Salon on Final Four media

To be fair, there does seem to be a growing trend toward marketing individual writers, broadcasters, etc., and turning them into mini-celebrities. Twitter has certainly helped spur that trend as readers get to know the hacks behind the keyboards better, and some companies themselves have been looking to acquire the "personalities" in the industry. So maybe there's a bigger market for this than it seems on first glance...

 

No Albom?

 

I'm with you.

The reporter's not very savvy. If he had been, he would called Jones on his quote about being slow to report bad news. If Kentucky were losing, I assure you, no reporter would be faster to report it.

 

Next on Salon: Dogs and cats - Why the anger?

 

Dude, it would be the worst 10 15 20 percent you ever spent. Your work speaks for itself. You don't need me pimpin' you. Although, I know where we'd have our business lunches, and I approve of that idea. So, yeah, OK.

 

Hey, if you'll be my agent, I'll let you supersize your business lunch.

 

From three martinis to four?

 

Where's the Mickey D's that serves alcohol?

 

Hobart, Ind.

 

Think about this honestly for a second, especially those of you who liked the piece: Wha single thing in here did you learn -- in 7,500 words! -- that you didn't already know?

Gregg Doyel has two teenage sons. That's about the only thing I didn't know I found remotely interesting.