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
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 School | North 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
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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