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Jake Elman

Jake Elman joined Sportscasting in 2020 after writing for UPI, Gannett, MLB Advanced Media, and The Palm Beach Post. As a member of the Football Writers Association of America, Jake specializes in covering college football and the NFL for Sportscasting, and he also covers the NBA, MLB, NASCAR, and sports media figures such as Cris Collinsworth.

Jake is a Florida Atlantic University journalism graduate who is inspired by sports, passionate about his work, and enjoys reading the work of Peter King and Joe Posnanski. You can see more of Jake’s work on Muck Rack.

Sam Darnold’s Panther-Adorned Carriage Has Officially Reverted Back to Its Underwhelming Pumpkin Form

Sam Darnold’s Panther-Adorned Carriage Has Officially Reverted Back to Its Underwhelming Pumpkin Form

Stephen A. Smith Is Willing to Sacrifice His Own Teammate If It Means Fixing the New York Giants

Stephen A. Smith Is Willing to Sacrifice His Own Teammate If It Means Fixing the New York Giants

Dak Prescott Offered a 9-Word Prediction That Should Have Patriots Fans Sold on the Mac Jones Era

Dak Prescott Offered a 9-Word Prediction That Should Have Patriots Fans Sold on the Mac Jones Era

Mike Florio Is Extremely Displeased the Seattle Seahawks Still Haven’t Called Colin Kaepernick

Mike Florio Is Extremely Displeased the Seattle Seahawks Still Haven’t Called Colin Kaepernick

Retired All-Pro Wideout Andre Rison Defends Former Coach Jon Gruden after Offensive Emails: ‘We’ve All Made Mistakes’

Retired All-Pro Wideout Andre Rison Defends Former Coach Jon Gruden after Offensive Emails: ‘We’ve All Made Mistakes’

When and Why Did the Houston Astros, the 2005 National League Champions, Move to the American League?

When and Why Did the Houston Astros, the 2005 National League Champions, Move to the American League?

Trevor Lawrence and Urban Meyer Can Happily Say ‘Cheerio’ to Frustrating Records Their London Victory Erased

Trevor Lawrence and Urban Meyer Can Happily Say ‘Cheerio’ to Frustrating Records Their London Victory Erased

Giants Great Victor Cruz Endorses Embattled Joe Judge Amid Humiliating 1-5 Start: ‘They Just Gotta Stay the Course’

Giants Great Victor Cruz Endorses Embattled Joe Judge Amid Humiliating 1-5 Start: ‘They Just Gotta Stay the Course’

O.J. Simpson Has Become the Biggest Beneficiary of Derrick Henry’s Monstrous Start and the 17-Game Season

O.J. Simpson Has Become the Biggest Beneficiary of Derrick Henry’s Monstrous Start and the 17-Game Season

Why Is Mike Tirico Calling ‘Sunday Night Football’ in Week 6 Instead of Al Michaels?

Why Is Mike Tirico Calling ‘Sunday Night Football’ in Week 6 Instead of Al Michaels?

Raiders Legend Marcus Allen’s Nephew Would Rather Design Clothes than Score Touchdowns: ‘I Just Want to Do My Own Wave’

Raiders Legend Marcus Allen’s Nephew Would Rather Design Clothes than Score Touchdowns: ‘I Just Want to Do My Own Wave’

Cam Newton’s Desperate Reversal Won’t Save His Slim NFL Comeback Chances

Cam Newton’s Desperate Reversal Won’t Save His Slim NFL Comeback Chances

ESPN’s Bart Scott Believes Lamar Jackson, Not Patrick Mahomes, Is the NFL’s Top Quarterback: ‘He Is the Best Show In Town’

ESPN’s Bart Scott Believes Lamar Jackson, Not Patrick Mahomes, Is the NFL’s Top Quarterback: ‘He Is the Best Show In Town’

Dak Prescott’s Bold Alliance with Michael Jordan Has Helped the Cowboys Star Revive His Career at the Perfect Time

Dak Prescott’s Bold Alliance with Michael Jordan Has Helped the Cowboys Star Revive His Career at the Perfect Time

Red Sox Legend Pedro Martinez Regrets Throwing Elderly Yankees Coach Don Zimmer to the Ground: ‘There Hasn’t Been Any Other Moment Where I Felt Worse’

Red Sox Legend Pedro Martinez Regrets Throwing Elderly Yankees Coach Don Zimmer to the Ground: ‘There Hasn’t Been Any Other Moment Where I Felt Worse’

ESPN’s Bart Scott Ridiculously Claims Patrick Mahomes Is the ‘Worst Thing’ That Ever Happened to the NFL

ESPN’s Bart Scott Ridiculously Claims Patrick Mahomes Is the ‘Worst Thing’ That Ever Happened to the NFL

