Stanford Cardinal Chronicle of Mark 'Mad Dog' Madsen
His family, teammates, the news media and his friends call him "Mad Dog" ... He was tagged with the moniker as a fifth-grader at Montair Elementary School in Danville by his P.E. teacher, Mr. Cornell ... According to Madsen, a friend, Jeff Petersen, were always fighting growing up ... Mr. Cornell said "Madsen, you need to have a nickname, and it's going to be Mad Dog." ... As a freshman at Stanford, Madsen wrote a 15-page thesis on role models for a freshman Writing & Critical Thinking class and his thesis discussed Dennis Rodman, who was then playing for the Chicago Bulls, and Jackie Robinson, among others, and how athletes influence youth and society ... "Obviously, some of the stuff Dennis does, I don't agree with. But in other ways, he's lifted himself out of some pretty hard circumstances. I don't admire everything he does, but you have to give him credit for working as hard as he does. I watch his games to see how he does what he does. He's in great shape and he watches the ball and goes after it." ... During his two years in Spain on his Mormon mission for the LDS Church, his work left him little time for basketball, and the traditions of the mission permitted him to call home only on Mother's Day and Christmas ... His first Mother's Day call lasted three and one-half hours ... He owns several stocks and often reads The Economist or The Wall Street Journal in the locker room ... His two-year Mormon mission led him to the remote olive groves of Spain ... He learned to speak Spanish before departing and enjoyed the language so much that he moved into Stanford's Spanish-speaking culture house, Casa Zapata, when he returned ... Madsen broke a backboard at Maples Pavilion during a practice two years ago ... He collected about 20 of the pieces of broken glass, keeping them in his locker and in his room as souvenirs ... He is one of ten children in the Madsen family ..
Mark's Biography
| Personal Data Position: F Born: 01/28/76 Height: 6-9 / 2,06 Weight: 245 lbs. / 111,1 kg. College: Stanford '00 |
Career Highlights Won two NBA championships as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers (2001, '02). Just finished second season with the Minnesota Timberwolves |
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2006-07:Stats
2004-05:Finished his fifth NBA year (second in Minnesota) on the Injured List, undergoing season-ending surgery on March 29 after rupturing a ligament in his right wrist March 15 at Dallas... That contest was his 14th start this year (first since Dec. 21 at Cleveland); the Wolves went 10-4 in his starts... Played in a total of 41 games, missing 38 due to injury and drawing three DNP-CDs... Pulled down a season-high seven rebounds March 11 at Orlando (also Jan. 4 vs. Phoenix), tallied a season-high six points March 10 at Miami, and played a season-high 32 minutes March 8 vs. Charlotte... Returned Feb. 25 at Seattle, after being sidelined for 24 contests with a fractured left thumb, an injury suffered Jan. 7 vs. Philadelphia... He underwent surgery on Jan. 8, and was placed on the Injured List on Jan. 10.
NBA 2003-04:Tallied 11 points in 31 minutes Feb. 24 at Milwaukee, his fourth double-figure effort this year... Matched his season high with eight rebounds Feb. 17 vs. Phoenix (also Jan. 6 vs. the Lakers)... Missed 10 of 11 games in a stretch from November and December with back spasms... Returned to the lineup Dec. 20 vs. Indiana, his first appearance since Dec. 9 vs. Golden State... Set a career high with three steals Nov. 14 vs. Utah... Played in a career-high 38 minutes Nov. 13 at Chicago... Came off the bench to post season highs with 12 points and eight rebounds Nov. 5 vs. Sacramento... Scored the 500th point of his NBA career in that game... Grabbed his 500th career rebound Nov. 7 at Orlando... The Dec. 23 contest at New York was the 200th of his career... Signed as a free agent with the Timberwolves on July 28, 2003.
NBA 2002-03:Completed his third NBA season with the L.A. Lakers by playing in 54 games (started 22)... Posted 3.2 ppg, 2.9 rpg and 14.5 mpg... Missed 14 games due to a strained left hamstring... Recorded 14 DNP-CDs... Recorded 8+ points seven times and reached double digits on three occasions... Tallied a season-high 12 points on 5-of-6 shooting March 15 at Milwaukee... Scored 10 points on 5-of-7 shooting in 31 minutes March 7 vs. Minnesota... Registered 10 points on 5-of-7 shooting in 13 minutes April 4 at Memphis... Posted 12 contests in which he recorded 5+ rebounds, including a season-high eight boards Nov. 29 at Memphis... Blocked a career-high four shots and registered nine points Feb. 18 vs. Houston.
