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After Whisenhunt's interview with the Bills yesterday, WFAN's '20/20 Sports' update said that "Ken Whisenhunt is reportedly close to being named the next head coach of the Buffalo Bills."
This is where this all becomes such a joke. One person tweets something. 10 people report that "reports say" based on that tweet and now we're up to 11 people are reporting it and it seems more credible.
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I guess I'm just reading it differently. To me, he's reporting what a source told him. Is he using a source as a guise for his own speculation? That seems far-fetched, but I suppose it's possible. I don't see the harm in tweeting something like that, especially when you have so many followers who are thirsty for every last bit of information he has.
In the end it's up to the reader to decide if what these guys tweet/write is valuable. I see some value in these kinds of things, others don't.
I think that's the point... if I can't count on an Adam Shefter source, who is 95% certain to even be in the ballpark (Reid never even interviewed with the Cards) than how can I trust any of his speculation. Its the throw it all and then take credit for the stories that stick approach.
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I must have missed this. Of course we've all seen plenty of stories and tweets, but I don't remember any of them speculating as strongly as you say they did. I remember many saw Reid as "a good fit," etc., in Arizona, but "done deal"? Never saw that. I probably missed it.
Shefter is a very respected reporter, and has been since he was in Denver. Try not to hate on anybody simply because they work for Big Evil ESPN or another major site/network.
That being said, are there sports reporters who give journalists a bad name? Of course. Same goes with any profession.
Just an example....
One league source said he was "95 percent" certain former Eagles HC Andy Reid will wind up coaching the Cardinals.
Reading this, people assume someone like Schefters sources are solid. They obviously are not considering Reid never even made it to Arizona for an interview.
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No. This idea is all wrong. Being a 'columnist' doesn't give you a free pass on the facts or doing actual reporting.
Sports writing has always been like this...the internet has just opened up access and illuminated some weak writers who used having the podium to maintain positions.
I don't think Sullivan is ever free and easy with the facts. He gets grief from people who think he should keep his opinion under wraps and report the facts. That is just not his job.
On your second point. These aren't (by reputation) weak writers. These are some of the biggest names in the business posting rumors as a fact.
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Jerry Sullivan is a columnist (meaning he's paid to express his opinion not report facts). This is a much different role that a reporter or true sports journalist.
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The parenting commercial is driving me nuts.
I Knew that, yeah, me too.
I actually just want to say, stupid commercials be damned. I always listen to WGR on the TuneIn App for one main reason- I can pause, rewind and fast forward. I love having someone talk to me and I don't have to get frustrated that I'm missing a great interview. I can pause and then listen in a few minutes.
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Its absolutely amazing that these "respected" NFL writers are wrong as often as they are and still deemed "respected".
The age of twitter has turned these guys from journalists into rumor mongers trying to scoop the other writers by throwing every guess they have at the wall (twitter wall) as a guarantee or near guarantee.
Jason La Canfora, and Adam Shefter really take the cake.
I'll give ONE example and you guys can fill in some others.
The big report 2 days ago was Reid to the Cards- Done Deal! Yesterday- Talking to Chiefs first, Today- Going to Chiefs, Count on it!
I have ABSOLUTELY NO faith in reports that Wisenhut is the Bills first choice and is the "leading candidate". Its just another guess so that someone can say "I said it first".
I want to separate John Warrow and Tim Graham from this conversation. They have avoided making ridiculous guesses have only reported what they know to be true. I'm glad to see they still take their roles seriously.
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You may be influenced to get a shelter pet by a talking cat whose owner orders Chinese food.
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He's got respect already all around the league, that's a big part of it.
The more reading I do, the more I think you hit it on the head. He is respected around the league and is already "in-house".
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I mean, besides being young and from the Pittsburgh org, what are the credentials that make home such a no brainier pick to many of you? Wasn't he part of this mess for the past 3 years?
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If you ever have the opportunity to listen to John Clayton on WGR each week, you will realize he does not have the slightest idea about what is happening with the Bills. He offers no more insight than someone reading a message board.
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3 cars in the family
My daily driver is a 2011 Jaguar XF- This car is without a doubt the best car I have ever driven.
My wife's car is a 2004 Subaru Outback, 5-speed manual. My wife loves it in the snow.
