I occasionally contribute for the Topeka Capital-Journal in the sports department.

2016 Articles

• Kansas football gaining on ground again
• Bill Self: Coaching son Tyler ‘one of the greatest things I’ve ever experienced’

Below are articles I wrote for ChiefsDigest.com and the Topeka Capital-Journal. In 2015, the two companies entered a partnership and content from ChiefsDigest.com appeared in print in the CJ. I also wrote weekly blog posts that appear on the CJ’s website that were exclusive to the CJ.

2015-16 Season:

• Recapping the top 5 highs, lows of the Chiefs 2015 season
• PODCAST: Recapping the Chiefs 2015 season, previewing free agency
• Loss against Patriots stings, but Chiefs look ahead to brighter future
• Chiefs’ uncharacteristic lack of forced turnovers missing piece in loss against Patriots
• Long-awaited playoff win sends Chiefs fans into ecstasy
• Fans from all parts converge on Houston to support Chiefs
• Chiefs’ Eric Berry named first team All-Pro
• JUST VERDICT: Blocked punt, safety punctuate near-perfect drive for Chiefs in regular season finale win
• Defense shines, dominates highs in Week 17 win over Raiders
• JUST VERDICT: Chiefs’ hopes of winning AFC West still alive, just need a little help
• Hitting milestones ties together Week 16 highs
• JUST VERDICT: Marcus Peters: thriving in his rookie campaign, ‘special’ player for the Chiefs
• All three phases hold down Chiefs’ highs in Week 15
• JUST VERDICT: ‘Most dramatic team in the NFL’ chalks up another win, remains in playoff contention
• Three Chiefs interceptions headline Week 13 highs
• JUST VERDICT: Jeremy Maclin’s 160 yards were just what Chiefs fans were waiting for
• Chiefs WR Jeremy Maclin’s long receptions headline Week 12 highs
• JUST VERDICT: Run game from Alex Smith just what Chiefs needed
• Chiefs QB Alex Smith gets it done on ground, through air to headline Week 8 highs
• JUST VERDICT: How do the Royals stack up to their Chiefs counterparts?
• Defensive effort headlines highs in Chiefs’ win over Steelers
• JUST VERDICT: Injuries, regardless of severity, plaguing 1-5 Chiefs
• Penalties dominate lows from Chiefs fifth straight loss
• JUST VERDICT: Jamaal Charles faces another long road to recovery with ACL tear
• Jamaal Charles’ possible ACL injury focal point of Week 5 lows
• JUST VERDICT: Chiefs QB Alex Smith on record-breaking pace for times sacked
• Chiefs QB Alex Smith’s sack number dominates conversation in Week 4 lows
• JUST VERDICT: LB Derrick Johnson becomes Kansas City’s all-time leading tackler
• Chiefs QB Alex Smith’s seven sacks headline Week 3 lows
• JUST VERDICT: Jamaal Charles has uncharacteristic game, loses two fumbles
• Chiefs turnovers highlight Week Two lows
• JUST VERDICT: Chiefs TE Travis Kelce dominates in Week One win over Texans
• Chiefs dominate first half en route to 27-20 victory over Texans

2015 Preseason:

• Playmakers highlight fourth preseason game highs
• Chiefs’ offensive players stack third preseason game highs
• Chase Daniel continues momentum, headlines second preseason game highs
• Chiefs Rookie LB Ramik Wilson gets INT, eyes playing time
• Chiefs’ Eric Berry and Chase Daniel highlight first preseason game highs
• Former Jayhawks DB Kevin Short takes unusual path to Chiefs
• Chiefs to celebrate ‘Red Thursday’ alongside home opener
• Kansas’ Cassius Sendish seeks to translate proven work ethic to NFL success

2014-15 Season:

• Chiefs need to find relief for DT Dontari Poe
• Chiefs fire on all cylinders for Week 15 highs
• Overall team effort highlighted in Week 11 highs
• Chiefs defense headlines Week 9 highs
• Chiefs special teams headlines Week 8 highs
• Chiefs playmakers headline Week 4 highs
• Achilles tendon is Achilles heel in season opener

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