Aldridge returns

[jdklamp]

Apparently David Aldridge is back at the Inquirer. And his story, much like his Sunday NBA notes, is good.

http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/sports/16577288.htm

 

[Montezuma's Revenge]

So, what's the over-under on how long it is until David Aldridge reports that David Aldridge is back?

 

[Norman Stansfield]

So, what's the over-under on how long it is until David Aldridge reports that David Aldridge is back?

Ric Bucher already reported it on The Worldwide Leader.

 

[Cousin Jeffrey]

He's been at the paper for awhile now, right? I'd say a year, at least. He was doing football.

 

[daveevansedge]

But he was laid off in the purge at the beginning of this year, CJ.

 

[Cousin Jeffrey]

Ah, to quote Dana Carvey, I did not know that. Weird, wild stuff. Did he file for unemployment, or just make do on his TV scrill?

 

[wickedwritah]

He was only gone for about three weeks, if that.

 

[Cousin Jeffrey]

Good story. It's been done at every stop, it seems, and by all the national guys. I feel for Dixon having to talk about it before every game, but I'm sure he likes that his sister's story is keeping her spirit alive.

 

[slappy4428]

Good story. It's been done at every stop, it seems, and by all the national guys. I feel for Dixon having to talk about it before every game, but I'm sure he likes that his sister's story is keeping her spirit alive.

Agreed, it was a decent piece, but enough is enough..

 

[Ike Broflovski]

Can someone explain to me how he either kept his job or got it back? I mean, I can't make a case as to whether he should have stayed or left, but I'd heard he was on The List.

 

[Michael_ Gee]

My guess, just a guess, is either Aldridge was never on the list to begin with or he was let go solely in order to re-negotiate his pay downwards in an NFL salary cap-type maneuver.

 

[Mizzougrad96]

Not a big Aldridge fan, but I also hate hearing about people losing their jobs as a result of newsroom cutbacks...

 

[wickedwritah]

From the thread on the layoffs:

I heard that the Inky realized they messed up when they let Aldridge go, and they have talked to him about coming back, but DA said he's got other offers on the table.

 

[wickedwritah]

More background.
http://apse.dallasnews.com/2007/feb2007/020707carrig.html

 

[write then drink]

doesn't explain anything

 

[boots]

You got several things working here. Aldridge is a good guy who got screwed. He's a big asset to the paper and I believe he's more productive than SAS. He brings a lot of sense where SAS brings nonsense.
Jenks and the Inky brass made a good move and hopefully, the product will continue to improve.
There are some who may try to put a racist spin on all of this. That may or may not be the case but the bottom line is that DA is very much respected in this business. He has paid his dues and is a pro.
With any luck others such as Rob Parent, another vet, may make a return appearance. Here's hoping for the best.

 

[wickedwritah]

SAS the writer and SAS the television personality are not one and the same, as you know, boots. What limited writing of his that I've seen, I think it's been good stuff.

 

[boots]

SAS the writer and SAS the television personality are not one and the same, as you know, boots. What limited writing of his that I've seen, I think it's been good stuff.

I've seen it in forms I'd rather not discuss. He has improved over the years but he's not a finished product as he would like to believe. His contacts are great but if not for that, SAS wouldn't bring much to my breakfast table.

 

[Write-brained]

I wonder if Aldridge's return had anything to do with some black groups protesting the layoffs of minorities because it left the paper with an even smaller percentage than the paltry number it had prior to the cuts.

I like Aldridge's writing ... philly.com's got a bunch of good ones ... not fond of SAS either ... but Aldridge is terrible on TV.

 

[boots]

I wonder if Aldridge's return had anything to do with some black groups protesting the layoffs of minorities because it left the paper with an even smaller percentage than the paltry number it had prior to the cuts.

I like Aldridge's writing ... philly.com's got a bunch of good ones ... not fond of SAS either ... but Aldridge is terrible on TV.

Unfortunately, the protests may have had an affect on DA's return. Management isn't talking about that aspect but it can't be ignored. DA is one of the brightest people in the business. He knows the situation.
There are many at the Inky who prefer DA over SAS. Personality is a big reason but also who is more talented. DA's work isn't scrutinized as much as SAS. It's truth.