Plagiarism and sexual harassment issues, all in the same week. It’s been a rough start of the 2011 year for ESPN.
Last week, anchor Will Selva copied the opening paragraphs from Orange County Register sports writer Kevin Ding’s preview of an upcoming Lakers/Spurs game and used it on-air.
“I made a horrible mistake and I’m deeply sorry. [...]
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ESPN in the News for All the Wrong Reasons
Posted by Michael Emdeyar on January 5th, 2011
Brett Favre Has One More Comeback Left In Him
Posted by Michael Emdeyar on January 4th, 2011
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After sitting out the final game of the season, Brett Favre announced his retirement from the NFL. Again. But, this time he means it. Really.
“I know it’s time, and that’s OK. It is. Again, I hold no regrets, and I can’t think of too many players offhand that can walk away and say that. [...]
Pitt to Mike Haywood — Thanks for Nothing
Posted by Michael Emdeyar on January 2nd, 2011
[picappgallerysingle id="10398215"]Two weeks ago, the Pitt Panthers handed over the football team to Mike Haywood, who had been at Miami (Ohio) and had a promising future in Big East football.
Today, we’re about to find out who came in second in the search for the next Pitt football coach. Haywood has been fired after being arrested [...]
Big 10 Whiffs on New Year’s Day
Posted by Michael Emdeyar on January 1st, 2011
[picappgallerysingle id="9780365"]Wisconsin? Nice try. Penn State? Valiant effort. Northwestern scored a lot but lost. The Michigans? Really? Did the Big 10 really finish the day 0-5?
Iowa and Illinois had started the conference off well, winning the first two bowl games of the 2010 post-season. Now, all that’s left is the Ohio State Buckeyes as they [...]
For Georgia Bulldogs, Russ Gets No Love
Posted by Michael Emdeyar on December 31st, 2010
[picappgallerysingle id="10109034"]When the Georgia Bulldogs take the field today for the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, they will be without a key member of their team. Team mascot Uga VIII will be back home in Savannah with an upset stomach.
So, like last season when Uga VII passed unexpectedly due to a heart condition, the face of [...]
In Philly, NFL More Important Than Safety
Posted by Michael Emdeyar on December 27th, 2010
[picappgallerysingle id="5575500"]The NFL made a bold move Sunday in postponing the Eagles/Vikings game two days to Tuesday in the interest of public safety.
Today, Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell was outspoken in stating that the NFL made a bad decision in moving the game.
“It’s an absolute joke. I was looking forward to this. It would have been [...]
Lions Defensive Coordinator Gunther Cunningham Hates Crackback Blocks
Posted by Michael Emdeyar on December 24th, 2010
[picappgallerysingle id="9716096"]Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams has been warned. If he delivers a crackback block to a Lions defensive player, Gunther Cunningham is coming after him.
“All I can say to Ricky Williams — I want him to know this — if he hits one of our DBs in the back on a crack [...]
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Comments OffTerrelle Pryor and Ohio State Proves NCAA Ruled by Dimwits
Posted by Michael Emdeyar on December 23rd, 2010
[picappgallerysingle id="10114598"]Several star Ohio State football players are in trouble. Not enough trouble to miss the Sugar Bowl, mind you…but trouble enough.
The face behind the headlines is Buckeyes quarterback Terrelle Pryor. But, those in trouble also include leading rusher “Boom” Herron, receiver DeVier Posey and offensive lineman Mike Adams. The NCAA announced today that these [...]
A Giants Choke in New York — Blame Punter
Posted by Michael Emdeyar on December 19th, 2010
[picappgallerysingle id="10339956"]I get that when things go bad, it’s natural to find someone to blame, a scapegoat. Tom Coughlin’s immediate reaction to today’s epic choke job was to get in the face of his rookie punter Matt Dodge, clearly placing the blame on his punter’s shoulders.
The New York Giants controlled today’s matchup with their division [...]
Bucs Coach Raheem Morris Puts Wins Before Police
Posted by Michael Emdeyar on December 13th, 2010
[picappgallerysingle id="10253192"]I know, innocent before proven guilty.
Last night, Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Geno Hayes was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and trespassing. Apparently, he was trying to get into a club in the Tampa area, but a friend he was with was underdressed. His most impressive quote from the event seems to be this:
“B-tch [...]
