ESPN Is Pathetic
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Corsi said:
Wonder how Bill Sharman felt about the C's unretiring his number for Garnett. Maybe ESPN should have someone ask him.
gmogmo said:
ESPN @espn2h
Hey @SanJoseSharks, thoughts on changing your name to the San Jose #Sharknados?
San Jose Sharks @SanJoseSharks4m
Hey @espn, thoughts on showing more hockey highlights?
Funny comeback by Sharks twitter account
Love how another NHL team joined in on the fun...
I'm just surprised the Kings Twitter feed didn't join in. They're the gold standard of NHL teams in that realm.
Just saw this notice at the bottom of an Olney article:
Because Facebook doesn't already suck enough.
Because Facebook doesn't already suck enough.
I somewhat support this, just because any time people are forced to comment under their own name is a blow to the Greater Internet Fuckwad Theory.
Why I won't comment via Facebook:
http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2013/06/23/facebook-issues-data-breach-notification-may-have-leaked-your-email-and-phone-number/
I was one of the 6 million people who had their personal information given to spammers via the "year long data breach"
http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2013/06/21/facebook-security-lapse-exposed-information-on-6-million-users/
Don't get me started on all of the security issues involved with the Apps that are "approved for use" by Facebook
http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2013/06/23/facebook-issues-data-breach-notification-may-have-leaked-your-email-and-phone-number/
I was one of the 6 million people who had their personal information given to spammers via the "year long data breach"
http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2013/06/21/facebook-security-lapse-exposed-information-on-6-million-users/
Don't get me started on all of the security issues involved with the Apps that are "approved for use" by Facebook
It doesn't really change a thing, as anyone who's ever had the misfortune at looking at ye olde cracked-out right-wing blogs can attest.Stevie1der said:
Umm. You realize that's a PII bug unrelated to comments, yes...? It's a graph permissions problem, which isn't good but you're completely misunderstanding what it actually involves. Your "my email was given to spammers!!1" is pretty nonsensical, too, unless you're friending a bunch of spammers; the bugged implementation of DYI doesn't expose non-privileged graph information to non-friends (I don't think even people you follow can pull it).Section30 said:
Use less shitty apps. Evaluate them and don't go "hey, I want those screensavers!!1". I mean...you've got a brain, don't you?Section30 said:
not sure where to put this but enjoyed the first two points Reiss makes here laying the smack on King and Polian.
http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/page/reissmailbagweek0716/new-england-patriots-mailbag-rising-rough-offseason
Commentary and analysis has come from all angles, and I wanted to lead off this week's mailbag by challenging two things that caught the eye.
A Pioli presence is needed. Scott Pioli did a super job in his role as vice president of Player Personnel (2000-2008), and one line of thinking is that since he has left the organization there isn't anyone to challenge Belichick on personnel decisions. The idea is that perhaps if Pioli was with the Patriots, maybe the selections of Aaron Hernandez and Alfonzo Dennardaren't made because he was willing to question Belichick. Pioli and Belichick seemed to have a great working rapport, but it's not like Pioli himself didn't run into some "character" type problems in Kansas City (e.g. murder-suicide of Jovan Belcher). That dynamic shouldn't be overlooked when this topic is discussed.
Polian had Hernandez off the board. Former Colts president Bill Polian said in his current role as a media analyst that Indianapolis had taken Hernandez off its draft board, and as was later learned, it wasn't the only team. While Polian has proven to be excellent in his role as a football analyst, it also should be noted that when he was running the football operation in Carolina he selected receiver Rae Carruth in the first round. Carruth was later convicted of conspiracy of murder, which shows that while Polian might have made the correct decision on Hernandez, he didn't carry a 1,000 batting average over the years.
http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/page/reissmailbagweek0716/new-england-patriots-mailbag-rising-rough-offseason
Commentary and analysis has come from all angles, and I wanted to lead off this week's mailbag by challenging two things that caught the eye.
