Ex-@ESPN scribe | Equal Opportunity Employer enthusiast fighting the good fight | Molded by cerebral palsy, motivated by the same | #SpartanDawg since 2001 |
Today is my last day at ESPN.
Finding opportunity within journalism industry while battling CP has been a grind, to say the least.
A heartfelt & sincere thanks to Norby Williamson, Mike Breen, @wojespn & entire @ESPNCFB digital group for believing.
Humbled to share I’ve joined ESPN.
I’ll contribute as a writer within its college football division, with a focus on national recruiting while also covering the Big Ten.
Really excited to get started and grateful for the help from many people that allowed me to get here.
Job searching isn't easy. Cerebral palsy has made it that much harder for me. Everyone needed help at one point or another to get to where they're at. Appreciate @PeterVecsey1 for taking the time to listen and being willing offer encouragement my way.
Filed to ESPN: Archbishop Carroll (@ACPatsfootball) athlete Nyckoles Harbor (@Nyck1k), No. 39 in 2023 ESPN 300, signing with #SouthCarolina.
He’s the ninth ESPN 300 commit for Shane Beamer and #Gamecocks in a class ESPN has ranked 16th. @carroll_ad
Filed to ESPN: Picayune Memorial High School (@TideMaroon) defensive end/linebacker Jamonta Waller (@JamontaWaller), No. 16 in 2024 ESPN 300, commits to #Florida.
Waller is the second five-star prospect in #Gators’ 2024 class (QB D.J. Lagway).
.@payton15thorne ended year with 40 touchdown passes and just nine interceptions for @NCRedhawkfb. @CadeMcdonald11 had best year for a receiver in program history with 91 receptions for 1,397 yards and 18 touchdowns. Joy to watch Thorne and McDonald all year long. @NCHSRedhawks
Congrats to Gene Heidkamp and Benet (34-1) on reaching the 4A state semifinals.
Third super-sectional (2014, 2016, 2023) under Heidkamp for #Redwings.
Couldn’t be happier for Heidkamp & company (@BenetHoops).
He’s among the best in the business - personally & professionally
Filed to ESPN: 2026 Withrow High School (Cincinnati) wide receiver Chris Henry, Jr. (@ChrisHenryJr) commits to #OhioState.
The son of the late Chris Henry, Sr. becomes the first 2026 pledge for the #Buckeyes. @REALPACMAN24@CoachKRJones
Filed to ESPN: Basha High School (@bashagridiron) quarterback Demond Williams, Jr. (@QBDwilliams1), No. 219 overall in 2024 ESPN 300, commits to #Arizona.
#Wildcats w/ top-ranked in-state players on O and D (@elijah_rushing) in same class for first time.
Filed to ESPN: The highly decorated Thorne "family business" gets full D-I treatment on national stage Friday as Western Michigan visits Michigan State, with father Jeff and son Payton on opposing sides:
Filed to ESPN: #Baylor redshirt junior quarterback Blake Shapen will enter the transfer portal on Dec. 4, he tells @PeteThamel.
Shapen will have at least one year of eligibility remaining.
#Bears went 3-9 this season.
