Get to know the Dave Campbell's Texas Football Editorial Team!

 

GREG TEPPER

Managing Editor

Began working at DCTF in 2011

EDUCATION

Coppell High School | Missouri

BIO

Greg Tepper is the managing editor of Dave Campbell’s Texas Football. He just finished his tenth season as an on-air analyst for Bally Sports Southwest (formerly Fox Sports Southwest), including "High School Scoreboard Live", "Football Friday", “Built Ford Tough Player of the Week” and coverage of the UIL state football championships. Tepper has received multiple awards for his work, including two Lone Star Emmy awards in 2018 and 2019, the 2019 Putt Powell Sportswriter of the Year award presented by the Texas High School Coaches Association, and the 2019 Media Person of the Year award presented by the Gridiron Club of Dallas. His wife, Jen, and sons, Hank and Max, generously allow him to live in their house outside Dallas. Outside of work, Tepper is involved with Camp RYLA in Rotary District 5810, an organization that empowers young leaders to make a positive impact in their communities.

WHAT WORKING AT DCTF MEANS TO TEPPER

Working for DCTF is about providing comprehensive, insightful, and engaging coverage of Texas football at every level, celebrating the rich traditions and stories that make the sport a cornerstone of Texas culture, all while upholding the legacy of Dave Campbell.

FUN FACTS

Favorite Athlete: Brad Smith

Favorite Sports Moment: 2010 ALCS Game 6

Hidden Talent: I'm a pretty decent cook

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ASHLEY PICKLE

Executive Producer

Began working at DCTF in 2019

EDUCATION

Llano High School | North Texas

BIO

Pickle was born in Llano, TX (Sting'em) where she lived her whole life until moving up to Denton to study Converged Broadcast Media at the University of North Texas (CAW!!!). Pickle was the Mean Green Emcee for North Texas Athletics before graduating and becoming a sideline reporter for FOX Sports Southwest. Her time on the sideline led her to Dave Campbell's where she became the first female to be hired on full-time to the editorial team in the 60-year history of the company. After two years, Pickle was promoted to be Executive Producer for Dave Campbell's Texas Football and Dave Campbell's Texan Live and she's never looked back.

WHAT WORKING AT DCTF MEANS TO PICKLE

Working for Dave Campbell's not only gives me the opportunity to cover the sports I love, but to build relationships with so many wonderful people and communities across the Great State. The passion Texans have for UIL sporting events fills my cup and I'm forever grateful to be a small part of it.

FUN FACTS

Favorite Athlete: Manu Ginobili

Favorite Sports Moment: Getting to go to The Masters in 2018

Hidden Talent: Expert Hula-Hooper

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MIKE CRAVEN

Senior Writer & College Football Editor 

Began working at DCTF in 2021

EDUCATION

Cedar Park High School | UTSA

BIO

An Austin area native who began his career as the Sports Editor of the Taylor Daily Press and the Hutto News in 2009. After time at Rivals.com covering UTSA as the Roadrunners began an FBS program, Craven transitioned to the recruiting beat at the Austin American Statesman. He became a full-time member of the DCTF staff ahead of the 2021 season after years of freelance work in the summer magazine and online. His best friend is a dog named Taco. 

WHAT WORKING AT DCTF MEANS TO CRAVEN

Working at Dave Campbell’s is a source of pride in my professional career. I grew up reading the magazine and studying the history of college football and Mr. Campbell was an expert in that field. I’ve always seen him as a personal hero and to play a small part in continuing that legacy is not something I take lightly.

FUN FACTS

Favorite Athlete: Ricky Williams

Favorite Sports Moment: Cleveland's 3-1 comeback over Golden State in 2016.

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GREG POWERS

Director of Recruiting

Began working at DCTF in 2018

EDUCATION

Glenpool (OK) High School | Northeastern State University

BIO

With over 20 years of experience in college football recruiting, I have authored over 13,000 articles and comprehensive scouting reports. As an expert in player evaluation and rankings, I try to bring TXHSFB and recruiting to life through interviews, podcasts, and television appearances.

