The student journalists behind the Student Media Poll
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Patrick Felts – Founder and President, Indiana Daily Student
Patrick Felts is sophomore at Indiana University, covering IU Hoosiers football for the Indiana Daily Student, as well as pursuing a degree in journalism in the Ernie Pyle Scholars program and a certificate in the Liberal Arts Management Program. He is a native of Indianapolis. He founded the Student Media Poll in January 2021, and…
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Jackson Janes – Vice President, The Daily Illini
Jackson Janes is a junior at the University of Illinois, studying journalism and statistics, and is currently the sports editor at The Daily Illini. Janes hails from the north side of Chicago. He also serves as the vice president of the Student Media Poll, and played a crucial role in recruiting members and shaping the…
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Colin Kulpa – Data and Polling Director, Indiana Daily Student
Colin Kulpa is a senior attending Indiana University, majoring in media, with concentrations in media science and media management, law and policy. Kulpa, from Knox, Indiana, is the editor-in-chief at Indiana Daily Student, one of the nation’s premiere student news outlets. Kulpa is the Student Media Poll’s data and polling director, running operations related to…
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Emma Healy – The Heights
Emma Healy is the sports editor of The Heights, the independent student newspaper at Boston College, a position she has held since December 2019. Now a junior, she has spent time covering football, men’s hockey, and women’s lacrosse, as well as the majority of BC’s 28 other varsity sports. Hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, Emma isContinue reading “Emma Healy – The Heights”
Shane Connuck – The Left Bench TV, The Diamondback, Big Ten Network+
Shane Connuck is a sports broadcaster and journalist at the University of Maryland. The junior covers the Terps for The Left Bench TV, The Diamondback and Big Ten Network+. He is a Randolph, New Jersey, native and an avid fan of sports teams that end in -ets. Fun facts: “Last year, I pioneered a TV-styleContinue reading “Shane Connuck – The Left Bench TV, The Diamondback, Big Ten Network+”
Nick Kremer – The Daily Athenaeum
Nick Kremer is a senior at West Virginia University and the assistant sports editor at The Daily Athenaeum. From Mentor, Ohio, he will be graduating in December and will look to get a job in NFL media. Fun facts: “I’ve worked for or around West Virginia football since my freshman year.” Twitter: @Nick_kremer8 Stories: https://www.thedaonline.com/users/profile/nick%20kremer/
Tanner Marlar – The Reflector
Tanner Marlar is a print and digital journalism student in his junior year at Mississippi State University. He is the sports editor for The Reflector, MSU’s student media outlet. He is from Kossuth, Mississippi. Fun facts: “I’m a boat mechanic when I am not in school.” Twitter: @Squatch_33 Stories: http://www.reflector-online.com/sports/article_4864809a-da16-11eb-82e8-672987552d82.html
Tanner Haworth – ESPN Honolulu, Ka Leo O Hawaii
Tanner Haworth is a third-year student at the University of Hawaii-Manoa and the former sports editor at Ka Leo O Hawaii. He’s taking a quick break from school, but he will be back on the writing block in spring. Born and raised in Manoa, he also works at ESPN Honolulu as a board operator andContinue reading “Tanner Haworth – ESPN Honolulu, Ka Leo O Hawaii”
Drew Terhall – Falcon Media
Drew Terhall covers multiple sports at Bowling Green State University for Falcon Media. He is entering his senior year at BGSU, and this year will be his second year as a sports reporter for Falcon Media. Terhall is from Macomb, Michigan, and grew up a Michigan and LSU football fan. Fun facts: While he isContinue reading “Drew Terhall – Falcon Media”
Dalton Coppola – The Pitt News
Dalton Coppola is a sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh, covering Pitt football for The Pitt News and serving as the assistant sports editor. Growing up in Wall Township, New Jersey, Dalton has been a Pittsburgh sports fan for nearly his entire life. Fun facts: “I live on a farm with over 50 alpacas atContinue reading “Dalton Coppola – The Pitt News”
Colin Settle – The Collegian
Colin Settle is a senior from Kansas State University, where he is currently majoring in journalism. He comes to us from Hillsboro, Kansas, and currently works as the sports editor for Kansas State’s student newspaper, The Collegian. Fun facts: “Football is a passion of mine, and there is nothing else I would rather be doingContinue reading “Colin Settle – The Collegian”
