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Isaac Nielsen

Isaac Nielsen is a Journalism & Media Communication student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha who has used his passion for the game to jumpstart his career from a young age. He has a particular love for the Colts and Bears in the NFL, the Royals in the MLB, and the Blackhawks in the NHL. He hopes to use the headstart in his career to succeed in the competitive field of sports journalism by bringing unique analysis and a distinctive viewpoint.

Blackhawks revealing championship timeline with recent extensions

The Chicago Blackhawks are building toward something. Check back in two years.

Veteran Blackhawks center delivers multi-goal performance amid bid for contract extension

With the Chicago Blackhawks down a slew of players due to injury, veteran center Colin Blackwell has a golden opportunity to make his case for a contract extension.

Blackhawks prospects making impressive impact at World Juniors

The Blackhawks’ extensive list of high-caliber prospects in this tournament further prove the talent and depth of their impressive pipeline. 

Despite early struggles, Blackhawks goaltender isn't going anywhere

Although Soderblom doesn’t appear to be quite ready to be a full-time goaltender at the game’s highest level, Chicago will find it difficult to move in a different direction. 

Blackhawks finally get it right with handling of Corey Perry situation

The Blackhawks seemed to have handled it as efficiently as they could.

Will Nebraska hand the reins to backup QB before it's too late?

Nebraska has a quarterback problem with no obvious answer.

Does inactive trade deadline signal Colts are preparing to extend some crucial players?

While the Colts aren’t expected to compete for a playoff spot in 2023, the decision to hold onto a group of players with expiring contracts is a telling one of what’s to come.

Should the Colts pass on trading for WR Jerry Jeudy?

The Colts have been linked to Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy. Is a trade for the wideout the right move?

One Blackhawk faces extra pressure to begin regular season

As the Blackhawks get set to open their regular season in Pittsburgh, all eyes will undoubtedly be on rookie Connor Bedard, and for good reason. 

Exploring three options for Bears' next DC

If the Bears eventually open up the search for a new defensive coordinator, a few names stand out as front-runners for the role.

Roster bubble fan-favorite released by Colts on Tuesday

Amid a flurry of moves following the Colts’ week-one loss to the Jaguars, Indianapolis cut fan-favorite wide receiver Mike Strachan from the practice squad.

How many chances will Nebraska give QB Jeff Sims?

Over the past two weeks, Sims has shown a massive inability to read a defense and make decisions. Most importantly, he’s proved he simply can’t maintain possession of the ball.

Following Week 1 heartbreak, Nebraska QB Jeff Sims has a lot to prove

While Sims showed flashes of potential during Nebraska's crushing Week 1 loss to Minnesota, the performance raised more questions than it answered.

Three takeaways from Colts' final preseason tune-up

The staff in Indianapolis learned plenty about the players on their roster, and fans were able to get just as many takeaways. 

Three takeaways from second Colts preseason matchup

After a successful week of joint practices with the Chicago Bears, the Colts found themselves resting nearly all of their expected starters in the second week of the preseason.

Three roster-bubble players putting on a show at Colts camp

The NFL is a league of superstars and each team has a handful of players all but locked into their regular-season roles on the squad. For those that aren’t so lucky, however, training camp can be a bloodbath, with 90 players vying for just 53 roster spots. 

Royals' head-scratching trade indicates lack of direction

In a somewhat head-scratching move just before the trade deadline, the Royals shipped an everyday lineup piece to the Braves in a one-for-one swap that brought left-handed pitcher Taylor Hearn to Kansas City.

Colts' Anthony Richardson primed for promotion after opening camp on second team

As the Colts opened training camp at Grand Park Sports Campus, all eyes were on Anthony Richardson.

What’s the Colts’ plan for when Anthony Richardson struggles?

When the Indianapolis Colts get set to take the field in Week 1 in September, they’ll face a unique problem at the game’s most important position. After drafting QB Anthony Richardson with the fourth overall pick this spring, the Colts got mixed reactions from fans and experts alike.

Colts will have huge advantage in this phase in 2023

The Indianapolis Colts boast one of the more intriguing special teams units in the NFL.

This established Chicago Bear is put on notice

Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos may have his work cut out for him upcoming.

Can Colts make one bold move to save uncertain secondary?

The Colts came out of the draft with three rookie cornerbacks, but the position is still a concern given the trio’s inexperience. Now, the group is thinner than ever and could pose a big problem for a defense that was among the least effective in the NFL last season. 

With Colts secondary hurting, are young DBs ready for the spotlight?

Just days before Colts mandatory minicamp, cornerback Isaiah Rodgers, Sr. underwent investigation for allegedly placing hundreds of sports bets. The same week, rookie safety Daniel Scott tore his ACL during OTAs, and was placed on IR Wednesday due to the season-ending injury.

Could this new Bear be the catalyst for an improved defense?

The Chicago Bears may have found the missing defensive piece in free agent linebacker Tremaine Edmunds.

DE Yannick Ngakoue isn’t an option for Bears

Despite needing to upgrade the pass-rush, it doesn't appear the Ngakoue is legitimate target for the Bears.