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Now: BSOC/WREST/Softball/NJSIAA at @njdotcom / @hssportsnj | @dailycollegian trained | Penn State ‘21 | he/him/his

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@Jake_Aferiat

Jake Aferiat

20 days

Beyond humbled to have officially received my First Place in Scholastic Sports Writing Portfolio from the New Jersey Press Association (NJPA) tonight. Congrats to all my fellow @njdotcom colleagues who won and to my @HSSportsNJ coworkers who supported me. Here’s to Year 2!

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Jake Aferiat

2 years

Also I don’t care that Houston won. I stand by UTSA being the best FBS team in Texas. Or at least the most exciting, bar none. Frank Harris is special, man. Must-see QB play every time out.

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Jake Aferiat

3 months

🚨Some personal news: Humbled and honored to announce I won 1st Place from the New Jersey Press Association for my Scholastic Sports Writing Portfolio. Thanks to all who've stuck w/ and read my work this year, and to all the coaches/athletes who let us tell their stories. (1/2)

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Jake Aferiat

3 years

🚨 Personal News: 🚨 I'm thrilled to announce that starting Aug. 16, I’ll be kicking off my postgrad journalism career and joining the team over at @sportingnews as an editorial intern. I’m pumped to get to work, learn from some great people and tell some great stories.

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Jake Aferiat

2 years

My turn for a bit of Personal News ™️: Starting Monday, I’ll be going back to my roots and one of the places where it all started for me — the @HSSportsNJ team over at @njdotcom , one of the country’s best HS sports departments. Couldn’t be more excited to get started.

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Jake Aferiat

2 years

New Penn State AD Pat Kraft on reaffirming his commitment to winning: "I've got to talk to Cael [Sanderson] and see how he does it. He's the GOAT."

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Jake Aferiat

4 years

🚨Personal News: 🚨 I’ll be the @DailyCollegian ’s Sports Editor this fall — a position I’ve long aspired to. I’ve been inspired and mentored by some great people along the way and hope to make them proud and help create engaging, important sports content in these new times.

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Jake Aferiat

3 years

I learned early in my career as a sports writer that it’s about the people. The truth is that’s a lesson that transcends journalism and the truth is I’ve had some truly great people in my life. My parting shot for @DailyCollegian :

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'It's about the people': and the Collegian helped reinforce what truly matters in this life |...

Rarely over the course of my college career have I cried.

www.psucollegian.com

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Jake Aferiat

3 years

Great way to 🎓off a great four years. Thanks for everything @penn_state , though being an alumnus doesn’t feel like I thought it would.

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Jake Aferiat

3 years

I've been spoiled covering @pennstateWREST these last four years and have never had to cover a program in limbo. Unfortunately that's not the case for other programs around the country. @KeepStanfordWRE needs everyone's support no matter who you root for

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The #KeepStanfordWrestling movement needs to extend beyond Stanford | Opinion

To be the coach of an Olympic or traditionally non-revenue sports team at the Division I level is an unenviable task at the moment.

www.psucollegian.com

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Jake Aferiat

6 years

Some personal news: I’m truly humbled to announce that I’ll be one of two people heading the sports dept for the @DailyCollegian this fall, serving as Assistant Sports Editor alongside Editor @DylJacob . The Collegian has a top notch sports staff and I’m hoping we raise the bar.

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Jake Aferiat

2 years

First day in the books. Hopefully a lot more and a lot more stories to come.

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Jake Aferiat

2 years

Well well well. Quite the turn of events in the last few days. Regardless, this is great for Spencer and a great hire for Florida.

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Pete Thamel

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Sources: Sean Spencer is expected to be the next defensive line coach at Florida. He’d recently been hired by Duke, spent the last two years with the Giants and has experience at Penn State and Vanderbilt.

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Jake Aferiat

4 years

"We want to get to a point where we don't need a @BWAssociation_ ." The BWA wants to empower Black wrestlers in one of the whitest sports. I spoke w/ @kmac120 , @natejacksonii and @BaybeeMarky_PSU about the BWA and how society + the sport need to change.

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Jake Aferiat

2 years

"So as not to compromise the investigation" and presumably SDSU's season and Araiza's draft stock. Reminder, we don't have to take cops at their words.

