Joseph Ochoa

Joseph Ochoa

Joined: May 28, 2019

Sports writer living in North Carolina, covering all things N.C. Sports. Worked for one year as a head beat writer for N.C. State Baseball for my student newspaper. Freelanced as a Sports Clerk working for the Raleigh News & Observer, and looking to further my career in sports media.

VALENZUELA, PHILIPPINES - JANUARY 28: A basketball fan looks on at a mural of former NBA star Kobe Bryant outside the "House of Kobe" basketball court on January 28, 2020 in Valenzuela, Metro Manila, Philippines. Bryant, who is hugely popular in basketball-obsessed Philippines, perished in a helicopter crash on January 26, 2020 in Calabasas, California. He died together with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others. (Photo by Ezra Acayan/Getty Images)

Remembering Kobe, The Player & The Man

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 13: Head coach Ed Orgeron of the LSU Tigers, Joe Burrow #9 of the LSU Tigers and Grant Delpit #7 of the LSU Tigers celebrate with the trophy after defeating the Clemson Tigers 42-25 in the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 13, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Breaking News: Panthers Hire Joe Brady as OC

Baylor University head coach Matt Rhule (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

Analysis: Winners & Losers of Matt Rhule Hire

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 22: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers exits the field during the preseason game between the Carolina Panthers and the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on August 22, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Cam Newton to IR: The Death of the Superman Era in Carolina

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 27: Kyle Allen #7 of the Carolina Panthers is sacked by Nick Bosa #97 of the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers: Kyle Allen Shows Why’s He’s the Backup Against San Fran

HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 29: Kyle Allen #7 of the Carolina Panthers scrambles out of the pocket looking for a receiver as he is pressured by J.J. Watt #99 of the Houston Texans during the first half at NRG Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Kyle Allen Makes Amazing Play Late, Brings Panthers to 2-2

WINSTON SALEM, NC - SEPTEMBER 13: Demetrius Kemp #34 of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons tackles AJ Dillon #2 of the Boston College Eagles during their game at BB&T Field on September 13, 2018 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Wake Forest: Previewing the Matchup vs Boston College

CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 21: Thomas Hennigan #5 of the Appalachian State Mountaineers reacts after their win against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The Mountaineers won 34-31. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

North Carolina College Football: UNC Falls Late, NC State Wins It’s Third.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 12: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers fumbles the ball in the third quarter during their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on September 12, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

Three Moves the Panthers can Make to Improve the Offense

EVANSTON, IL- SEPTEMBER 08: Quentin Harris #18 of the Duke Blue Devils throws the ball against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half on September 8, 2018 at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois. The Duke Blue Devils won 21-10. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

Harris Explodes Against Middle Tennessee State

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 08: Outside linebacker Clay Matthews #52 of the Los Angeles Rams tackles quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthersin the game at Bank of America Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Early Mistakes Doom the Panthers against Rams

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - AUGUST 15: Wide receiver Antonio Brown #84 of the Oakland Raiders warms up before the NFL preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on August 15, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Why the Carolina Panthers shouldn’t sign Antonio Brown

Panthers Moment No. 6: “ICE UP SON!”

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 02: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers looks to the sideline to check the spot after a run against the Indianapolis Colts in the 1st quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 2, 2015 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Panthers Should See Colts As Cautionary Tale

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 23: Luke Kuechly #59 of the Carolina Panthers watches on during their game against the Oakland Raiders at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Panthers Moments No. 8: Luke Kuechly Gets Drafted

PHOENIX, AZ - JANUARY 30: Finalist for the 2014 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, Thomas Davis #58 of the Carolina Panthers attends the NFL Walter Payton Man of The Year Press Conference prior to the upcoming Super Bowl XLIX on January 30, 2015 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)

Panthers Moments No. 9: Thomas Davis Returns