WHAT WORKING AT DCTF MEANS TO POWERS

At DCTF, I have the privilege of covering recruiting from a team level and collaborating with incredible teammates (and friends) at a historic brand that resonates with every Texan.

FUN FACTS

Favorite Athlete: Pete Rose

Favorite Sports Moment: 1990 World Series - Reds sweep the A's

Hidden Talent: BBQ Judging

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MATT STEPP

TXHSFB Insider

Began working at DCTF in 2017

EDUCATION

Everman High School | UT-Arlington

BIO

I'm married with three daughters and a beautiful wife. I split my time between the great state of Texas and beautiful Canada. I love TXHSFB, but I also enjoy traveling to the many small towns in Texas and finding great hole in the wall places to grab a good meal! I was named the 2020 THSCA Putt Powell Sportswriter of the Year.

WHAT WORKING AT DCTF MEANS TO STEPP

As someone who was a TXHSFB junkie as a kid and who read the magazine cover to cover (really), working at DCTF is literally getting to work at my dream job. 

FUN FACTS

Favorite Athlete: Cal Ripken, Jr.

Favorite Sports Moment: Everman winning its first football state championship over Sinton in 2001 at Kyle FIeld.

Hidden Talent: I'm a history nut, particularly about World War II.

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MALLORY HARTLEY

Associate Producer

Began working at DCTF in 2021

EDUCATION

Arlington High School | North Texas

BIO

I was born and raised in Arlington, Texas and attended Arlington High School, where I cheered for the Colts for four years. After graduating, I moved to Denton, Texas to study Converged Broadcast Media at the University of North Texas. During my time at UNT, I had the opportunity to be the emcee for North Texas Athletics before interning at Dave Campbell’s Texas Football my senior year. After interning for DCTF, I was offered a full-time position as a Partner Services Coordinator. A year into that role, I was promoted to Associate Producer of Dave Campbell’s Texas Football and Dave Campbell’s Texan Live, where I became the second female hired on to the editorial team in the company’s history.

WHAT WORKING AT DCTF MEANS TO MALLORY

Working at Dave Campbell’s Texas Football the past three years has meant everything to me. From the friendships I’ve made to all the experience I’ve gained in the process, I wouldn’t trade this job for the world.

FUN FACTS

Favorite Athlete: Draymond Green, don’t yell at me. 

Favorite Sports Moment: “Trouble with the snap!” – Back in 2015 when Michigan fumbled the snap and Michigan State picked it up and ran it in for the game-winning touchdown. 

Hidden Talent: I can sing half-decently

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CORY HOGUE

Non-FBS Insider

Began working with DCTF as a freelancer in 2018 before becoming full-time in 2023

EDUCATION

Holliday High School | Vernon College

BIO

Before arriving at Dave Campbell’s Texas Football, I had quite a journey: from laying carpet in mobile homes to being a guard in a maximum-security prison to spending 11 and a half years as a combat medic in the Army, to working as a pharmacy technician, and finally working a job I dreamed about for years. I have the absolute best wife, Alicia, and two of the best kids ever, Ali and Gabe. My hobbies include sports, reading about sports, and traveling to sporting events with my family. 

WHAT WORKING AT DCTF MEANS TO CORY

Working at Dave Campbell’s Texas Football means I have the privilege of working my dream job with a dream team while building lifelong relationships with all the wonderful players, coaches, and fans across this great state.

FUN FACTS

Favorite Athlete: Nolan Ryan

Favorite Sports Moment: Winning the 2023 Burkburnett Baseball Senior League championship as an assistant coach on the Flying Squirrels.

Hidden Talent: Google Sheets

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CARTER YATES

Writer

Began working at DCTF in 2023

EDUCATION

Frisco High School | University of Texas

BIO

Carter Yates joined Dave Campbell's Texas Football as a feature writer upon graduating with a journalism degree from the University of Texas in May 2023. He is an analyst on the Republic of Football podcast.

WHAT WORKING AT DCTF MEANS TO CARTER

Working at Dave Campbell's is an opportunity to tell stories from around the state that celebrate communities and highlight their best characters. 

FUN FACTS

Favorite Athlete: Troy Polamalu

Favorite Sports Moment: Texas beating Notre Dame to open the 2016 season.