Dolphins Coach Brian Flores Is Already Willing to Eventually Consider Forgiving Jon Gruden: ‘I Think We All Should Learn Something from It’

Dolphins Coach Brian Flores Is Already Willing to Eventually Consider Forgiving Jon Gruden: ‘I Think We All Should Learn Something from It’

Patrick Mahomes’ Latest Bold Declaration Shouldn’t Reassure the Rightfully Panicking Chiefs Fans

Patrick Mahomes’ Latest Bold Declaration Shouldn’t Reassure the Rightfully Panicking Chiefs Fans

The Philadelphia Eagles Appear Primed to Save Jalen Hurts’ Season by Admitting Defeat on a Baffling Draft Bust

The Philadelphia Eagles Appear Primed to Save Jalen Hurts’ Season by Admitting Defeat on a Baffling Draft Bust

Jeff Fisher Stomps on Jon Gruden’s Loud Claim That the Rams Were Forced to Draft Michael Sam

Jeff Fisher Stomps on Jon Gruden’s Loud Claim That the Rams Were Forced to Draft Michael Sam

The High School Football Team Trent Dilfer and Phil Dawson Coach Already Has More Wins Than Their 2005 Browns Team

The High School Football Team Trent Dilfer and Phil Dawson Coach Already Has More Wins Than Their 2005 Browns Team

Aaron Rodgers Is Already at Serious Risk of Ending an Incredible 10-Year Streak and Damaging the Packers’ Lofty Super Bowl Hopes

Aaron Rodgers Is Already at Serious Risk of Ending an Incredible 10-Year Streak and Damaging the Packers’ Lofty Super Bowl Hopes

Tom Brady’s Confidence Gave Kyle Van Noy ‘Chills’ and Memories of Michael Jordan: ‘Any Man Can Talk S*** When They’re Ahead’

Tom Brady’s Confidence Gave Kyle Van Noy ‘Chills’ and Memories of Michael Jordan: ‘Any Man Can Talk S*** When They’re Ahead’

ESPN’s Matt Hasselbeck Just Revealed the Biggest Misconception Regarding Dak Prescott and the 2021 Dallas Cowboys

ESPN’s Matt Hasselbeck Just Revealed the Biggest Misconception Regarding Dak Prescott and the 2021 Dallas Cowboys

Bill O’Brien Is Quickly Emerging as a Potentially Massive Beneficiary of Urban Meyer’s Disastrous Meltdown

Bill O’Brien Is Quickly Emerging as a Potentially Massive Beneficiary of Urban Meyer’s Disastrous Meltdown

Randy Moss and Rex Ryan Slam Jon Gruden in Emotional On-Air Responses to Offensive Email: ‘National Football League, This Hurts Me’

Randy Moss and Rex Ryan Slam Jon Gruden in Emotional On-Air Responses to Offensive Email: ‘National Football League, This Hurts Me’

Patrick Mahomes All but Guaranteed His Comeback Victory in Super Bowl 54 With a Simple 9-Word Response

Patrick Mahomes All but Guaranteed His Comeback Victory in Super Bowl 54 With a Simple 9-Word Response

Joe Burrow Is Slinging Touchdowns, Winning Games, and Making Fox’s Charissa Thompson Feel Old All at Once

Joe Burrow Is Slinging Touchdowns, Winning Games, and Making Fox’s Charissa Thompson Feel Old All at Once

Patrick Mahomes’ Dominance in a Key Area Is Helping the Chiefs Survive His Recent Rash of Interceptions

Patrick Mahomes’ Dominance in a Key Area Is Helping the Chiefs Survive His Recent Rash of Interceptions

The New York Jets Are About to Continue Perhaps the NFL’s Most Unfortunate Streak by No Fault of Their Own

The New York Jets Are About to Continue Perhaps the NFL’s Most Unfortunate Streak by No Fault of Their Own

Skip Bayless Alleged Phil Simms Reportedly Offered a $1,000 Bounty During the Heat of the Giants-Cowboys Rivalry

Skip Bayless Alleged Phil Simms Reportedly Offered a $1,000 Bounty During the Heat of the Giants-Cowboys Rivalry

Cowboys Star Rookie Micah Parsons Slams Fox Sports’ Emmanuel Acho in Fiery Twitter Thread: ‘Don’t Post Stuff on Social Media That’s Not True’

Cowboys Star Rookie Micah Parsons Slams Fox Sports’ Emmanuel Acho in Fiery Twitter Thread: ‘Don’t Post Stuff on Social Media That’s Not True’

Mike Florio Boldly Suggested the Jaguars Should Replace Urban Meyer With a Hall of Famer Who Knows How to Handle a No. 1 Pick

Mike Florio Boldly Suggested the Jaguars Should Replace Urban Meyer With a Hall of Famer Who Knows How to Handle a No. 1 Pick

