Shannon Sharpe, Mike Florio & First Take Add Value To Deshaun Watson Discussion
“I immediately began to scour the national airwaves to gauge reaction, in preparation for our local afternoon drive show.”
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You Can Call Me ‘Woke’ All You Want
“For me, to be woke is to consistently live in a state of intentional consciousness and awareness pertaining to a whole host of matters regarding the leagues, teams, and individuals we cover daily.”
Candace Parker Proved She’s A Pro In Defense Debate
“Watching Candace navigate that space and time made me reflect on just how delicate those situations can be on that desk.”
What Was The Media’s Goal In Covering The Tiger Woods Crash?
“Yet as I flipped from station to station, along with social media, I began to see an early similar pattern to the Kobe coverage, as several outlets rushed to disseminate misinformation.”
Should We Be As Harsh On College Kids As We Are On Pros?
“We have been blessed with a microphone, camera, or some other platform to share our views and opinions, yes. However, occasionally our beliefs can come off as condescending and antiquated to the younger generations.”
Thank God For The Quarterback Carousel!
“These are unprecedented times when the very best NFL Insiders in our industry are anticipating anywhere from 50% to 75% of the starting QBs from the previous season will find new homes the following year.”
BSM Top 20 Lists Show Diversity Improvement, But More Must Be Done
“Behold evidence of the power access and inclusion can provide when wielded justly!”
Uncomfortable Moments Are Teachable Moments
“Most of us have either gotten off to bumpy starts with an interviewee, had an awkward exchange with a coach or athlete, or just flat-out asked a not so great question. Comes with the territory right?”
No Combine Means Less Content For The Media
“What is surely to be missed is the plentiful off-camera interactions with players, agents, and team personnel.”
Corporate Standoff Is Stunting NBA’s Audience Growth
“Social media aside (it has its limitations too), please explain to me how a young kid in Charlotte can build a deeper connection with the Hornets and LaMelo if they can’t attend games or at the least see him play on television?”