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Chris Vannini

2 years

This incident happened last October and San Diego State has said SDPD told the school for months to not take any action, as to not compromise their investigation. This civil lawsuit is the first time players have been named. Very ugly situation.

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Jake Aferiat

5 years

Cael Sanderson has led @pennstateWREST to NCAA titles in eight of the last nine years. I spoke with his former coaches, teammates and wrestlers to get a feel for the man behind one of the most prolific dynasties in college sports and what makes him special

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'We want kids that want to be the best' | How Cael Sanderson's consistent philosophy has guided...

Fifteen years ago, something strange happened — Cael Sanderson struggled.

www.psucollegian.com

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Jake Aferiat

1 year

Thanks to the coaches of @GMCWrestling for giving me my first piece of professional journalism hardware. Immensely honored and humbled to get recognized after just my first year on the beat for . Thanks to all who read and followed along during the season.

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Jake Aferiat

4 years

I’ve never stepped foot on a wrestling and I didn’t grow up around wrestling. But I’m so happy and grateful to have found this sport when I did and been able to report on it. It’s opened so many doors for me, challenged me in new ways and is a big reason for my success.

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USA Wrestling

4 years

Wrestler for Life Story of the Week: How an outsider came to love wrestling 📝:

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Jake Aferiat

2 years

*John Mulaney/Nick Kroll voice* Oh, hello

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Jake Aferiat

2 years

Australian punters are all the rage in CFB because of @ProkickAus . I spoke w/ ProKick's founder, Nathan Chapman and some former ProKickers like @_JamesSmith37 and @tomhutton25 to understand what PKA does well and what being an Aussie in CFB is like.

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How ProKick Australia is flooding college football with skilled Australian punters

Nearly half the punters in college football, including Alabama's John Burnip, grew up 9,000 miles away from the United States and never played American football.

www.sportingnews.com

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Jake Aferiat

2 years

@btownmoose @Michele_Tafoya @Angels @ohtani @BallySportWest That’s awfully kind to say she was a star. I’d say like well known entity

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Jake Aferiat

5 years

🚨🚨 Personal News: I’m humbled and thrilled to announce that I’ll be reprising my role as Assistant Sports Editor at the @DailyCollegian this fall alongside @ShaneTConnelly and Sports Editor @linger_man as we try to take the Collegian sports department to new heights.

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Jake Aferiat

2 years

Yesterday was my last day at @sportingnews . It was a great six months and a great way to kick off my professional career in the industry. Set out to tell some cool stories and I think I did just that. Thanks to @bgschlager and @KarisaMaxwell for taking a flier on me.

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Jake Aferiat

5 years

Bo Nickal closes out his Rec Hall career in fitting fashion, picking up the fall in 1:19.

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Jake Aferiat

3 years

Today’s the day. Starting today and for the next 6 months, you’ll find my work over @sportingnews alongside some other great and talented interns in @JacksonSparks5 , @TrevorMBooth , @madisonwsports , @daniraemohr and @MEESH4REAL . Stoked to start my professional career.

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Jake Aferiat

2 years

"It means we've won." @DeionSanders has been wildly embraced for leading @jacksonstatefb back to prominence the last two years. I spoke w/ Sanders for @sportingnews on how the wins are far more than on-field and are part of something more:

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'We won the people in the process': How Deion Sanders' biggest victories at Jackson State are off...

At 54 years old, Deion Sanders is still every bit of "Prime" that he was when he played at Florida State or in the NFL. That same flash and flair and pomp and circumstance still surround the longtime...

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Jake Aferiat

4 years

Some personal news: Thrilled to announce I’ll be serving as the @DailyCollegian ’s Features and Investigations editor for this semester. Super excited to use the Collegian’s platform to amplify voices and communities that need it while also being able to hold people accountable

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Jake Aferiat

4 years

Penn State fans here give quite an ovation for Shakur Rasheed as he upsets No. 3 seed Jacob Warner of Iowa here at the quarterfinals of the 2020 Big Ten Tournament.

