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Eric Sorrentino (Sports copy editor)
I've been working at the Journal-World since February 2008 as a sports copy editor. I also keep the Conference Chatter blog on KUSports.com.
My previous jobs were sports editor of The Mirror in Tonganoxie, part-time sports writer for the Journal-World and sports editor of the University Daily Kansan. I graduated from the William Allen White School of Journalism in 2006.
The Texas state flag in my room is sort of a giveaway of where I grew up. Plano is my hometown and I enjoy watching the Texas Rangers and Dallas Mavericks. I've also previously lived in Coral Springs, Fla. and Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
I'm still not convinced the Big 12 is the best football conference, but I'm also convinced it won't be long until it is. I think the worst sports argument ever is that the best college football team could beat the worst NFL squad. My favorite sports movie of all-time is Bull Durham. Favorite movie of all-time is Back to the Future.
I consider my parents and my brother David as the most important parts of my life.
In my spare time, I like to watch the Texas Rangers online, shoot threes in Journal-World pick-up games and listen to music. Some of my favorite bands include Fair to Midland, Metallica, Sevendust, Avenged Sevenfold and AFI.
You can follow me on Twitter, where I'm updating my page with blogs, podcasts, features and more on the Big 12.
Recent stories
- Morris twins adding bounce to their step
- October 31, 2009
- There was a time last season when Markieff and Marcus Morris left members of the Kansas University basketball team wondering if they actually could dunk.
- Big 12 men’s capsules
- October 23, 2009
- The following capsules break down the Big 12 teams outside of Lawrence for the upcoming hoops season.
- Yankee Bowl likely to have Big 12 ties
- September 19, 2009
- The Big 12 Conference more than likely will add a bowl game to its slate next season at Yankee Stadium in New York.
- Thrill of the chase
- Junior DE Laptad key for Jayhawks’ pass rush
- August 25, 2009
- When Kansas University defensive end Jake Laptad plays video games in his spare time, his team of choice is the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Focused and ready
- Jake Sharp is finally the undisputed No. 1 RB for the Jayhawks
- August 22, 2009
- Jake Sharp is locked in. There’s no doubting that, as the running back sits in a padded chair, surrounded by reporters at Kansas University’s media day. He looks straight ahead, as if zeroing in on a target, and rarely blinks.
- Brutal slate awaits: Big Three in South on KU’s schedule
- August 18, 2009
- If the Kansas University football team is to win its first outright Big 12 North title this season, the Jayhawks will have to make history with a brutal conference schedule ahead of them.
- More to Reesing, Mangino than football
- August 3, 2009
- It was in the middle of a Kansas University football practice last season when coach Mark Mangino wanted a word with Todd Reesing. As the coach pulled his quarterback aside, Reesing was prepared to discuss what plays he would call on the next practice drive.
- Tech’s Leach rips BCS
- Red Raiders coach campaigns for playoff system
- July 29, 2009
- It’s one of the most disputed topics in the sports world today: The Bowl Championship Series. Fans, coaches, columnists, bloggers, Congress and even President Obama have voiced their opinions for and against the system decided by polls and computers that determines college football’s national championship.
- MU ready to move past disappointments
- July 29, 2009
- Missouri offensive lineman Kurtis Gregory flipped through some television channels this summer while relaxing at his home.
- Ducky? Huh?: Huskers’ Suh a dino dead-ringer
- July 28, 2009
- Nebraska’s Ndamukong Suh explained his nickname at the first day of Big 12 Football Media Days.
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