Meet Our Staff

Matt Loede – Senior Editor

Matt has been in the sports media for over 15 years, with experience covering Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association and of course, the National Football League. On NFL Sunday’s you can hear Matt on National networks like Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Associated Press, and other stations around the country. Matt also joined The Washington Post in 2009 as a guest columnist on league hot topics. Born and raised in Cleveland, Matt studies and talks football inside and out, and is anxious to share his thoughts and comments with readers on a daily basis.

Jeff Sack – Columnist/Site Editor – www.patriotsgab.com

Former ESPN Radio Reporter Jeff Sack covered the NBA,the NFL, and MLB, for 11 years in Cleveland, the last eight as Sports Director for Metro Networks. Now living in Rochester, NY Sack is never shy about sharing his opinions, knowledge, and his insights with the readers of NFLGridIronGab.com.

David Quinn – Columnist/Site Editor – www.cowboysgab.com

David Quinn brings his love for the Dallas Cowboys and the NFL to the NFL GridIron Gab to share with readers. David lives in Abilene, Texas, a graduate from from Texas Tech University with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in English. Quinn also attended a year of law school right after graduation.

Stephen Rhodes – Columnist/Site Editor – www.coltsgab.com

Stephen Rhodes was born in Globe, AZ back in 1963; moved around quite a bit during the 1980’s up until 2003. A high school graduate (unfortunately no college background – real life came calling), journalism classes were not offered at the high school he attended, so that makes him a frustrated Len Pasquarelli. Rhodes has been a die-hard Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts fan since the 1960’s when he was in grade school. He lived through the good times and the bad with the Colts (he was in attendance when the moving vans arrived in Indy – which was a big deal for a town that was until very recently was a basketball town). His profession is a Travel Agent, but his love/passion is professional sports (especially the NFL) and the written word that encompasses the League.

Russell Loede – Columnist/Site Editor – www.bearsgab.com

Developing a love for football early on, Russell Loede brings his knowledge of the game as well as his passion for the Chicago Bears to NFLGridironGab.com. Born and raised in a family of Browns fans just outside Cleveland, Russell embraced the Bears from his youth, and since then has cheered on the Windy City Warriors form their down years all the way to their Super Bowl run this past season. Loede also is a vet in the wars of fantasy football, and will share his knowledge in that as well throughout the year. When not studying up on the gridiron, Russell attends the Ohio Center of Broadcasting as well as serves his country in the Army Reserves.

Jenn Sterger – Columnist/Writer

Jenn Sterger is a recent graduate of Florida State University and a die hard sports fanatic. Jenn first rose to national prominence during the FSU/Miami game of 2005 and was known as the “FSU Cowgirl” internet sensation. Following that game, she appeared in a number of sports and entertainment magazines. Recently, Jenn is most recognized for both her work with Sports Illustrated and her appearances with NASCAR. Jenn is a current member of the SI staff and helped kick-off their online video service as the host. She also does free-lance writing and hosting for various sports sites. Jenn will be adding her unique female perspective to this site in the upcoming weeks, so be sure to check out her comments, rants, and raves on this seasons hot items, as well as occasional on-site reports from various games around the country. Besides, this place could certainly use a woman’s touch.. or at least some pictures…:)

Nate Acreman – Columnist – www.cowboysgab.com

Nate Creman grew up in Conroe, Texas, where he fell in love with the sport of football. While he never played the game, he took every opportunity to watch high school football games and watch his favorite team, the Dallas Cowboys whenever he got the chance. He spent 7 years in the Army and spent a year and a half Southern Nazarene University. For the last year or so, he has been have been a regular contributer to the fanIQ.com blog, and now will bring his fandom to Cowboysgab.com.

Andy Benoit – Columnist

Andy Benoit is the author of the NFL preview book series NFL Touchdown. Currently a junior at the College of Idaho, Benoit has published an NFL preview book each year since age 11. He is under contract with Random House, and his work has received praise from John Madden, Chris Berman, Rick Reilly, Steve Sabol and Tony Kornheiser, among others. To view all of Benoit’s content or contact him, visit www.NFLTouchdown.com.

Dan Taylor – Columnist – www.brownsgab.com

Dan Taylor, is a die hard Cleveland Browns fan born in Akron, Ohio. He is an Akron Ellet grad of the class of 1976. Retired from Air Force in 2005 with 30 years as a Master Sergeant. An early Browns memory is recalling going to watch Jim Brown at the old stadium. Dan won a contest from the Plain Dealer in the 69/70 season and got to go to Hiram for a week. Eat with the players, played catch got pics and autographs. Needless to day, Dan bleeds Brown and Orange.

Shawn McAllister – Columnist – www.chiefsgab.com

Shawn McAllister is a die hard Chiefs fans, completing high school in 2001 in Kansas city, Kansas. From there, Shawn completed two years of education at Kansas City Kansas Community College. While he has no degree in sports journalism or a history of covering teams other than at the stadium or on my couch, he knows the Chiefs, and will be a solid addition to our staff. Shawn’s dream is eventually to get into sports talk radio and sees writing for the Gab Network as an excellent stepping stone. Shawn’s biggest claim to fame is winning email of the day weeks straight on the “D.A. show” which was broadcast in KC now in Miami. Shawn will bring terrific insight to the Chiefs different situations and will make chiefsgab.com a top flight Chiefs coverage website.

Joseph Clifton – Columnist

Joseph is 27 years old, Born and raised in Bellefontaine, Ohio. Joseph is a sports junkie, who has spent the last 2 years building a reputation on sportingnews.com as a 4 star blogger. You may have read some some of his blogs in The Sporting News. Joseph has never been one to shy away from the tough issues, and will aways voice his thoughts on those very issues.