NBA 2001-02:Averaged 2.8 ppg, 2.7 rpg and 11.0 mpg in 59 contests (started five)... Averaged 8.8 ppg and 9.0 rpg in 35.4 mpg as a starter... Grabbed a season-high 10 rebounds in 17 minutes Jan. 29 at Atlanta... Played a season-high 28 minutes Jan. 16 vs. Miami... Scored a season-high 10 points Jan. 14 vs. Memphis... Pulled down nine rebounds in 13 minutes Jan. 4 vs. Phoenix.
NBA 2000-01:Appeared in 70 games, averaging 2.0 points and 2.2 rebounds in 9.2 minutes ... started three games on the season ... Tallied a career-high 15 points in a career-high 33 minutes 1/31 at Minnesota ... Grabbed a career-high 10 rebounds in 28 minutes 1/30 at Cleveland ... started the first game of his career 12/28 against Phoenix ... registered 11 DNP-CDs this season ... Appeared in 13 playoff games, totaling five points, 10 rebounds and four assists.
NBA PERSONAL:
- Went on a USO tour to Kuwait in the summer of 2003 with Ervin Johnson and Troy Hudson
- One of ten children (four brothers and five sisters) of Duane and Erlyn Madsen
- Nickname is "Mad Dog", which was given to him in fifth grade
- Graduated with a degree in economics from Stanford University
- Enjoys fishing, reading and studying finance
- Lists the San Fransisco 49ers as his favorite non-NBA team
- After graduating from high school, completed a two year Mormon mission in Spain and as a result is fluent in Spanish
NBA re COLLEGE: Received All-American honors and was named First Team All-Pac-10 after his junior and senior seasons ... Left Stanford ranked among the school's all-time top 10 in field goal percentage (#2), blocked shots (#4), rebounds (#6) and free throw attempts (#8) ... Averaged 10.9 points and 7.9 rebounds while shooting .587 from the field in 108 career games ... Participated in the 1999 USA Basketball Men's World University Games team that earned a gold medal ... Helped the Cardinal reach the NCAA tournament in each of his four seasons ... Led the Pac-10 in rebounds (9.4) and field goal percentage (.587) as a senior.
Stanford: An All-America candidate in 1999-2000 ... A pre-season candidate for the John Wooden and Naismith Awards, symbolic of the nation's best player ... Named a pre-season All-American by Dick Vitale's Magazine ... Known to everyone as "Mad Dog" ... Watch him play and the description fits (fights for every rebound, tough, aggressive, a winner) ... An intense competitor, who has made an impact for Stanford during his three seasons on The Farm ... Strong at both ends of the court ... A fierce competitor on the offensive boards, and a tough defender and rebounder ... Tough, hard-nosed and a tremendous competitor ... Unstoppable around the basket ... His career shooting percentage of .587 is #2 in the Cardinal record book ... Many people compare him to former Stanford All-American Adam Keefe ... Completed his Mormon mission in Spain in July, 1996 ... Had originally committed to Stanford in November, 1993, as a senior at San Ramon Valley High School in Danville, Ca ... A Mormon and one of ten children, he went on a two-year religious mission shortly after graduation ... Entered Stanford as a freshman in 1996 ... Named to the 1999 USA Basketball Men's World University Games team ... The team competed in the World University Games, July 3-12 in Palma de Mallorca, Spain and won the gold medal ... He was the only Pac-10 player among the 36 selected to tryout ... Invited to the 1998 USA Basketball Men's National Team Trials in Colorado Springs ... Madsen devoted himself to basketball during the summer of 1999 ... A full-length basketball court is located on his parents' six-acre ranch near Pleasanton.
Career Catalogue (1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99): Stanford is 47-10 when Mark is a starter ... Stanford is 14-4 when Mark records a double-double (points-rebounds) ... Stanford is 21-4 when Mark grabs ten or more rebounds ... Mark has hit 50 percent or better from the floor in 57 games, and 60 percent or better in 45 games ... In 25 games, Mark has hit 70 percent or better.
