A prime example of why the public has little faith in this profession

[Johnny Jackson]

Holes riddle ex-Springstead basketball coach's resume

One of the worst "hit pieces" I have ever seen concerning a high school coach who by the way was nominated to the Tennessee HOF 2 years ago. This story creation wasn't documented and most of it based on false information and fabrication. It took me no time to destroy the credibility of this story and you will see the Editors Note 1 year after the story was published.

 

[TheSportsPredictor]

Not really. No one cares.

 

[Johnny Jackson]

Oh I would say a great many care including many sports journalists across the South who have criticized the author(s).

 

[TheSportsPredictor]

I wouldn't.

 

[Johnny Jackson]

I wouldn't.

So tell me sport...how do you write the "hit piece" above after you have already published this...
Florida high school sports | Boys basketball: Steve Thompson hired at Springstead
Maybe Izzy Gould of al.com will come on this forum and explain his actions...

 

[TheSportsPredictor]

Don't know, don't care.

 

[Johnny Jackson]

Don't know, don't care.

Then don't reply...end of story.

 

[TheSportsPredictor]

Then don't reply...end of story.

You asked for my response. You received it.

 

[Johnny Jackson]

Published by Izzy Gould. Looks like he is very confident in what he published. Defend yourself Mr. Gould. We will retract our statement that you are a liar and fraud if you can prove it to your peers here.

Florida high school sports | Basketball: Steve Thompson on-camera interview

 

[RickStain]

I'm guessing OP is an assistant coach?

 

[TheSportsPredictor]

I'm guessing OP is an assistant coach?

At the most. Most likely JV or volunteer.

 

[Johnny Jackson]

At the most. Most likely JV or volunteer.

Wrong on both counts. I am a free lance journalist and part time high school blogger who followed the coach in Tennessee. I despise liars in sports journalism. I despise those with a bias even more. This was a damn high school basketball coach who served inner city schools for 32 years. It wasn't Bob Knight or Nick Saban.

 

[RickStain]

OK, so you're a fanboy who calls himself a "freelance journalist." Ugh, it's worse than I thought.

 

[TheSportsPredictor]

Write an expose instead of a message board rant.

 

[Johnny Jackson]

Write an expose instead of a message board rant.

Izzy Gould has been exposed...many places.

 

[Jake_Taylor]

Show. Don't tell.

 

[Johnny Jackson]

Show. Don't tell.

Google his name...Google Coach Steve Thompson. Plenty to see. There is even a page devoted to "Izzy Gould liar"...

 

[RickStain]

I can't find that page. All I see is some weirdo ranting on the scout.com message boards. If that's you, your behavior is not sound and you should consider seeking a professional mental health diagnosis.

 

[Johnny Jackson]

I can't find that page. All I see is some weirdo ranting on the scout.com message boards. If that's you, your behavior is not sound and you should consider seeking a professional mental health diagnosis.

I don't think most message board stuff is very sound...

 

[TheSportsPredictor]

Damn straight.