Author: jennrmcgraw
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Perfectionist Mentality: The Intersection of Mental Health in Professional Athletes
“You have a 44-million-dollar contract, what do you have to be depressed about?” “Just suck it up, you’re fine.” “You just have performance anxiety, there’s nothing wrong with you.” When you’re an athlete, whether in the collegiate level or in the pros, the stakes and expectations set on you are high. You’re expected to develop…
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McGraw: Advice for the Lazy College Student
Now that I’ve officially graduated (this is still so crazy to me) I want to provide some advice for people still in school. The twist is that we’re all lazy at one point or another. I’m providing advice on how to manage through college, even if you’re like me and sometimes get lazy with school…
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OPINION: “It shouldn’t come to coaches begging to protect our youth against gun violence”
Author’s Note: I must fully disclose that this article is an opinion article backed up with facts from accredited news organizations or valid web sources. The opinions expressed in this article are mine and do not reflect that of any organization or business I have previously worked for, currently work for or will work for…
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Why you should be watching “Big Sky”
Pictured are Katheryn Winnick and Kylie Bunbury, who play Jenny Hoyt and Cassie Dewell in ABC’s crime drama, “Big Sky.” – Photo via ABC.com *Spoilers Ahead* Season Two of ABC’s hit drama, “Big Sky,” just wrapped up last week, however, it’s not too late to tune into what’s been going on in Montana. This show…
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Wine and dine? The most exquisite wines from Pennsville’s wine festival
Overlooking the Delaware River and just minutes from the bridge, Pennsville Township hosted its annual wine festival on Saturday, May 21 from 12 to 5 p.m. at the Riverview Beach Park. More than a dozen local wineries serviced attendees to sample the various wines. Those in attendance who took advantage of the warm weather also…
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Weekend Mailbag: 5/20/22
Answering your sports/culture/random questions this weekend! If you want to ask a question, visit my Twitter and keep an eye out for my mailbag tweet! @joslewis on Twitter asked: “Eagles have undoubtedly improved their roster this offseason. How do the moves the Eagles made compare with the rest of the NFC East? Are the Eagles…
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Favorite QB Matchups for Next Season
Happy NFL Schedule Release Day to those who celebrate. No seriously, I’m really just eagerly waiting for the NFL season to come back. Until that day arrives, and now we can actually count down, here are my favorite QB matchups/games for next season. 1. Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs: The Playoff Rematch When: October…
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Top 10 NFL Draft Picks
NFL Draft prospects gathered onstage during the 2022 NFL Draft. Las Vegas, Nevada. April 2022. (ESPN.com) Now that the 2022 NFL Draft is over, it’s time to talk a look at 10 of the 262 awesome talents that will hopefully get their start in the upcoming season. 10. Akayleb Evans – CB, Missouri Team: Minnesota…
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(Extremely Early) NFL Power Rankings
The 2022 NFL Draft is now over, so now it’s time to take a look at who improved and might dominate in 2022, and who will be left in the dust. It’s extremely early, but it’s also never too early to hope your favorite team succeeds in the 2022 season after a blockbuster draft. 32.…
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Which NFL teams would go to “The Good Place?”
If you’ve never seen “The Good Place” starring Ted Danson and Kristen Bell, first and foremost, I *highly* recommend you watch it. It’s a funny series about four characters who navigate trying to justify belonging in “heaven,” or “The Good Place.” Because of my recent love of watching the show again (and that I had…
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Weekend Mailbag: 5/6/22
Answering your sports/culture/random questions this weekend! If you want to ask a question, visit my Twitter and keep an eye out for my mailbag tweet! @t_orm3 on Twitter.com asked: “How quickly does Kyle Schwarber break the Mendoza line??” A: For those who don’t know, Schwarber is currently at a .195 batting average. Based on my…
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Superlatives for the 2022 NFL Draft
Another draft has come and gone, but the fun has just begun. This year’s draft was supposed to be “defensive heavy,” but wide receivers stole the show. It was a full seven-rounds of fun moments and unexpected picks in Sin City. I gave out some superlatives to the NFL teams after this year’s draft. Check…
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Top 5 Met Gala Looks
Now that the dust has settled from this year’s Met Gala, it’s time I gave my top five favorite looks from this year. A lot of celebrities missed the mark on the “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” theme, but the celebrities below understood the assignment. 5. Lizzo 4. Doja Cat 3. Sabrina Carpenter 2.…
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Draft Grades: Round 1
Photo of the 2022 NFL Draft logo. Photo / SI.com Below you will find draft grades and analysis from the 2022 NFL Draft. 1. Jacksonville Jaguars – Travon Walker, DT, Georgia Grade: A 2. Detroit Lions – Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE, Michigan Grade: A+ 3. Houston Texans – Derek Stingley Jr., CB, LSU Grade: A 4.…
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Eagles Mailbag: Answering Your Draft Questions
Ahead of the long-awaited draft tomorrow, I wanted to get your last minute questions about where the Eagles are with this year’s draft. A: @rpgrams on Instagram asked: “Biggest need for the Eagles and why?” A: They need a handful of defensive talent. Cornerback and edge are two key pieces the Eagles need. I think…
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Pitz Quattrone talks USFL Stars mascot, didgeridoo, “Cheesesteaks and Tastykakes”
I had the opportunity to meet the Philly fan “jack-of-all-trades,” Pitz Quattrone, who talked about (ultimately) naming the USFL Stars mascot, Blob. He also talked about his fun Philly anthem, “Cheesesteaks and Tastykakes” and playing the didgeridoo. Watch the interview below!
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We do not talk about professional athletes’ mental health – and that’s a problem
This article was originally published on The Whit in September 2021, where you can view the article here. Mental Health Awareness Month is in May, therefore related conversations tend to take place throughout the month. But even now, in September, it seems as though mental health is still making headlines in the sports industry. Though…
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Five best places to visit in Pennsylvania’s “hippie town.”
Author’s Note: This article was originally published on The Whit and you can view the article here. Have you ever visited a hippie town? How about a town, connected by another with a bridge you can walk across, that has a lot of different bohemian shops and fun places to eat? New Hope, nestled along…
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