Rufus T Firefly Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 I think it's funny that all of these sports sites call these guys experts. WTF have they done to become experts? I go to school for several years, then work in my field for 15 years and don't get to call myself an expert. What exactly is Pasta an expert of anyway? I know the only time I'd ever consult Pasta as an expert of any field would be when I am in need of an all you can eat Buffet or if I was ever in the market for a cholesterol test kit. Thank you. I would think, if you're an "expert" on the NFL you should at least understand the salary cap as well as several dozen people who post on this forum, for example. How many times do these guys get to proclaim the Redskins entering "cap hell" and then scratch their heads when it doesn't happen? Remember Peter King's "I just realized the announced contract figures on Redskins' FA signings don't actually mean anything!" article last year? And, of course, the extent of the "analysis" on the Redskins by "experts" the past couple of years has basically been 'The Redskins signed FAs. The Redskins lost. Therefore, signing FAs equals losing'. I mean, could we go a little deeper than that before we get to be called an expert, please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderMustGo Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 So wait... We are never supposed to believe any of the trash ever from PFT.... .... except when what they says agrees with our desired perspective? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeGibbsThickandthin Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 So wait...We are never supposed to believe any of the trash ever from PFT.... .... except when what they says agrees with our desired perspective? Except when it is makes logical sense. He should of reported the Redskins are unhappy with Portis and Samuels too since Thomas and Peterson are coming in for meetings. Also Quinn is coming in for a meeeting. Why would we not want him if we were looking for a QB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rufus T Firefly Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 So wait...We are never supposed to believe any of the trash ever from PFT.... .... except when what they says agrees with our desired perspective? Was this any kind of rumor, or "whisper" or "scoop" or whatever? Or was it simply a statement of fact? If they posted a picture of something, would we have to either believe it was doctored or else never question anything they write again? Come on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooper Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Nothing is funnier than Lenny P's love of Jeff George. Just last week he wrote a big article about George's latest comeback attempt -- it was obviously fed to him by George himself, who goes way back with Lenny P. He writes the same article every year in fact. How ESPN lets him get away with it is beyond me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacoby6644 Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Nothing is funnier than Lenny P's love of Jeff George. Just last week he wrote a big article about George's latest comeback attempt -- it was obviously fed to him by George himself, who goes way back with Lenny P. He writes the same article every year in fact. How ESPN lets him get away with it is beyond me. That's rich!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twenty-eight Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 PFT came up with Pastabelly:) That's the best part about it. I know for a fact I've heard ESPN personalities say on radio that they like to read PFT. Former falcons coach Mora Jr. also said that he read pft or he said something positive about them in a press conference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 So wait...We are never supposed to believe any of the trash ever from PFT.... .... except when what they says agrees with our desired perspective? This is a pure opinion piece and whether it's PFT or somewhere else, it may or may not be something someone agrees with. The question about PFT is the INFORMATION they put forward, NOT the opinion. In the case here they also add information I put up three years ago, so, good they finally got around to it :0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whlinder Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 PFT posted this link and made a note of how PastaBelly was not included in the list of "good reporters": http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/story?columnist=solomon_george&id=2816724 This is a very good read WRT ESPN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsn24 Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Lenny P = Jabba the Hut minus all the power Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClintonINFORSIX26 Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Get that man a hoogie sub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsn24 Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Why has he not been in trouble for his false reporting as of late. Isnt claiming a story to be yours, when it was in fact reported earlier, plagarism? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokeydog Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Why has he not been in trouble for his false reporting as of late. Isnt claiming a story to be yours, when it was in fact reported earlier, plagarism? I was wondering this. Aren't Ombudsman suppose to recommend independent punishment for things or are they suppose to shake their heads and say "tisk tisk tisk"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Lenny P = Jabba the Hut minus all the power And the good looks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdowwe Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 good stuff, nothing i hate more than lenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsFTW Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Lenny P = Jabba the Hut minus all the power Well the Power is replaced with a keyboard and an expert title bestowed upon him by ESPN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor 36 Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Great article. Lenny P is such a tool. Even the guys on Sirius NFL have been joking him lately for stealing stories and claiming he broke them on ESPN. It is great!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[[ghost]] Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 I suddenly love PFT> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsn24 Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 This is a pure opinion piece and whether it's PFT or somewhere else, it may or may not be something someone agrees with. Opinion piece and information piece, im glad you see the difference Blog and Article--yet no difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethrodsp Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 The fact that the 'Skins tend to spare no expense also could help to make that first impression a very good one, making the player inclined to consider Washington when he hits free agency. And, after all, free agency is the "real" draft for the Redskins. - PFT The truest thing Ive ever read from PFT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsn24 Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Lenny P = Jabba the Hut but Lenny has no power like jabba did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskin81 Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 So I guess he attacks the entire franchise over Vin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Opinion piece and information piece, im glad you see the differenceBlog and Article--yet no difference? No idea what you're asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loxley Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 "I would suggest ESPN.com do more editing of its Page 2 columnists -- some of whom seem to shoot from the hip for the sole purpose of shooting from the hip. In the same vein, ESPN commentators, including some of the network's biggest stars on TV and radio, might be more thoughtful and less outrageous and loud in their opinions. I've always believed just because someone has the title of commentator or columnist, it doesn't mean he or she should not be held to the same journalistic standards of fairness and accuracy as everyone else on the ESPN team. I also wonder why some commentators believe viewers are interested in their political views? Also, ESPN editors should be more careful of their staffers claiming exclusive stories when these stories are not always exclusive." http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/story?columnist=solomon_george&id=2816724 Someone else posted the link above but i found this particular section of it suitably interesting to the discussion. Whether any notice is taken of it is another thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkabong82 Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Never thought I'd see the day where PFT wrote something I actually liked. Glad to see somebody is on our side of the debate for a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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