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Jake Aferiat

9 months

Some (relatively minor) news: With fall opening day just about a month from now, I'm not going anywhere but I am changing beats. After cutting my teeth on girls soccer last fall, I'll be moving over to the boys' side this fall for @HSSportsNJ / @njdotcom . Excited to get after it.

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Jake Aferiat

1 year

The season ended yesterday for @SoftballBecton . But for one player — Ava Romano — it was never supposed to start. My story on how Romano battled a bilateral pulmonary embolism, vascular repair surgery, and nearly died only to return five months later:

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How Becton’s Ava Romano staved off death and returned to the softball field

The Becton sophomore nearly died back in January and is back playing for the Wildcats five months later.

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Jake Aferiat

2 years

Few jobs in CFB compare to being an interim head coach, trying to right a sinking ship midseason. Yet, plenty answer the call w/ no guarantee of what's next or that they'll ever be a HC again, regardless of results. For @underdogdynasty , I explore why:

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Feature: The Realities of Being an Interim Head Coach

178 coaches have had the dubious distinction of being an interim coach — with varying degrees of success. Jake Aferiat provides a deep dive into the life of an interim head coach.

www.underdogdynasty.com

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Jake Aferiat

5 years

The crowd here erupts as Nolf closes out his time in Rec Hall with a fall, this one in 5:41 for the 58th of his career.

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Jake Aferiat

2 years

Everyone now that Spotify is down

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Jake Aferiat

3 years

. @pennstateWREST now has seven Black national champions in program history dating back to 1994 when @kmac120 became the program’s first Black national champ. Also marks the first time in program history that more than one Black wrestler has won a title in the same year.

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Jake Aferiat

8 months

Long and earnest 🧵inbound (apologies in advance): Today officially marks 1 year for me at @HSSportsNJ / @njdotcom . After not knowing where my first full-time job would come from, to have it be at the paper of record in my home state has been immensely gratifying. 1/x

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Jake Aferiat

6 months

Here’s to 25 years around the sun ft. some of my favorite venues I’ve covered games at this year and some of my favorite people. On my birthday, I reflect on the gratitude for having a cool job and cool folks in my life. Let’s see what the next year has in store.

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Jake Aferiat

5 years

10 years ago today, Cael Sanderson became the new coach of @pennstateWREST . Since then, the 39-year old has led the Nittany Lions to 8 of the last 9 NCAA titles and has been the driving force behind one of the most prolific dynasties in all of sports:

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Jake Aferiat

2 years

It is every Garden Stater’s sworn duty and divine right to become even more obnoxious and quintessentially New Jersey in the lead up to and aftermath of the Elite 8.

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Jake Aferiat

4 years

🚨Personal News 🚨 Happy to announce I’ll be running it back one more time for @TDC_Wrestling . Thrilled to be able to cover @pennstateWREST and tell the stories of one of the most prolific teams in the country once again. Also stoked to welcome my guy @BenSerfass to the beat.

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Jake Aferiat

3 years

🚨🚨🚨 After much conversation, some math and some bracket digging, good news for Penn State fans. The Nittany Lions will have a representative at 125 pounds at the NCAA championships for the first time since 2017 as Robbie Howard punched his ticket with his last win.

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Jake Aferiat

4 years

People critiquing the teachers at PV for supposedly “pushing an agenda” need to get a grip. 1.) there simply aren’t two sides to every issue — there are objective truths. 2.) we shouldn’t give equal weight to positions that aren’t on equal moral planes.

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Jake Aferiat

2 years

Hey, I did a cool thing for @sportingnews and landed a pretty big interview. You should definitely give it a read if you can:

@sportingnews

The Sporting News

2 years

The @GoJSUTigersFB community has embraced @DeionSanders for winning both on and off the field. In his first full season as head coach, Jackson State went 11-1 and won their first SWAC title since 2007. 📰 -

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Jake Aferiat

6 years

“At the beginning, no one cared.” . @PennStateVBALL coach Russ Rose is in his 40th season at the helm of one of college sports’ longest lasting dynasties. He has 7 national and 17 Big Ten titles, but it wasn’t always an easy road for him. My feature:

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'Life has changed'

Today, Russ Rose has his own office in Rec Hall and a flavor of ice cream named after him at the Berkey Creamery.

www.psucollegian.com

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Jake Aferiat

2 years

Back where it all began

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Jake Aferiat

5 years

ICYMI: By simply criticizing American culture and Barstool’s ability to tap into it, @mariehardinpsu showed the organization’s and @stoolpresidente ’s true colors when he shamelessly called her out and then tried to bribe her to debate him.

