redskins0756 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 http://nick8.surfernetwork.com/Media/Pod/wwxx/podcasting/9-2-08-Jim-Zorn-Sports-Reporters.mp3 EDIT: This interview was from the Sports Reporters on Sept. 2nd. The edition I was listening to was a repeat and basically both Czaban and Pollin had a call in right after the interview so I wasn't aware it was taped already. This morning I was listening to ESPN 980 with Steve Czaban and Andy Pollin who had Jim Zorn as their guest. They asked Zorn a variety of questions about keeping the draft picks and letting Frost go as well as his comments. Then Andy Pollin proceeded to ask Jim Zorn about Jason Campbell and if he felt he could do a good job at quarterback considering the last 2 preseason games. Zorn gave his answer and Pollin elaborated and questioned JC as a quarterback. Zorn then interrupted Pollin and just lashed out on him. Saying he was had an "angle" and that basically he wanted him to criticize JC. Pollin refuted and Zorn continued to attack saying the same bit about him having an angle. Pollin: "Your quarterback play, very good in the first half of the preseason then not so good particularly from Jason Campbell in the second half. What kinds of things are you looking for in terms of improvement at this point from Campbell?" Zorn: "Well I would disagree with you because I gave him 7 plays in the last game. And he threw one ball that was dropped, he threw another ball that was tipped and popped up and an interception. So I just have to disagree with you." Pollin: "To clear it up you would say he has played well throughout the preseason?" Zorn: "No you're creating an issue here that you want to have some kind of angle." Pollin: "No I'm just curious how you would assess his performance in the preseason." Zorn: "Well you tried to say he didn't play well and then when I said he did you tried to say that he played perfectly." Pollin: "I didn't say he played perfectly I'm just trying to *Zorn sighs* get your assessment of the quarterback play." Zorn: "Well then ask me that and I can give you my assessment. I'm very pleased with the growth of where we're at with our quarterback wise. I do not think that he is perfect by any means. You're putting me on the defensive though. You know you want me to make a statement that can't be made yet. We have to have a season. We have to have games. And 7 plays does not determine whether a guy is your guy or not." Pollin: "Well that is not my intention and I apologize if it came out that way." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Sounds like a fired up coach sick of having to defending the guys on his team to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xameil Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Maybe he is just getting pumped for the game? I know before games some athletes are unapproachable. They are very easily set off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truant Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Day of game... let's ask the coach about the questionable cuts, demotion of a veteran, and question the quality of the single most important player to this team and Zorn's tenure. I think Zorn is thinking about the Giants and I can understand if he's irritated by the media fishing. Good for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoasthog Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I didn't hear the interview but from what you're describing Zorn was sticking up for his quarterback...I don't see a problem. Zorn has come across to me as a no nonsence coach who doesn't pull any punches. All these ESPN clowns try to poke and prod people until they give them a sound bite they can blow out of proportion and Zorn wasn't having it. I kind of like the fact he got in their faces about this typical ESPN horse s! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskins0756 Posted September 4, 2008 Author Share Posted September 4, 2008 It really is unfortunate I don't have the audio clip to show you because then I could put into context what I said. I think from his tone that it was more defensive and I sensed Zorn cracking a bit under the pressure. The way he conducted himself however was very unprofessional. He did not let the interviewer finish his question which I don't think had an angle and proceeded to accuse him of misleading him to make a claim he did not want to. Obviously the day of the game and you're going on the road is tough that is correct. But it was not unreasonable for him to act human in the interview or just say he's confident in JC's ability. That's just what I got from his comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purbeast Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Polland talks trash about JC as often as he gets the opportunity to, and maybe Zorn knows that, and is just fed up with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
authentic Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 That's what they get for interviewing a coach TWO days before a game. And not just any game, but the coach's regular season debut on a national stage. Yeah, Zorn is a very unstable human being, he should have eaten cake and ice cream with Andy and Czabe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fourth King Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Zorny is so cute when he is angry. He has every right to be defensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyLeeGhostHunter Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 The 980 guys deserve it. Really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chump Bailey Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 It almost seemed like in his tone that he was dredding the upcoming game. I felt exactly the same way as you did. I thought I was the only one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandymac27 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 That's what I'm talking about! Kick ass Zorn. Zorn is the MAN!!!!! Damn I'm ready for tonights game! This really wet my whistle! WOOOOHOOOOO! Paloffs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullnelson9999 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 well you were up early Michael, yeesh. Anyway, its probably just pregame jitters. Im not going to assume that this was as big of a deal, as i know for a fact that Zorn is usually the complete opposite during interviews. This happens to everyone once in a while. Now if he is in the same mood during the game as he was in this interview, then maybe it could be a problem, but as for now its all good. However, seeing Zorn sticking up to Pollin makes me kind of happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 :applause::applause: Bravo for Coach Zorn standing up to those two, defending his QB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CounterTrey Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 This happened a couple of days ago around 4 pm. The guys at 980 were trying to stir the pot and the Z man basically was defending his QB rather forcefully. Sometimes Czaban just needs to be told to shut up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I say Bravo :applause:.... I remember times when Gibbs would get stern during a press conference with someone asking a question he wasn't gonna fall for, especially if an important game was coming up. Some media member would ask him a question in which they're even slightly twisting his words, and he would correct them instantly, interrupting them even to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sideshow24 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 **** those guys. They are Redskin HATERS who said our playoff appearances mean nothing because you don't hang a banner for it. They love to grill every decision made by this team. They can go f themselves. And do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdskn4Lyf21 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Sounds like a fired up coach sick of having to defending the guys on his team to me. :rotflmao: We are 2.5 hours from kickoff and this place is already coming apart. This has got to be a new record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I felt exactly the same way as you did. I thought I was the only one. DREADING the upcoming game? lol :doh:...You gotta be kidding me. I could see if you said he was tense or anxious, or hell, even nervous...but dreading the game? Gawd, do people LOVE putting their speculations in the worst possible light around here, or what... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isifhan Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 It's funny that every player and coach that goes on that show ends up having a beef with pollin and czabe but our fanbase still thinks they are they are only "keeping it real". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Terrapin Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I get the whole stressed vs. stoic issue here, but I'm inclined to salute JZ for this. Andy Poley could pi$$ me off in a matter of minutes on just about any topic. You can only take so much of 'smug and condescending.' I missed the Zorn incident, but [no joke] I did hear AP tell Riggo this morning that in high school someone stole his sweatshirt and when he saw the bigger guy wearing it in the hall he was too afraid to confront him and just let it go. Uh....yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepRyder Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Those two guys everyday talk trash about Zorn and the redskins. Glad coach Zorn let em' have it. 2 guys who know nothing about football. Put Riggins back on at 4! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 :rotflmao:We are 2.5 hours from kickoff and this place is already coming apart. This has got to be a new record. It's ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allskins Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Day of game... let's ask the coach about the questionable cuts, demotion of a veteran, and question the quality of the single most important player to this team and Zorn's tenure. I think Zorn is thinking about the Giants and I can understand if he's irritated by the media fishing. Good for him. I agree, I'm almost surprised it hasn't happened sooner with the way media is around here (so quick to jump on or make up the negative). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allskins Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Those two guys everyday talk trash about Zorn and the redskins. Glad coach Zorn let em' have it. 2 guys who know nothing about football. Put Riggins back on at 4! YES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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