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Jake Elman

Sports Editor

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Jake Elman joined Sports7 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, the NFL, and sports media for Sports7. A former college football beat writer and podcast host, Jake is also a voter for the Fred Biletnikoff Award. Originally born and raised in New York, Jake is a Florida Atlantic University journalism graduate who is inspired by sports, passionate about his work, and enjoys reading the work of Jay Mariotti, Joe Posnanski, and Peter King. Jake lives in South Florida with his two dogs, Jack and Karma, and believes they are the key to fixing the New York Jets.

Articles by Jake Elman (173)

Rams WR Cooper Kupp's Grandfather Is a Forgotten New Orleans Saints Legend

Los Angeles Rams receiver Cooper Kupp is one of the league's most underrated weapons. His grandfather, Jake, is a forgotten New Orleans Saints legend.

Jake Elman 02 Jul 2023
John Madden Hated Calling Dallas Cowboys Games Long Before He Began Traveling in a Bus

For as much as John Madden loved traveling, he hated calling Dallas Cowboys games in the 1980s.

Jake Elman 29 Jun 2023
Joe Montana Lasted 9 Games at NBC Before Deciding to Quit Midway Through Super Bowl 30: ‘I’m Out of Here; I Can’t Do This'

Although Joe Montana had the resume and personality to become a TV star, he almost immediately figured he wasn’t cut out for broadcasting.

Jake Elman 28 Jun 2023
Skip Bayless Alleged Phil Simms Reportedly Offered a $1,000 Bounty During the Heat of the Giants-Cowboys Rivalry

Skip Bayless once accused former New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms of running a $1,000 bounty against Dallas Cowboys defensive back Dextor Clinkscale.

Jake Elman 27 Jun 2023
Where Did Tyreek Hill's ‘Cheetah' Nickname Come From?

Kansas City Chiefs receiver Tyreek Hill's nickname is ‘Cheetah.' But where did the nickname come from? Let's look at the backstory.

Jake Elman 26 Jun 2023
Where Is Ex-Patriots Star Wes Welker Now?

Wes Welker was one of the NFL's top receivers when he played for the New England Patriots. Where is Welker now?

Jake Elman 26 Jun 2023
The Tragic Death of Orlando Brown, a Potential Baltimore Ravens Legend

Orlando Brown Sr. was on his way to be a Baltimore Ravens legend. A horrific injury ended Brown's career before his tragic death in 2011.

Jake Elman 23 Jun 2023
Whatever Happened to Cardinals Legend Jim Edmonds?

Former St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jim Edmonds excelled with his bat and his glove. Where is the four-time All-Star now?

Jake Elman 23 Jun 2023
Jerry Stackhouse on Brutally Attacking Jazz Guard Kirk Snyder After a Game: ‘He Needed' to Bleed

NBA veteran and Vanderbilt head coach Jerry Stackhouse always speaks honestly. Take his thoughts on a 2005 fight with Utah's Kirk Snyder.

Jake Elman 21 Jun 2023
Where Is Former Baltimore Ravens Star Ray Rice Now?

As a running back, Ray Rice once brought the Baltimore Ravens to a Super Bowl victory. So, where is the retired NFL star now?

Jake Elman 21 Jun 2023