Collin Murphy – Western Herald
Collin is a fifth-year student at Western Michigan University, where he serves as the sports editor of the Western Herald. From Waterford, Michigan, Collin can never get enough of sports and can talk to you for hours about baseball when he’s not covering college football. Additionally, Collin is a member of the Bronco Marching Band,Continue reading “Collin Murphy – Western Herald”
Sudeep Tumma – The O’Colly
Sudeep Tumma is a senior sports media major at Oklahoma State. Sudeep works for The O’Colly as a sports writer after serving as the sports editor the past year. Sudeep grew up in Princeton, New Jersey. Twitter: @asktumma Stories:
Chris Becker – The O’Colly
Chris Becker is a senior sports media major at Oklahoma State University. He works for The O’Colly as a football beat writer and assistant sports editor. He is originally from Shawnee, Oklahoma, and enjoys the outdoors and all sports, especially football. Fun facts: “I play golf and duck hunt in my spare time.” Twitter: @bhris_cecker316Continue reading “Chris Becker – The O’Colly”
Jack Purdy – The Technique
Jack Purdy hails from the tiny metro town of Avondale Estates, Georgia, just east of Atlanta. After adopting baseball as his sport of choice at the age of 2, he’s done all he can to follow the world of sports in its entirety. He played baseball for 11 years, including a season in high school,Continue reading “Jack Purdy – The Technique”
Jack Gleckler – The Post
Jack Gleckler is a senior at Ohio University studying journalism in the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. He is the current sports editor for The Post, for which he covers Ohio football and men’s basketball. He holds a voting role in the weekly polls. Jack is a native of Oak Harbor, Ohio. In his freeContinue reading “Jack Gleckler – The Post”
Luke Christopher Norton – Indiana Daily Student
Luke Christopher Norton is a senior studying journalism at Indiana University. He is originally from Greenwood, Indiana, and graduated from Center Grove High School. He currently covers IU football for the Indiana Daily Student, though he has previously served as a sports editor and editor-in-chief. Fun facts: “I’m named after Luke Skywalker, I’m a formerContinue reading “Luke Christopher Norton – Indiana Daily Student”
Lukas Nelson – The Miami Student
Lukas Nelson is a senior journalism and SLAM (sports leadership and management) double major at Miami University (Ohio). Lukas is currently serving as the sports editor at The Miami Student, the leading student newspaper at Miami. A native of Brewster, Ohio, a small town in northeast Ohio, Lukas is a long-suffering Cleveland sports fan. Twitter:Continue reading “Lukas Nelson – The Miami Student”
Reed Darcey – The Reveille
Reed Darcey is the sports editor at The Reveille, LSU’s student newspaper. He is a junior from New Orleans. He’s a diehard fan of the New Orleans Pelicans. Twitter: @byreeddarcey Stories: https://www.lsureveille.com/users/profile/reed%20darcey/
Claire O’Brien – The Daily Illini
Claire O’Brien is a senior at the University of Illinois. She currently serves as sports digital content editor at The Daily Illini, the Illinois’ student newspaper. In her role at the paper, she works on using technology to enhance sports stories. Claire is from Wauconda, Illinois, a distant suburb of Chicago that made national newsContinue reading “Claire O’Brien – The Daily Illini”
Jared Brodtmann – The Reveille
Jared Brodtmann is a senior at LSU writing for The Reveille, LSU’s student newspaper. In the past, he has covered LSU beach volleyball, track & field, baseball, football and women’s basketball. Hailing from New Orleans, Jared is pursuing a degree in kinesiology with plans to attend medical school next school year. He hopes to continueContinue reading “Jared Brodtmann – The Reveille”
Michael Sauls – The Daily Gamecock
Michael Sauls is the co-sports editor of The Daily Gamecock. He is a junior at the University of South Carolina (which he calls “The real USC”), majoring in journalism with a concentration in sports media. Fun Facts: “As a native of Columbia, South Carolina, you would think I pulled for the Gamecocks growing up, butContinue reading “Michael Sauls – The Daily Gamecock”
Daniel Dash – The Michigan Daily