Stanford 1998-99 Season (Junior): An All-America candidate ... Voted first team All-American by College Hoops Insider ... Voted third team All-American by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) ... Voted honorable mention All-American by Associated Press ... Voted first team All District-14 by the NABC ... Voted first team All District-9 by the USBWA ... Voted first team All-West by Basketball Times ... Named first team All Pacific-10 Conference ... Named first team All Pacific-10 Conference All-Academic team ... A finalist for the John Wooden Award, symbolic of the nation's best player ... A finalist for the Chip Hilton Award, given to a player who has demonstrated personal character on-and-off the court ... Nominated for the 1999 NCAA Outstanding Sportsperson of the Year Award ... Voted "Most Inspirational Player" by his teammates ... Named the winner of the "Roy Young Toughness Award" by his teammates ... A pre-season honorable mention All-American by Associated Press ... Second on the Cardinal in scoring at 13.1 points per game, and led the Cardinal in rebounding at 9.0 per game ... Third in the conference in rebounding ... Grabbed 144 rebounds in the last 13 games, an average of 11.1 per game ... Grabbed nine or more rebounds in 14 of the last 15 games, including ten or more rebounds in ten of those games ... Led the team in field goal percentage at .605, #2 in the Pac-10, and sixth-best in the country ... Hit 45-of-72 shots for 63 percent in the last nine games ... Recorded eleven double-doubles (points-rebounds) ... Collected a career-high 23 points along with 13 rebounds against Alcorn State (3/11/99) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament ... Tallied 17 points and ten rebounds against USC (1/4/99) ... Scored 15 points and grabbed a season-high 14 rebounds against Gonzaga (3/13/99) in the second round of the NCAA Tournament ... Notched 15 points and 12 rebounds at California (2/3/99) ... Tallied 14 points and ten rebounds against George Washington (12/7/98) ... Scored 15 points and grabbed 12 rebounds against USC (2/13/99) ... Snared 13 points and ten rebounds against Arizona State (2/25/99) ... Scored 12 points and grabbed 14 rebounds at Oregon (3/4/99) ... Tallied 12 points and 12 rebounds at Oregon State (3/6/99) ... Collected eleven points, eleven rebounds, two blocks and an assist in 20 minutes of play in the season opener against UC Davis (11/14/98) ... Scored eleven points and grabbed 12 rebounds in Stanford's 77-73 win over UCLA (2/1/99) ... Ended the season with four straight double-doubles ... During that span, averaged 15.3 points and 13.3 rebounds per game ... Scored in double figures in 27 of Stanford's 33 games ... Named tournament MVP at the Stanford Invitational ... Scored 28 points (12-of-15 from the floor) and grabbed ten rebounds in wins over Elon College (12/21/98) and Santa Clara (12/22/98) ... Named to the all-tourney team (23 points, 16 rebounds) at the pre-season NIT against St. John's (11/25/98) and North Carolina (11/27/98) ... Also named to the all-tourney team (26 points, 18 rebounds, 9-for-13 from the floor, two blocks, two steals) at the BB&T Classic against Maryland (12/6/98) and George Washington (12/7/98).
Stanford 1997-98 Season (Sophomore): A key reason why Stanford advanced to the NCAA Final Four ... Averaged 15.2 points (shot .623 from the floor) and 12.2 rebounds per game in five NCAA tournament games ... Named to the all-tourney team at the NCAA Midwest Regional ... Recorded a crucial three-point play to cap Stanford's remarkable comeback against Rhode Island (3/22/98) ... Recorded seven double-doubles (points-rebounds), including five of the last six games ... Grabbed ten or more rebounds in ten games ... For the season, averaged 11.7 points and 8.2 rebounds (#1 on the Cardinal, #3 in the Pac-10) per game ... Grabbed a career-high 17 rebounds against College of Charleston (3/13/98) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament ... Grabbed 126 rebounds in his last 12 games ... Shot .589 from the floor, #1 on the Cardinal and #2 in the Pac-10 ... Started the season hitting 20 of his first 21 shots covering four games ... Scored a career-high 23 points, grabbed 13 rebounds and scored the winning basket in Stanford's 76-74 victory over Georgia (12/6/97) ... Missed eight games because of a stress fracture in his right foot ... While recovering he added this twist to riding the stationary bike ... As he pedaled, medical trainers alternately hurled basketballs at each hand, which he alternately caught and fired back ... Gained second team Pac-10 All-Academic honors ... Voted "Most Inspirational Player" for his total dedication to the team effort.
