Mike Jensen

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Mike Jensen writes "Off Campus," a regular column on college sports for The Inquirer. A staff writer with the paper since 1988, Jensen covered college basketball amd football for 15 years, wrote about soccer from 10 countries on five continents, and was assigned to the Kentucky Derby the year of Smarty Jones. He won Eclipse Awards for his coverage of Smarty Jones and Barbaro.

More recently, he's written longer stories on Eagles decision-makers, a former Eagles lineman who was arrested for stealing prescription painkillers, Charlie Manuel's first managerial job and a Philly high school basketball star who has spent his entire adult life in Sweden.

His easiest assignment: Covering John Chaney for ten years. That was stealing money.

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Off-field victory for WCU baseball player 05/04/2013: By Mike Jensen, Inquirer Staff Writer

Mike Jensen: West Chester's Tyler Coleman didn't let cancer halt his passion for playing baseball.
Herb Magee's memories 04/30/2013: By Mike Jensen, Inquirer Staff Writer

Mike Jensen: It had been more than 50 years since Herb Magee stood between Cell Blocks 5 and 6 at Eastern State Penitentiary.
Floyd wants to 'prove people wrong' 04/27/2013: By Mike Jensen, Inquirer Columnist

Mike Jensen: After he was thought to be the No. 3 overall pick, Sharrif Floyd wants to prove people as he was selected at No. 23.
Enfield successful with positive coaching 04/21/2013: By Mike Jensen, Inquirer Staff Writer

Mike Jensen: If Mike Rice is the poster child for how not to coach, Andy Enfield could be his opposite.
La Salle, Giannini a perfect fit 03/30/2013: By Mike Jensen, Inquirer Staff Writer

Mike Jensen: There was no better fit for La Salle back in 2004 than Dr. John Giannini. Both parties are reaping benefits.
Explorers fall too short in loss 03/29/2013: By Mike Jensen, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Mike Jensen: La Salle's exit from the NCAA tournament seemed inevitable. Not when it would happen, but how.
La Salle basks in limelight 03/28/2013: By Mike Jensen, Inquirer Staff Writer

Mike Jensen: The pressure is heightened in the Sweet 16, but La Salle doesn't seem to be feeling it.
La Salle’s Wright inspires coach 03/27/2013: By Mike Jensen, Inquirer Staff Writer

Mike Jensen: La Salle center Jerrell Wright is an inspiration on and off the court for coach John Giannini.
La Salle, Wichita State both battle-tested 03/26/2013: By Mike Jensen, Inquirer Staff Writer

Mike Jensen: Wichita State and La Salle have one big trait in common. Both teams are a product of a tough conference.
Florida Gulf Coast going a long way 03/25/2013: By Mike Jensen, Inquirer Staff Writer

Mike Jensen: Florida Gulf Coast's whole tale of rising from out of nowhere to national prominence is too perfect.