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Jerry Greene retiring in Orlando

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by Rufino, Apr 15, 2009.

  1. Rufino

    Rufino Active Member

    Hope this is self-chosen by Jerry, but he's definitely stepping aside at the Orlando Sentinel. He's given me a lot of laughs over the years.
     
    Rufino, Apr 15, 2009
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  2. SF_Express

    SF_Express Active Member

    Absolutely one of my favorite people of all time to hang out with, and the focal point of one of my favorite on-the-road stories ever. He made the Bucs beat a lot of fun back in the late '70s and early '80s. I, too, hope it's his decision.
     
    SF_Express, Apr 15, 2009
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  3. Mizzougrad96

    Mizzougrad96 Active Member

    From what I hear, this was not entirely by choice.
     
    Mizzougrad96, Apr 15, 2009
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  4. SF_Express

    SF_Express Active Member

    http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orl-sportsgreene15041509apr15,0,3129719.column
     
    SF_Express, Apr 15, 2009
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  5. Jesus_Muscatel

    Jesus_Muscatel Well-Known Member

    I liked Jerry's NFL Pix column. Dude never took himself too seriously.

    Wish you the best, Jerry.
     
    Jesus_Muscatel, Apr 15, 2009
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  6. sportschick

    sportschick Active Member

    I love that column just for the term "Sea Turkeys." Hope everything works out well for him.
     
    sportschick, Apr 15, 2009
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  7. Ace

    Ace Well-Known Member

    Jerry Greene was good enough to work at the Plain-Dealer.
     
    Ace, Apr 15, 2009
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  8. DirtyDeeds

    DirtyDeeds Guest

    Huge, huge loss for the Sentinel. One of my favorite reads in any paper anywhere. The Page 2 stuff he was doing a while back was outstanding, and the Thanksgiving picks column was one of the best things the paper did (and not just for the photo of him dressed in a turkey suit). Thought the shots at his weight started coming a little too frequently back when I read the Sentinel fairly regularly, but the fact he can laugh at himself is what made him so much fun to read. Best of luck, Jerry.
     
    DirtyDeeds, Apr 15, 2009
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  9. Moderator1

    Moderator1 Moderator Staff Member

    Anyone hear about MORE cuts there? Seven from sports - all from inside/desk crew - though it was unclear whether Lynn/Jerry counted in that number and the "involuntaries" was actually five. Post if you know, PM if you don't want to post.
     
    Moderator1, Apr 16, 2009
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  10. MileHigh

    MileHigh Moderator Staff Member

    80 cut newspaper-wide since the beginning of the year. No number on how many were from the newsroom.

    http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/orl-bizbizreport16041609apr16,0,5162545.story
     
    MileHigh, Apr 16, 2009
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  11. HorseWhipped

    HorseWhipped Guest

    "Our newsroom is filled with smart and committed journalists," Editor Charlotte Hall said. "We will succeed by providing relevant local news and a forum for exchange of ideas and information."

    Filled? Hah.

    Not much of a quote, but I suppose she had to muster up something.
     
    HorseWhipped, Apr 16, 2009
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  12. mediaguy

    mediaguy Well-Known Member

    So is the newsroom actually half-filled with smart and committed journalists, or half-empty?
     
    mediaguy, Apr 16, 2009
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