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EDITORIAL: Marie Hardin is right, Barstool has a culture problem and this latest attack proves why

Editor’s note: This editorial was written by Collegian assistant sports editor, Jake Aferiat.

www.psucollegian.com

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Jake Aferiat

2 years

Hear me out: Keep signing day the same but instead of hats, these guys all get access to Lee Corso’s stockpile of mascot heads.

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Jake Aferiat

18 days

The scene here for No. 9 @ihasoftballnj as the Blue Eagles down No. 6 Donovan Catholic 4-3 for IHA HC Diana Fasano’s 200th career win. Game ended in a rundown between third and home with IHA getting the tag down to end it.

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Jake Aferiat

1 year

Here’s to 24 trips around the sun

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Jake Aferiat

1 year

After a year away, @HunterSeubert1 is back on a wrestling mat for @CoachHuff1 and @WHillsWrestling and he hasn't missed a beat. Seubert's a state qualifier for the second time in his career as he looks to become a top two-sport athlete:

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Wrestling: After a year away, Watchung Hills’ Seubert returns to form with Region 4 title

The star football player returned to wrestling and picked up a state tournament berth along the way

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Jake Aferiat

9 days

BREAKING: After a 275-0 vote with 11 abstentions by the body's membership, girls ice hockey is now officially the 34th sanctioned sport by the @NJSIAA . It had been a pilot program since Oct. 2021. More here:

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NJSIAA officially sanctions girls ice hockey as 34th state-sponsored sport

After serving as a pilot program since Oct. 2021, girls ice hockey will officially become the 34th NJSIAA sanctioned sport

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Jake Aferiat

4 years

Wrestling is one of the NCAA’s whitest sports. From 2008-18 the median percentage of white coaches was 92% and median percentage of white athletes was 79%. If you’re a fan of the sport and care about its growth, it’s imperative to watch this, listen and be supportive.

@USAWrestling

USA Wrestling

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🚨HERE IT IS!🚨 USA Wrestling men’s freestyle athletes of the past and present share their experiences as black wrestlers in today's society

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"Nobody thinks a school from Newark is going to do anything in wrestling because it hasn't been done." Newark East Side's wrestling program is having its best two-year stretch ever and people are starting to take notice. Here's how it came to be:

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Inside Newark East Side wrestling’s fight to be taken seriously

The Red Raiders are having the best two years in program history and people are taking notice

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Jake Aferiat

4 years

You could pay however much for a subscription to watch a “documentary” with minimal interviews and reporting across 3 parts Or you could click this link, which is free and about the same topic and hear from Cael, Kerry McCoy, Kevin Jackson and others.

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'We want kids that want to be the best' | How Cael Sanderson's consistent philosophy has guided...

Fifteen years ago, something strange happened — Cael Sanderson struggled.

www.psucollegian.com

@FloWrestling

FloWrestling

4 years

Episode 1 of 'We Are: Cael's First Decade' is now streaming!

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Jake Aferiat

5 years

The scene here at Wilkes as @zaintrainusa retains his spot as the 65 kg representative on the United States World Team.

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Jake Aferiat

2 years

Like every good NJ’an tonight, hopping on the St. Peter’s bandwagon and partaking in the Strut of Destiny. Thanks to @HomefieldApparl for making it possible.

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Jake Aferiat

3 years

Fully microchipped and supporting the (formerly) best program in D1 hockey.

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Jake Aferiat

1 year

As @WeehawkenTSD softball etched its place in history w/ the school's first county title in any sport since 1980, it's fitting that an overlooked player — Eva Shevlin — helped win it for an oft-overlooked program. My story from Jersey City:

Shevlin’s big day gives Weehawken softball first county title in program history

The county title was Weehawken's first in any sport since 1980

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Jake Aferiat

9 years

We are "Valley Tough" for a reason. So if you hear something, say something. It's a lot "tougher" to speak up than to be ignorant #PeaceInPV

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Jake Aferiat

2 years

The man is an institution at Penn State and one of the nicest people I’ve ever come across. Even if you didn’t have him or only had him for a big lecture, you could feel that he radiated kindness and warmth. What a monumental blow for Penn State and the College of Comm. Wow.

