Mark Whicker, what were you thinking?

In the immortal words of Charles Barkley, "This idea is terrible, terrible, terrible."

 

That's just horrible. Wasn't there anyone on the desk who could speak up about this?

 

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Fitting that a blog that uses a derogatory name for an ambulance-chasing lawyer is first on the scene at this accident:

http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/shysterball/article/maybe-the-worst-sports-column-ever/

 

The ad on the right side that features a model with her boobs hanging out and the title "Illegal touching allowed," completes the total meltdown.

 

In general I like Mark's work a lot, but I gotta say, Mark, what were you thinking?

 

I'm among the many here who think Whicker's generally one of the most talented columnists in the country. I guess it shows anyone can fuck up. That was awful.

 

Just curious. Would an apology soothe many posters here. I know one is needed, but would you take it sincerely?

 

Usually columns like that see the light of day because the managers don't have the stones to call a columnist and tell them that a column is too inappropriate to run.

 

Yeah, I would... Whicker is an extremely well-respected columnist. This isn't a Mark Madden column or someone who frequently goes for shock value, which is why I think some of us are so stunned by it.

 

Good Lord. "Juuuuuuuuust a bit outside."

 

I could have read that column without first reading the comments on this thread and probably not given it a second thought. Yes, I suppose the subject matter is sensitive, but I never got the sense that he was making fun of her or making light of her situation. I bet if she read it, she would appreciate it.