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Elizabeth Merrill

Crime Sports

Death at the U: Who Killed Bryan Pata?

It’s been 14 years since Bryan Pata was shot to death just after football practice. He was months away from the NFL Draft. His killer is still free.

Paula Lavigne, Elizabeth Merrill ESPN Nov 2020 40min Permalink

Sports

A Family Left Behind

Mechelle McNair on remembering her late husband, NFL star Steve, and moving forward.

Elizabeth Merrill ESPN the Magazine Feb 2018 15min Permalink

Sports

Six-Man Forever

How one girl saved a football season in a small, rural town in Texas.

Elizabeth Merrill ESPN the Magazine Aug 2017 15min Permalink

Science Sports

Tommy Morrison's Latest Big Fight

In search of the former boxing champ, who refuses to believe he has HIV.

Elizabeth Merrill ESPN Aug 2013 20min Permalink

Sports

Life As A Replacement Ref

When the best three months of your life are “called three of the uglier months in the recent history of the National Football League.”

Elizabeth Merrill, Wayne Drehs ESPN Oct 2012 15min Permalink