Jeff Jacobs
The Middletown Press
Hartford, CT, United States
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Jeff Jacobs: Another fight? End the season. Consequences get attention
Repeated violence needs greater prevention and uniform accountability. And I’m not sure there’s a better solution than scared straight. Fight again. Maybe no mo → Read More
Jeff Jacobs: Year-long journey after horrific injury leads official back to ice
He chose not to take painkillers. He began rehabilitation with Gaylord Specialty Healthcare. After three months of rehab, it was time for a second surgery. → Read More
Jeff Jacobs: No. 1 junior cornerback Ellis Robinson IV is from New Haven
Ellis III, his wife Nicole, the Robinson family is traveling to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida for the announcement. Somewhere between 1 p.m-2 p.m. on ESPN2. → Read More
Jeff Jacobs: Lyman Hall honors Nick Economopoulos, fiery competitor with big heart, big impact on girls basketball
Along with Joe Ticotsky, Econompoulos founded AAU Connecticut Starters. He won 619 games, four CIAC titles with Lyman Hall and East Catholic. → Read More
Jeff Jacobs: Nation's fastest high school 600 runner parachuted into the the sport
Hernandez turned in the fastest time nationally in the 600 so far this winter season with a 1:33.27 in the SCC Coaches Invitational meet. → Read More
Jeff Jacobs: Conard's Riley Fox setting records, getting attention from state's DI colleges
Conard's Riley Fox, who plays AAU ball with Expressions Elite of Massachusetts, has a good shot finish in Top 10 of CIAC all-time scorers. → Read More
Jeff Jacobs: Norwalk's Gilchrist twins two of Connecticut's best wrestlers
Ryan has been ranked seventh and eighth at 170 pounds in Max Schwartz’s New England rankings. Brendan is ranked first at 195 pounds. → Read More
Jeff Jacobs: After fights at 2 CT games, handshake lines up for debate, accountability is not
Following fights at two CT high school games, the importance of the handshake line should be considered, Jacobs writes. → Read More
Jeff Jacobs: CT family of amputee athletes inspires others by 'just living life'
Cheshire siblings Matt, Sarah and Emily Reid play basketball, run track and swim for school sports teams despite each missing a limb. → Read More
Jeff Jacobs: Task force recommendations for CIAC sparse, more answers should be sought
For those looking for substantial change, the legislative appointments to the task force didn’t do much to inspire confidence. → Read More
Jeff Jacobs: Bill Mudano poured his heart, soul into Nutmeg Games, Connecticut's Olympic festival
Mudano served 23 years as executive director of the Nutmeg Games. He was a tireless organizer and fundraiser for Connecticut's summer games. → Read More
Jeff Jacobs: Football playoff stretch of 3 games in 11-13 days needs further examination
With no physical contact in practice after Thanksgiving allowed by the CIAC, Neal said there is film work and walk throughs to stay sharp. → Read More
Jeff Jacobs: Albertus, Bassick basketball mourn loss of special player who 'put a smile on everybody's face
“Qualon was the most special player I ever had,” Bassick coach Bernie Lofton said.... → Read More
Jeff Jacobs: Quick action saved a hockey player’s life in CT, but neck guards are needed to improve safety
Quick action this week saved the life of an Army men's hockey player in Connecticut, but more can be done to increase player safety. → Read More
Jeff Jacobs: Does CT high school coach who shoved player deserve to be fired?
East Hampton needs thorough investigation into coach's shoving incident, columnist Jeff Jacobs write. → Read More
Jeff Jacobs: Core of veteran CT players lead St. Joseph men's basketball to No. 1 ranking in NCAA D3
After being recruited by Jim Calhoun and Glen Miller five years ago, a core of CT players has St. Joseph No. 1 in Division 3 men's basketball. → Read More
Jeff Jacobs: From Mali to CT, Badara Diakite a top-ranked basketball recruit with plenty of interest
High school basketball recruit Badara Diakite is only a sophomore, but the Northwest Catholic standout has plenty of national attention. → Read More
Jeff Jacobs: Hamden twins Leah and Alana Philpotts could be most devastating duo in CT high school hoops
Hamden High twins Leah and Alana Philpotts are emerging as two of the better high school basketball players in Connecticut. → Read More
Jeff Jacobs: The Christmas dream that touched lives all over the state. We miss you, Rocky
Rocky was a yellow Labrador Retriever who was born to be a therapy dog and touched lives all over Connecticut. → Read More
Jeff Jacobs: Christian Alliegro went from lax star to Wisconsin football signee
Christian Alliegro was a lacrosse star at Darien, committed to play at Navy. A year after prep school football he signed with Wisconsin. → Read More