1996-97 Season (Freshman): Named honorable mention on the All Pac-10 freshman team ... A stress reaction in his lower back forced him to the sidelines in the first four games ... Was an excellent scorer from deep in the paint, a tough defender and rebounder, and an excellent team player ... Shot 53 percent from the floor ... Made great strides in the last ten games ... During that span, averaged 9.4 points (34-for-57 from the floor for 67 percent), and 6.9 rebounds per game ... In the NCAA Tournament (three games), shot 58 percent, averaged 8.3 points and 5.3 rebounds ... Chalked up 12 points (4-for-4 from the floor), and grabbed nine rebounds against Oklahoma (3/14/97) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament ... Made his collegiate debut at USD (12/14/96) and scored three points and grabbed two rebounds in five minutes of play ... However in the game against San Diego, suffered torn cartilage in his left knee shortly after entering the game ... He was expected to miss at least one week of practice, but his toughness and determination allowed him to return not only to practice but perform in games as well ... Scored in double figures in six games, including a season-high 13 points (4-for-6 from the floor), eight rebounds and two blocked shots at Washington State (2/20/97) ... Grabbed five or more rebounds in 14 games ... Recorded a season-high ten rebounds against Oregon (2/15/97).
San Ramon Valley High School (Danville, CA): See San Ramon Valley High School link... Caught the attention of all the major colleges during an illustrious career at San Ramon Valley High School ... His size, strength and fundamentals made him stand out among some of the top rated players in the country ... Averaged 23.1 points, 16.5 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game in his senior season ... Helped lead San Ramon to the semifinals of the CIF Northern California Division II playoffs ... Shot 73 percent from the floor ... Graduated from San Ramon with a 3.70 GPA ... Gained numerous post-season honors, including all-league, MVP, San Francisco Examiner Player of the Year and first team all-state ... Also played, during his senior season, in the inaugural East-West National High School Coaches Association game in Atlanta, featuring 20 of the nation's top high school players.
Stanford Cardinal Chronicle of Mark Madsen: His family, teammates, the news media and his friends call him "Mad Dog" ... He was tagged with the moniker as a fifth-grader at Montair Elementary School in Danville by his P.E. teacher, Mr. Cornell ... According to Madsen, a friend, Jeff Petersen, were always fighting growing up ... Mr. Cornell said "Madsen, you need to have a nickname, and it's going to be Mad Dog." ... As a freshman at Stanford, Madsen wrote a 15-page thesis on role models for a freshman Writing & Critical Thinking class and his thesis discussed Dennis Rodman, who was then playing for the Chicago Bulls, and Jackie Robinson, among others, and how athletes influence youth and society ... "Obviously, some of the stuff Dennis does, I don't agree with. But in other ways, he's lifted himself out of some pretty hard circumstances. I don't admire everything he does, but you have to give him credit for working as hard as he does. I watch his games to see how he does what he does. He's in great shape and he watches the ball and goes after it." ... During his two years in Spain on his Mormon mission for the LDS Church, his work left him little time for basketball, and the traditions of the mission permitted him to call home only on Mother's Day and Christmas ... His first Mother's Day call lasted three and one-half hours ... He owns several stocks and often reads The Economist or The Wall Street Journal in the locker room ... His two-year Mormon mission led him to the remote olive groves of Spain ... He learned to speak Spanish before departing and enjoyed the language so much that he moved into Stanford's Spanish-speaking culture house, Casa Zapata, when he returned ... Madsen broke a backboard at Maples Pavilion during a practice two years ago ... He collected about 20 of the pieces of broken glass, keeping them in his locker and in his room as souvenirs ... He is one of ten children in the Madsen family ..
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A College Days Survey...
" The following was a survey answered by each member of the Stanford University basketball team, and pubished on the college site. It is resurrected here for your enjoyment. - The Poundmaster "
Mark Madsen on Mark Madsen
For me to improve as a player I need to: Be able to shoot mid-range jump shots.
