Category Archives: Media

Why is everyone so thin skinned?

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

When you look around the media reports every week, it is amazing at the number of stories that relate to the back and forth statements of people who are getting upset with statements made by another person. Coach unhappy with … finish reading Why is everyone so thin skinned?

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Hank Williams apology not enough to keep him on ESPN

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Hank Williams comparison of Obama playing golf with House Speaker Boehner to Hitler playing Netanyahu was too much for ESPN to become overcome by an apology. Williams apologized but even in his apology Williams ruffled more feathers with this statement: … finish reading Hank Williams apology not enough to keep him on ESPN

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Hank Williams opening pulled from MNF for insensitive Hilter comparison

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The Hank Williams opening for MNF on ESPN was pulled after he made an outrageous comparison relating to the golf pairing of President Obama and House Speak John Boehner.  On Fox Friends in the morning, Williams issued his comparison by saying “Come on. That’d … finish reading Hank Williams opening pulled from MNF for insensitive Hilter comparison

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Jaworski “S” bomb draws attention

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Typically when you hear an announcer apologize for a statement on the air you assume that there was some derogatory slur against a race, ethnicity or religion.  That is what I thought when I heard the MNF apologoy by Jaws … finish reading Jaworski “S” bomb draws attention

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Adrian Peterson regrets slavery comment

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Adrian Peterson came out and tried to distance himself from his statement that the way the players were treated qualified as “modern day slavery.” Peterson’s apology seemed more like a backtrack as he tried to claim that he was taken out … finish reading Adrian Peterson regrets slavery comment

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Big 12 bars high school content on Longhorn Network

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Roy Kessel

In an attempt to avoid potential NCAA violations, the Big 12 athletics directors established a one-year moratorium on Big 12 university-branded media platforms broadcasting any high school content. Texas and ESPN have been working diligently on launching the Longhorn Network. … finish reading Big 12 bars high school content on Longhorn Network

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Jalen Rose headed to jail for 20 days

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Mauri Miller

After a fifteen minute lecture, 48th District Court Judge Kimberly Small sentenced Jalen Rose to 20 days in jail for his drunken-driving crash in March. At the hearing at which Rose pleaded guilty to DWI, he admitted to drinking 6 martinis before … finish reading Jalen Rose headed to jail for 20 days

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Turkey postpones upcoming soccer season

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Amid a match-fixing investigation, Turkish soccer federation officials decided to postpone the start of the Turkish soccer season until September 9. The season was originally set to begin August 5. Earlier this month, Turkish police rounded up more than 60 … finish reading Turkey postpones upcoming soccer season

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Video purchased by LSU is old and poor quality

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Mauri Miller

According to “Outside The Lines,” the video scouting reports LSU purchased from Willie Lyles included players who were already playing Division I football at other programs and poor quality, and did not isolate any one player’s performance. The analysis of … finish reading Video purchased by LSU is old and poor quality

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ESPN files public records suit against OSU

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Ohio State probably thought it was taking on a major battle when it had to fight against the NCAA.  But it probably did not realize that it would have to battle an even larger heavyweight when ESPN came calling for … finish reading ESPN files public records suit against OSU

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Police launch investigation into car accident at Tour de France

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Mauri Miller

After a random car swerved and sent two 2011 Tour de France riders flying off the road, police are investigating the circumstances behind the incident. Jean-Pascal Violet, the public prosecutor for the town of Aurillac, said that police are interviewing … finish reading Police launch investigation into car accident at Tour de France

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Turkish soccer club president Aziz Yildirim questioned

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Prosecutors questioned Fenerbahce president on Friday in connection with a match-fixing scandal that threatens to strip the Turkish soccer club of its title. Prosecutors started questioning the previous day but Yildirim refused to answer questions, the Turkish media said. Investigators … finish reading Turkish soccer club president Aziz Yildirim questioned

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Matthew Barnaby agrees to plea deal, avoids deportation

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Current ESPN analyst and former NHL forward Matthew Barnaby was ordered to complete 500 hours of community service in exchange for having charges dropped stemming from an argument with his estranged wife. Barnaby allegedly caused an estimated $300 in damage … finish reading Matthew Barnaby agrees to plea deal, avoids deportation

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Dodgers mess continues to expand; will Mark Cuban get involved?

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The whole Dodgers fiasco continues to grow and the impact appears likely to spread. We had reports last week that Frank and Jamie McCourt had reached a settlement agreement for their divorce that would provide significant financial payments to her if … finish reading Dodgers mess continues to expand; will Mark Cuban get involved?

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EA Sports is in trouble over software used to develp Madden

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Mauri Miller

EA Sports appears to be weathering the storm of the NFL lockout and has fought back vigorously against the suits by former NCAA football and basketball players. But now, computer programer Robin Antonick has filed a suit against Electronic Arts … finish reading EA Sports is in trouble over software used to develp Madden

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Ohio State mess continues to grow, fallout everywhere

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The mess at Ohio State is far from over.  Despite the resignation of Jim Tressel on Memorial Day, Ohio State is far from completing the investigation into all of the problems relating to car dealerships and tattoos.  Tressel’s resignation letter … finish reading Ohio State mess continues to grow, fallout everywhere

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Wrongful accusations hard to correct-ESPN’s Howard Bryant (and many others)

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Roy Kessel

One item that we have discussed frequently before is the fact that being found innocent of charges is not necessarily enough (and usually is NOT enough) to undo the damage of the allegations. ESPN’s Howard Bryant was found innocent of … finish reading Wrongful accusations hard to correct-ESPN’s Howard Bryant (and many others)

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Matthew Barnaby pleads not guilty on domestic violence charges

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Roy Kessel

It is not too often that you hear about domestic violence charges that arise from an incident without “violence” but apparently that is exactly what has happened to ESPN analyst Matthew Barnaby.  According to the ESPN report: ESPN analyst and … finish reading Matthew Barnaby pleads not guilty on domestic violence charges

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Toronto broadcaster Goddard fired for attacking Avery’s support of same sex marriage

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP) A Toronto broadcaster has been fired after he posted on Twitter about the debate surrounding New York Rangers forward Sean Avery’s support of same-sex marriage. Damian Goddard was a host on Rogers Sportsnet. On Tuesday, he tweeted his support … finish reading Toronto broadcaster Goddard fired for attacking Avery’s support of same sex marriage

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Longhorn Network with ESPN has startling provisions

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Most broadcast contracts for specific properties give the property a right to veto or select the on-air talent that will be working on the broadcast.  This is typically done so that the announcers do not become “too critical” and keep … finish reading Longhorn Network with ESPN has startling provisions

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