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The Curious Case of Jay Mariotti:  Blogger Bashing Is Bad Journalism
The Curious Case of Jay Mariotti: Blogger Bashing Is Bad Journalism
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.
Steroid Guessing Is Bad Journalism
Steroid Guessing Is Bad Journalism
jay-mariotti.fanhouse.com — by Jay Mariotti I am one of the fortunate ones. Twelve months a year, I'm paid to dispense information and opinions on a major Web site read by millions, not to mention a major TV network watched by millions. I don't have to STRRRRRETTTTCCH THE TRUTH ... (more) Steroid Guessing Is Bad Journalism
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…
Mariotti : Will Leitch Invented Blogging, Bad Journalism
Mariotti : Will Leitch Invented Blogging, Bad Journalism
cantstopthebleeding.com — 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 ... (more) Mariotti : Will Leitch Invented Blogging, Bad Journalism
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Linked And Loaded - Tuesday 6/30
Paneech — ... Hugging Harold Reynolds finds Jay Mariotti bashing bloggers from a journalist point of view. PSAMP has India’s reality show winners Rinku and Dinesh, awarded minor league Pirate contracts, ready for ...

Mariotti : Will Leitch Invented Blogging, Bad Journalism
Can't Stop The Bleeding — ... Of course, there’s something rather quaint about Mariotti accusing bloggers of not knowing their libel laws.  What are these other “lies” Leitch was allowed to spew, and is Mariotti prepared to back up such an allegation?  I’m not gonna nominate Will for any ethics awards, but that doesn’t excuse fabricating charges against him.  And as Hugging Harold Reynolds accurately points out, regardless of where he made his name, Leitch is more of a peer of Mariotti’s than he is to the vast majority of sports bloggers. ...

Daily Rubbish: June 30, 2009
Sports Rubbish — ... The Real All-Time Home Run List [Zoner Sports] Cow Fire [The Cooley Zone] A philosophy of fandom [AZ Snakepit] Top 10 non-MLB home plate collisions [Epic Carnival] Coach quits team he hasn’t managed yet after death threats [Off The Post] Dead Celebrities and Their NFL Counterparts [Inside The Iggles] The Curious Case of Jay Mariotti: Blogger Bashing Is Bad Journalism [Hugging Harold Reynolds] Rinku And Dinesh Might Be Pitching Sometime Soon. Or Maybe Not. ...

Testicle Tuesday's Hot and Steamy Link Dump: 6/30/09
DETROIT4LYFE — ... I was a litle constipated, that's why this dump is so late. Here are your turd nuggets though. Update 1: Hossa? Nossa [Winging it in Motown] Michael Curry got fired for what? [Detroit Sports Question] Welcome to Wimbledon, Feel Free to Park on the Dead [Sports Rubbish] Upskirt at Wimbledon [Intentional Foul] Curious Case of Jay Mariotti Blogger [Hugging Harold Reynolds] How ...

Creative writing with Jay Mariotti: 'Bad Journalism'
Alana G — ... first thing a professor ever told me was, "Get angry.” A few years back I 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 ...

Daily Toke: The government solution to a problem is usually as bad as the problem
Hail Mary Jane — ... Conduit Review And Cheats Rapping Flight Attendant Opens Southwest LaGuardia Terminal Top Supermodels Of The 90s Tools and the women that pose with them Miami Dolphins' Davone Bess Upset With Twitter Impostor Top Twenty Two Favorite Nude Scenes in Mainstream Cinema Olivia Wilde is hot. The Oakland Raiders Are Big in Asia The Curious Case of Jay Mariotti: Blogger Bashing Is Bad Journalism Utah Officials: ‘PLEASE DON’T SHOOT ...

The Links: Carlos Boozer and Memo Okur opt in and more reaction to the Michael Curry firing
It's Just Sports — ... : Rinku and Dinesh will play their first game in the minors. Hugging Harold Reynolds : Jay Mariotti is a bad journalist? I've never heard such a thing.

Jay Mariotti and the Sports Blogosphere Continue to be BFFs
Midwest Sports Fans — ... The Curious Case of Jay Mariotti - Blogger Bashing is Bad Journalism — (Hugging Harold Reynolds) ...

990 words on the why Bulls should probably resign Ben Gordon
Tremendous Upside Potential — ... too. I'm sure this will go over well. It's all at the Sun-Times' Full Court Press blog.  And it all comes back to Jay Cutler, of course. Also, in case you missed it, everyone's favorite former Sun-Times columnist got ripped to shreds all across the Web yesterday. His masterpiece of a column was on steroids and bloggers. Find it at Fanhouse, if you want, but I think I'll follow Stompy's edict and not give Jay the pageviews. Great posts here, here, and here. FreeDarko's tweets were dead on, as well. I feel like it has ...

Stirring Up Crap
Red State Blue State — ... to Hugging Harold Reynolds' public flaying of Jay Mariotti, everyone seems to be getting in on the controversy -- creating it even. ...

Stirring Up Crap
"MyTeamRivals" via MyTeamRivals.com in Google Reader — ... to Hugging Harold Reynolds' public flaying of Jay Mariotti, everyone seems to be getting in on the controversy -- creating it even. ...

Link Dump! Brought To You By Kaley Cuoco
Rumors and Rants — ... last name to be extremely hot and one of Phillips’ favorites. Enjoy. Nice comeback by Antonio McDyess. I vaguely remember seeing him drafted - The Legend of Cecilio Guante Motorcycles! Fighting! Yeah! - Sports Rubbish The Ultimate Warrior on Michael Jackson…Too soon? - Deuce of Davenport Jose Mourinho’s mystery woman. Very nice - The Spoiler Phillips is right. I’ll leave it at that for the moment - Hugging Harold Reynolds Man Wall? Man Wall - With Leather ...

Monday Morning Dump
Ballin' is a Habit — ... State. - Kylie Irving and Michael Gilchrist like Kentucky? - A story from the Charlotte Observer about eighth grader Rodney Purvis. - Notre Dame promotes Ingelsby to assistant, the position vacated by Sean Kearney, the new Holy Cross head coach. - Blog lands an interview with Dave Telep of Scout.com. - This guy needs a life. - 40 Real Men of Genius Commercials. Yes. - A bit old, but HHR rips Jay Marriotti. - The top 50 highest paid athletes. Look at #22. - ...

Support Your Local Blogger
America's White Boy — ... lately. I have been completely bogged down at my work and I've picked up a couple writing jobs on the side. I need 30 hours in a day and I would be fine. If I had that amount of time, maybe I could actually spend time with my girlfriend and stop ignoring my gym membership. Here are some cool blog links: Pacers Sign A Guy Who Doesn't Look Like John Mayer [Pacers Place] Blue Jackets Use THeir Farm System...For A Broadcaster [Stingers On Ice] Jay Mariotti Is A Douche [Hugging Harold Reynolds] Colin Cowherd Is Also A ...

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