Prep sports editor, Athens (Ga.)

[eyeonsportsmedia]

take the bus. not hard at all in the ATH.

Pretty sure the bus isn't gonna take you to Commerce on a Thursday afternoon to do a preview.

Commerce, hell. The Bus ain't gonna get you to Athens Academy for a preview, either.

or Prince Avenue Christian School, where they "strive to equip our students with the truth, understanding, and discernment leading to life-changing transformation as they pursue the mind of Christ.", as they say on their monotone radio commercials on 960 the Ref, driving my kids nuts as we drive to school.

Hey, they're a hell of a lot more sane than the people at ACS. Which is to say, the Cummings family, nice though they may be.

but they run like the wind

That is because they practice year round...

 

[Editude]

Last two stops I've had to pay to park. It's pretty common in big cities, although I was able to ride my bike some the last place (wouldn't dream of that here, and our place is not near public transportation).

 

[John]

I worked in Athens for more than two years, I left in Oct. 2005 or something like that, and never had to pay to park.

 

[Gabbo83]

I worked in Athens for more than two years, I left in Oct. 2005 or something like that, and never had to pay to park.

Yes, but what you didn't say was, you drive the Batmobile.

 

[MLancaster]

Hoops is of course the authority on all things Athens, and he is accurate as usual here.

While I never worked alongside Texas in a full-time capacity, he is (to borrow a phrase near and dear to another former ABH prep editor) a spectacular individual. And you can rest ashured that you won't get overlooked by your boss in this gig. Of course UGA coverage is the focus at the paper, but preps are near and dear to Texas' heart. He'll expect you to bust your rear and give preps the respect and attention they deserve, just as he did and always has.

You're not going to be able to raise a family on the salary you'll likely draw, but your quality of life should be pretty good other than that. It's hard to beat Athens as a place to live, especially if you're in your 20s.

I've been gone from the Banner-Herald for a while, but I'd be happy to try to answer any questions you might have. Just PM me.

Marc Lancaster
Tampa Tribune

 

[eyeonsportsmedia]

I've been gone from the Banner-Herald for a while, but I'd be happy to try to answer any questions you might have. Just PM me.

Marc Lancaster
Tampa Tribune

How long have you been in TPA now, and are you finding the nightlife more inviting that Cinti?

 

[Yawn]

You can live fine there on 30K.

If you are single with no wife or kids....

that's all that matters to half the people on this board, and half of them couldn't fathom thinking about anybody else other than themselves anyway.

On behalf of publishers and newspaper CEOs everywhere, count us in the latter half and proud of it. The notion of universal single employees is a good thing too; it reduces our burden on your insurance; it gives you less distraction as our, hired servants. Excellent thought and thank you for your support.

 

[eyeonsportsmedia]

You can live fine there on 30K.

I guess we will have to remember this quote when you get married and have kids ;-)

If you are single with no wife or kids....

that's all that matters to half the people on this board, and half of them couldn't fathom thinking about anybody else other than themselves anyway.

On behalf of publishers and newspaper CEOs everywhere, count us in the latter half and proud of it. The notion of universal single employees is a good thing too; it reduces our burden on your insurance; it gives you less distraction as our, hired servants. Excellent thought and thank you for your support.

 

[InDaBoonies]

What's the word on this job?

 

[Tom Petty]

What's the word on this job?

You ...

 

[Barsuk]

What's the word on this job?

Jeebus, man, it's only been posted for a week, and the postal service runs a little slower this time of year. Give them some time.

 

[butch]

It has been some time now. Did I miss something here?