The Cougar Chronicle

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Sep 4
3 min

The Jalen Hurts Revenge Tour

“After putting up the best statline in Super Bowl history, Hurts was still a runner-up, with no trophy to show for his performance.”

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Manny Shklar

Sep 4
3 min

Welcoming Back SlamBall (Again)

“Originally created on the back of a paper napkin in 1999, SlamBall was a dream for basketball fans craving a more physical game.”

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Benny Scheinmann

Sep 4
2 min

2023-24 NBA Season Predictions

Benny Scheinmann Sports Editor As the leaves begin to change, basketball fans get ready to gear up for another exciting NBA season. The...

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Benny Scheinmann

Sep 4
1 min

2023 NFL Fantasy Rankings Top 50

Benny Scheinmann Sports Editor Benny Scheinmann is a fantasy football expert and throughout his eight-year experience with fantasy...

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Manny Shklar

Jun 3
3 min

A Legendary Start to the NBA Playoffs

“It will be exhilarating to watch him cover Jokic, who has averaged a 30 point triple-double in the postseason.”

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Work Hard, Play Hard - The Culture of Barrack Athletics

Eliana Weinstein

Jun 3
2 min

Work Hard, Play Hard - The Culture of Barrack Athletics

“Barrack sports has taught me to be willing to try, be willing to fail, and be willing to learn.”

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Howie Roseman Continues Make Up For His Disaster

Manny Shklar

Jun 3
5 min

Howie Roseman Continues Make Up For His Disaster

“Reagor will forever be known as the player taken one spot ahead of Justin Jefferson.”

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Benny Scheinmann

Jun 3
1 min

Athlete of the Edition: Edo Aharoni ‘24

Benny Scheinmann Sports Editor Edo Aharoni ‘24 embodies the idea of what it means to be a true athlete. A three varsity sport starter and...

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Barrack Girls’ Sports Are Seriously Underrated

Becca Miller

Mar 31
2 min

Barrack Girls’ Sports Are Seriously Underrated

"Barrack won, but it felt like nobody cared.”

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Benny Scheinmann

Mar 31
2 min

I Sat Down With Johnny Bistline

"Johnny has many goals for the future of Barracks athletics which he believes all “start at the middle school level”

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My Predictions for the Top Five Picks in the NFL Draft

Manny Shklar

Mar 31
3 min

My Predictions for the Top Five Picks in the NFL Draft

“There is no doubt that Anderson will thrive in any scheme on the next level.”

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Niva Cohen

Mar 31
3 min

Athlete of the Issue: Eden Singer ‘23

"I get so much enjoyment out of playing sports, and they play such a large part in my life and identity.”

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Manny Shklar

Mar 31
3 min

The Underdogs of March Madness

"There will be another amazing story of a team who wins as the underdog every time out.”

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A biased Sixers fan’s prediction for the 2022-2023 NBA season

Raphael Englander

Sep 19, 2022
6 min

A biased Sixers fan’s prediction for the 2022-2023 NBA season

by Raphael Englander Most Valuable Player (MVP): Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers, Center Embiid has been snubbed of the award the last...

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Harrison Andelman

Sep 19, 2022
2 min

Nonstop Noah

by Harrison Andelman You ask of him and Noah Rosenthal ‘23 won’t disappoint. Throughout his Barrack career, Noah has stood out in more...

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Preparing For Your Fantasy Draft: 12 team Points Per Reception (PPR) Fantasy Football Mock Draft

Benny Scheinmann and Jack Barrack

Sep 19, 2022
1 min

Preparing For Your Fantasy Draft: 12 team Points Per Reception (PPR) Fantasy Football Mock Draft

by Benny Scheinmann and Jack Barrack Experts Benny Scheinmann and Jack Barrack got together to create a mock draft for a 12 team full PPR...

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Manny Shklar

Sep 19, 2022
4 min

2022 Fantasy Football Preview

by Manny Shklar The 2021 NFL season provided us with historic seasons at many positions, and that led fantasy football players to watch...

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Jacob Hare

Mar 20, 2022
3 min

Three NFL Off-Season Bold Predictions

Maybe this is just my fanboy Brady side coming out, but I genuinely believe the GOAT isn't going to walk away after an MVP season

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Danny Cohen

Mar 20, 2022
4 min

Interview with Jacob Erlbaum and Jacob Hare

Some of the people I see on TV everyday are people that I’ve had the chance to talk to and that has been extremely rewarding.

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Jonah Thomas

Jan 27, 2022
1 min

Professional Athletes Against the Law

Jonah Thomas Staff Writer Recently, two big-name NFL players have faced serious criminal charges. Beginning with recently released wide...

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