It's official (now): Whitlock leaving the KC Star

Cue the "I thought he already had" comments. Sorry if already posted.

http://www.kansascity.com/2010/08/16/2154473/jason-whitlock-is-leaving-the.html

 

Whatever the real story is, it's pretty clear there's a story. Should be a good one. From Twitter:

I'm going to explain. I'm just letting the liars wrap up their false narratives first.
about 3 hours ago via Echofon

 

Cue the transparently jealous rage posts from all the guys who think they should have been big timers but never were.

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They'll be here as soon as they finish watching SportsCenter for the fourth time and then comment on how much they hate ESPN.

 

Maybe Whitlock was fired for wearing a Ball State cap while seeking Jeff George's autograph.

 

Give credit where credit's due. The man's played his hand very well.

 

In a curious way, this perhaps describes Whitlock. Even though he was quite well-known, he seemed to write and behave as if he wasn't known or rewarded well enough for his efforts.

 

Definitely has a chip on his shoulder ...

 

Why would he stay at the KC Star? I think he's a lot more bluster than skill or insight, but he's a brand that's tailor made for the new media age.

 

It annoys me that he can post something like this with impunity, for all the world to see, and that he actually does it, with no consequences, despite the blatant public disrespect, acrimony and lack of editing, professionalism and class.

Something like this would be considered professional suicide for most of us. I wouldn't dream of ever posting/tweeting something like that and actually believing/(knowing) that I could do so without it making one whit of difference in terms of getting another good job.

It must be nice. If that makes me transparently jealous of Whitlock, well, then so be it.

Whatever greatness or talent he has succeeded with, he seems unworthy of it in my eyes.

 

I don't get your reaction. I assumed the "liars" would be all the people speculating online.

I didn't take it to mean the official story from the Star, which had no details so could hardly be a lie.

That tweet didn't bother me at all, but maybe I'm missing something.

 

Whitlock leaves the newspaper about the same time that Cathy the comic calls it quits?

Perhaps she's dumping Irving to have her corners worked by the pimp hand.