Mark Schlabach
Mark Schlabach is an ESPN Senior Writer with a focus on college football. He has authored seven books on college football and graduated from the University of Georgia. Schlabach's writing often delves into the history of college football and its most iconic figures, such as Glenn Davis and Felix Blanchard, who formed one of the most famous backfields in college football history during World War II. The duo led Army to three consecutive unbeaten seasons from 1944 to 1946, winning national championships in their first two years together. Their exploits were widely covered by media outlets and even inspired a Hollywood film about their lives, "The Spirit of West Point." Schlabach's writing style is characterized by his deep knowledge of college football history, engaging storytelling, and clear, concise sentences.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.
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Contradictions
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- Billy Horschel is leading after three rounds despite never performing well in The Open before.
- Xander Schauffele won the British Open at Royal Troon.
Deceptions
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- If Woods doesn’t do that, he’ll be in danger of missing the cut in a third straight major.
- Lowry turned his frustration to the photographer, telling him, ‘Just get outta the way. Just get back there. F--ks sake.’
Recent Articles
Xander Schauffele's Calm Focus Earns Him Second Major Championship at the 2024 British Open
Broke On: Sunday, 21 July 2024Xander Schauffele clinched the 2024 British Open title at Royal Troon, securing his second major championship win of the year and making him the first American to claim all four major titles since 1982. With a bogey-free back nine, Schauffele finished two strokes ahead of Justin Rose and Billy Horschel, earning $3.1 million in prize money and ranking 16th on the PGA Tour's all-time money winners list. 
Billy Horschel Leads Open Championship Amidst Challenging Weather Conditions
Broke On: Saturday, 20 July 2024Billy Horschel leads The Open Championship at Royal Troon with a four-under par score, but challenging weather conditions threaten to shake up the leaderboard. Several golfers, including Dan Brown, Thirston Lawrence, Sam Burns, Russell Henley, Xander Schauffele, Justin Rose, and Scottie Scheffler are within striking distance. Horschel aims for his first major championship win in a career marked by one top-five finish. Billy Horschel Takes Three-Stroke Lead at 2024 Open Championship after Impressive Round Three
Broke On: Saturday, 20 July 2024Billy Horschel leads The Open Championship at Royal Troon with a score of four under par, one stroke ahead of Dan Brown. Horschel made four birdies on the opening nine holes for a six-under start. Challenging conditions caused struggles for Shane Lowry, who dropped to five over par. 
Shane Lowry Takes 2-Shot Lead at Challenging 2024 Open Championship After Two Rounds
Broke On: Saturday, 20 July 2024Ireland's Shane Lowry leads the 2024 Open Championship at Royal Troon Golf Club with a 7-under 135, two shots clear of Justin Rose and Daniel Brown. Challenging winds and firm conditions have caused several favorites to miss the cut. 
Shane Lowry's Two-Shot Lead at The Open Championship Threatened by One-Stroke Penalty and Distraction on 'The Railway' Hole
Broke On: Friday, 19 July 2024Shane Lowry faced a setback during the second round of The Open Championship at Royal Troon Golf Club, incurring a one-stroke penalty and bogey 6 after being distracted by a photographer while addressing the ball on the 11th hole. Despite this incident, Lowry remained focused and navigated golf rules to continue his game. With a two-shot lead, this mishap tested his resilience as he previously experienced a two-shot lead collapse at the 2016 U.S. Open. 
Tiger Woods Struggles in First Round of 2024 British Open with Multiple Bogeys and a Double Bogey
Broke On: Thursday, 18 July 2024Tiger Woods, a golfing legend, struggled in the 2024 British Open's first round with a disappointing score of 8-over 79. Bogeys and a double bogey on hole No. 11 after an out-of-bounds drive and penalty stroke plagued his game. Despite setbacks, Woods aims to improve in the next rounds, targeting mid-60s for Friday to secure a weekend spot. However, he's failed to break par in major championships since the 2022 PGA Championship. Daniel Brown Takes One-Shot Lead at 2024 British Open with Bogey-Free 65
Broke On: Thursday, 18 July 2024Daniel Brown, an unknown golfer, took a one-shot lead at the 2024 British Open with a bogey-free 65. He made four consecutive birdies on the back nine and finished with a birdie on the final hole. Shane Lowry is one shot behind after also shooting a bogey-free round. 
Justin Thomas Takes Solo Lead at Open Championship Amid Unpredictable Winds and Challenging Conditions
Broke On: Thursday, 18 July 2024Justin Thomas seized the lead at the Open Championship with a 4-under par first round, outperforming unpredictable winds and inconsistent conditions that caused struggles for other top golfers like Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, and Nicolai Hojgaard. The Open Championship at Royal Troon: A Tradition-Rich Major with Exciting Trends and Competitors
Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024The 152nd Open Championship returns to Royal Troon in Scotland, a historic links course with a challenging second nine and a trend of champions winning tournaments that year. Key players include Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, and Rory McIlroy aiming for major victories. With 158 competitors vying for the title, conditions like wind and cool temperatures add to the excitement. Rory McIlroy's Heartbreaking U.S. Open Loss: From Disappointment to Regrouping in Manhattan
Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024Rory McIlroy, leading by two strokes at the 2024 U.S. Open, missed crucial putts on holes 16 and 18, handing the title to Bryson DeChambeau. After a few days of reflection in Manhattan, McIlroy identified areas for improvement and prepared for future tournaments.