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Joe Darrah is an award-winning journalist, editor and freelance author based in West Norriton, PA, a Philadelphia suburb. A Philly native, he graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and earned a master’s in English & publication from Rosemont (PA) College.

With published bylines in more than 30 professional print and online publications, he’s been responsible for working beats that include sports, entertainment, healthcare, business, travel, finance and education.

He’s covered sports on the high school, collegiate and professional levels. His high-profile interviewees have included former NFL and Philadelphia Eagle great Troy Vincent, U.S. Olympian Heather Mitts, Philadelphia radio’s Glen Macnow and author Rich Westcott. His work has also included coverage of the former Philadelphia Charge and Philadelphia Phantoms, including the team’s 1998 Calder Cup championship run, and the 20th reunion of the 1980 world champion Philadelphia Phillies.

During his spare time, Joe is busy trying to save the world. Unfortunately, he doesn’t have much spare time.

Survivor Football Manifesto Podcast 2024

Survivor Football Manifesto Podcast 2024

We have transitioned the Survivor Football Manifesto into a podcast for the 2024 NFL season. To listen to the guidance for Week 2, click here. To listen to the guidance for Week 1, click here. To read the original manifesto ...

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Dare To Stream: NFL’s Approach To Broadcasting “Costs” Fans Their Sundays

Dare To Stream: NFL’s Approach To Broadcasting “Costs” Fans Their Sundays

By Joe Darrah Like any other business, the NFL has every right to attempt to earn as much money as it can. This sentiment does not necessarily represent “greed.” This represents opportunity. The opportunity to financially profit from any business ...

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Survivor Football: Does Manifesto Need Rewrite?

Survivor Football: Does Manifesto Need Rewrite?

The Philly Sports Jabronis introduced our Survivor Football Manifesto in 2015 after Joe D and Carlos, after years of comparing notes and strategies on how to “survive” a weekly NFL one-team pick-em pool, sketched out a risk roadmap to utilize week ...

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Survivor Football 2022: Manifesto To Be Tested

Survivor Football 2022: Manifesto To Be Tested

The origins of the Survivor Football Manifesto are nearly 20 years old, even though it was only released by the Jabronis in the last few years. In all of the time that the concept has gone from conversation to internet ...

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Survivor Football 2021: Manifesto Reigns Supreme

Survivor Football 2021: Manifesto Reigns Supreme

Hello, Survival Football survivalists: Week 18 Week 18We again want to try finding success among teams that have something to play for (and obviously available). The Steelers seem primed in Big Ben’s “possible” final game, as do the Colts. Vegas ...

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With Jake Arrieta, Phillies Season Could Be “Wild”

With Jake Arrieta, Phillies Season Could Be “Wild”

By Joe Darrah *This article was amended after the signing of Scott Kingery.  And just like that, the “rebuild” is over for the Philadelphia Phillies. Yes, the recent signing of starting pitcher and 2015 National League Cy Young Award winner Jacob ...

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I Hate The Patriots More Than (Gasp) Dallas

I Hate The Patriots More Than (Gasp) Dallas

By Joe Darrah The word “hate” gets thrown around haphazardly in today’s sports conversations/debates more than any other. Disagree with someone, and might call you a “hater.” I’m not a “hater” because I don’t think Lebron James is the single ...

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2017 Survival Football Manifesto & Guide Released: Weekly Updates

2017 Survival Football Manifesto & Guide Released: Weekly Updates

For the remaining chatter on 2017 Survivor Football, please tune in to our Football Thursdays podcast. Week 9 If you haven’t taken them yet, the NFC’s respective first-place teams should have your attention (minus the Vikings, who are on bye). ...

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