Jeremy (right) with Chicago Bears WR Daniel Braverman at Bears training camp. There are several Jewish stories going into this year’s NFL season. Although I cannot promise you stellar Fantasy Football tips (Julian Edelman is a nice #2 wide receiver), I can give you hints of where to look for progress among the league’s many…
Interview: Olympian and Super Bowl Champion Nate Ebner
There are few Jewish athletes I have wanted to interview more than Nate Ebner. Not because he is the best Jewish athlete playing right now, but he might be the winningest. It seems like wherever Ebner goes success seems to follow. From his days at the legendary Ohio State Football program, to playing a vital…
OyChicago: Team Israel – Where are They Now?
Before the baseball season was officially underway, we marveled over Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic. But as those games came to a close and we long for 2021 when Israel has another shot; we wonder where our beloved players are spending the season. Here is a progress report on some of the…
Interview: Vassar Coach BJ Dunne
There are some really great Jewish sports stories in college basketball, especially with college coaches coming through the ranks. These coaches gather once a year during the Final Four for bagels and lox (not a joke). One of these terrific coaches is BJ Dunne who has been incredibly impressive in his young coaching career. He…
Interview: Alex Jacobs – The Mastermind Behind Team Israel
In my mind Alex Jacobs is the coolest guy in sports. First he has now been giving the title “Mastermind” which is usually reserved for fictional characters. Second, and most importantly, he was the individual responsible for compiling the talent for Team Israel. Alex is a baseball scout for the Astros but quickly transformed into…