Shehan Jeyarajah
Why Baylor's national championship was a full circle moment for me
When I dropped several hundred dollars on a ticket and traveled 1,600 miles on two separate 6 a.m. flights to make it to the national...
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Shehan Jeyarajah
Dec 17, 20206 min read
Friday night high school football: As big time as small town gets
Originally published in Baylor Focus Magazine. From the boom of the opening kickoff to the final whistle’s shriek, time stops on Friday...
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Shehan Jeyarajah
Sep 29, 202010 min read
Dream Big: How Ryan McGuyre turned Baylor volleyball into a winner
Originally published in Baylor Line Magazine. Dream big. This was Ryan McGuyre’s first and most important task when he took over as head...
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Shehan Jeyarajah
Jul 14, 20202 min read
Papa
My grandfather, Kenneth De Silva, passed away on July 12, 2020, after a brief illness. He's one of the greatest men who I've ever known...
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Shehan Jeyarajah
May 2, 20203 min read
Former Tennessee QB Josh Dobbs makes time to speak to graduates of his old high school
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Three years and 364 days ago. That was when Josh Dobbs stood at the podium at Johns Creek Baptist Church and spoke at...
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Shehan Jeyarajah
Jun 7, 20193 min read
Stop overreacting: The Big 12 Conference isn’t in trouble – yet
Originally published on DieHards. No college athletics conference does hysteria quite like the Big 12. The league has existed in its...
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Shehan Jeyarajah
Jun 7, 20195 min read
Baylor DE Brian Nance taking advantage of his second chance
Originally published on DieHards. June 17, 2016, was supposed to be one of the happiest days of Baylor defensive end Brian Nance’s life....
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Shehan Jeyarajah
Jun 7, 20194 min read
Texas HS football coaches back Matt Rhule’s stance on IMG Academy
Originally published on DieHards. Baylor coach Matt Rhule made waves when he declared that his staff would not recruit players from IMG...
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Shehan Jeyarajah
Jun 7, 20197 min read
Legend of Justice Hill: How an overlooked running back became an Oklahoma State superstar
Originally published on DieHards. STILLWATER, Okla. — The legend of Justice Hill starts under the lights on a field in Northeast Tulsa....
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Shehan Jeyarajah
Jun 7, 20197 min read
Inside the Battle at Bristol: The biggest college football game ever
Originally published on SEC Country. BRISTOL, Tenn. – Torrential rain poured down on the asphalt on Saturday at Bristol Motor Speedway....
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Shehan Jeyarajah
Jun 7, 20195 min read
Their turn: Ceremonial Baylor Line gives hundreds of alumnae unforgettable experience
Originally published on DieHards. Thousands of Baylor alumnae were treated to a shock when they opened their emails on Oct. 1. “Baylor...
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Shehan Jeyarajah
Jun 7, 20197 min read
Connecticut to Cowtown: Why Michael Collins spurned Ivy League for TCU
Originally published on DieHards. FORT WORTH, Texas — Michael Collins knows exactly what he gave up for a shot to play quarterback at...
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