Jun

28

An Organization of Their Own

June 28, 2007 | Leave a Comment

It is always heartening to see when individuals or groups overcome obstacles in their path to success.  Sports have shown us many examples of this.  Sports media is no different.
Back in May the Association for Women in Sports Media (AWSM) held its 20th Anniversary convention in Dallas.  The organization has had much to celebrate.  Yet it […]

Jun

20

Sports Radio Review- The Sports Guys, KKFN, Denver

June 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment

One thing I’ve learned listening to sports radio across the country is that the intensity of the programming seems to coincide with the passion of the local fan base.  Fans in cities like New York, Boston, and Chicago are often recognized as some of the most loyal in the country.  Fans of teams in the […]

Jun

15

SMJ Interview- Brian Powell, Awful Announcing

June 15, 2007 | Leave a Comment

I’ve always been intrigued about the work people do to create and maintain their blogs.  Like me, most of these bloggers do this on their spare time.  Juggling work and family many times puts what I do here on the back burner.  Beleive me I wouldn’t want it any other way.
When I visit some of […]

Jun

11

Live From Louisville…It’s the NCAA!!

June 11, 2007 | 1 Comment

The convergence of blogging and sports reporting took a cruel turn yesterday after Brian Bennett of the Louisville Courier-Journal was evicted from the press box at last night’s University of Louisville’s College World Series-berth clinching game over Oklahoma State.  Why was Bennett banned?  Because the NCAA determined that his blogging from the game site was in violation of its rules […]

Jun

7

SMJ Interview- Larry Dougherty, Temple University

June 7, 2007 | Leave a Comment

There is more to sports media than reporters.  There are hundreds of people who work for professional teams and collegiate athletic programs whose job it is to interact with the press in support of their organizations.
I have always felt that handling the press needs for a NCAA Division I program is probably one of the most demanding […]

Jun

1

Celebrity Privacy

June 1, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Those of you who have read this blog know that I am old-fashioned when it comes to the quality of the sports news I like to read.  I am utterly disgusted with the work of some of the media today when it comes to its coverage of celebrities.
I have never been a fan of gossip columns.  Even though […]





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