For me to improve as a person I need to: Be more generous with my time.
My primary inspiration in sports is: The mutual respect developed through intense competition; the feeling that comes from doing your very best.
The thing I like about sports is: How it brings so many different people together.
My favorite pre-game ritual is to: Chest bump David Moseley as hard as I can.
My greatest athletic moment was: Sticking it out when I was discouraged because I had injuries.
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Seeing my little brother Paul save my youngest brother Karl from drowning in Glacier National Park.
What makes Maples Pavilion so special: Our fans are the best in the country.
My favorite arena to play in is: Pauley Pavilion (UCLA).The most difficult opposing arena to play in is: Friel Court (Washington State). The student fans are tough.
If I could play in any basketball arena in the world it would be: The old Boston Garden with the parquet floor, and the seats with obstructed views.
The toughest player (college) I have faced is: Kevin Freeman (UConn). He's 6-6, 235-pounds and can touch the top of the backboard. The toughest player in college for the next four years will be Justin Davis - mark my words.
The toughest team I have played against: UConn last year. Everyone of their players was tough and hard-nosed. They were all like boxers.
If I could add one team to the schedule it would be: BYU
A friend from another college basketball team: Chris Mihm (Texas). He's one of the best athletes in the United States and totally down to earth.
If I were selecting a basketball "Dream Team", the first three players I would pick would be: Bryan Grant, Charles Oakley, Terry Cummings.
The sports teams that I followed when I was younger: Golden State Warriors, Oakland Athletics
When I played basketball as a kid, I pretended to be: A point-guard. I still dream of dribbling the ball up the court.
The athlete I admire most: Barry Sanders. He's a class act.
My favorite NBA team: Now that Elton Brand (Duke) and Ron Artest (St. John's) are on the team - the Chicago Bulls.
If I could go up against any other Stanford athlete (non men's basketball) it would be: Joe Borchard (football/baseball). We were dormmates in Casa Zapata and have a little challenge going.
The current or former Stanford athlete I most enjoy watching perform: Ellen Estes (water polo). I live in the same hall as Ellen. Outside of the pool, she's an angel who makes dinner and invites people over. In the water, she takes no prisoners.
Since coming to Stanford I have learned: That there's a lot more going on in the world than I ever imagined.
The best thing about Stanford: How close-knit the community is.
My favorite class: Economics of the Black Market.
Best book I have ever read: Crime & Punishment
Favorite food: Fresh tuna and chocolate apple cake made by my neighbor, Vivian.
If I had to cook all of my meals, I'd survive on: Milk and cereal, tuna sandwiches.
Favorite midnight snack: A slice of cheese pizza.
My favorite movie: Life is Beautiful
My favorite TV show: ESPN Sportscenter
My ultimate Sportscenter highlight would be: Making five three-pointers. I just want to know what it feels like.
My most embarrassing moment: Was showing up for running with two left shoes - I drove to conditioning barefoot.
My favorite musical group/artist: Phil Collins
If I could be a superhero, I'd be: Spiderman. I love the webs he shoots out.
If I were not playing college basketball, I would: Probably be playing football.
After my Stanford career is over, I'd like to be remembered as: Somebody who loved the camaraderie of the team and someone who valued and respected his teammates, and loved his friendship with them.
Favorite sport other than basketball: Baseball. Baseball players have to be so mentally tough. I'm amazed.
My parents were right when they told me: How important it is to treat others with kindness and respect. They are wonderful examples of this.
The best advice I ever received was: Be a risk taker (positive risk, that is).
The person who had the greatest influence in my career: My parents, and my high school coach John Raynor.
If I could invite three people to dinner in history, they would be: John Wooden, Cervantes, Abraham Lincoln
One moment in history I wish I could have seen: The expedition of Lewis & Clark.
What people don't know about me: I love to bake goodies at home with my family.
The place I would most like to visit: Mt. Everest or the Marinara Trench.
The favorite place I've visited: Jerusalem
I'd like to switch places for a day with: A high school economics teacher. I think young kids are the greatest.
Hobbies: Fishing, backpacking, sleight of hand.
Ten years from now I hope to be: Spending time with family and loved ones.
My advice to youngsters: Shoot for the stars. A lot of people will tell you that you can't do certain things because you're not this or you're not that. Refuse to believe it.