Since the Student Media Poll launched in 2021, audio content has been a focus. With three podcasts in the Poll’s inaugural year (SMP Podcast, Student SECtion, Back 2 MACtion), podcasting has been a successful venture. In 2022, we launch the SMP Podcast Network, which aims to create new podcasts hosted by our members across a variety of topics in college sports, in addition to more … Continue reading Introducing the SMP Podcast Network
After an application and selection process, several new additions have been made to the Student Media Poll’s leadership team. All previously named members will continue to serve in their roles. Official titles for members in new positions will be announced at a later date. “This was a difficult selection process with so many incredible candidates,” Founder and Director Patrick Felts said. “Our team members are … Continue reading SMP Announces Leadership Team
On Jan. 5, 2021, the Student Media Poll was founded. Today, we celebrate our first birthday! Here are a few ways we’re celebrating the one-year anniversary: The SMP announced its new leadership team members today, bringing in voting members to help the Poll in new roles as the organization continues to grow in 2022 and beyond. Also announced today is the creation of the SMP … Continue reading Celebrating One Year of Student Media Poll
The Student Media Poll has revealed its award winners for the 2021 college football season. The six award winners were selected by the voters of the SMP, and were revealed on the SMP’s YouTube channel Saturday night. Student Media Player of the Year – Bryce Young, QB, Alabama Offensive Player of the Year – Kenny Pickett, QB, Pitt Defensive Player of the Year – Will … Continue reading SMP announces 2021 football award winners
The Student Media Poll Newsletter has officially launched on Substack. The weekly newsletter will be sent to subscribers Tuesdays during the football and men’s and women’s basketball seasons. The newsletter includes: -Links and information about our football, women’s basketball and men’s basketball polls, including a look at some individual voter ballots. -News about the latest endeavors of and newest information about the Student Media Poll. … Continue reading SMP Newsletter – Now on Substack
The Student Media Poll will release weekly polls for men’s and women’s college basketball, beginning in the 2021 preseason. Following the success of the College Football Student Media Poll, the basketball polls will have many of the same voters from the football poll who cover men’s and women’s basketball. The Student Media Poll will be expanding the voting roster, including an emphasis on representing mid-major … Continue reading Student Media Poll announces men’s and women’s basketball polls
Aaron Heisen is from Los Angeles, California, and he is a junior at the University of Oregon majoring in journalism. Heisen has worked on the Daily Emerald sports desk for the past year and enjoys writing about college football, basketball and many other sports. Outside of writing, he enjoys watching sports, reading and hanging out with his friends and family. Fun facts: Heisen loves everything … Continue reading Aaron Heisen – Daily Emerald
The representatives of the College Football Student Media Poll from Big XII universities have voted on their 2021 Preseason Big XII Awards and Standings. The awards were selected by the player, coach or team who received the most votes. MVP: Spencer Rattler, QB, Oklahoma OPOY: Rattler DPOY: Mike Rose, LB, Iowa State Top Freshman: Mario Williams, WR, Oklahoma Top Transfer: Eric Gray, RB, Oklahoma Top … Continue reading 2021 Big XII Preseason Awards
The representatives of the College Football Student Media Poll from Pac 12 universities have voted on their 2021 Preseason Pac 12 Awards and Standings. The awards were selected by the player, coach or team who received the most votes. MVP: Kayvon Thibodeaux, DL, Oregon OPOY: Drake London, WR, USC DPOY: Thibodeaux Top Freshman: Korey Forman, DE, USC Top Transfer: Charlie Brewer, QB, Utah Top QB: … Continue reading 2021 Pac 12 Preseason Awards
The representatives of the College Football Student Media Poll from Southeastern Conference universities have voted on their 2021 Preseason SEC Awards and Standings. The awards were selected by the player, coach or team who received the most votes. MVP: J.T. Daniels, QB, Georgia OPOY: Matt Corral, QB, Ole Miss DPOY: Derek Stingley Jr., CB, LSU Top Freshman: Kool-Aid McKinstry, DB, Alabama Top Transfer: Arik Gilbert, … Continue reading 2021 SEC Preseason Awards
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