Whitlock crushes Thayer Evans and SI

[SnarkShark]

This is quite a tongue lashing.

http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Jason_Whitlock_slams_SI_writer_Thayer_Evans/11-22173

 

[PaperClip529]

This is quite a tongue lashing.

http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Jason_Whitlock_slams_SI_writer_Thayer_Evans/11-22173

Yea, I am sure that Whitlock said all of that without malice and that none of it was personal.

 

[LongTimeListener]

Whitlock something something hates reporter X something something blah blah blah search and replace

 

[CD Boogie]

It's nothing personal, but I'm just calling him unethical and unable to look past his Oklahoma fandom...
It's nothing personal, but I'm just calling him illiterate.

Whitlock said similar things about Charles Robinson's piece on Miami. And while I can somewhat agree with the contention that these stories of corruption are tiresome, it might actually be helpful to keep the topic in the news until the system finally IS corrected.

 

[Mizzougrad96]

It's nothing personal, but he's a homer and has no credibility...

Good lord...

 

[VJ]

It's depressing reading media critics of SI's story saying they should be doing the digging on the NCAA, when those same critics have a platform and audience but are too lazy to do it themselves.

 

[JHath]

Surprised that the World didn't mention in this blog that Thayer once worked there. It was as an intern, but it still should be mentioned.

 

[CarlSpackler]

I know people automatically dismiss stuff that comes out of Whitlock's mouth because it comes out of Whitlock's mouth, but is there any merit to what he says? I saw some other Thayer Evans flak today, but I know nothing of the guy's history. There's always blowback at these stories, usually from fanbois, but this is the first time I've seen other journalists jumping on the bandwagon. That strikes me as... interesting.

 

[The Big Ragu]

I know people automatically dismiss stuff that comes out of Whitlock's mouth because it comes out of Whitlock's mouth, but is there any merit to what he says? I saw some other Thayer Evans flak today, but I know nothing of the guy's history. There's always blowback at these stories, usually from fanbois, but this is the first time I've seen other journalists jumping on the bandwagon. That strikes me as... interesting.

If what Thayer reported is flawed, then tell HOW it is flawed. An ad hominem attack of the guy -- with the "I have nothing against him," and then proceeding to insult him in 10,000 different ways -- shouldn't persuade anyone of anything.

The part I liked the most was how Whitlock "think(s) the story is a cliché and bogus and suspect and just the wrong angle," even though "When I learned Thayer Evans was involved, I just said, there's no way I'll read this because there's no reason to trust this reporter on anything of substance."

If the story is biased or flawed, then there should be plenty of ammo to discredit the story. I'll listen to that, if someone has something to offer.

But this crap was a cheap shot. ... and lame. ... even IF the story later gets discredited.

Out of curiousity, can anyone tell me where I can go to check out Whitlock's portfolio of investigative reporting work? I am not sure where I can find it.

 

[Steak Snabler]

To be fair, Whitlock isn't the only one who thinks Evans is a hack. He's been taken to task by lots of people over what is perceived to be shoddy, singled-sourced reporting on stuff like the recruitment of Jamarkus McFarland by Texas (he signed with Oklahoma) and
the Cam Newton scandal.

 

[dooley_womack1]

He worked his corner, curb-stomping Thayer Evans on that corner. I think Whitlock is pulling a Scicluna, except in his own inflammatory, lower-end-prose manner.

 

[Mizzougrad96]

If you're going to call a reporter out for work they've done on a story, that's one thing, but I want a better reason than "He's an OU homer."

That's a fan board response. I want a solid reason why this guy's OSU reporting is inaccurate. If you don't have a reason, shut your ****ing mouth.

 

[Joe Williams]

If you're going to call a reporter out for work they've done on a story, that's one thing, but I want a better reason than "He's an OU homer."

That's a fan board response. I want a solid reason why this guy's OSU reporting is inaccurate. If you don't have a reason, shut your ****ing mouth.

After all, even Jose Canseco told truths about steroids abuse.
Half the time, star witnesses in court trials are criminals themselves.
A reporter's credibility is huge. But on a given story, it's the facts and the reporting first.

 

[Mizzougrad96]

One of the worst things you can say about another reporter is that they have no credibility. To me the only thing worse would be to accuse them of fabricating stories...

If Whitlock wants to pick apart the story and say, "This is inaccurate and here's why..." then that's one thing.

But a sweeping statement than someone who has worked at the NYT and SI has no credibility? Damn...

 

[FreddiePatek]

As a Kansas State alumnus, I call into question all the reading I did in that piece. I'm totally biased.

 

[FreddiePatek]

That said, isn't this the same media entity that fell for the Saban to Texas tweet?

 

[LongTimeListener]

That said, isn't this the same media entity that fell for the Saban to Texas tweet?

I suppose, if you want to discredit the Los Angeles Times because Bleacher Report appears on their site.

SI.com, like the websites attached to Forbes or The Atlantic, is a pale and embarrassing imitation of the original product.

 

[MisterCreosote]

"You know, just because you say 'with all due respect' doesn't mean you can say whatever you want."

"It sure as heck does!"

 

[Baron Scicluna]

He worked his corner, curb-stomping Thayer Evans on that corner. I think Whitlock is pulling a Scicluna, except in his own inflammatory, lower-end-prose manner.

Wait, what?

 

[dooley_womack1]

He worked his corner, curb-stomping Thayer Evans on that corner. I think Whitlock is pulling a Scicluna, except in his own inflammatory, lower-end-prose manner.

Wait, what?

Not meant perjoratively, just that your posts on the subject focus a lot less on what players and coaches might have been involved in, and more on the perceived institutional rot of the N.C.A.A. Which I think is Whitlock's point, if his screed has a point other than to wale away at Evans.