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Jeff Mezydlo

A Chicago native, Jeff Mezydlo has professionally written about sports, entertainment and pop culture for parts of four decades. He was an integral member of award-winning sports sections at The Times of Northwest Indiana (Munster, Ind.) and Champaign (Ill.) News-Gazette, where he covered the NFL, PGA, LPGA, NCAA basketball, football and golf, Olympics and high school athletics. Jeff most recently spent 12 years in the editorial department at STATSPerform, where he also oversaw coverage of the English Premier League. A graduate of Northern Illinois University, Jeff's work has also appeared on such sites at Yahoo!, ESPN, Fox Sports, Sports Illustrated and NBA.com. However, if Jeff could do it again, he'd attend Degrassi Junior High, Ampipe High School and Grand Lakes University

EXPERTISE:

NCAA football, NCAA basketball, PGA/LPGA, international soccer, sports history, rock music, film history

The top college football transfers to watch in 2022

Here's a look at 25 of the more notable transfers for the upcoming season. Listed in alphabetical order.

The most memorable John Belushi characters

A drug overdose took John Belushi's life in 1982, at age 33. However, his comedy legacy, from the early days of Saturday Night Live to two of the most iconic film roles of all time, continues to resonate today. Here's our list of Belushi's best characters.

The 20 most memorable Chris Farley characters

To say Farley was taken too soon would be a major understatement. Yet, he left a lasting legacy as one of the great, young funny men of all time. Here are some of Farley's most memorable characters.

The best fictional Little League baseball players

Baseball continues to be a popular topic when it comes to movies and television. The little league or youth league aspect of the game usually plays well with audiences. So, why not offer our list of favorite fictional Little Leaguers?

The best fictional shopping malls of all time

Online shopping might be the preferred method of consumer purchasing, but the awesomeness of tooling around a shopping mall still has its place in society. And in the world of television and film. Here's our list of the most notable fictional malls.

Mind games: The 25 greatest psychological thrillers

We can drag on about what officially constitutes a psychological thriller. Various elements of the genre also can be found in horror and supernatural movies. That said, we offer our 25 best films that could fall under the moniker of the psychological thriller.

The best Joe Pesci roles

Whether as a leading man or in a supporting role, Pesci has delivered plenty of memorable on-screen performances. And not just of the mafia variety. Here are 20 of Pesci's notable acting roles.

The best Bill Murray roles

Whether playing the comedic goofball or an eccentric in a semi-dramatic role, Bill Murray has delivered on the big screen for five decades. Here's our list of his best roles.

The 25 best episodes of 'Community'

For six seasons, Community was one of the most creative and unique sitcoms on network television — and then on the internet. Here are our rankings of the top 25 episodes in Community history.

The best Michael J. Fox roles

Fox portrayed some iconic characters from the 1980s that still resonate today. And even after announcing he had Parkinson's disease in the early 2000s, Fox still managed to be a successful television presence. Here's our look at 20 of Michael J. Fox's most notable roles.

The best Brad Pitt roles

Brad Pitt is more than a Hollywood heartthrob. He's built himself up into one of the most successful actors of a generation, and he's still going strong. Here's our ranking of Pitt's 25 best roles. 

The best fictional aliases

There are great fictional television and films characters. Then there are those characters who take it a step further and plop an alias on top of their memorable roles. Here are 20 of our favorite fake aliases from the big and small screen.

The best Jodie Foster roles of all time

From child star to adult Hollywood elite, Jodie Foster is one of the most versatile actresses in film history. The two-time Oscar winner has done it all when it comes to the parts she has played.

The best players in UCLA men's basketball history

No school has won more men's basketball national championships than UCLA's 11. Naturally, the Bruins were successful because of those players on the floor — some blossomed into legends of the game. Here's our list.

The best players in UConn women's basketball history

No program in NCAA women's college basketball history has won more national championships than Connecticut's 11. Guided by legendary coach Geno Auriemma, the Huskies have been the gold standard in the women's game. Here's our list of the 20 best players in school history.

The greatest players in Syracuse basketball history

Syracuse has won just one NCAA national championship, but the program is one of the most storied in college basketball history and has also produced some of the best players in the history of the college game. Here are 20 of the best.

The best players in Kansas basketball history

A perennial national power, the Jayhawks are responsible for showcasing some of the most important names in college basketball history. Here's our list of the best — listed in chronological order.

The best players in Villanova basketball history

Naturally, the Wildcats have produced some of the best players in college basketball history. Here is our list of 20 notable players to come out of Villanova — listed in chronological order.

The best players in Gonzaga basketball history

Since the late 1990s, Gonzaga has gone from mid-major overachiever to perennial national power. Here's our look at 20 of the best players in Gonzaga basketball history — listed in chronological order. 

The best players in Tennessee women's basketball history

Tennessee was the first true power in the NCAA era of women's basketball. Here's our 20 best in the history of Tennessee women's basketball — listed in chronological order.

The greatest players in North Carolina men's basketball history

It's probably the stable of ultra-talented athletes that the school is best known for producing. Here are our 20 best players in Tar Heels history — listed in chronological order.

The greatest players in Michigan State men's basketball history

Two national championships, a runner-up finish, and 10 Final Four appearances. Having great coaches like Forddy Anderson, Jud Heathcote, and Tom Izzo helps. So do great players — like the 20 best players in Michigan State players listed below.

The greatest players in Duke men's basketball history

Among the elite programs in all of college sports, the Blue Devils continue to produce some of the best talent in the game on an annual basis. Here's our list of the top 20 players to don a Duke uniform — listed in chronological order.

The greatest players in Kentucky men's basketball history

Winner of eight national championships — good for second all time — the University of Kentucky is basketball royalty. Actually, it's the most successful program in the history of the game, when it comes to NCAA Tournament appearances and wins.

25 songs to add to any AC/DC playlist

Whether its Bon Scott or Brian Johnson singing lead, AC/DC has built one of the most solid legacies in rock and roll history. Here are our rankings of the best AC/DC songs that fans — old and new — should appreciate.