Daniel Dash is a senior sports editor at The Michigan Daily. A native of Port Washington, New York, he is a senior at the University of Michigan studying communication and media with a minor in economics. Fun facts: Daniel is 6-foot-9, wears a size 17 shoe and is colorblind. Twitter: @DanielDash_ Stories: https://www.michigandaily.com/author/dashdanumich-edu/
Christian Booher – Central Michigan Life
Christian Booher is a junior at Central Michigan University covering Chippewa football, men’s and women’s basketball and baseball for Central Michigan Life. He is from Evart, Michigan, and has covered the Chippewas for two years. Fun facts: Christian lives on a farm and helps raise cows and pigs. In his free time, he enjoys spendingContinue reading “Christian Booher – Central Michigan Life”
James Krause – Northern Star
James Krause is a senior at Northern Illinois University and serves as the sports editor at the Northern Star. Krause was raised in Addison, Illinois, with his family now living in Athens, Georgia. This season is his fourth covering NIU Huskies football. Fun facts: “Outside of football, I’m a fan of wrestling, auto racing, videoContinue reading “James Krause – Northern Star”
Kyle Pinnell – The Maneater
Kyle Pinnell is a sophomore at the University of Missouri and is currently the sports editor for the student publication, The Maneater. Originally from Portland, Oregon, Kyle has found his second home in Columbia and is now in his second season covering Mizzou football. Fun facts: Outside of his editor duties, Kyle currently hosts twoContinue reading “Kyle Pinnell – The Maneater”
Matt Belinson – Iowa State Daily
Matt Belinson is the sports editor at Iowa State Daily. Matt is a senior at Iowa State University, majoring in journalism with a minor in sociology. He’s been happy to call Ames his home for the last four years but originally hails from Belvidere, Illinois. Twitter: @BelinsonMatt Stories: https://www.iowastatedaily.com/users/profile/matt%20belinson/
Evan Gerike – Indiana Daily Student
Evan Gerike is a junior at Indiana University, working as the sports editor and football beat reporter for Indiana Daily Student. He’s from Portage, Indiana, which is closer to Chicago than most of the people who say they’re from Chicago. Fun facts: Evan is a fan of any Chicago sports team that doesn’t reside onContinue reading “Evan Gerike – Indiana Daily Student”
Ashlee Woods – The Crimson White
Born and raised in Middletown, Delaware, Ashlee Woods is a sophomore at the University of Alabama. She works for The Crimson White as the sports editor. She has been a sports fan all her life, but decided to go into sports media in April 2020. Her favorite sports are football, basketball and tennis. Her favoriteContinue reading “Ashlee Woods – The Crimson White”
J.J. Post – The Observer, One Foot Down, Bucky’s Fifth Quarter
J.J. Post is a sophomore at Notre Dame, hailing from Mountainside, New Jersey. Writing for ND’s student newspaper The Observer, OneFootDown.com and Buckys5thQuarter.com, J.J. also has “an on-and-off, open relationship” with The Daily Cardinal, the student paper he wrote at during his days at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. When not discussing college football, J.J. canContinue reading “J.J. Post – The Observer, One Foot Down, Bucky’s Fifth Quarter”
Cameron Bradley – The Kansas State Collegian
Cameron Bradley is a senior at Kansas State University pursuing a degree in journalism, as well as a certificate in film studies and sports and entertainment business. Cameron currently is the assistant sports editor at The Kansas State Collegian after serving as the primary sports editor for a year. He is a native of Wichita,Continue reading “Cameron Bradley – The Kansas State Collegian”
Charlie Dern – The Badger Herald
Charlie Dern is a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As the sports news editor and staff writer for The Badger Herald, Charlie’s love for all things Wisconsin sports is apparent in his work covering football, men’s basketball and men’s hockey. Fun facts: Charlie worked for the Lakeshore ChinooksContinue reading “Charlie Dern – The Badger Herald”
Robert Read – The Daily Iowan
Robert Read is a senior at the University of Iowa and the pregame editor at The Daily Iowan, the UI’s student newspaper. Robert is entering his third year covering the Hawkeye football team and leads the DI’s coverage of all things Iowa football. He also serves as an Iowa men’s basketball beat reporter for theContinue reading “Robert Read – The Daily Iowan”
Jack Duffey – The Red & Black
Jack Duffey is a sophomore attending the University of Georgia, where he is a football beat writer for The Red & Black. The Alpharetta, Georgia, native is majoring in journalism while seeking a certificate in sports media and a minor in political science. Fun facts: As a true Georgia Bulldog fanatic, Jack can recite theContinue reading “Jack Duffey – The Red & Black”