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Jake Aferiat

2 months

Another day, another 2024🥎 preview from @bybillevans and I. This one is one the 30 pitchers around the state you don't want to face as an opposing hitter. 🗞️ here:

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30 softball pitchers to watch in 2024: Check out some of the best in the circle

We took a look at just a few of the top pitchers around New Jersey.

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Jake Aferiat

6 years

I can confidently say that few teachers or people have molded me and treated me, and everyone else, with such class, dignity and respect the way @pvkosch has. A once in a generation educator and even better person. Honored to have been a part of the journey.

@pvhsecho

The Valley Echo

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After 33 years of teaching, PV history teacher @pvkosch is retiring this school year. Read about Kosch’s experiences and memories that she has gained from her colleagues and students, and also look and listen to the interactive timeline with her stories!

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Jake Aferiat

3 years

In the last 18 months or so, the @NittanyLionWC has added three key members, including two from rival Big Ten programs. Since then, it's been beneficial for the NLWC and those three newcomers: @thomasgilmanusa , @Snyder_man45 and @helen_maroulis

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Nittany Lion Wrestling Club has embraced newest members and reaped the benefits

It's taken time, but Thomas Gilman is finally learning to love the sport of wrestling again.

www.psucollegian.com

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Jake Aferiat

5 years

ICYMI: If there were any doubters left about whether @NoBickal could succeed at 197 and if he’d still relish being in the spotlight, he silenced them last night. My story from Columbus on how the @pennstateWREST star is shaping up to be an all-time great:

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Jake Aferiat

2 years

I asked Deion Sanders last week about his comments saying JSU can recruit w/ the likes of Bama, Georgia, etc.: "I mean ... why not me? Why not us? And I'm foolish enough to believe in everything we do and understanding that we're doing things for the right reasons.”

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Jake Aferiat

2 years

Hey, this guy looks familiar. Give this a listen if you wanna hear the dulcet tones of my voice and my advice on navigating this industry or hear me talk about my favorite pen. Had a great time here and hopefully you take something away from it.

@Rookie_Contract

The Rookie Contract Podcast🎙

@Rookie_Contract

2 years

🚨NEW EPISODE🚨 @katenorum chats with @Jake_Aferiat on his journey in sports journalism 👀 Listen to him highlight his recent internship @sportingnews , understanding self-worth after graduating, being confident in your work and MORE!💯 FULL EPISODE ➡️ 🎧

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It’s fitting that @RaritanWrestlin competes in a gym known as the “Launch Pad,” because last night, it served as a launching pad for the career of backup Riyan Bhutto. My story on the epic Raritan- @DVRWrestling rivalry and Bhutto’s place in it:

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Unlikely hero gives Raritan thrilling win over longtime rival Delaware Valley

Raritan wins on criteria to get back in win column in two-decade long rivalry

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Jake Aferiat

3 years

A reason for everyone, but especially Penn Staters, to be proud. Truly great to see

@outsports

Outsports

3 years

NFL history for @Raiders player Carl Nassib, first active gay player.

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1 year

The @DailyCollegian has been the start of many careers of the industry’s top sports journalists and @JTuman21 illustrates that perfectly. What a shame it would be for @PSUBellisario to lose such an important pipeline if the Collegian’s funding gets cut.

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‘So much of it started in that newsroom’ | Sports staff alumni discuss The Daily Collegian’s impact

Since 1887, The Daily Collegian has routinely provided Penn State with coverage of the news impacting the Happy Valley community. A crucial component of the student-run publication is its sports

www.psucollegian.com

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Jake Aferiat

5 years

The odds of wrestling at the Div. I level are slim and @KyjorRL knows that. Now competing for @pennstateWREST , Conel isn't taking his opportunity for granted. My story on Conel and how he just wants to be himself in his year in Happy Valley:

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'I'm going to be me and that's it:' Penn State transfer Kyle Conel is only focused on the future

Kyle Conel knew his odds of even being where he is today were incredibly slim.

www.psucollegian.com

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Jake Aferiat

3 years

That byline looks familiar...

