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    Opinions on ESPN

    Yes, Junction Boys (whatever happened to Jim Dent, by the way) was excellent, and I'd put Bronx Burning high on the list of ESPN accomplishments....
    Post by: Blushing, Aug 3, 2007 in forum: Journalism topics only
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    Worst lede ever

    A column on who should be the next Cowboys coach begins, "It makes so much sense, it's almost scary." Is this the ESPN effect? Or maybe the ESPN...
    Post by: Blushing, Jan 27, 2007 in forum: Journalism topics only
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    Cowlishaw's split deal?

    I heard Cowlishaw threatened to sue when they didn't offer him the buyout, and the DMN, in turn, gave him a bonus and a raise. But this says a...
    Post by: Blushing, Jan 4, 2007 in forum: Journalism topics only
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    Far from Trite

    Maybe you've come upon something there. Maybe some columnists don't know what "entertain" means. But I think Gene understands that to entertain is...
    Post by: Blushing, Jan 2, 2007 in forum: Journalism topics only
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    Far from Trite

    I loved it. A column should inform, entertain and provoke, and this did all three. Most columns I've read lately are so moronic they can't even...
    Post by: Blushing, Jan 2, 2007 in forum: Journalism topics only
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    The National (kinda, sorta) Resurrected

    editors: Blackie Sherrod, David Meeks columnists: Bill Plashke, Scott Ostler, Sally Jenkins MLB: Gerry Fraley, Tom Boswell NFL: Goose, Charean...
    Post by: Blushing, Dec 19, 2006 in forum: Journalism topics only
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    Contests: Why should I enter them?

    Smallpotatoes, you’ll get yours, if you want them. Every reporter, editor and columnist who stays in the game gets awards. The question you...
    Post by: Blushing, Dec 12, 2006 in forum: Journalism topics only
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    Worst lede ever

    Jim Reeves of the FW Star-Telegram began a recent column with this confession: "I am not God." Well, now that we've cleared that up ....
    Post by: Blushing, Dec 4, 2006 in forum: Journalism topics only
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    Let's try this again: Candidates and their qualifications...

    The American economy depends on injustice. Injustice is essential to its working. Imagine some lazy college student (choose whatever sex and race...
    Post by: Blushing, Oct 10, 2006 in forum: Journalism topics only
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    What's a company you'd NEVER work for?

    Belo.
    Post by: Blushing, Oct 10, 2006 in forum: Journalism topics only
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    Woody Paige back to Denver Post

    As for Skippy, he has no credibility either. The guy can make words dance. But he lost all credibility when he cowered outside the interview...
    Post by: Blushing, Oct 10, 2006 in forum: Journalism topics only
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    Woody Paige back to Denver Post

    Woody has contributed to the impression that sportswriters are ranting idiots, if not state-of-the-art wackos. And with his persistent shtick, he...
    Post by: Blushing, Oct 10, 2006 in forum: Journalism topics only
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    Bob Mong on Dallas Radio

    Nice irony here: While Mong was on the radio telling the world how the DMN was still a great newspaper despite firing and losing many, if not...
    Post by: Blushing, Oct 4, 2006 in forum: Journalism topics only
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    Another columnist who can't write

    Hypo: So any criticism you don't like you dismiss as personal animosity? That's rather childish, don't you think? Why do you have to make it...
    Post by: Blushing, Sep 29, 2006 in forum: Journalism topics only
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    Another columnist who can't write

    Yes, yes, to fault a column for a single usage problem is petty, and, yes, we all make mistakes. But Taylor's lie-lay error is only indicative of...
    Post by: Blushing, Sep 29, 2006 in forum: Journalism topics only