Michael Hull – The Independent Florida Alligator, Pro Football Focus
Michael Hull is a junior at the University of Florida. From Winter Park, Florida, he covers Gators football for The Independent Florida Alligator and is an editorial intern for Pro Football Focus. When he’s not writing about football, Michael can be found stalking Trevor Lawrence or Jalen Suggs and yelling about how Myles Jack wasn’tContinue reading “Michael Hull – The Independent Florida Alligator, Pro Football Focus”
Will Fuss – The Technique
Will Fuss is a third-year at Georgia Tech and studies industrial engineering at the Institute. Hailing from Sandy Springs, Georgia, he is the current co-sports editor of The Technique. He covers all Tech sports, but prefers football and basketball. Fun facts: Despite being from a city that hasn’t had a hockey team in a decade,Continue reading “Will Fuss – The Technique”
Joe Macheca – The Daily Gamecock
Joe Macheca is a junior at the University of South Carolina, studying journalism with a minor in sports & entertainment management. Joe hails from South Bend, Indiana, and is a beat writer for The Daily Gamecock. Joe is also involved in club lacrosse. Fun facts: “I am the only White Sox fan in my familyContinue reading “Joe Macheca – The Daily Gamecock”
Jaylan Harrington – Technician
Jaylan Harrington is the editor-in-chief at Technician, NC State’s student newspaper. A senior studying communication from Garner, North Carolina, Jaylan has covered the NC State football beat since the 2019 season. Fun facts: Wrote the only ever Technician column to require a parental advisory warning. Was multimedia managing editor at Technician in 2020, served asContinue reading “Jaylan Harrington – Technician”
Tony Liebert – The Minnesota Daily, Gopher Hole
Tony Liebert is a journalism student at the University of Minnesota. He contributes to The Minnesota Daily student newspaper and Gopherhole.com. The Rogers, Minnesota, native loves football, basketball, soccer and MMA. Fun facts: “I’ve finished second place in my fantasy football league five times“ Twitter: @tonyliebert Stories: tonyliebert.weebly.com
Cameron Salerno – The Sacramento Bee
Cameron Salerno is a junior at Sacramento State University pursuing a degree in journalism. Cameron currently works for The Sacramento Bee, covering preps, 49ers and more. Fun facts: “Some of my hobbies include watching sports, playing video games and traveling. My life goal is to visit all 50 states.” Twitter: @cameronsalerno1 Stories: https://www.sacbee.com/profile/234059412
Landon Wirt – The Daily Nebraskan
Landon Wirt is a self-described “junior-and-a-half,” with three semesters of his collegiate career remaining at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He is the senior sports editor at The Daily Nebraskan, the university’s student-run paper, and covers Husker football and men’s basketball. Originally hailing from Overland Park, Kansas, Landon is a double-major in sports media and communicationContinue reading “Landon Wirt – The Daily Nebraskan”
Ben Epstein – Western Herald
Ben Epstein is a senior majoring in Digital Media and Journalism hailing from Bloomfield Hills, MI. He attends Western Michigan University, where he serves as the Lead Sports Reporter for the Western Herald. Fun facts: “Avid rap fan, Vice President of my fraternity, Jewish” Twitter: @BenEpstein__ Stories:
Ryan Haley – The Independent Florida Alligator
Ryan Haley is a junior at the University of Florida. He’s currently works as the sports editor of The Independent Florida Alligator, and he grew up in Jacksonville, Florida. Fun facts: “I host two podcasts: The Gator Slant, an all-sports podcast centered around the Florida Gators, and Mission Spinnow, a Formula 1 podcast I startedContinue reading “Ryan Haley – The Independent Florida Alligator”
Sarah Pettycord – The Cavalier Daily
Sarah Pettycord is a senior at the University of Virginia pursuing degrees in Media Studies and Sociology. Hailing all the way from San Diego, California, it has been a joy for Sarah to join the Charlottesville community and serve as one of two Sports Editors for The Cavalier Daily — Virginia’s oldest collegiate daily. FunContinue reading “Sarah Pettycord – The Cavalier Daily”
Barkley Truax – Kentucky Kernel