Our other car is a toy; a 1969 Red Corvette Convertible. 4- speed manual 350cc/350hp
I love to drive.
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When Brady did it that's smart cuz he audible to it because their was no DT and the LBs where split wide with safety deep leaving middle of the field open he got like 8 yards I think.. When Fitz did it THAT WAS THE ORIGINAL PLAY and got 2 yards... I get what your saying I do and I understand it but theres two different reasons that the QB sneak was ran..
I have to admit, I did not see the Fitz play.
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Watch out boys he'll chew you up.
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Brady ran a QB sneak on first and 10 last night and gained 5 yards. He saw the middle of the field open and took the easy yards. With all the things wrong with this team I hardly see this call as an example of what's wrong. It seems like a good heads up call to prevent a sure loss.
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Spiller said the same thing in his post game press conference. After the back to back 14 yard runs he came out because he was winded. Then after a couple of plays he told them he was ready to go back in and they never put him in.
I don't think CJ or Fred for that matter were used properly Sunday. He should be getting the ball a lot more. We should stick with the run even if it's not working early in a tight game because come the 4th quarter if you stick with it someone will pop a big one.
But really this winded thing has taken on a life of his own. They both said it. CJ took himself out because he was winded.
Perhaps the question should be asked why he felt he needed to come out. Especially for a guy that wants to be "THE GUY".
Wrong.
In his interview he said he came out after the screen catch he had and asked back in after one play. He never asked to come out the rest of the game.
He also explains (CJ) that every player gets winded and subs out. Read the story.
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I am totally not kidding in telling you that EVERY time I refresh TBD lately I am hoping for some Bills Coaching breaking news. Unfortunately I am feeling like I am more likely to get "Chan announces Choice and Spiller to split carries" breaking news and not "Chan Canned" breaking news.
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Thanks, bbb. I appreciate it.
Totally valid. But I didn't appreciate the assumption about being desperate or boring. And you're right - they're not required to take calls. And I'm not required to listen, and I don't anymore. Listeners are technically customers in an indirect way.
And by the way. I respect the way you took the time to voice your opinion in a rather mature email to them.
I personally find their show VERY entertaining. I often find myself laughing out loud. Perhaps it would be a different show if we actually had a winning team in this city.
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I thought Schoop's response was well thought out, considers the best interest of the show not a single caller and goes out of its way to be polite but factual.
You guys are so damned sensitive. They are not required to take calls. I personally call in sometimes, but find most people who call in pretty boring myself.
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Russell's is a bit pricey, but the food is great, the atmosphere and staff top notch and the bar is Excellent. You get what you pay for.
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I'm just hoping that someday someone will offer me a free flat screen TV
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From the article:
While she may not ever want to film a sex scene again, Hudgens is set to star as a stripper and a prostitute in the film Frozen Ground later this year opposite Nicolas Cage and John Cusack.
I know I could look it up, but how much do you want to be that the movie's executive producers (the guys putting up the money) are Cage and Cusak!
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Not to mention that Russ has nothing to do with Salvatore's anymore and created Russell's Steaks and the Hotel out of spite for the current Salvatore's owners (which I'm pretty sure is his ex-Wife that owns it, not his son). My good friend (Russ's grandson) runs Russell's, it's awesome. He also owns the new place YOLO down the street a bit with his brother, it's also a very nice Martini bar type place.
From Salvatore's website...
Joe Salvatore purchased the family business from his father in 2003, and now along with his wife Paula and their three children, Josette, Russell and Nicholas they handle the day to day operations.
Regardless, I have not been to Salvatore's since ownership changed and we are now regulars at Russell's
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Good for Russ. He's a true supporter of this community. I can tell you that Russell's Steaks, Chops and More (Not to be confused with Salvatore's Italian Gardens which his son owns) is a fantastic restaurant that is truly one of the top steak houses in WNY.
NFL Writers are turning into message board guessers
in The Stadium Wall Archives
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After every tackle (I may be exaggerating a bit) during the Sugar Bowl last night they kept cutting to Tebow to show his reaction. I was sick of it after the 3rd time. Yet there's a director in a truck yelling "Cut to Tebow!" after every play, and some unlucky camera schmuck who had to spend the entire game with his lens trained on Tebow.