Todd McShay is Getting Heat for Attending SOTS...
So, there is apparently heat on ESPN's Todd McShay for attending SOTS last week, with some questioning his ability to remain unbiased and "objective" afterwards:
http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2016/02/09/espns-todd-mcshay-says-it-was-a-…
After thinking about it, I tend to agree; by attending this event McShay has really called into question the rock-solid journalistic integrity of ESPN. It's almost as bad as if, say hypothetically, ESPN owned a network that featured just one of the major college football conferences and thereby could be accused of hyping said conference whenever it had a chance! But thank God ESPN is all over this breach of ethics so we can go back to trusting them again...
(P.S. Anyone who doesn't instantly note the sarcasm here should punch themselves in the face...)
February 9th, 2016 at 5:10 PM ^
1. The article says McShay "regretted" his decision. Nowhere in his quote does he say this. Next time, he'll notify his overlords to get the O.K.
2. Even Jankens, the author of the story, is a Spartan fan and a webmaster of the cbslocal website. So let's just say he was reaching a bit with his "regretted" line.
And I'm sure McShay's bosses knew what was going on before he boarded a flight for Ann Arbor. It was known days before the event that he was scheduled. Since his appearance we free, I'm sure he could've easily backed out and a replacement be found.
February 9th, 2016 at 5:34 PM ^
lol ...Sparty fan.
But that's why I do believe that had a guy like Mike Tirico (prob too busy) done it, the angle wouldn't be there because he lives in A2.
February 9th, 2016 at 5:42 PM ^
Tirico was there...he's the one that let Harbaugh know that Rashan Gary picked Michigan by showing him a clip of it on his phone.
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February 9th, 2016 at 5:58 PM ^
Right!
Maybe that's why I was thinking he should have MC'd as well.. Subconscious..
SuperBowlHazeStill
February 9th, 2016 at 7:45 PM ^
Just use Rich Eisen, problem solved
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February 9th, 2016 at 9:58 PM ^
Evan Jankins is the producer of the Valenti and Foster show, isn't he? If so, that's all that really needs to be said.
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February 9th, 2016 at 8:03 PM ^
Should have read the whole comment before I punched myself in face. Hey Todd it's your decision. Hope you had a good time. Big deal.
February 9th, 2016 at 9:28 PM ^
Leave it to ESPN to find the most-oblivious way to respond to any issue.
February 9th, 2016 at 10:24 PM ^
Anyone see this artwork OSU is using for new 2017 recruits?
http://twitter.com/HaskellGarrett/status/697089576624459776/photo/1
Look familiar?
February 9th, 2016 at 11:07 PM ^
I think that ESPN's issue is that an on-air talent did not ask for permission to appear at an event that was being... and here's the key... An event that was being broadcasted on a platform that ESPN doesn't own.
If he asks for permission, which he says he did not do, then it's not an issue because ESPN would have cleared it.
Working in TV, albeit on a much smaller scale, I know my employer would NOT be happy if I did work for what is essentially a competitor. Remember ESPN was running recruiting programming. It doesn't matter if he wasn't scheduled to be a part of the coverage, I'm guessing he is contractually obligated to get permission to appear at anything broadcasted by a non ESPN platform.
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