Nate Jacobson

University of Missouri

My name is Nate Jacobson and I am from Chicago. I am a sophomore at the University of Missouri, majoring in journalism. I am a huge sports fan, with my favorite sport being soccer. My best sports memory was the Chicago Blackhawks winning the 2010 Stanley Cup.

Articles by Nate Jacobson

NFL Championship Weekend Preview January 20, 2012 NFL conference championships are fast approaching; NextGen Journal's Nate Jacobsen breaks down what you can expect from the big games.

NFL Divisional Playoffs Preview January 13, 2012 After for the most part dominating performances by the Texans, Saints, Giants, and Broncos brought them spots in the Divisional round, the competition now gets tougher as these four teams match up against the Ravens, 49ers, Packers, and Patriots respectively.

Winners and Losers of the Shortened NBA Season December 30, 2011 With a grueling shortened NBA season requiring teams to play 66 games in 123 days, some teams will thrive, while others will struggle. NGJ's Nate Jacobson breaks it down.

2011-2012 Bowl Game Viewer Guide December 20, 2011 With 35 bowl games to watch, it can be difficult to sort through which are worthy of your viewership. NGJ's Nate Jacobsen breaks it down, ranking each game from "change the channel" to "watch and DVR to immortalize its glory."

Week 14 College Football Preview December 2, 2011 After a month of chaos, the scenario for the BCS National Championship game is simple now. Check out the four must-watch games for the last full weekend of the college football regular season.

LSU, Oklahoma State Control Fate November 16, 2011 Last week major developments occurred in the BCS standings. With the end of title aspirations for Stanford and Boise State, LSU and Oklahoma State firmly control their own destiny.

Euro 2012 Qualification Playoffs Preview November 11, 2011 With 12 of the 16 participants in the European cup decided, playoffs begin to decide who the last four will be. NGJ's Nate Jacobson breaks down the competition, looking at who will advance and what the surprises will be.

Van Persie Keeping Arsenal Afloat October 31, 2011 Arsenal pulled off a 5-3 victory against Chelsea this weekend, largely due to some impressive play from Robin Van Persie. The victory puts Arsenal within reach of qualifying for the Champions League and marks a turn-around from their starting record.