Predatory Reporting

Submitted by higbe on
Coach Rod and the other Coaches will handle this well, its the players that have a hard time...I listened to Mr. Stokes...his son going to coach Rod and saying what did I do......Son you did nothing wrong....

I would like to say how angry I am with the type of reporting that was done by the Freep, for a reporter to stalk and pounce on a young freshman player who is three months out of high school is what I would call predatory reporting....You have what in the eyes of these young freshman players was to be a great day to meet the media.....in these kids eyes this was nothing more than and overwhelming and exciting day that they should have remembered forever. They all got a life lesson that day...and unfortunately thanks to the Freep these kids will never trust a reporter, especially from the Freep.

As a parent you can not be with your children 24/7 but as a parent of a Michigan Player, I will never feel comfortable with a reporter from the Freep anywhere near these players.

I've sent emails to Coach Rod and his staff, emails to the Freep (no reponse at all), but as I now look back, our support needs to go to these kids....I called the Football Office and told them let the Players know we support them....I will be there Saturday with my family to support this team...every player I see I will tell them we are here for the team....This reporter tried to put players against coaches...the coaches know the game...these young kids just learned it....I'm still Pissed Off..but time to look a head.....Go Blue---

Comments

jblaze

September 2nd, 2009 at 11:12 AM ^

and add how much of a shame it is that the Freep doesn't even respond to you. Believe me, this is about the players and the Michigan Wolverine community supporting our own players and family members. Go Blue and I wish your son and family the best of luck.

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jericho

September 2nd, 2009 at 11:29 AM ^

Please keep posting with us! It would be fantastic to have the insights of a parent of a current player. Especially one who is willing to stand up and be accounted for.

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GreyJello

September 2nd, 2009 at 12:42 PM ^

I totally agree about the predatory reporting. It's shameful and I hope that it is very publicly identified as such throughout the country by responsible reporters.

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ScoobyBlue

September 2nd, 2009 at 1:14 PM ^

The independent investigation is a really good thing. If it shows no wrong doing by RR and staff, I don't think Rosenberg and Snyder are going to be able to wiggle off the hook. They have already experienced a signifcant backlash and it will be a ton worse if their "findings" fall flat. I bet they wish they could rewrite the article using some 20/20 hindsight.

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BlueBulls

September 2nd, 2009 at 4:07 PM ^

I second the request that you continue to post here. I appreciate your insight and admire your willingness to speak your mind and support the players, coaches, and reputation of Michigan football. As a fellow Chicagoan, I'm excited to see Michael in the Maize and Blue.

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Meeechigan Dan

September 2nd, 2009 at 11:24 PM ^

You, Mr. Warren, Mr. Roh and Mr. Stokes have all done more to educate me about this staff than 18 months of watching RR from the outside. Before, I saw a football coach from not around here who I hoped would win. Now, I see a man of integrity who, because he does eat brie and drink merlot with the elites, is under attack. Thank you for the education and for standing up for Michigan.

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michiganfanforlife

September 3rd, 2009 at 8:38 AM ^

let the kids know that we are all behind them 100%. I would like to also personally thank you for coming out to tell the truth. The media these days is more about sensationalism than fact, and it is sad. It's sites like this one that can try to keep things straight, and people like you that stand up for what's right. Go Blue, Go RR, and I hope your son has an amazing time playing for the best program in America. We will be there on Saturday to scream our voices into oblivion, and we will support the team through whatever this year brings.

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