Barkley Truax is a senior at the University of Kentucky who serves as the assistant sports editor of the Kentucky Kernel. He was born and raised in Lexington, KY and his parents were both athletes at UK. Barkley has experience covering everything from Kentucky basketball, to rifle and more in his three years with theContinue reading “Barkley Truax – Kentucky Kernel”
Alex Martin – The News-Press, Naples Daily News
Alex Martin is a senior at Florida Gulf Coast University, studying sports management. He was born and raised in Fort Myers, and graduated from Estero High School. Alex has been a part of the sports team at The News-Press and Naples Daily News since February 2019, when he was a freshman in college. He primarilyContinue reading “Alex Martin – The News-Press, Naples Daily News”
Ruby Draayer – Daily Mississippian, Red Cup Rebellion
Ruby Draayer covers all sports for the Daily Mississippian. She is entering her third year at Ole Miss, and this will be her first year as Assistant Sports Editor. Draayer is from Las Vegas, Nevada, but lives and breathes the SEC. Fun facts: “My dream job was to be the first woman to play inContinue reading “Ruby Draayer – Daily Mississippian, Red Cup Rebellion”
Bode Asamoto – Ka Leo O Hawaii
Bode Asamoto is a second-year student and a sports writer for Ka Leo O Hawaii, the student newspaper at the University of Hawaii-Manoa. Asamoto was born and raised in Kaimuki, Hawaii, and is looking to expand Ka Leo’s podcast market. Fun facts: Asamoto is an avid New England Patriots and Post Malone fan despite beingContinue reading “Bode Asamoto – Ka Leo O Hawaii”
Justin Spangenthal – State Press
Justin Spangenthal is a junior at Arizona State University. He grew up in Orange County, California and transferred to ASU in Spring 2021. Justin is a Sports Reporter for ASU’s student-news organization the State Press. Fun facts: “I’m an avid fan of Football, Basketball, Soccer and Formula 1. I love many different types of musicContinue reading “Justin Spangenthal – State Press”
Charles Montgomery – Daily Athenaeum
Charles Montgomery and is a senior journalism student at West Virginia University. He is originally from Grant, Alabama and is the sports editor at the Daily Athenaeum, West Virginia’s student newspaper. Fun facts: “I’m a Pittsburgh Steelers fan and I can dunk” Twitter: @cmonty2000 Stories: https://www.thedaonline.com/users/profile/charles%20montgomery/
Jesse Stewart – Daily Californian
Jesse Stewart is a senior football writer for the Daily Californian at UC Berkeley. A junior college transfer, Jesse is finishing up a degree in political science with plans to be a teacher upon graduation. Fun facts: Jesse is the assistant offensive coordinator and the wide receivers coach at Acalanes High School Twitter: @jessedstew Stories:Continue reading “Jesse Stewart – Daily Californian”
Patrick Andres – Daily Northwestern
Patrick Andres is a junior at Northwestern University studying journalism and American history. He is a sports reporter for The Daily Northwestern covering football, and is a native of Sylvania, Ohio. Fun facts: Patrick enjoys reading and listening to music in his free time, and is an avid Cleveland sports fan. Twitter: @pandres2001 Stories: https://dailynorthwestern.com/staff_name/patrick-andres/
Mason Choate – The Arkansas Traveler
Mason Choate is the sport editor for The Arkansas Traveler at the University of Arkansas. He also works for ESPN Arkansas and HawgBeat.com as a contributor. Previously, he served as the football, men’s basketball and volleyball beat writer for The Traveler. Fun facts: “I’m a huge Kansas City Chiefs fan and I’m married to myContinue reading “Mason Choate – The Arkansas Traveler”
Matt Cohen – The Indianapolis Star
Matt Cohen is a reporter covering Indiana University for The Indianapolis Star. He is a senior at Indiana University studying journalism and a Washington D.C. native. He has previously worked at the Tampa Bay Times, the Oregonian and the Indiana Daily Student. Twitter: @Matt_Cohen_ Stories: https://muckrack.com/matt-cohen-4
Aarik Long – The Daily Evergreen
Aarik Long is the sports editor for The Daily Evergreen in Pullman, WA. Born and raised in Dalton, Georgia, Long is now a junior at Washington State. Twitter: @AarikLong Stories: https://dailyevergreen.com/staff_name/aarik-long/
Drew Schott – The Daily Northwestern
Drew Schott is the Gameday Editor of The Daily Northwestern, the student newspaper at Northwestern University. Serving in the position since August 2021, the junior previously worked as Sports Editor and has covered sports including Football, Women’s Basketball, Men’s Soccer, Lacrosse and Fencing. Originally from Connecticut, Drew is a huge fan of college football andContinue reading “Drew Schott – The Daily Northwestern”
