themurf Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Confession time, since I'm told Jim Zorn's mini explosion was generating some buzz: I was the eye roller. The end of the story first: After Jim's press conference (I only call one person 'Coach' and that's the big fella from 980 AM), he talked to myself and Times columnist Dan Daly about the sequence we/I was trying to ask about and chalked it up to a misunderstanding. Some background: Dan first brought it up and I agreed -- the Lions helped the Redskins get the late first-half field goal by calling timeout with 36 seconds remaining. Zorn had just called a Clinton Portis draw play on second-and-27 from the Redskins' 9-yard line. Translation (we thought): The Redskins are running out the clock and will go to halftime down 10-3. But the Lions wouldn't allow that and called timeout. The Redskins subsequently marched down to get a field goal to make it 10-6. I thought that was a semi turning point. After a penalty-filled first half, the Redskins at least cut into the lead. I haven't listed to the tape of the Zorn exchange or watched the video. And I won't. I tried to ask about the momentum gained by getting the three on the board and whether Detroit helped the Redskins out and whether Zorn was going to run the clock out. Zorn thought the subject was about the previous drive (which ended with a Shaun Suisham missed field goal) and his use of timeouts. At the time, I had no idea what he was talking about. Anyway, I tried to re-phase it more clearly but to no avail. Another reporter asked it more bluntly and Zorn answered. Click here for full article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0ublestr0ker0ll Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Zorn was amped up yesterday, Murf. Even Clinton got some. Misunderstandings like that happen, I'm sure Zorn would apologize if he knew why you reacted that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zztrainv2 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 (I only call one person 'Coach' and that's the big fella from 980 AM) Therein lies the problem. A bit of respect in his order. This guy is a Head Coach in the NFL and should be referred to as such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish50 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 He looked like he was about to come over and rip your head off, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squatch66 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 pwned by blondie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondie Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Uh guys, the article was posted October 27 2008 12:46 AM BY Ryan O'Halloran. Murph is NOT Ryan. Some of you are posting like Murph was the Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 I'd suggest sun glasses for reporters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan328 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 You speak when f-ing spoken to! lol.. Kneel before Zorn.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinking Skins Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 awe Murf, I'm glad that wasn't you....I really didn't want to be laughing at you that badly!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 "The only guy I call coach is.." Yeah okay Ryan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmiJo Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Murf, don't worry. We understand it was not you. That being said you are still a tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgundy&Gold4Ever Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 And I rolled my eyes out of frustration that it took 3-4 questions for us to figure out what sequence he was talking about. http://www.washingtontimes.com/weblogs/redskins/2008/Oct/27/zorn-tiff-no-big-deal/ This quote summarizes the problem here. O'Hallaran should be grateful that Zorn spends so much time answering questions and that he tries to answer each question asked. So many HC's dodge the questions and recite cliches. In addition, O'Hallaran should show more respect for Zorn. I don't care if he has to ask 20 questions and they still don't understand each other; you still don't roll your eyes at Zorn. IMO, O'Hallaran should be taught a lesson here and not be allowed to ask any questions at press conferences for awhile. :2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdskn4Lyf21 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Murf, don't worry. We understand it was not you. That being said you are still a tool. :rotflmao: Thanks for posting Murf...I was wondering what was behind that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Sassy Molassy Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Even though the Zorn tiff was no big deal, I hear the Zorn jpeg was a major issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Uh guys, the article was posted October 27 2008 12:46 AM BY Ryan O'Halloran.Murph is NOT Ryan. Some of you are posting like Murph was the murf should edit his post then, because unless you click the link his whole post leads one to believe it is him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 http://www.washingtontimes.com/weblogs/redskins/2008/Oct/27/zorn-tiff-no-big-deal/This quote summarizes the problem here. O'Hallaran should be grateful that Zorn spends so much time answering questions and that he tries to answer each question asked. So many HC's dodge the questions and recite cliches. In addition, O'Hallaran should show more respect for Zorn. I don't care if he has to ask 20 questions and they still don't understand each other; you still don't roll your eyes at Zorn. IMO, O'Hallaran should be taught a lesson here and not be allowed to ask any questions at press conferences for awhile. :2cents: This is just over the top. Is Zorn royalty and the press are his minions? People post things like KNEEL BEFORE ZORN, and they're kidding. You seem to be serious, though. They had some miscommunication, and both the reporter and the coach got frustrated. To me, more telling than Zorn's outburst is that he took the time to get with the reporter afterward and iron out the misunderstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbleedBnG83 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 This is being made into a much bigger deal than what it is.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themurf Posted October 27, 2008 Author Share Posted October 27, 2008 murf should edit his post then, because unless you click the link his whole post leads one to believe it is him. The "WT" in the headline of the thread identifies that this is a Washington Times article. As usual, the first few paragraphs are quoted and then a link to the rest of the article is provided. If people aren't bright enough to catch on, then they should probably spend less time posting and more time coloring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 The "WT" in the headline of the thread identifies that this is a Washington Times article. As usual, the first few paragraphs are quoted and then a link to the rest of the article is provided. If people aren't bright enough to catch on, then they should probably spend less time posting and more time coloring. Nice insult, "murf". The way you've constructed the post, and with your press-guy avatar, it's easy to assume you're talking about yourself. It takes clicking on the link to figure it out who you are talking about. So common courtesy would dictate putting O'Halloran's name somewhere in the vicinity of the lede. You know, as the author of the article you apparently are quoting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgundy&Gold4Ever Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 This is just over the top. Is Zorn royalty and the press are his minions? People post things like KNEEL BEFORE ZORN, and they're kidding. You seem to be serious, though. They had some miscommunication, and both the reporter and the coach got frustrated. To me, more telling than Zorn's outburst is that he took the time to get with the reporter afterward and iron out the misunderstanding. To each their own opinion, but yes I'm serious, and no I don't think it's over the top. Nobody said Zorn is royalty, but I think reporters need to show basic respect for people they're questioning, and eye rolling is not professional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLongshot Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 The "WT" in the headline of the thread identifies that this is a Washington Times article. As usual, the first few paragraphs are quoted and then a link to the rest of the article is provided. If people aren't bright enough to catch on, then they should probably spend less time posting and more time coloring. To be fair, Murf, I did the same thing too at first, despite the title. Considering the conversational style of the article, I can understand the confusion. Usually when I post an article, I post the link first and then the article summary, but that's just me. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chanhillbilly Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 It is good that Zorn chewed Clinton's for a bit yesterday and brought him back down. He is keeping the inmates in line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sideshow24 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Inmates? This ain't Dallas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffSchmeff Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Even though the Zorn tiff was no big deal, I hear the Zorn jpeg was a major issue. <crickets chirping> I'll be here all week! Thank you! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Sassy Molassy Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 <crickets chirping> I'll be here all week! Thank you!:laugh: In the words of the late great Mitch Hedberg, "That joke was funnier that you all acted." I guess I should know better than to make geek jokes on a football message board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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