A Pioli presence is needed. Scott Pioli did a super job in his role as vice president of Player Personnel (2000-2008), and one line of thinking is that since he has left the organization there isn't anyone to challenge Belichick on personnel decisions. The idea is that perhaps if Pioli was with the Patriots, maybe the selections of Aaron Hernandez and Alfonzo Dennardaren't made because he was willing to question Belichick. Pioli and Belichick seemed to have a great working rapport, but it's not like Pioli himself didn't run into some "character" type problems in Kansas City (e.g. murder-suicide of Jovan Belcher). That dynamic shouldn't be overlooked when this topic is discussed.
Polian had Hernandez off the board. Former Colts president Bill Polian said in his current role as a media analyst that Indianapolis had taken Hernandez off its draft board, and as was later learned, it wasn't the only team. While Polian has proven to be excellent in his role as a football analyst, it also should be noted that when he was running the football operation in Carolina he selected receiver Rae Carruth in the first round. Carruth was later convicted of conspiracy of murder, which shows that while Polian might have made the correct decision on Hernandez, he didn't carry a 1,000 batting average over the years.
I started receiving phishing emails purportedly from members of my "friends list". My friends reported that contacts in their friend lists were also targeted. We also found that other people we knew from school were getting friend requests from people posing as us under variations on our names such as an added middle initial.Blacken said:
We worked out that one friend had accepted a person posing as someone she knew from school. This was in 2011.
It took Grantland's incessant footnotes and a question in the recent Lipsyte chat for this to occur to me, but maybe someone can unwind me on a question I can't answer. When ESPN reports on news stories (i.e. NCAA conference realignment) that include information about television contracts, why don't they have to disclose when one of those contracts is with ESPN? It should be mentioned every time, right? Keep in mind when responding that ESPN believes that they hold themselves to standard journalism guidelines in their news division.
I yearn for the days that Sunday night's plays of the week could be up to 3 minutes long based on what happened in a given week. I don't know if I blame them more or society as this was just shared on facebook. I mean can you fault them for things that work? I just don't understand how no one can compete.
ESPN
The cast of The Sandlot reunited...ON THE SANDLOT!
ESPN
The cast of The Sandlot reunited...ON THE SANDLOT!
Because they're not legally obliged to do so. They must, however, disclose that they are a Disney owned company when discussing (i.e. shilling for) properties that are also owned by Disney.JimBoSox9 said:
Blame the Internet. Everyone gas already seen them.Hambone said:I yearn for the days that Sunday night's plays of the week could be up to 3 minutes long based on what happened in a given week. I don't know if I blame them more or society as this was just shared on facebook. I mean can you fault them for things that work? I just don't understand how no one can compete.
ESPN
The cast of The Sandlot reunited...ON THE SANDLOT!
Pats runners tear it up, 1 and 2 QBs do alright, and the headline on ESPN's recap is about Tebow, without noting how shitty he was. I can't say I'm shocked.
So ESPN won't cover what was supposedly a pretty good altercation, but SI will:
http://nfl.si.com/2013/08/13/hugh-douglas-espn/?sct=hp_t2_a4&eref=sihp
Originally reported by Deadspin, I believe.
I saw Douglas here and there, and thought he was basically a Warren Sapp wannabe... Big mouth, talked tough, but couldn't back up his yapping with any consistent logic. He had some very jealous and somewhat petty things to say about Donovan McNabb last week.
http://nfl.si.com/2013/08/13/hugh-douglas-espn/?sct=hp_t2_a4&eref=sihp
Originally reported by Deadspin, I believe.
I saw Douglas here and there, and thought he was basically a Warren Sapp wannabe... Big mouth, talked tough, but couldn't back up his yapping with any consistent logic. He had some very jealous and somewhat petty things to say about Donovan McNabb last week.
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/spencer-steroid-claim-made-impostor-yank-article-1.1426094
ESPN radio nets exclusive interview with Shane Spencer in which he admits steroid use. Later revealed to be not Shane Spencer, but actually just some guy who called in.
