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Author: Jake Marlay

Dak vs. Romo

4 November 2016
Jake Marlay
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This is not the article I was prepared to write. I was going to argue that Dak Prescott hasn’t been as much of a reason…

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OBJ and the bright lights of stardom

28 October 2016
Jake Marlay
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How quickly things can change. Nov. 22, 2015, Odell Beckham Jr. was just an above average rookie playing receiver for the New York Giants. Nov.…

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The Adaptation of the Runningback

21 October 2016
Jake Marlay
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As NFL offenses have evolved, so has the runningback. Most football fans can vividly remember a time approximately five years ago in which the running…

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Records Are Made to Be Broken

29 April 2016
Jake Marlay
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They say “records are made to be broken.” Some records though seem like they will stand forever. Wilt Chamberlain’s 100 points in a single NBA…

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Thank You Kobe

15 April 2016
Jake Marlay
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There are two specific memories of Kobe Bryant that I still remember vividly and probably always will. The first memory was March 8, 2013 when…

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AFE: How often do Jewelligans shower? The results may surprise you!

1 April 2016
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NBA All-Star Game Review: a game for the history books

26 February 2016
Jake Marlay
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Feb. 14, 2016 marked the date of the 65th annual National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star game. This year’s All-Star did something it had not done- be…

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Super Bowl 50: Making history with the Broncos and the Panthers

5 February 2016
Jake Marlay
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Feb. 7, 2016 is the 50th anniversary of the Super Bowl. It was assumed the past few years that this Super Bowl anniversary would be one…

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Kansas City Chiefs defeat the Broncos… In Denver

4 December 2015
Jake Marlay
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The Kansas City Chiefs won 29-13 against the Broncos in Denver Nov. 15. This win was a refreshing change of pace, as it is the…

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