About the author  ⁄ Marc Tessier

Marc Tessier is a sportswriter based out of Toronto. A graduate of the College of Sports Media following a stint at Carleton University, he'll give an honest opinion on anything in the world of sports, but only on days that end in "y". Marc is an avid runner, having completed four marathons and counting, so going the extra mile isn't an issue. He's also a proud Canadian, and firmly believes you only need three downs to gain ten yards. He welcomes healthy debate to his columns at any time (except during the first Thursday and Friday of the NCAA Tournament, that's a religious holiday), and can be reached at: marc.tessier@sportsupfront.com.

A Viewer’s Guide To March Madness

Coke or Pepsi? Leno or Letterman? Mac or PC?

Some choices in life are already narrowed down for us. But what about when we have to choose from 64?

Mark Reiter, co-author of The Enlightened Bracketologist: The Final Four of Everything, helps establish why the bracket solves all of life’s great problems with a couple of questions in the book’s introduction.

“What is enlightenment?,” he asks. “Better question: What is bracketology? Bracketology is a way of seeing the world so that we can become more enlightened.”
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Mar 20, 2013 Posted by In Basketball Tagged , , , , , , , , , , Comments 1

Andrew Wiggins Is For Real

The number one-ranked NCAA recruit in the class of 2013 walks into a packed media room in Hamilton wearing a Chicago Bulls hat. One thing is almost certain, he’ll likely have a new favourite team once it’s determined who will pick first in the 2014 NBA Draft.

Thornhill, Ontario native Andrew Wiggins is the reason McMaster University’s Burridge Gym was sold out on a Sunday afternoon, and he did not disappoint. As he leads Huntington Prep of West Virginia onto the court against a team of all-star high school players from Southern Ontario, his talents stand out immediately. Of his 25 points, many were of the spectacular variety as his 6’8″ frame soars above the rim. The collective awe of the crowd was audible as he violently threw down a dunk for his eighth and ninth points in the opening three minutes.

The rest of his game is equally remarkable, as he consistently fights through double teams to find the open man, and his stroke shooting from the outside is flawless.

But what stands out the most about the future star of Canadian basketball, is his modesty. When asked who his favourite player is, he answers Kevin Durant stating, “[he]‘s humble. Just like me.”
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Feb 20, 2013 Posted by In Basketball, Featured Tagged , , , , , , Comments 0

The NCAA Is Where Amazing Really Happens

At long last, hockey is back.

If you’re a fan that has decided to boycott the Gary Bettman run league, look no further than the hardwood.

Hoopsters may not be as fast as their counterparts on skates, but it’s not for a lack of trying. A good basketball game is a roller coaster of varying pace, always keeping you guessing. Double-digit leads can disappear in the time it takes to get a refill, just as quickly as a team can go on a dizzying offensive run and put a game out of reach, bringing the crowd to its feet. …

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Feb 4, 2013 Posted by In Basketball Tagged , , , , Comments 0