kevinklein Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 This is pretty quality-- and it also offers a bit of insight into Jaws and his role in ESPN, and why he says some of the off-the-wall stuff he says. http://deadspin.com/how-espn-manufactures-a-story-colin-kaepernick-edition-1185400028 By pulling out of its partnership with Frontline, ESPN reminded us, yet again, where its newsroom stands. It's second fiddle to the company's business interests. So, let's show you what the flagship show of ESPN's newsroom does in lieu of participating in a documentary that the NFL is afraid of. It's a story that the NFL could only be thrilled with. Watch the video above and let's take you step-by-step through how ESPN contrives and then covers a story that doesn't even exist. Step 1: Ron Jaworski goes on SportsCenter Wednesday at a little after noon and says something absolutely ridiculous: "I truly believe Colin Kaepernick could be one of the greatest quarterbacks ever." Step 2: SportsCenter replays that clip less than an hour later. "Strong words from Jaws!" Step 3: A reporter at 49ers camp asks Colin Kaepernick, "Ron Jaworski said today he thought you could be the greatest quarterback of all-time, the best quarterback ever. How do you deal with praise and stuff in this off-season and what not?" That full question—and Kaepernick's response—are later broadcast on SportsCenter. Click the link above to keep reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade7 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Are you not entertained? Is this not why you are here??? Tv is about grabbing your attention now; if you really want to know what's going on, read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 The media, especially the sports media, loves to insert themselves into the story. Its amazing how much of ESPN consists of reporters interviewing reporters about the opinions of reporters. They also bait players into saying things they can freak out about and blatantly start rumors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autoidiodyssey Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 That is interesting. The path of that story is not unlike the whole RG3 mechanics issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 not sure why people actually watch them besides for game telecast. i hope NBC sports or FOX sports replaces them in the next 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCranon21 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I'm glad NBCSN and Fox Sports 1, and also CBS Sports Network are around. ESPN is still falling off, and will continue to fall off in my opinion. Glad NBCSN has the bulk of the Barclays Premiere League and ESPN doesn't. The bias at that network is unreal and making **** up as they go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 People are dumb, but after awhile, even dumb people start to get pissed when you continue to basically call them stupid to their face. Between being a Heat fan and a Skins fan, there is only so much ESPN that I can take these days. May not happen for a few years, but eventually they are going to get knocked down a peg or two. They've completely let themselves go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss_Hogg Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Why do you all think the ESPN "shouting" shows are so popular? Its obvious the actors are given controversial or differing talking points from the ESPN producers. ESPN has morphed into MSNBC/Fox News. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 FOX sports one stinks right now. Too much UFC and MMA crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluefood Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 FOX sports one stinks right now. Too much UFC and MMA crap. Their news program is pretty good, though. They stick to highlights, which is alright by me (though I could stand to see less Donovan McNabb). Hopefully, the rest will come with time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mursilis Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 not sure why people actually watch them besides for game telecast. This. Except for Monday Night Football and maybe the odd soccer match or documentary, there's just very little reason to ever turn on ESPN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluefood Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 This. Except for Monday Night Football and maybe the odd soccer match or documentary, there's just very little reason to ever turn on ESPN. Especially now that SVP doesn't seem to do the 11 o'clock SportsCenter anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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