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“You’re Like Jimmy Olsen on Percocet” and Bob Costas’s Feeble Attempt to Destroy Blogs
“You’re Like Jimmy Olsen on Percocet” and Bob Costas’s Feeble Attempt to Destroy Blogs
Why do they say "Jimmy Olsen on Percoset" like it's a bad thing?
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Top 10 Things That Need To Jump Over A Shark
Truth About It - Washington Wizards Blog — ... that a basis for his anger comes from the fact that blogs are part of our future media experience....and that his son will be exposed to the glib tone and quick nature of blogs. Leitch didn't do the best job of defending blogs, but who can blame him as he was essentially ambushed. I doubt I could have done much better. Braylon Edwards actually came across as the most composed and honest voice. Read follow-ups from Deadspin here and here. And a follow up from the Big Lead here. Costas unfairly read some comments from Deadspin and attributed ...

The State of the Sports Media
Three Idiots on Sports — ... any good as a writer. However, the attitude that's displayed towards some talented people who happen to write on the internet - guys like Will Leitch at Deadspin - and the people over at the Big Lead - is flat out absurd, and it was on display last night when Bob Costas held a “State of the Sports Media” panel on his Costas Now show. What is clear from the reports of what occurred is that some people just don't get it - and never will. If you are interested in this stuff, the Big Lead has an excellent recap of what happened, and of course, Will Leitch provided his ...

TFC's Midfield vs. Jozy Alitdore & Some Guys This Thursday
The Offside Rules — ... But I'll stop there with my amateur analysis: I'm not a sportswriter or TV pundit so why would anyone want match analysis from me or any other random blogger? I'm here to entertain and converse, not to play (as Bob Costas recently put it) "Jimmy Olsen on Percoset". ...

This Week's Links (4/28-5/2)
Vegas Watch — So I understand that Braylon Edwards was on Costas Now this week? Okay, let's think about this logically. Watch the video (here, here). Then read the responses from Posnanski, TBL, FJM, AA, and Leitch. Who, again, is bringing down the level of discourse? The Sports VU's 08-09 SEC Basketball preview. Odds on which NBA player is most likely to be the next to admit to marijuana use. The Angels brought up their top prospect, Nick Adenhart, who has already undergone elbow ...

The Next Wave of Kentucky Derby Names
Play is Under Review — ... Buzz Bissinger Loves Blogs. Imagine Bissinger having to read all of the articles in the "Main Stream Media" about this horse as it runs to a Triple Crown. ...

AaronGleeman.com — ... most relevant clip: My thoughts on the subject could redefine Gleeman-length, but the video pretty much speaks for itself and some of my favorite writers have already weighed in on the topic, so check out Bissinger-related takes from Alan Sepinwall of the Newark Star Ledger, Michael David Smith of AOL Fanhouse, Joe Posnanski of the Kansas City Star, Jason McIntyre of The Big Lead, King Kaufman of Salon, and ...

Georgia 5, Ole Miss 4
Dawg Sports — ... Georgia right fielder Matt Olson went one for three under the Friday night lights, so he failed to match his cousin's achievement for the week, as Jimmy Olsen was given renewed relevance by being mentioned in Will Leitch's encounter with Buzz Bissinger on Bob Costas's show. ...

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