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SI.com falls for hoax tweet re: Saban to Texas

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by Steak Snabler, Sep 9, 2013.

  1. Steak Snabler

    Steak Snabler Well-Known Member

    C'mon guys. Sourcing a talk-show host tweet and an Alabama-centric blog? (both of which were tongue-firmly-in-cheek).

    Andre Laguerre is rolling over in his grave ...

    http://deadspin.com/sports-illustrated-falls-for-satire-about-nick-saban-vi-1278110335
     
    Steak Snabler, Sep 9, 2013
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  2. Mizzougrad96

    Mizzougrad96 Active Member

    That's brilliant from Finebaum.
     
    Mizzougrad96, Sep 10, 2013
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  3. slappy4428

    slappy4428 Active Member

    Words I never thought I'd read in my lifetime.
     
    slappy4428, Sep 12, 2013
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  4. Mizzougrad96

    Mizzougrad96 Active Member

    He knows how to push buttons while keeping his fanbase. Something as innocent as that tweet can give him a week's worth of material, not that he'd need it this week...
     
    Mizzougrad96, Sep 12, 2013
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