Colin Wright – Assistant Director for Media Operations 

Colin Wright is a junior at Indiana University studying Media Management, Law, & Policy and Public Relations.  A 2020 graduate of Fenwick High School, Wright hails from Elmhurst, Illinois. He has served in the role of Assistant Director for Media Operations since December 2021 and has been a member of the SMP Board since January 2022. Outside of the SMP, he is an active member … Continue reading Colin Wright – Assistant Director for Media Operations 

Ryan Haley – The Independent Florida Alligator

Ryan Haley is a senior at the University of Florida. He’s currently works as the sports editor of The Independent Florida Alligator, and he grew up in Jacksonville, Florida. Ryan has served on the SMP Board since January 2022. Fun facts: “I host two podcasts: The Gator Slant, an all-sports podcast centered around the Florida Gators, and Mission Spinnow, a Formula 1 podcast I started … Continue reading Ryan Haley – The Independent Florida Alligator

Jack Duffey – Podcast Network Director

Jack Duffey is a junior attending the University of Georgia, where he is a football beat writer for The Red & Black. The Alpharetta, Georgia, native is majoring in journalism while seeking a certificate in sports media and a minor in political science. Duffey has hosted the Student SECtion Podcast alongside Michael Hull since 2021. In January 2022, Duffey became SMP Podcast Network Director and … Continue reading Jack Duffey – Podcast Network Director

Reid Murray – Director of Visual Content, The Lantern

Reid Murray is a freshman at The Ohio State University from Nashville, Tennessee. He writes for The Lantern, the student newspaper at Ohio State, and is the SMP’s Director of Visual Content, creating graphics and designs for the organization while contributing to SMP social media accounts and voting in the football polls. He has hosted The First and 1G Podcast with SMP Founder and Director … Continue reading Reid Murray – Director of Visual Content, The Lantern

J.J. Post – The Observer, One Foot Down, Bucky’s Fifth Quarter

J.J. Post is a junior at Notre Dame, hailing from Mountainside, New Jersey. Writing for ND’s student newspaper The Observer, and SB Nation sites OneFootDown.com and Buckys5thQuarter.com. J.J. also has a self-described “an on-and-off, open relationship” with The Daily Cardinal, the student paper he wrote at during his days at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, prior to transferring to Notre Dame. When not discussing college football, … Continue reading J.J. Post – The Observer, One Foot Down, Bucky’s Fifth Quarter

Ashlee Woods – The Crimson White

Born and raised in Middletown, Delaware, Ashlee Woods is a junior at the University of Alabama. She works for The Crimson White as the sports editor. She has been a sports fan all her life, but decided to go into sports media in April 2020. Her favorite sports are football, basketball and tennis. Her favorite athlete is Serena Williams. Ashlee has served on the SMP … Continue reading Ashlee Woods – The Crimson White

Jackson Janes – Associate Director

Jackson Janes is a senior at the University of Illinois, studying journalism and statistics, and currently works in the University of Illinois athletic department. Janes hails from the north side of Chicago. He also serves as the Associate Director of the Student Media Poll but does not vote, playing a crucial role in recruiting members and shaping the direction of the organization. He has served … Continue reading Jackson Janes – Associate Director

Patrick Felts – Founder and Director

Patrick Felts is junior at Indiana University, pursuing a degree in journalism in the Ernie Pyle Scholars program and a certificate in the Liberal Arts Management Program. He is a native of Indianapolis and founded the Student Media Poll in January 2021, currently serving as Director. He oversees all SMP operations, in addition to voting in the weekly polls. Patrick has hosted The First and … Continue reading Patrick Felts – Founder and Director