

Latest Articles »

Tom Crean Gets His Hoosiers in Line, Indiana's Rotation Is Emerging

11/19/2009

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Tobias Harris Picks Bruce Pearl, Tennessee Volunteers

11/19/2009

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Indiana Basketball Early Season Guide: How Will Hoosiers Fare Out of Conference?

11/12/2009

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Big Ten Power Rankings (Week 11), Part Two: The Bad and the Ugly

11/10/2009

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On the subject of Pat Fitzgerald being the next Ara Parseghian (man, I hope I spelled that right), here's what the Chicago Tribune had to say about it... Not my article but definitely a good one.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/chi-24-haugh-chicago-nov24,0,7271331.column

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Mark Fodor commented on College Football: Baby's Losers for Thanksgiving Week

BT, I gotta jump in, since you so kindly put Pat Fitzgerald in your coach of the year conversation. We were just saying yesterday that we...

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I want Pat Fitzgerald to be the new coach of Notre Dame. The last time the...

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Mark Ingram and Toby Gerhart: Sizing Up the Two Best Backs in the Nation has been liked by Mark Fodor.

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Mark Fodor commented on Creature vs. Creature: Why Purdue Will Retain the Old Oaken Bucket

Aaaaand the one reason why Purdue won the Old Oaken Bucket: IU is terrible. Great wideouts and Willis is good, but that is seriously it for...

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Welcome back to the writing world! :)

If you get a chance to check out my latest column, I'd appreciate it - thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/270952-carrying-on-about-big-ten-football-october-10

41 days ago

Mosang Miles said...

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No problem Mark!

42 days ago

Tim Cary said...

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Hope you'll pick against us at FirstandBigTen.com!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/246819-show-off-your-football-genius-play-ten-by-ten-on-first-and-big-ten

82 days ago

Robert Domaine said...

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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

86 days ago

Dan Scofield said...

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The great debate continues, and I share my opinion on it in my latest piece. I'd also like to hear your opinion so don't be shy!

The full explanation for why college football is better than the NFL: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243617-saturdays-vs-sundays-why-college-football-is-better-than-the-nfl

86 days ago

John Lorge said...

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I've been working on this for a while and now 2010: A LeBron James Odyssey is ready... if you want to know what will happen next summer you must read this:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/234201-2010-a-lebron-james-odyssey

104 days ago

Tim Cary said...

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SEC media policy makes it hard on fans, freelance journalists (of which many B/R writers are both). Thoughts?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233755-sec-creates-shortsighted-new-policy-uninvents-mr-gores-internet

105 days ago

Greg Eno said...

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Thanks for being a fan!

128 days ago

Matthew Falkenbury said...

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Hey,

After the great success of my first article about the uniform numbers 1-10, I have come back with the next installment, with the best players to wear the uniform numbers 11-20. I hope you can take a look and even comment on my choices. Thanks in advance!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/217379-best-current-baseball-players-by-uniform-number-11-20

- Matthew Falkenbury

133 days ago

John Lorge said...

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On the Boston Celtics summer league team I found an inspirational story every sports fan can enjoy.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/214031-coby-karl-chris-lofton-share-the-nba-road-less-traveled

138 days ago

Matt Miselis said...

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As I continue my series of Who Is The Elite Quarterback, today were talking about Tony Romo. Many are saying Romo has proved to be an elite quarterback. For me, not just yet.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/206703-tony-romo-why-americas-best-friend-is-no-top-five-quarterback-yet

151 days ago

Tim Cary said...

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Mosang Miles said...

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No problem Mark!

42 days ago

Tim Cary said...

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Hope you'll pick against us at FirstandBigTen.com!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/246819-show-off-your-football-genius-play-ten-by-ten-on-first-and-big-ten

82 days ago

Robert Domaine said...

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Dan Scofield said...

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John Lorge said...

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Tim Cary said...

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Greg Eno said...

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Thanks for being a fan!

128 days ago

Matthew Falkenbury said...

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133 days ago

John Lorge said...

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On the Boston Celtics summer league team I found an inspirational story every sports fan can enjoy.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/214031-coby-karl-chris-lofton-share-the-nba-road-less-traveled

138 days ago

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The latest news in the NFL is Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall wanting out of Denver. Can it happen? Why I don't see Marshall finding a new home in 2009. Appreciate feedback.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/200411-why-brandon-marshall-will-not-see-a-trade-from-the-broncos-in-2009

160 days ago

Tim Cary said...

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Always enjoy the chance to do an interview- please check it out if you get a chance! Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/197232-br-exclusive-interview-dave-coulier-talking-stanley-cup-finals

165 days ago

Matt Miselis said...

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Decided to talk about the NFL once again, this time the Houston Texans, a team rarely talked about at all on bleacherreport. They have great young talent, but are they ready to make the next big leap to the playoffs? Check out their journey to this point and how they will achieve it.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/176924-the-houston-texans-are-they-ready-for-the-super-stardom-in-the-nfl

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News broke today of Jason Taylor coming back to Miami. Why did it happen? How big of an impact will it be? Be sure to check it out!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/174471-im-going-home-jason-taylor-returns-to-dolphins-what-wil-be-impact

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Big Ten Power Rankings (Week 11), Part Two: The Bad and the Ugly

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