Go Away, Brian Mitchell
Stet Sports Blog —
... The story originates from a USA Today story in which Brian Mitchell says that fans “want to hear what they truly see.” Confusing two of the five senses aside, that is true. What is untrue is that fans want to hear you bash the team and executives with clear and prolific jealousy and animosity. That’s just not attractive. ...
Brian Mitchell fired for being critical of 'Skins?
TheDailyBlitz.com —
... Daniel Snyder owns Red Zebra.
While Red Zebra CEO Bruce Gilbert says that Mitchell was let go due to the economy, Mitchell claims it was due to critical remarks directed towards the Redskins.
"If you never discuss any money, or any changes in my money with me, then you already have your minds made up. This didn't have a damn thing to do with the economy," Mitchell told [Michael] McCarthy [of USA Today].
"When people turn on the radio, they want to hear what they truly see. Not what the company line is." ...
The Roundup: The O’Bannon Brothers Surface to Address Getting Dissed by Lil’ Wayne
The Big Lead —
... gettin’ your freak on.” - Ron Artest. (You Been Blinded)
This is tremendously sad: That Canadian football player who dragged woman from burning car? His brother had died in a car accident a few years ago. (Toronto Star)
Because it’s time for the annual contraction in baseball summer post. Includes a salary cap! (Sparty and Friends)
Break out the violins for the former athletes (read: millionaires) who are losing jobs in the media. (USA Today)
Raiders fans are douchebags, but you knew that. (Sports ...
Denis Potvin likes to avoid Miami in July; who doesn't?
Sports stories from Newsday —
... It turns out one of the reasons the Panthers canned long-time TV analyst Denis Potvin is that he preferred to summer in, get this: Canada rather than south Florida! ...
A Head Exploding Tuesday Links
Fang's Bites —
... Michael McCarthy of USA Today writes that in the tough economy, not even broadcasting gigs are safe especially for ex-athletes trying to make a second career. Thanks to Newsday's ...