ESPN radio nets exclusive interview with Shane Spencer in which he admits steroid use. Later revealed to be not Shane Spencer, but actually just some guy who called in.
Good article in the Atlantic about ESPN's recent, intentional content strategy (i.e., emphasize live sports and salacious story lines).
http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2013/08/15/jason-whitlock-to-bill-simmons-im-going-to-be-doing-a-black-grantland-at-espn/
ESPN giving a voice to young black sports writers is good thing. Putting Whitlock in charge? Not so much.
ESPN giving a voice to young black sports writers is good thing. Putting Whitlock in charge? Not so much.
I'm going to take a shot in the dark and guess you didn't listen to the podcast. I can't stand Whitlock"s writing when he takes the unnecessary race slant, but he speaks totally differently in interviews. He sounded genuinely sad that there weren't more young black sports writers. He's trying to change that and it should be applauded.The Social Chair said:
The ESPN hatred in this thread has become downright silly. I rarely watch ESPN, but this thread has become a place for people who rage over when the company covers a team from LA or NY team instead of a New England team.
Go watch the other 24/7 sports stations.
With Fox Sports 1 set to debut on Saturday, maybe the competition will temper some of the more sensationalistic aspects of ESPN's television and online content. Probably not. Except for the live baseball coverage, the only program I watch semi-regularly is SportsCenter at 6pm. From looking at FS1's website and schedule, it appears that FS1 will have a nightly news program called Fox Sports Live, but that airs at 11pm.
Note: At 2:30 ET Saturday, there is a show called Fox Sports 1 on 1 featuring Tom Brady.
Note: At 2:30 ET Saturday, there is a show called Fox Sports 1 on 1 featuring Tom Brady.
Darnell's Son said:
Thanks, I absolutely plan on switching to FOX Sports 1, but keep on fighting for that underdog. Poor ESPN, they need it.
glennhoffmania said:
This is the problem with ESPN. After these comments, every talking head will bloviate on whether Jaworski is right or not instead of covering, for example, anything happening on a field. Just a complete waste of time.
I'm a 9ers fan and I've been watching Kap since he was drafted. Honestly in his first preseason I said he might have the best skill set I've ever seen at quarterback. The kid can make all the throws and his running is smart and ellusive. But I kinda cringed when i read what Jaws wrote. I hate setting the bar so high for him. I mean he seems to have the skills and ability. But thats a bold bold statement. I kinda understand what he means but it prob is a reach as a reporter to make such a statement. As a fan of Kap and the Niners I hate seeing such headlines.glennhoffmania said:
"Could be ... skill set." Seems reasonable to me.
Jaws not only is the least of their problems, but also he's probably their most valuable, intelligent asset in their enormous football collection.
You want problems? Don't ever confuse ESPN with a font of cutting edged news, or entertainment for that matter --
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/23/report-nfl-pressured-espn-to-abandon-pbs-concussion-project/
It is, and will forever remain, the NFL's ho. And a source of humor too: Tagliabue's characterization of Playmakers was hilarious at the time, and even more so in hindsight.
Jaws not only is the least of their problems, but also he's probably their most valuable, intelligent asset in their enormous football collection.
You want problems? Don't ever confuse ESPN with a font of cutting edged news, or entertainment for that matter --
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/23/report-nfl-pressured-espn-to-abandon-pbs-concussion-project/
It is, and will forever remain, the NFL's ho. And a source of humor too: Tagliabue's characterization of Playmakers was hilarious at the time, and even more so in hindsight.
efaultdcmissle said:
Awesome takedown of the Jaws thing by Deadspin, and a perfect companion to this thread:
How ESPN Pulled A Bullshit Colin Kaepernick Story Out Of Thin Air
Bunt4aTriple said:
You really need the pic for that one
Nate Silver Vows to Teach Chris Berman How to Read
ESPN.com is the idiot. The Red Sox just beat the Rays in Clay Buchholz's return to the bigs and the front page of ESPN.com says this:
I have push notifications set for the B ston teams, and I just got thisfrom the score center app:
I think I'd rather watch a loop of the the Tyree catch for a few hours, Clockwork Orange-Style than watch those two dolts in yet another contrived debate.
