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RIP Dwayne Haskins

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by TheSportsPredictor, Apr 9, 2022.

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  1. jr/shotglass

    jr/shotglass Well-Known Member

    And I'll suggest that you're looking too hard for something to be offended about. But, hey, there's a lot of that going around.
     
    jr/shotglass, Apr 9, 2022
    #25
  2. rtse11

    rtse11 Well-Known Member

    Trust me, it takes a lot to offend me. If Schefter wanted to include something about his football career in the tweet, how about "a finalist for the Heisman Trophy in 2018"? And if it was so inoffensive, why did he delete the original and re-write it?
     
    rtse11, Apr 9, 2022
    #26
  3. jr/shotglass

    jr/shotglass Well-Known Member

    Like I said ... there's a lot of that going around ...
     
    jr/shotglass, Apr 9, 2022
    #27
  4. Baron Scicluna

    Baron Scicluna Well-Known Member

    The first reference would be about his job no matter what because it is the main identifier of the subject.

    “Former Ohio State and current Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins died earlier this morning …”

    Still has job as first reference, albeit, without the commentary on his performance.
     
    Baron Scicluna, Apr 9, 2022
    #28
  5. DanielSimpsonDay

    DanielSimpsonDay Well-Known Member

    Dwayne Haskins, NFL QB whose teams wilted in the postseason
     
    DanielSimpsonDay, Apr 9, 2022
    #29
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  6. Webster

    Webster Well-Known Member

    While disappointment/struggle is probably the first thing associated with Haskins, you need to think for 10 seconds before you tweet. I guess in the world of Schefter, taking those 10 seconds means that you might not be first.
     
    Webster, Apr 9, 2022
    #30
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  7. Regan MacNeil

    Regan MacNeil Well-Known Member

    Kobe Bryant, who was never as good as Michael Jordan, died tragically today in a helicopter crash.
     
    Regan MacNeil, Apr 9, 2022
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  8. Baron Scicluna

    Baron Scicluna Well-Known Member

    “Former pro football team owner Donald Trump died today …”
     
    Baron Scicluna, Apr 9, 2022
    #32
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  9. Sam Mills 51

    Sam Mills 51 Well-Known Member

    Schefter should know better. Gil Brandt’s remarks shouldn’t surprise too many. Knows football, but a little callous and a lot tone-deaf.
     
    Sam Mills 51, Apr 9, 2022
    #33
  10. Hermes

    Hermes Well-Known Member

    Mike Krzyzewski, whose Duke coaching career began and ended with losses to archrival North Carolina…
     
    Hermes, Apr 9, 2022
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  11. dixiehack

    dixiehack Well-Known Member

    Michael Jordan, who failed to make the playoffs in two seasons with the Washington Wizards …
     
    dixiehack, Apr 9, 2022
    #35
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  12. maumann

    maumann Well-Known Member

    The New York Times headlined this guy's obituary, 62 years after it happened:

    "Fred Snodgrass, 86, Dead; Ball Player Muffed 1912 Fly"
     
    maumann, Apr 9, 2022
    #36
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