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Mariotti : Will Leitch Invented Blogging, Bad Journalism
Mariotti : Will Leitch Invented Blogging, Bad Journalism
It took AOL Sports’ Jay Mariotti a couple of weeks to weigh in on Jerod Morris’ much-maligned essay on Raul Ibanez’ pre-DL offensive explosion, claiming “Morris made a fool of himself during a panel discussion on ESPN’s Outside The Lines.” That’s not ...
The Curious Case of Jay Mariotti:  Blogger Bashing Is Bad Journalism
The Curious Case of Jay Mariotti: Blogger Bashing Is Bad Journalism
huggingharoldreynolds.blogspot.com — Jay Mariotti, a blogger himself on a big-name platform built into a powerhouse by none other than... a blogger, is the latest multi-platform rambler in the vein of the Bissingers and Rosenthals of the world to jump into the blogger vs. journalist war of words, albeit weeks late. (more) The Curious Case of Jay Mariotti: Blogger Bashing Is ...
Blank Slate:  Albert Pujols
Blank Slate: Albert Pujols
stylepointsblog.com — One thing we’ve always railed against in our 14 years of existence is the canned sound bite.... We loathe any and all athletes who use the phrase ‘we’ve gotta play ‘em one game at a time.’ Our most endearing sports personalities speak their minds for good or ill and they make all the ... (more) Blank Slate: Albert Pujols
To Be Fair, Jay Mariotti Is An Expert On The Topic…
To Be Fair, Jay Mariotti Is An Expert On The Topic…
sportressofblogitude.com — In his latest Fanhouse column, Jay Mariotti states that steroid guessing is bad journalism - and as... mentioned above, being a world-renowned expert on bad journalism, Mariotti should be considered the go-to guy on the topic. Before he gets into his diatribe against bloggers, Will Leitch, in ... (more) To Be Fair, Jay Mariotti Is An Expert On The Topic…
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Creative writing with Jay Mariotti: 'Bad Journalism'
Alana G — ... was framed by the Chicago Bulls, which should tell you how corrupt the place was. So it bothers me when a writer doesn't game 80 percent now. Not. UPDATE: Here are some other blogger takes on Mariotti's piece: Jerod Morris of Midwest Sports Fans (the one who "started" this particular battle) Hugging Harold Reynolds (absolutely destroys Mariotti line-by-line) Can't Stop the Bleeding (tells Mariotti, "check your libel laws, son!") ...

Jay Mariotti and the Sports Blogosphere Continue to be BFFs
Midwest Sports Fans — ... said it before, and I’ll say it again, what is wrong with speculating? Sports as a whole is speculation, and whether it’s who used steroids?, or will Albert Pujols win the Triple Crown?….What’s the big deal? … It’s also funny to me that someone who has been taken for task about doing zero research by both clubs in Chicago, is calling out people for laziness. Mariotti: Will Leitch Invented Blogging, Bad Journalism — (Can’t Stop ...

The Jay Mariotti Online Express Could Be Headed Back To Chicago [Media Meltdowns]
Deadspin — ... ignorance and extreme prejudice toward the "reckless idiots" who spread unfounded rumors and speculation from the safety of a blood relative's cellar or what have you. Of course, many of Fanhouse's writers weren't happy about this, since the column pretty much bashed them too (two weeks late). But Mariotti is a professional. He's trained in libel law. He drives a Dodge Stratus. So he says. Mariotti was so off in his criticism and approach he even managed to briefly turn long-time Emeritus basher Gerard Cosloy of Can't Stop The Bleeding-infamy into a Will Leitch sympathizer. ...

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