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Forde to Yahoo!

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by Moderator1, Oct 13, 2011.

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  1. Moderator1

    Moderator1 Moderator Staff Member

    This is the big news I hinted at a while ago, never did get it confirmed:

    RT @EricFisherSBJ Sources: Pat Forde leaving ESPN for Yahoo Sports.

    Me again - they've been talking to some others, I'm told. Yahoo is not done with this one.
     
    Moderator1, Oct 13, 2011
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  2. Flip Wilson

    Flip Wilson Well-Known Member

    I read on sportsjournalism.org that Jason King might be moving the other way, leaving Yahoo! for ESPN.
     
    Flip Wilson, Oct 13, 2011
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  3. Moderator1

    Moderator1 Moderator Staff Member

    I understand that's done?
    Yahoo has been hanging around my town, trying I'm told to poach a significant name from here (not one on my staff - at least not one I've been told about yet).
     
    Moderator1, Oct 13, 2011
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  4. Matt Stephens

    Matt Stephens Well-Known Member

    Be careful with that word, "poach." Spurrier might call you out.
     
    Matt Stephens, Oct 13, 2011
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  5. da man

    da man Well-Known Member

    I won't answer any more questions while Moddy is in the room.
     
    da man, Oct 13, 2011
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  6. playthrough

    playthrough Moderator Staff Member

    That's interesting to use the "Sources:" thing when talking about another writer. Is it a source with knowledge of someone familiar with Forde's thinking?
     
    playthrough, Oct 13, 2011
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  7. DanOregon

    DanOregon Well-Known Member

    Forde was the only guy I read on the .com. That's a big hit.
     
    DanOregon, Oct 13, 2011
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  8. mediaguy

    mediaguy Well-Known Member

    I'm staunchly against multiple exclamation points, but you could make a strong case for a second one here.
     
    mediaguy, Oct 13, 2011
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  9. accguy

    accguy Member

    Assuming this is correct, I'm very happy for Pat.

    Dude is really, really good.
     
    accguy, Oct 13, 2011
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  10. SockPuppet

    SockPuppet Active Member

    Losing Feldman and Forde seriously downgrades ESPN.com's FBall coverage, but the WWL could care less. They'll throw some $ at some writers and believe they haven't missed a beat.

    ESPN.com still strong with Maisel and Schlabach on the grid scene but they currently lack depth.

    Glad to hear that Pat is getting away from the Mouse-Eared Giant.

    Good to see that Yahoo! and CBSSports.com are willing to compete.
     
    SockPuppet, Oct 13, 2011
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  11. bpoindexter

    bpoindexter Active Member

    This reads like the free-agent signing period.
     
    bpoindexter, Oct 13, 2011
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  12. SockPuppet

    SockPuppet Active Member

    I would guess Forde Yard Dash and Forde Minutes would go along with Forde to Yahoo! Wouldn't be considered intellectual property, correct?
     
    SockPuppet, Oct 13, 2011
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