Hidden Talent: Kareoke showstopper

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ISHMAEL JOHNSON

Social Media Strategist

Began working at DCTF in 2017

EDUCATION

Manor New Tech | Texas State University

BIO

Everyone has their own story and mine isn’t so unique. I grew up in Manor, Texas and graduated from Texas State in 2014. I was the Texas State athletics beat writer and sports editor at the San Marcos Daily Record until I got the call to work for Dave Campbell’s in 2017 and haven’t looked back. With sports being my love and interest growing up, and now my professional career I tend to stray away from the field in my personal life, or at least the sports I cover for work. Soccer fan? Let’s chat. Music fan? Let’s chat. I have thoughts and would love to hear yours too, even the bad ones.

WHAT WORKING AT DCTF MEANS TO ISH

It’s not every day that you can assuredly say that the content you put out means something to someone somewhere. That’s the kind of pride that comes with working for the most beloved sports media brand in the state of Texas.

FUN FACTS

Favorite Athlete: Eddie George

Favorite Sports Moment: Phoenix Suns Valley-oop vs the Clippers in the 2021 Western Conference Finals

Hidden Talent: I can hate on anyone's team for anything

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VIANEY MORENO

Content Associate

Began working at DCTF in 2023

EDUCATION

Lake Dallas High SchoolNorth Texas

BIO

Born in Chihuahua Mexico, Raised in North Texas! Fell in love with sports as I grew up watching the Cowboys game every Sunday with my family. To me, sports bring together families, communities, and friends near and far. This is why I choose to be a part of delivering it to our audience every day!

WHAT WORKING AT DCTF MEANS TO VIANEY

Working at DCTF means that I am preserving our brand alongside an amazing team that is as close to me as family. 

FUN FACTS

Favorite Athlete: CeeDee Lamb

Favorite Sports Moment: Texas Rangers winning 2023 World Series

Hidden Talent: I speak Spanish

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GAVIN MORITZ

Social Media Coordinator

Began working at DCTF in 2023

EDUCATION

Atascocita High School

BIO

I was raised in Atascocita, Texas where I grew up loving football and family. I started broadcasting for Texan Live in 2017 at age 16 before being hired on full-time in February of 2023, then transitioning to DCTF Social Media Coordinator in June of 2024. I love my job and the people I get to work with. When I’m not at work, I’m passionate about music, Padres baseball, Cowboys football & my cat, Malibu. “Be you. You’ll be fine.”

 

WHAT WORKING AT DCTF MEANS TO GAVIN

As someone who grew up playing and loving sports, I can’t think of a better company & brand to represent than the Bible of Texas Football.

FUN FACTS

Favorite Athlete: Fernando Tatis Jr.

Favorite Sports Moment: The Padres 2022 MLB divisional round Game 4 victory over the Dodgers.

Hidden Talent: I can blindly name any song in my music library within the first 3 seconds.

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WILLIAM WILKERSON

Digital Director

Began working at DCTF in 2019

EDUCATION

Pleasanton High School | University of Texas

BIO

Growing up in a newspaper family, it was always a dream of mine to work in sports media. I've been fortunate enough to live out that dream at such places as ESPN, the Austin American-Stateman, Scout.com, CBS Sports/247Sports, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, and now DCTF. I'm lucky to call my wife, Erin, my best friend. My cats - Manu and Nola - are the loves of my life along with the Texas Longhorns, San Antonio Spurs and Houston Astros.

WHAT WORKING AT DCTF MEANS TO WILLIAM

Working at Dave Campbell's Texas Football in many ways is a dream come true. I remember getting a call from Mr. Campbell years ago as he was looking for an old photo when I was at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, and thought it was the coolest thing ever. I couldn't believe THE Dave Campbell had called little ol me. His magazine is something I've read for as long as I can remember. I go to work every day wanting to do right by him, and I'm fortunate to work with a team that I know feels the same.

FUN FACTS

Favorite Athlete: Manu Ginobili

Favorite Sports Moment: Witnessing the greatest college football game ever played - Texas' 41-38 victory over USC in the 2006 Rose Bowl.

Hidden Talent: I'm a washed up tap dancer.

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