Jake Harp, Author at The Western Journal

Sports Editor and Deputy News Editor

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Jake Harp has been with The Western Journal since 2014. His writing primarily focuses on sports and their intersection with politics, culture, and religion.

Jake Harp joined Liftable Media in 2014 after graduating from Grove City College. Since then he has worked in several roles, mostly focusing on social media and story assignment. Jake lives in Western New York where, in a shocking display of poor parenting, he tries to pass down his Buffalo sports fandom to his daughter.

Location

New York

Topics of Expertise

Sports, Politics

Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots argues a call with head linesman Wayne Mackie during the fourth quarter of the game between the New England Patriots and the Kansas City Chiefs at Gillette Stadium on Dec. 8, 2019, in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

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Patriots Fans Furious with Referee After Multiple Bad Calls, But the NFL Rulebook Should Be Their Target

The New England Patriots lost for the third time in their last five games on Sunday, but this time, fans had something other than an inept offense to blame.

By Jake Harp December 9, 2019

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett hits Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph over the head with his helmet during a game Nov. 14, 2019, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland.

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Myles Garrett Accuses Mason Rudolph of Using a Racial Slur in Failed Bid To Reduce Suspension - Report

'The malicious use of this wild and unfounded allegation is an assault on Mason's integrity which is far worse than the physical assault witnessed on Thursday.'

By Jake Harp November 21, 2019

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett walks off the field after being ejected from a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Nov. 14, 2019, at FirstEnergy Stadium.

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Commentary

Myles Garrett's Postgame Interview Should Silence Anyone Blaming the Brawl on Mason Rudolph

If Garrett isn’t even attempting to defend his actions, why are so many others?

By Jake Harp November 15, 2019

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles speaks to reporters.

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NFL QB Nick Foles Turns Question About Injury into Moment To Glorify God

'I said, "God, if this is the journey you want me to go on, I'm going to glorify you in every action, good or bad,"' the Super Bowl LII MVP said.

By Jake Harp November 14, 2019

Tyler Lockett of the Seattle Seahawks looks on during a game against the Los Angeles Rams at CenturyLink Field.

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Seahawks Star Tyler Lockett Writes 'Letter to God' After Dynamite Game Helps Team to Overtime Win

'I just give God all the glory. I know it's all about making the best out of all your opportunities, and I just want to be able to stretch myself.'

By Jake Harp November 4, 2019

Earl Campbell speaks during the Houston Sports Awards on Feb. 8, 2018, in Houston, Texas.

Cooper Neill / Getty Images for Houston Sports Awards

Commentary

NFL Hall of Famer Earl Campbell Insists His Alma Mater Needs a 'Black Quarterback' To Be Successful

Earl Campbell weighed in on his alma mater's up-and-down season by blaming the quarterback -- or, more specifically, the quarterback's race.

By Jake Harp November 1, 2019

Trey Flowers #90 of the Detroit Lions reacts to a third down stop during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Ford Field on Sept. 29, 2019, in Detroit, Michigan.

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Fans Aren't Buying Ref's Explanation of 2 Horrendous Calls That Marred 'Monday Night Football'

Every so often, there are game-changing calls so bad that they unite fans and pundits from around the league in righteous outrage.

By Jake Harp October 15, 2019

New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis wears his "Man of God" headband before a game against the Los Angeles Rams.

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Saints Captain Wins Appeal Against Fine for 'Man of God' Headband, Gives the Money to Charity Instead

Demario Davis decided to take a negative and turn it into a positive. On Tuesday, that negative turned into an even bigger positive.

By Jake Harp October 9, 2019

Ronald Acuna Jr. of the Atlanta Braves watches his hit for a single against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of the National League Division Series at SunTrust Park.

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Young Braves Superstar Angers His Teammates with Blatant Lack of Hustle in a Huge Moment

'He probably scores in that inning if he's on second base. It's a big deal.'

By Jake Harp October 4, 2019

Clay Matthews of the Los Angeles Rams complains to an official about a roughing call.

#BusinessAintBoomin / Twitter screen shot

Pathetic Late Roughing-the-Passer Call Helps Seahawks Win, Enrages NFL Fans

It seemed to check all the boxes for legality: It wasn't low, it wasn't in the head, it wasn't particularly late and the defender didn't drive the QB into the ground.

By Jake Harp October 4, 2019

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Patriots Fans Furious with Referee After Multiple Bad Calls, But the NFL Rulebook Should Be Their Target

Myles Garrett Accuses Mason Rudolph of Using a Racial Slur in Failed Bid To Reduce Suspension - Report

Myles Garrett's Postgame Interview Should Silence Anyone Blaming the Brawl on Mason Rudolph

NFL QB Nick Foles Turns Question About Injury into Moment To Glorify God

Seahawks Star Tyler Lockett Writes 'Letter to God' After Dynamite Game Helps Team to Overtime Win

NFL Hall of Famer Earl Campbell Insists His Alma Mater Needs a 'Black Quarterback' To Be Successful

Fans Aren't Buying Ref's Explanation of 2 Horrendous Calls That Marred 'Monday Night Football'

Saints Captain Wins Appeal Against Fine for 'Man of God' Headband, Gives the Money to Charity Instead

Young Braves Superstar Angers His Teammates with Blatant Lack of Hustle in a Huge Moment

Pathetic Late Roughing-the-Passer Call Helps Seahawks Win, Enrages NFL Fans

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