Mike Loede – Columnist/Site Editor – www.raidersgab.com

As a life long Raider fan, Mike has been thru the ups and downs of Raider football. One of the very first football games he recalls remembering watching was SuperBowl XI Jan 9th 1977 when his beloved Raiders pummeled the hapless Minnesota Vikings 32 to 14. He cannot explain what it was about the Raiders that made him fall in love with them, but since that game, he has had a lifelong passion for the men in Silver and Black. He started collecting Raiders gear basically at that time, and his collection has grown every year – along with his love for the Raiders. Last year ( 2006 ) he was able to fly to Oakland to attend his first RAIDER game against his home town Browns. He cannot begin to explain the feelings that rushed thru his body as he entered MacAfee stadium. He had such a great time in Oakland and at that game – even though they lost – he is considering planning on making it a yearly tradition. He is looking forward to a much improved year of Raider football and he is looking even more forward to seeing this site grow and be a fun place for RAIDER FANS to participate and be a part of!!

Eric Cook – Columnist/Writer – www.bearsgab.com

Eric is a football junky and loves the NFL channel. Having spent 6 years on active duty in the Army was disconnected from his Ohio roots and began following DA BEARS in the 1990’s. Eric has a B.A. in Psychology from Ohio State University, and is a rabid Buckeyes fan as well. He loves football and loves the Bears and currently is the reigning champion of his very first Fantasy Football league experience. His passion for the Bears and knack for remembering useless information (like RB Rabih Abdullah and Steve Stenstrom) should help him to add a unique insight to BearsGab. His passion for the Bears is shared By his lovely wife and daughter as well!

Jeremy Fuchs – Columnist/Site Editor – GiantsGab.com

Jeremy Fuchs has loved sports ever since Day 1, but especially football. His friends know him as the guy who knows everything, a title he does not take lightly. He has an extensive knowledge of football, including strategy, teams, and players. An avid Giant fan, he is still riding high after the Super Bowl Win. Jeremy also is the creator of the sports blog The Blog of Champions, which can be found at www.blogofchampions.com

Matt Jergensen - Site Editor – www.ravensgab.com

Matt Jergensen is a lifelong resident of Maryland who follows and supports the Ravens, Orioles and the UM Terps. He recieved a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education and Social Sciences from Towson University and has attained his Master’s from Towson in Secondary Education as well. He has also coached Baseball and Basketball at the High school level. Matt’s love of history extends into the sports world, most notably Baltimore and Maryland sports. He remembers and honors the Baltimore Colts (I was 11 when they left), he yearns for the day when the O’s will return to their rightful spot as a contender in the AL East, and he hopes that the Terps can beat Duke (again) and get back to the national rankings. He looks forward to the opportunity to share his thoughts, passion, and humor about the sports world.

Ian Leslie - Columnist – www.nflgridirongab.com

Ian Leslie is a huge sportsfan, but most of all an NFL fan. He has been watching the NFL religiously for as long as he can remember, and is a huge San Diego Chargers fan. Although not formally trained as a sports journalist, Ian has written and done research for the only exclusively NFL radio show broadcasted out of Canada, and has contributed in countless discussions on everything NFL in various forums. Ian is an avid fantasy football player, as well as NFL draft junkie who can’t wait to spread his knowledge to the NFL community.

Josh Satler – Columnist – www.nflgridirongab.com

Josh Satler brings his passion for the NFL and insight into the game to the readers at NFL Gridiron Gab. Although a longtime fan of the New York Giants, he tries to keep all opinions as objective as possible when writing about his team. After completing his Journalism degree from San Diego State in 2002, while working for the former Southern California sports radio station “The Mighty 690,” he left for Brooklyn, NY, and now heads a sales team for a start-up Online Advertising Agency. On the side, he dedicates a significant portion of his time to building out his new football blog – www.profootball101.org – and keeping himself, and his readers, on top of everything in the NFL

Devon Heinen – Columnist – www.seahawksgab.com

Devon was born in Seattle, Washington and grew up in nearby Federal Way. He left the Evergreen State after graduating from Federal Way High School in 2006 and started college at Syracuse University. In 2011, Devon will graduate from Syracuse with two degrees, one in broadcast journalism from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and the other in sport management from the College of Human Ecology. After college, Devon wants to live in the Northeast and either do men’s college basketball play-by-play nationally or NFL play-by-play nationally. His favorite teams are his Syracuse Orange and Seattle Seahawks. Outside of sports journalism, Devon is the 400 meter coach for the Federal Way Track Club, a club team with athletes ranging in ages 8 to 18 that is a perennial national power in the United States Track and Field Association. Devon also loves Broadway musicals.

Jeff Copeland – Columnist – Chargersgab.com

As a native to Southern California and a Chargers season ticket holder, Jeff has had the opportunity to witness many memorable Chargers moments, both good and bad. You’ll find him at every Chargers home game, mini camp & open practice. Although new to sports writing, he has been very active in discussing the Chargers on several message boards and he also assisted in the development of a Chargers fan site.

Jeff Roman – Site Editor – Ramsgab.com

Jeff Roman is a tried and true Rams fan who was born and raised in St. Louis, but has been plying his trade recently in the northeast United States. Jeff has been a Rams fan ever since the Rams moved to St. Louis when he was in 8th grade. His family immediately scooped up season tickets and Jeff was in attendance for a lot of lowlights from 1996-1998, but then a lot of highlights in 1999 and beyond. His greatest moment in attendance was Ricky Proehl’s catch in the 1999-2000 NFC Championship. He currently follows the Rams coverage via Slingbox, blogs and the web.