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Ted Spiker

@ProfSpiker

Associate Dean/Professor @UF @UFJSchool

 Gainesville, FL
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Joined April 2009
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@espnSep 11
Welles Crowther was a former Boston College lacrosse player who had a trademark red bandanna. He was also working in New York on Sept. 11, 2001 when terrorists struck the World Trade Center. This is the story of how he led people to safety on that fateful day 25 years ago.
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Congratulations to @JeffDarlington for being inducted into the @UFJSchool @SportsCJC Ring of Honor. I was thrilled to introduce Jeff, one of the truly elite sports storytellers of our time.
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Here are 7 things I’ve learned from 20 years studying human development 👇
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ESPN's Mike Farrell produced and directed this amazing piece for our ESPN Triple Header tonight. A brilliant idea and flawless execution. There is nothing like hockey. Find a quiet spot and watch this. Stay present. Stay grateful. Keep doing hard things. Game 1 is here. 🫶🏻❤️
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25 Most Influential Magazine Covers of All Time via @nytimes nytimes.com/2025/10/01/t-mag…
The 25 Most Influential Magazine Covers of All Time (Published 2025)

The 25 Most Influential Magazine Covers of All Time (Published 2025)

Four editors, a creative director and a visual artist met to debate and discuss the best of print media — and its enduring legacy.

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Happy to see many of these are ones I include when I lecture about covers. HT: One of my all-time best magazine students!
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Darlington = brilliant storyteller with many insights about reporting, the changing media landscape and how to build trust in a frenzied world. Thanks for sharing wisdom (and insider stories about preparedness/makeup) with #sportsmediaUF, @JeffDarlington.
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@IsaacEdelman2 Sep 2025
It was so great to hear from ESPN’s @JeffDarlington in @ProfSpiker’s legendary Sports Media & Society class! 🐊
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I’ve been at @UF for 20+ years and today experienced a first: Guest-lectured in a NUCLEAR ENGINEERING class. Thanks for the invite, @iraharkness. Great group!
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Go Gators! 🐊 ⛳️
bill hofheimer (@bhofheimer_espn) profile picturebill hofheimer@bhofheimer_espn9 Apr 2025
Great to have @LauraRutledge & @JeffDarlington back for the second straight year as part of our ESPN team at #TheMasters. What a great week for both @UF alums... first a National Championship for the 🐊 and now marquee assignments at Augusta National.
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250 students in Sports Media knew the natty was destiny when @ThomasHaugh4 made the clutch trash-can shot back in November to win them some points. #gogators
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Power Rankings, Walt/Walter 1. Clayton Jr. 2. White 3. Cronkite 4. Disney 5. Whitman #MarchMadness #Gators
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HANG IT IN THE LOUVRE! @GatorsMBK
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"THE GATORS ARE GOING TO THE FINAL FOUR" 🗣️ #MarchMadness @GatorsMBK
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At a time when every league is struggling to figure out their respective “All Star” games, the NHL absolutely nailed this concept. Lightning in a bottle.
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SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS! THIS ONE’S FOR YOU PHILLY!
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Excited about new adventures ahead and grateful for the wonderful and talented students and colleagues here at @UFJSchool. 🐊
UF College of Journalism and Communications (@UFJSchool) profile pictureUF College of Journalism and Communications@UFJSchool9 Dec 2024
. @ProfSpiker, UFCJC Journalism Department chair, has been named the new associate dean for undergraduate affairs, effective Jan. 1, succeeding James Babanikos, who is stepping down from the position at the end of the year. bit.ly/3ZxwnKq
Ted Spiker Named UFCJC Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs

Ted Spiker Named UFCJC Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs

Ted Spiker, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Journalism Department chair, has been named the new associate dean for

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Thank you, @ahmadblack35, for your insights on the media, Swamp Kings, social media and more. We appreciate your honesty, stories and perspective. #sportsmediauf
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If you caught the inspiring story of @CoachYeah on #SECNation, you may like this piece I did for @MensHealthMag back when he was at Bama. menshealth.com/fitness/a1875…
The Bama Muscle Factory

The Bama Muscle Factory

The nation’s dominant football power is driven by muscle and motivation. Meet the human engine that revs the bodies and minds of the national champion Crimson Tide.

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Scott Cochran (@CoachYeah) profile pictureScott Cochran@CoachYeah28 Sep 2024
Sec Nation today‼️ My story don’t miss it🔥💪 #secnation #martysmith #mystory #eliminatethewhisper #savelives #recovery #recovery #strength #coach #coachyeah #yeahyeahyeahyeah #letsgo #motivation
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Evan Warner@evanwfl27 Sep 2024
Gainesville, Florida: UF Norman Hall aftermath of hurricane Helene
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