Mark Schlabach

Mark Schlabach

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Mark Schlabach joined ESPN.com in July 2006 as a college football and basketball columnist. A graduate of the University of Georgia, Mark spent nine years at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution covering Georgia and the SEC, as well as the NFL and NASCAR. Before joining ESPN, Schlabach spent the last two years at the Washington Post covering college football and basketball, and boxing.

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FSU's Andrews announces retirement

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

After standing by Bobby Bowden's side for 26 seasons at Florida State and leading nearly 80 players into the NFL, Seminoles defensive coordinator Mickey Andrews will retire.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009

Don't forget the seven unbeatens outside the top eight

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

Undefeated, Under The Radar There's an undefeated college football team in Alabama with one of the most balanced offenses in the country. Its quarter...

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QBs shine light on Sun Belt Conference

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

They might not be as well-known as Tebow, McCoy or Bradford, but the Sun Belt's big three QBs are making a name for themselves, and the conference.

Story | Conversation | August 19, 2009

Will the ACC make the BCS leap?

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

The ACC is chock-full of talent. Will this be the year the conference fields a BCS contender?

Story | Conversation | August 18, 2009

Prominent coaches turn actors for film

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Director John Lee Hancock wanted authenticity in his film "The Blind Side." He got it when a handful of coaches played themselves in some of the movie's prominent scenes.

Story | Conversation | June 22, 2009

Spread concepts around for decades

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

Before stars such as Tim Tebow, Pat White and Vince Young, the spread offense established its roots nearly a half-century ago.

Story | Conversation | July 20, 2009

Bowden eager to get started at UNA

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

It's been 10 years since Terry Bowden last coached a college team. He's back on the sidelines at Division II North Alabama, and he couldn't be happier.

Story | Conversation | July 16, 2009

Conference challenge comes to gridiron

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

What if the NCAA expanded its conference challenges in basketball to the football field? Who comes out on top?

Story | Conversation | June 12, 2009

Parker moves from gridiron to diamond

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

Clemson's Kyle Parker is keeping busy this spring and summer vying for the Tigers' starting QB job while also trying to get the baseball team back to the College World Series.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 2009

Gators tweak Tebow's mechanics

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

Tim Tebow is already a college football legend. This spring, Florida is changing the way he plays quarterback.

Story | Conversation | May 19, 2009

Six teams vying for BCS title game

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

The revised Top 25 is out, but which teams are the legit contenders for BCS bowl games?

Story | Conversation | May 14, 2009

Big 12, SEC continue to dominate

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

With spring practices over, and the start of the season less than four months away, it's time to take a look at the revised way-too-early 2009 Top 25.

Story | Conversation | May 14, 2009

Tigers aim to return pride to program

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

Gene Chizik's hire was a tough sell to many Auburn alumni and fans. But he's determined to return pride to the Tigers' program.

Story | Conversation | April 22, 2009

OU moves past Texas in revised Top 25

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

With signing day over and early departures for the NFL set, it's time to take a look at the revised way-too-early 2009 Top 25.

Story | Conversation | February 09, 2009

Sooners, Gators score with big returns

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

As the smoke clears from underclassmen declaring for the NFL draft, the clear winning and losing teams have emerged.

Story | Conversation | January 15, 2009