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One of a Kind: What Bill Simmons Departure from ESPN Means for Sports Media

Well hello again my faithful Chirp City compatriots, I have returned from my hiatus to impart wisdom and mostly just opinion on the cold dark…

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Alumni Blog: Emily Barker

Written By: Emily Barker | @empbarker Producer/Editor for Arkansas Athletics, SEC Network 2014 Ball State Sports Link Alumni This time last year I was sure…

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10 Things Every Ball State Sports Fan Should Do Before Graduating

Aaron Hepp, wide receiver for the Ball State football team and star of the Hepp Cam, gives every Cardinal fan a bucket list of activities to complete before graduating.

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Martin Khodabakhshian: Creativity, Storytelling and Relationships

Simple storytelling. Good characters. Very succinct. Creativity. Relationships. Layered stories. A week ago, Sports Link welcomed one of the most creative storytellers in the sports industry:…

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How ESPN Created Kentucky, and Why They Really Want Them to Go 40-0

I feel like I’ve heard the entire Kentucky storyline before, back in 2006. Only that time, it was scripted, and I knew how it was going to end. Will Kentucky win the national championship? It doesn’t matter, because it’s not about education, it’s not about basketball, it’s about money.

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