Super Bowl Media Day

[MNgremlin]

I'm curious about what everyone thinks about what it has become.

I'm torn. Part of me thinks it's become quite an event, while part of me is disgusted by the circus it has become, which is almost a mockery of those who actually are there to work.

 

[RecoveringJournalist]

I can see both sides of it.

I've been to quite a few of them and if you're trying to get stuff to write stories for the rest of the week, it's as annoying as anything can be.

I wonder what it takes to be turned down for a credential for media day. I haven't been in several years, but I can only imagine it's gotten worse.

 

[playthrough]

A guy in my office forked out the $25 or whatever it was to sit in the stands in Indy and watch as a fan. Said it was pretty amusing. I'd rather be watching that hamster wheel than be on it, that's for sure.

 

[RecoveringJournalist]

A guy in my office forked out the $25 or whatever it was to sit in the stands in Indy and watch as a fan. Said it was pretty amusing. I'd rather be watching that hamster wheel than be on it, that's for sure.

No question. I have friends in radio who think it is the greatest thing in the world, but it's a completely different animal if you're trying to get several stories worth of quotes as well as write for the next day.

 

[Michael_ Gee]

If your town's team isn't in it, Media Day is all right, since you're probably only writing one story. If it is in it, it's a nightmare, as you're trying to do 37 things at once talking to understandably distracted players and coaches.

 

[RecoveringJournalist]

Every time I was there I had at least three stories I had to get out of it.

 

[JC]

We need to play the RJ drinking game. Every humble brag or name drop take a shot.

 

[joe king]

I wish it was still just Picture Day.

 

[Michael_ Gee]

There are two other days left for availability for reporters, so you don't have to do it all at Media Day no matter what the workload.

 

[Donny in his element]

We need to play the RJ drinking game. Every humble brag or name drop take a shot.

It's cool. He's in recovery.

 

[PaperDoll]

There are two other days left for availability for reporters, so you don't have to do it all at Media Day no matter what the workload.

Wouldn't that depend on who you need and your deadline? If it's a big-name player, then he'll probably be made available. But some hometown guy -- or an assistant coach, coordinator, team staffer, etc. -- might not.

I had a blast amidst the Media Day chaos last year. I'm pretty sure we did a story on some of the costumed characters who thoroughly enjoy crashing the sportswriters' party.

 

[DanOregon]

It's gotten to the point where the players have to just sit there and be mocked by weirdos looking to make a name. It looks more like a ComicCon these days than a sports event. I wouldn't make the "Media Day" mandatory for the players.

 

[playthrough]

It's gotten to the point where the players have to just sit there and be mocked by weirdos looking to make a name. It looks more like a ComicCon these days than a sports event. I wouldn't make the "Media Day" mandatory for the players.

The day it's not mandatory for players is the day it vanishes completely. And that's not gonna happen considering it feeds the media beast for a day.

 

[Michael_ Gee]

Dear PaperDoll: Wednesday-Thursday media sessions are mandatory for all players and coaches. I got one of the Super Bowl stories I'm happiest with, an interview with Belichick's father, at a Thursday session one year, and he was just a bystander. The league will NEVER get rid of Media Day. Hell, it sells tickets to fans for it, and they buy them!!!

 

[da man]

Dear PaperDoll: Wednesday-Thursday media sessions are mandatory for all players and coaches. I got one of the Super Bowl stories I'm happiest with, an interview with Belichick's father, at a Thursday session one year, and he was just a bystander. The league will NEVER get rid of Media Day. Hell, it sells tickets to fans for it, and they buy them!!!

MG is correct. All players and coaches are available Wednesday and Thursday.