@sportingnews

The Sporting News

3 years

Fans aren't pleased the Bears named Andy Dalton the Week 1 starter over Justin Fields.

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Jake Aferiat

1 year

They might not have left the 2022 Sam Cali Invitational with a team title, but there's no doubt — @WHillsWrestling and @CoachHuff1 left knowing they have a stud lightweight on their hands in Anthony DiAndrea

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After Cali showing, Anthony DiAndrea shows future is bright at Watchung Hills

The freshman 106-pounder took third with wins over two state qualifiers and a district champion

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Jake Aferiat

2 years

No YOU just wrote a currently* 4,372 word story all about the experiences of interim coaches in CFB and digging into the futility of it and the existential questions interim gigs lead to, among many other topics. *this is just a first draft, subject to change

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Jake Aferiat

2 years

Australian punters are now a staple in CFB thanks to @ProkickAus . PKA founder Nathan Chapman, former PKA'ers like @torytaylor09 and @_JamesSmith37 , and special teams coaches share why Aussie punters are so sought after, what PKA does well + more:

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How ProKick Australia is flooding college football with skilled Australian punters

Nearly half the punters in college football, including Alabama's John Burnip, grew up 9,000 miles away from the United States and never played American football.

www.sportingnews.com

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Jake Aferiat

2 years

Because I still can't believe there are people coming to Joe Paterno's defense and claiming that ESPN piece is a hatchet job and that we're still having this debate, here, get a taste for yourself of the man in question. And read the ESPN story, too:

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Jake Aferiat

2 years

What a game in the Alamodome. And y’know what? I know moral victories don’t count in the win/loss column, but UTSA did basically everything well and Frank Harris was simply sensational. Hard to be disappointed or take issue with anything the Roadrunners did.

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Jake Aferiat

6 years

No better school and group of guys to have it happen to. From Gallione and Saraj to all the wrestlers. Proud to be an alum and have gotten to know the team. Great job and congrats @PVHS_Wrestling

@VarsityAces

Varsity Aces

6 years

Sectional champs for the first time ever. Pascack Valley is the North 1, Group 3 champion with a 50-18 win over Sparta.

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Jake Aferiat

6 years

This a million times over. Good lord.

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Jake Aferiat

1 month

Happy 🥎 2024 Opening Day! Excited for Year 2 on the beat. Preseason T20: Favs in all 6 grps: Hitters to watch: Pitchers to watch: Top storylines:

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2024 N.J. softball preview: Top storylines from around the state as Opening Day nears

With Opening Day just a week away, here are some of the top storylines for the 2024 softball season.

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Jake Aferiat

5 years

Despite announcing he’d be seeking a sixth year of eligibility from the NCAA, and despite sounding optimistic about his prospects, Anthony Cassar gets honored on Senior Day for Penn State.

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Jake Aferiat

4 years

“It was more of a wishlist type thing.” @Jason_Borrelli knew he wanted @pennstateWREST legend @kmac120 to take over the @California_RTC but he thought that was a long shot. My story on a decade long friendship and the unified vision that made it happen:

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Penn State legend Kerry McCoy embraces building next generation of Olympic hopefuls

Jason Borrelli thought he was being overly optimistic.

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Jake Aferiat

5 years

"Penn State wins big duals, Penn State wins big matches and Penn State wins big tournaments. That's going to be plan going into college." By committing to @pennstateWREST , it's clear what @Robbie__Howard is after: a continued pursuit of excellence.

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Penn State wrestling picks up commitment from highly ranked recruit Robert Howard

Robert Howard has wrestled all over the world and on some of the biggest stages in wrestling.

www.psucollegian.com

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Jake Aferiat

1 year

285 | St. Joe’s gets another champ as Jake Tulli puts on a hell of a ride in UTB to win it.

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Jake Aferiat

4 years

Nice ovation for former All-American @KyjorRL here at Rec Hall on Senior Day despite having his only season competing for @pennstateWREST cut short.

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Jake Aferiat

5 years

Credit to @NoahRiffe for the 🔥 graphic, especially on such short notice.

