Author Archives: Brad Jennings

College playoff simulator

Posted on December 12, 2007 by Brad Jennings

A BCS playoff might have allowed Chase Daniel and Missouri a third shot at Oklahoma. Looking to waste time at work? ESPN is now featuring a cool college football playoff simulator. Seed 16 teams as you see fit, and then … Continue reading →

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How P.C. killed PorkChop

Posted on December 10, 2007 by Brad Jennings

It looks like “PorkChop” has legs. You’ve probably heard by now that the Phillies’ new Triple-A affiliate near Allentown — the Lehigh Valley IronPigs — abruptly changed the name of its mascot from “PorkChop” to “Ferrous” after some members of … Continue reading →

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Phillies’ new threads

Posted on November 29, 2007 by Brad Jennings

Jimmy Rollins sports the Philadelphia Phillies’ new alternate home uniform, which was unveiled Thursday. From philly.com: The Phillies unveiled a new alternate home uniform today, a throwback model minus the customary red pinstripes. A clean-looking cream-colored jersey will be worn … Continue reading →

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Zellers, Antonopoulos excel

Posted on November 19, 2007 by Brad Jennings

Red Lion’s Erin Zellers, left, edges York Suburban’s Christina Antonopoulos in the 2004 YAIAA cross country championship meet. Erin Zellers competes in the NCAA Division II national championships. And yes, she does have school-spirited blue hair. A pair of former … Continue reading →

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Lady Vols honor Michele King

Posted on November 13, 2007 by Brad Jennings

Michele King, a Spring Grove High graduate, has been named the University of Tennessee’s Lady Vol Athlete of the Week. The honor came after the sophomore enjoyed a stellar performance at Auburn over the weekend. King picked up five wins, … Continue reading →

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“Mega” Hertz an academic All-American

Posted on November 8, 2007 by Brad Jennings

York College senior setter Katie Hertz, center York College senior Katie Hertz was selected as an ESPN The Magazine District II Academic All-American, earning a second-team spot. Hertz, a Delone Catholic grad who was also earned All-CAC first-team honors for … Continue reading →

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Becky Rohrbaugh named Academic All-District

Posted on November 8, 2007 by Brad Jennings

Widener University senior volleyball player Becky Rohrbaugh, a Susquehannock grad, was named to the first team CoSIDA Academic All-District team. Rohrbaugh sports a 4.0 GPA and is a two-time member of the MAC Honor Roll. This is the first selection … Continue reading →

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John School graduate

Posted on November 8, 2007 by Brad Jennings

Consider this Associated Press story: WASHINGTON — Sexual solicitation charges against Andray Blatche have been dropped after the Washington Wizards forward successfully completed “John School.” Blatche was arrested Aug. 2 when he and another man were accused of trying to … Continue reading →

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Honors for Dan Beshore

Posted on November 7, 2007 by Brad Jennings

Dan Beshore, a Northeastern High grad, has been named to the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference all-conference second team as a defender on the Bloomsburg University soccer team. Beshore, a senior, was a stalwart on defense for the Huskies, starting every … Continue reading →

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Falci named Army Iron Man

Posted on November 2, 2007 by Brad Jennings

York Catholic running back Nick Falci has been the Irish’s workhorse this season. The U.S. Army Harrisburg Recruiting Battalion named York Catholic’s Nick Falci as its Army Iron Man of the Week in the battalion’s Pennsylvania recruiting territory. Falci rushed … Continue reading →

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