I have push notifications set for the B ston teams, and I just got thisfrom the score center app:
I think I'd rather watch a loop of the the Tyree catch for a few hours, Clockwork Orange-Style than watch those two dolts in yet another contrived debate.
Tebow will get mentioned inside of 5 minutes.
I think I'd rather watch a loop of the the Tyree catch for a few hours, Clockwork Orange-Style than watch those two dolts in yet another contrived debate.
Tebow will get mentioned inside of 5 minutes.
Patriots are in trouble, as covered by ESPN?
Let's see here...Week 2 after a tough road opener in Buffalo...popular player let go by the team to a rival...team and Brady seem shaky in Week 1...maybe Bayliss or Stephen A will say that the team hates just hates their coach right now?
I'm not saying the Pats don't have issues. I am saying that contrived "debates" are contrived.
Let's see here...Week 2 after a tough road opener in Buffalo...popular player let go by the team to a rival...team and Brady seem shaky in Week 1...maybe Bayliss or Stephen A will say that the team hates just hates their coach right now?
I'm not saying the Pats don't have issues. I am saying that contrived "debates" are contrived.
ESPN.com embeds separate highlights into the box scores for all scoring plays on ESPN college football games. I noticed it last week. I don't remember them doing that last season. It's pretty great for catching up if you miss a bit of a game.
So what's pathetic about that? That belongs in the extremely short thread called "Things ESPN Does Right!". This is the thread where everyone bitches about what's wrong with ESPN.Infield Infidel said:
Caught about 5 minutes of SportsCenter this morning. Went like this:
Generic SC Anchor: Josh Freeman benched, do you this this is the right the to do?
Jerome Bettis: This league is about wins and losses and the Bucs are 0-and-3.
Generic SC Anchor: What about his decline? He looked so good as a rookie, what happened?
Jerome Bettis: No one knows.
Great analysis. Peter King would be proud.
Generic SC Anchor: Josh Freeman benched, do you this this is the right the to do?
Jerome Bettis: This league is about wins and losses and the Bucs are 0-and-3.
Generic SC Anchor: What about his decline? He looked so good as a rookie, what happened?
Jerome Bettis: No one knows.
Great analysis. Peter King would be proud.
Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith debate whether the Falcons could expose the Patriots as a fraudulent undefeated team.
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=9730709
(NSFPWFB)
not safe for people with functioning brains
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=9730709
(NSFPWFB)
not safe for people with functioning brains
A really.... Yeah I have no idea what this piece is about, other than look what andy Reid is doing vs chip Kelly and some other randomness. It makes basically no points, conclusions or ideas. So apparently it's a second Ashley fox type
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9801034/eagles-chip-kelly-hits-turbulence
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9801034/eagles-chip-kelly-hits-turbulence
I know I'm late commenting on this, but,
If I wanted to Facebook comment, I would go to Facebook. This isn't Facebook, it's ESPN. Just have us make ESPN accounts to comment or something (oh, wait, there are ESPN accounts... I suppose it's just too logical to use those)
As someone who never had, and never will have, a Facebook account, it gives me one less reason to go to ESPN.
And, guess I'll just need to drop comments about the things they mess up in here instead.
mabrowndog said:
If I wanted to Facebook comment, I would go to Facebook. This isn't Facebook, it's ESPN. Just have us make ESPN accounts to comment or something (oh, wait, there are ESPN accounts... I suppose it's just too logical to use those)
As someone who never had, and never will have, a Facebook account, it gives me one less reason to go to ESPN.
And, guess I'll just need to drop comments about the things they mess up in here instead.