Mar

19

SI Looks To Do It Right

March 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I’ve never had a problem with the idea that print publications should charge for some of its content to be viewed online. But I never understood why some news organizations charge at all for information in their back issues. Isn’t the goal to make money off the fresh stuff?
Anyway, Sports Illustrated is […]

Mar

18

ESPN Envy

March 18, 2008 | 2 Comments

I’ve been writing Sports Media Journal for a little over a year…and just now have I reached an epiphany over why their is much angst over ESPN. It’s one word…JEALOUSY.
It dawned on me after reading the examination of ESPN’s business practices in the latest edition of Sports Business Journal. The piece takes a look at […]

Jan

16

What They’re Saying…January 16, 2008

January 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Here is what’s being written today by some of the country’s sports media columnists…
USA Today’s Michael Hiestand says throat surgery isn’t the only health battle Dick Vitale has had to face over the past month.
The NY Times Richard Sandomir writes that David Justice will have a greatly reduced role at the YES Network this baseball season.
The Milwaukee […]

Dec

13

Another Rush To Judgement Today?

December 13, 2007 | Leave a Comment

We will all be waiting for 2pmET today when the Mitchel Report on steroids in major League Baseball is released.  It will also be fascinating to see how the press handles the the details within the report.
News has already surfaced that there will be MVP’s and All-Stars listed as alleged users of steroids.  You noticed I used the […]

Oct

10

Home Run, Ombudsman

October 10, 2007 | Leave a Comment

All I need to do is direct you to the latest from ESPN Omdusman Le Anne Schreiber:
Fact vs Opinion
This piece details another important problem not only with ESPN, but with us bloggers and media in general.  Brilliant!

Oct

3

The Goods on ESPN- Part 2: Making It Better

October 3, 2007 | 5 Comments

I hope you found yesterday’s post enlightening as to some of the criticisms being levied against ESPN.  Some are valid, others, not so much.  Today I want to give you one man’s view on how ESPN can enhance its product for all its viewers.
Let’s get one thing straight. The accusations lodged against ESPN by reporters […]

Oct

2

The Goods on ESPN- Part 1: The Criticisms

October 2, 2007 | 16 Comments

I knew that being the owner of a sports media blog I would one day need to provide an in depth evaluation of ESPN.
By and large I like ESPN. They sometimes act like they’re the bull in the china shop. But you know what, they are. They’re not perfect. And no one should expect them […]

Sep

15

The Press Disappoints Again, and AGAIN!

September 15, 2007 | Leave a Comment

I’m throwing the flag right now on the media for piling on when it comes to the Patriots and the “video-gate” controversy.
First, full disclosure.  I live in New England and I am a Patriots fan.  What the Patriots did was wrong.  The were punished appropriately.  Let’s move on.  Apparently that’s not what the media wants […]

Aug

19

Don’t Make Me Tell the Teacher

August 19, 2007 | Leave a Comment

It’s been nearly three weeks since this post seeking your opinions on ESPN.  Thanks to all of you who have responded.
I know there are many more of you who have opinions on the Worldwide Leader and ways to make it better.  Let me know about them.  Send your comments here.  Please put “ESPN” in the subject line.
Your […]

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 […]

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