Whitlock done all around ESPN

spinning27 · Sep 28, 2006

Well done, Jason.

I don't always agree with your opinions, but I really respect your work and your dedication to the craft. You're not a phony, which is probably why your relationship with ESPN was destined to end abruptly.

Your soul is better off not working there.

Herbert Anchovy · Sep 29, 2006

The Declaration of Independence, 95 Theses and the Magna Carta didn't weigh in at 6,250 words.

But Bill Simmons thinks he's entitled to more. Because he has something better to say.

It's funny that Jason only now sees what this little bag of shit is really all about when he's been told and told and told what Simmons is for years.

Birdscribe · Sep 29, 2006

Lee Jackson Beauregard said:

The Declaration of Independence, 95 Theses and the Magna Carta didn't weigh in at 6,250 words.

But Bill Simmons thinks he's entitled to more. Because he has something better to say.

It's funny that Jason only now sees what this little bag of shit is really all about when he's been told and told and told what Simmons is for years.
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Don't forget the Gettysburg Address.

Simmons' stuff doesn't hold the same interest from this province as it once did. Occassionally, he can be entertaining, but I don't have the time or desire to read 7,000-word manifestos on how Larry Bird is the Second Coming and how the NBA is misunderstood.

jimnorden · Sep 29, 2006

I applaud you, whitlock. You're a good man.

Tom Petty · Sep 29, 2006

jimnorden said:

I applaud you, whitlock. You're a good man.
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uhhm, i don't know how to break this to you ... but ball fondleage officially expired at midnight. only full out hummers are being accepted from this point forward.

Herbert Anchovy · Sep 29, 2006

Yes, Whitlock's so noble. He consumes ESPN like a 1/2-pound cheeseburger, and it him, and his act of civil disobedience belongs on par with Gandhi, King or Thoreau. You win again, Jason. You're such a martyr.

jimnorden · Sep 30, 2006

Tom Petty said:

jimnorden said:

I applaud you, whitlock. You're a good man.
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uhhm, i don't know how to break this to you ... but ball fondleage officially expired at midnight. only full out hummers are being accepted from this point forward.
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HoopsMcCann · Oct 2, 2006

wwl appolo... uh... ombudsman george solomon chimes in...

Last week, ESPN cut its ties with Kansas City Star columnist Jason Whitlock, largely over derogatory and highly personal remarks Whitlock made about former ESPN colleagues Mike Lupica (panelist on "Sports Reporters") and Scoop Jackson (ESPN.com columnist). Whitlock, who recently left his role as a columnist for ESPN.com's Page 2, had been a regular panelist on "Sports Reporters" and a guest host on "PTI". He made the remarks about Lupica and Jackson in an interview that appeared on the Web site biglead.com.

The comments were pointed and offensive and won't be repeated in this space. Last week, Whitlock told me, "I have no hard feelings towards ESPN. I don't feel I should work where I'm not wanted. My ability to state my opinions is too important to me. I still have TV aspirations, but not with restrictions. I enjoyed my time doing 'PTI' and on 'The Jim Rome Is Burning' show. But it's time to move on. More than anything else, I'm a sports columnist."

Said Williamson, "ESPN has no problem with being criticized. We think that's healthy. But we're not going to tolerate personal attacks against specific individuals."

Added ESPN spokesman Josh Krulewitz, "There are numerous examples of allowing people to voice diverse, critical opinions of our company, including from Jason himself over the years. These were personal attacks that went too far."

I've admired some of Whitlock's work over the years. But I also noticed that he, and some of his former ESPN colleagues, were unable to make a distinction between fair commentary and personal attacks or irresponsible generalizations. And I don't see enough tough editing and direction from people directly responsible for what gets on the air and on the Web site. Attack journalism is not acceptable journalism in any form. Commentators, panelists and so-called "star talent" need to be held to the same standards as everyone else at ESPN and other media.

ESPN should make certain its guidelines and standards are known and followed by everyone taking its paychecks.
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jason_whitlock · Oct 2, 2006

about what i expected.

D-3 Fan · Oct 2, 2006

jason_whitlock said:

about what i expected.
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Well Big Sexy, if they can't take constructive criticism, that's on them. No one should be untouchable when it comes to criticizing. The majority of us didn't think you crossed the line. You said it without malice of any kind.

Solomon has to toe that company line and it's unfortunate that the busy bees were looking over his shoulder as he typed that.

slappy4428 · Oct 2, 2006

HoopsMcCann said:

wwl appolo... uh... ombudsman george solomon chimes in...

Last week, ESPN cut its ties with Kansas City Star columnist Jason Whitlock, largely over derogatory and highly personal remarks Whitlock made about former ESPN colleagues Mike Lupica (panelist on "Sports Reporters") and Scoop Jackson (ESPN.com columnist). Whitlock, who recently left his role as a columnist for ESPN.com's Page 2, had been a regular panelist on "Sports Reporters" and a guest host on "PTI". He made the remarks about Lupica and Jackson in an interview that appeared on the Web site biglead.com.

The comments were pointed and offensive and won't be repeated in this space. Last week, Whitlock told me, "I have no hard feelings towards ESPN. I don't feel I should work where I'm not wanted. My ability to state my opinions is too important to me. I still have TV aspirations, but not with restrictions. I enjoyed my time doing 'PTI' and on 'The Jim Rome Is Burning' show. But it's time to move on. More than anything else, I'm a sports columnist."

Said Williamson, "ESPN has no problem with being criticized. We think that's healthy. But we're not going to tolerate personal attacks against specific individuals."

Added ESPN spokesman Josh Krulewitz, "There are numerous examples of allowing people to voice diverse, critical opinions of our company, including from Jason himself over the years. These were personal attacks that went too far."

I've admired some of Whitlock's work over the years. But I also noticed that he, and some of his former ESPN colleagues, were unable to make a distinction between fair commentary and personal attacks or irresponsible generalizations. And I don't see enough tough editing and direction from people directly responsible for what gets on the air and on the Web site. Attack journalism is not acceptable journalism in any form. Commentators, panelists and so-called "star talent" need to be held to the same standards as everyone else at ESPN and other media.

ESPN should make certain its guidelines and standards are known and followed by everyone taking its paychecks.
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So by that "star-treatment is accountable too" proclaimation, we should be watching for Loopy suspension for threatening Whitlock with "You'll never work here again if you don't watch it" for his memorable TSR proclaiming sports as entertainment episode, right?

tyler durden 71351 · Oct 3, 2006

Hell, if Solomon wants to see pointed and personal criticism of Lupica and Scoop, he ought to drop in on this site. What Whitlock said was peanuts compared to what we say here on a daily basis.

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