TBL bags Rick Telander

[Evil ... Thy name is Orville Redenbacher!!]

I gotta give props to TBL.. they are getting some great interview subjects.

Rick Telander

http://thebiglead.com/?p=6413#more-6413

 

[Moderator1]

So **** tempted **** to **** post **** the **** picture.

I wonder if he used the ol' cell banana?

 

[MU_was_not_so_hard]

Having spent last weekend in chicago, I know Big Lead is going to get absolutely flooded with people from up there wanting to read about the feud. That's all people were talking about, moreso than the Cubs-Sox series.

 

[Rockbottom]

I read the title really quick, and it looked like Tea Bags Rick Telander.

Whew, am I *glad* I was wrong.

rb

 

[HoopsMcCann]

seriously, if i wanted to get an update of what that piece of **** has, i'd add it to my rss. thanks

 

[Sly]

Having spent last weekend in chicago, I know Big Lead is going to get absolutely flooded with people from up there wanting to read about the feud. That's all people were talking about, moreso than the Cubs-Sox series.

MU, I love ya, baby, but were you hanging out with journalists?

 

[BillyT]

OK, how about this:

*****
Q: You’re one of the few journalists who played a sport in college
*****

How true is that?

Division I, Big Three, yeah, maybe there are not too many. (But if you could sportscasters there are a decent few).

But, day-um, even *I* wrestled in college. About 120 pounds ago.

 

[21]

I gotta give props to TBL.. they are getting some great interview subjects.

Rick Telander

http://thebiglead.com/?p=6413#more-6413

I just don't understand the 'get' angle here. I don't know too many sportswriters who turn down 'interviews' especially when those interviews consist of emailed questions that omit tough questions because 'what's the point of asking if you already know the answer?'

 

[MU_was_not_so_hard]

Having spent last weekend in chicago, I know Big Lead is going to get absolutely flooded with people from up there wanting to read about the feud. That's all people were talking about, moreso than the Cubs-Sox series.

MU, I love ya, baby, but were you hanging out with journalists?

Just one.
The other guys were all 20- and 30-somethings, two of whom work for the Sox.

In part, though, I will ammend my statement. There was a fair amount of talk about "Louisville Chugger."
Sorry.

 

[Cousin Jeffrey]

OK, how about this:

*****
Q: You’re one of the few journalists who played a sport in college
*****

How true is that?

Division I, Big Three, yeah, maybe there are not too many. (But if you could sportscasters there are a decent few).

But, day-um, even *I* wrestled in college. About 120 pounds ago.

TBL, or the dude that writes most of it, ain't Bill Shakespeare, but his point is valid even if he writes it obtusely. Not many writers have big-time, D-I, or pro credentials, which is, of course, apropos of nothing. It doesn't really give anyone the ability to write better, faster or cleaner.

But aside from Telander (and has anyone ever read his book on trying to make the Chiefs?) who else is there, aside from the collection of D-3 rasslers and cross country runners?

David Haugh was a DB for Ball State, I think. John Ed Bradley at LSU...

 

[Diabeetus]

So **** tempted **** to **** post **** the **** picture.

I wonder if he used the ol' cell banana?

I hope you found this one:

And I can't find one of Fozzie, bent over, patting his stuffed ass and saying, "Kiss this, you unfunny *******!"

I'll keep looking.

 

[Diabeetus]

OK, how about this:

*****
Q: You’re one of the few journalists who played a sport in college
*****

How true is that?

Division I, Big Three, yeah, maybe there are not too many. (But if you could sportscasters there are a decent few).

But, day-um, even *I* wrestled in college. About 120 pounds ago.

TBL, or the dude that writes most of it, ain't Bill Shakespeare, but his point is valid even if he writes it obtusely. Not many writers have big-time, D-I, or pro credentials, which is, of course, apropos of nothing. It doesn't really give anyone the ability to write better, faster or cleaner.

But aside from Telander (and has anyone ever read his book on trying to make the Chiefs?) who else is there, aside from the collection of D-3 rasslers and cross country runners?

David Haugh was a DB for Ball State, I think. John Ed Bradley at LSU...

Whitlock

 

[Moderator1]

My staff had four guys who were former DI athletes. It isn't as uncommon as people think.

 

[BillyT]

OK, how about this:

*****
Q: You’re one of the few journalists who played a sport in college
*****

How true is that?

Division I, Big Three, yeah, maybe there are not too many. (But if you could sportscasters there are a decent few).

But, day-um, even *I* wrestled in college. About 120 pounds ago.

TBL, or the dude that writes most of it, ain't Bill Shakespeare, but his point is valid even if he writes it obtusely. Not many writers have big-time, D-I, or pro credentials, which is, of course, apropos of nothing. It doesn't really give anyone the ability to write better, faster or cleaner.

But aside from Telander (and has anyone ever read his book on trying to make the Chiefs?) who else is there, aside from the collection of D-3 rasslers and cross country runners?

David Haugh was a DB for Ball State, I think. John Ed Bradley at LSU...

I would start with everyone former professional athlete who is now a broadcaster.

Not, if you want to say "print journalist" . . .

 

[Herbert Anchovy]

I think John Harper played college baseball.

 

[Mizzougrad96]

I know someone who was a lineman at Ball State.

 

[Bob Cook]

Paul Zimmerman, old-school division.

 

[Mizzougrad96]

What did Mariotti do in 1995 to get suspended?

I remember hearing something about it, but I don't know the details.

 

[WaylonJennings]

Were David Haugh and Jason Whitlock teammates?

 

[21]

What did Mariotti do in 1995 to get suspended?

I remember hearing something about it, but I don't know the details.

I could be wrong, but I think he was demoted to reporter, not suspended. Then there was some shuffle in management and he got the job back....I think.