@DailyCollegian

The Daily Collegian

@DailyCollegian

5 years

THE DYNASTY CONTINUES Well before the finals on Saturday night, @pennstateWREST has clinched its 8th title in 9 years

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Jake Aferiat

1 year

Coach Mike Carbone has built @SJMetWrestling from the ground up w/ some signature wins and a top-20 ranking along the way. He's also had help from guys like Gio Alejandro. Ahead of their tilt with @OBKWrestling tonight, I look at St. Joe's rise:

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Why wrestler Gio Alejandro and St. Joseph (Met.) were made for each other

St. Joe's has been on the rise lately and Alejandro's success is a big part.

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Jake Aferiat

3 years

At MetLife Stadium tonight for the first time since my high school played its state title game here over four years ago. Same colors, different team. #JetsCamp

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Jake Aferiat

7 years

In my first article for the @DailyCollegian , I preview @PennStateVBALL 's opening of Big Ten play. @TDC_WVolleyball

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Jake Aferiat

3 months

The scene at HWT where @CordobaJosue55 becomes Plainfield’s first region champ since 2011. Wild bout. Cordoba surrendered an escape with 4 or 5 second left and then got the winning takedown right at the buzzer.

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Jake Aferiat

7 years

Never let anyone tell you you're inferior. You're a human—that's reason enough to be treated with kindness and respect.

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Jake Aferiat

3 years

Based on my research, that now gives @pennstateWREST the second most individual Black national champs of any current Division I program, behind Iowa State, which has crowned nine individual Black NCAA champions.

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Jake Aferiat

3 years

Congrats to one of the finest and most gracious people I’ve met in a long, long time. I’m always better for having talked to @kmac120 , who’s always been far too generous with his time, especially for a young reporter. Not a bad wrestler either.

@USAWrestling

USA Wrestling

3 years

Olympian and Hall of Fame member @kmac120 takes top position with Lehigh Valley Wrestling Club 📝:

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Jake Aferiat

5 years

Thrilled to announce I’ll be back on the @TDC_Wrestling beat for the third straight year leading the Collegian’s top-notch coverage of @pennstateWREST . Also psyched to welcome @linger_man and @giannagalli84 to the beat where we’ll churn out some great stories along the way.

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Jake Aferiat

6 years

Former @pennstateWREST standout @magicman_psu will represent @USAWrestling at 86 kg at the 2018 World Championships in Budapest on Oct. 20-28 following two tech falls in the Final X.

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Jake Aferiat

6 months

Very few people I know who work harder and with more care than PJ. NJ’s volleyball players are lucky to have him telling their stories

@PJ_Potter

PJ Potter

6 months

That’s a wrap on the 2023 volleyball season. Thanks to everyone for following along. Your state champions: Group 1: Verona Group 2: Demarest Group 3: Princeton Group 4: Southern Non-Public A: IHA Non-Public B: Rutgers Prep 🏆🏐 @VHSGVball @DemarestNv @DonohueJr @IHAvolleyball

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Jake Aferiat

2 years

Just saw West Side Story instead of watching the Jets since I knew how that would end. 10/10 recommend WSS. Would watch again.

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Jake Aferiat

3 years

Met up with some of the greatest minds in wrestling today. A good time was had by all.

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Jake Aferiat

2 years

New from me via @MattBrownEP : I spoke w/ Division III ADs to understand why schools like RPI, Clarkson and others field Division I teams while being full-time D-III members and the institutional — and sometimes even existential — challenges this presents.

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Jake Aferiat

4 years

"All that time getting to know him on both sides of the whistle has been pretty awesome." Former @pennstateWREST legend @kmac120 has known @dc_mma for nearly 20 years and helped train Cormier for his final fight. More on their relationship and training:

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Jake Aferiat

3 years

📍Charlotte, NC My home for the next 10 or so days. Anyone has recommendations of any kind, feel free to send ‘em my way.

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Jake Aferiat

2 months

📍Atlantic City Signing in one final time this wrestling season from Boardwalk Hall for the girls and boys state wrestling finals. 14 boys finals, 12 girls and it all comes down to this. Thanks for sticking w/ and reading all season.

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