Meet Our Staff

Matt Loede - Senior Editor

Matt has been in the sports media for over 12 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. 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.

Jim Dubenetzky - Columnist/Site Editor - www.chargersgab.com

Jim is rookie in the sports media world. But Jim is no stranger to the world of football. He is a third generation Division I college football player. After growing up in sunny southern California, Jim moved to Pennsylvania to play defensive end for the Villanova Wildcats. Today, he covers professional sports in Cleveland and can be seen at every Browns, Indians and Cavaliers home game.

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.

Sportspicker Fabio

Sportspicker Fabio’s obsession has been analyzing NFL games now for nearly a decade. In each of the past three seasons as a handicapper, he has won greater than than 60% of his picks against the spread. His handicapping strategy depends less on trends, and more on matchup analysis.

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.

Manion Anderson - Columnist - www.saintsgab.com
Growing up in Pascagoula, MS, Manion has followed his mother’s tradition of being a die-hard Saints fan. Only twenty years old and attending the University of Southern Mississippi, Manion has seen both good times and bad times for the Saints. There for the lackluster Mora regime and the up and down Brooks campaign, Manion has faithfully stayed with the Saints. Majoring in Physics and planning on attending law school, Manion writes merely as a spare hobby and to give him an excuse to watch what makes his day on a consistent basis: sports.

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.

Scott Schultz - Columnist - www.packersgab.com

Growing up in a family of athletes in Wisconsin, Scott found himself gravitating to sports at an early age. Involved on the field of play in various sports from the age of eight into his college years, he found himself writing for his school sports page when he wasn’t on the field. Though the Green and Gold of Lambeau runs through his veins, he carries his interest throughout the year with all sports Wisconsin. His passionate, yet objective outlook on the world of sports comes to you exclusively through www.nflgridirongab.com

Matt Allen - Columnist - www.packersgab.com

Matt is a high school senior in Miami, Florida, but somehow was raised a Packers fan. His entire life has been circled around sports, as the majority of his time is spent outside at a park or the beach. He is attending college in a few months, either University of North Carolina-Asheville or Ripon College (small liberal arts school in Wisconsin) and plan on going into Pre-Law or Journalism. He is also heavily involved in music, as he plays piano and percussion (drums, xylophone, etc.).

Kyle Stack - Columnist - www.49ersgab.com

Kyle Stack is a proud native of Los Angeles and alum of Montana State University. Stack grew up in L.A. when the NFL still existed there, but became a die-hard NFL fan after watching the 49ers decimate the Broncos in Super Bowl XXIV. Stack was the sports editor for MSU’s newspaper for two years and co-created and co-hosted a live, call-in sports talk radio show off campus with two friends (www.myspace.com/1450redzone). After graduating, Stack moved to New York City, where he created and hosted a recorded sports talk radio show while doing freelance sportswriting (mostly for AM NY). Stack, a devoted 49er, Dodger, Laker, and UCLA fan, is excited to finally be close enough to attend America’s greatest annual sporting event – the NFL Draft.

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.

Jerie OConner - Columnist/Site Editor - www.ravensgab.com

Jerie is a pro football addict 24/7 year-round and there is no such thing as an offseason to him. Every year he does a NFL Mock Draft - First Round, an NFL Supplemental Draft prediction as well as an annual Top 85 NFL Pro Prospects. Although he grew up in Maryland’s Washington suburbs where the Redskins are king, he followed Maryland’s pro football team in his youth - the Baltimore Colts. Since 1984 he has followed the New England Patriots football team initially because Raymond Berry was named head coach there; but later on with the arrival of the Bills - Bill Parcells and Bill Belichick. He graduated from American University with a B.A. in Economics and a minor in Statistics. Currently residing in Frederick, Maryland, he believes there are different angles to many NFL stories that he is anxious to explore in depth.

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!!

Blake Kelley - Columnist/Site Editor - www.jetsgab.com

Growing up in the mean streets of Parma, Ohio where he attends Parma Senior High and is looking forward to attending college and majoring in buisiness or law. Started watching sports in the 90’s and has never stopped. Formally played football and now currently can be found playing pick up games in the local Cleveland area. Now looking to make it big by writing the best articles this side of the Mississippi.

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!