Stephon Gilmore’s Arrival Could Create an Unexpected Long-Term Issue for the Panthers in 2022

Stephon Gilmore’s Arrival Could Create an Unexpected Long-Term Issue for the Panthers in 2022

Alex Rodriguez’s Outspoken and Mistake-Riddled Commentary Earned Him a Harsh Brushback from Yankees Coach Phil Nevin: ‘He’s Never Been in That Position’

Alex Rodriguez’s Outspoken and Mistake-Riddled Commentary Earned Him a Harsh Brushback from Yankees Coach Phil Nevin: ‘He’s Never Been in That Position’

Eli Manning Offered Fans of ESPN’s ‘Manningcast’ the Worst Possible News

Eli Manning Offered Fans of ESPN’s ‘Manningcast’ the Worst Possible News

When Did the Atlanta Braves Last Win the World Series?

When Did the Atlanta Braves Last Win the World Series?

NY Sports Radio Host Craig Carton Fiercely Accuses Giants Coach Joe Judge of Being ‘Afraid’ to Go On His Show: ‘The Answer Is No’

NY Sports Radio Host Craig Carton Fiercely Accuses Giants Coach Joe Judge of Being ‘Afraid’ to Go On His Show: ‘The Answer Is No’

Kyler Murray’s MVP-Caliber Start Should Help the Cardinals Avoid Repeating an Ugly Chapter in the Franchise’s History

Kyler Murray’s MVP-Caliber Start Should Help the Cardinals Avoid Repeating an Ugly Chapter in the Franchise’s History

Old Man Tom Brady’s Late-Career Resurgence Has NHL Legend Wayne Gretzky Feeling Nostalgic: ‘I Don’t See Any End in Sight’

Old Man Tom Brady’s Late-Career Resurgence Has NHL Legend Wayne Gretzky Feeling Nostalgic: ‘I Don’t See Any End in Sight’

Jon Gruden Leads the Pack in Slamming SoFi Stadium After a Bizarre Weather Delay and Frustrating Loss: ‘I Thought It Was a Joke’

Jon Gruden Leads the Pack in Slamming SoFi Stadium After a Bizarre Weather Delay and Frustrating Loss: ‘I Thought It Was a Joke’

The Atlanta Falcons’ Risky Gamble Has Already Ensured a Sour Ending to the Matt Ryan Era and an Ugly Beginning for Whatever Follows

The Atlanta Falcons’ Risky Gamble Has Already Ensured a Sour Ending to the Matt Ryan Era and an Ugly Beginning for Whatever Follows

Have the Milwaukee Brewers Ever Won the World Series?

Have the Milwaukee Brewers Ever Won the World Series?

Jared Goff Still Owns Arguably the NFL’s Most Embarrassing Streak, And He Shouldn’t Expect It to End Soon

Jared Goff Still Owns Arguably the NFL’s Most Embarrassing Streak, And He Shouldn’t Expect It to End Soon

Rex Ryan Eviscerated the Chicago Bears’ Refusal to Let Justin Fields Succeed: ‘He Looks Like a Maserati With 4 Flat Tires’

Rex Ryan Eviscerated the Chicago Bears’ Refusal to Let Justin Fields Succeed: ‘He Looks Like a Maserati With 4 Flat Tires’

Al Michaels Has Called Football Games for Over 30 Years but Had a Special Reason for Calling Pete Rose His Favorite Athlete To Cover

Al Michaels Has Called Football Games for Over 30 Years but Had a Special Reason for Calling Pete Rose His Favorite Athlete To Cover

Matt Hasselbeck Believes Andy Reid’s Painful Weekly Process Will Save Patrick Mahomes From Himself

Matt Hasselbeck Believes Andy Reid’s Painful Weekly Process Will Save Patrick Mahomes From Himself

Matt Millen Sent Future Fox Sports Teammate Howie Long an Ugly Racially Charged Insult When They First Partnered on the Raiders

Matt Millen Sent Future Fox Sports Teammate Howie Long an Ugly Racially Charged Insult When They First Partnered on the Raiders

Richard Sherman Will Have Nearly 9,000 Reasons to Grin Regardless of How Much He Plays in His Buccaneers Debut

Richard Sherman Will Have Nearly 9,000 Reasons to Grin Regardless of How Much He Plays in His Buccaneers Debut

Dan Marino’s ‘Really Simple’ 7 Words of Advice Set Ryan Tannehill on the Path to NFL Stardom

Dan Marino’s ‘Really Simple’ 7 Words of Advice Set Ryan Tannehill on the Path to NFL Stardom

Saints Fans Just Received Troubling News About the Team’s Long-Term Future in New Orleans

Saints Fans Just Received Troubling News About the Team’s Long-Term Future in New Orleans