Oh man, this is RIPE

Someone, anyone. Please. DO IT.

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as a sports writer, i have to say this is highly inappropriate for a newspaper to do

not sure what to say

by Doghnut on Jul 15, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I wouldn't go that far.

They probably got the idea from a reader. Hometown papers have a tendency to shower their heroes with adulation, no matter how deserved.

Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.

by MichaelProcton on Jul 16, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, we get regular front page Russell Branyan updates in our hometown paper in Greensboro, GA, just because his dad is from the area.

"Ohhhh Shit."-Bobby Cox, 3/28/09

by 10-4 on Jul 16, 2009 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I asked some others and I apparently am the only one who sees a problem with it. the paper i work for covers almost nothing but high school sports, but i cant imagine ever doing this for one of our athletes and i know none of my editors would ever go for it.

but…shrug

by Doghnut on Jul 16, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah.

That’s probably where small local papers attract the most attention, since they’re probably not going to get exclusive-ish access to pro teams and whatnot that aren’t based nearby.

Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.

by MichaelProcton on Jul 16, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs