Sports Talk 980 and the Redskins

hesscl34 · 11-29-2006, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Big C

i like how brian mitchell talks about the skins, he is the guy who tells the truth, and sometimes the truth hurts

He tells the truth about the bad things, but rarely talks about the good - if ever.

hooskins · 11-29-2006, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by hesscl34

He tells the truth about the bad things, but rarely talks about the good - if ever.

That is his job, as a sportscaster. If you want him to be a pushover then he should work as a broadcaster for the Redskins organization. Most of that pansy reporting people are crying for can be found at the Skins official website.

It is very refreshing to hear a critical viewpoint. Obviously we know he isn't 100 percent correct, but it is best to hear pessimistic and optimistic viewpoints and make your own mind from there. Having anything less is nothing less than censorship.

mason4415 · 11-30-2006, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by hesscl34

He tells the truth about the bad things, but rarely talks about the good - if ever.

What good?! Face it guys, our beloved franchise is a joke... even if we were to miraculously make the playoffs this year, the rest of the league will still see our team as a joke. We have been overly optimistic about the team since the early '90's. It's about time to demand a change. And that starts with the media! Kudos to 980 and all the gang. It's time for a change...

The whole Ryan Clark thing is an embarrassment. Sadly enough, this has been happening for quite a few years now! Why do you think this will all of the sudden change next year??? Things are only going to get worst! Contrary to popular belief, THERE IS A SALARY CAP!

Pointing out the good things with this team is like telling a 5 year old kid he is great just for finishing the race, don't mind he finished 10th of 10! Great job kid!

MTK · 11-29-2006, 11:15 AM

I can respect a critical view as long as that person also dishes out praise when appropriate. If it's all just critical it gets boring and predictable, same for if it's just all praise.

hesscl34 · 11-29-2006, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I can respect a critical view as long as that person also dishes out praise when appropriate. If it's all just critical it gets boring and predictable, same for if it's just all praise.

Couldn't have said it any better!!!

EternalEnigma21 · 11-29-2006, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by hesscl34

Couldn't have said it any better!!!

HAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHA

you just made my night! lol....

thanks for that

hooskins · 11-29-2006, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I can respect a critical view as long as that person also dishes out praise when appropriate. If it's all just critical it gets boring and predictable, same for if it's just all praise.

This is true, but at the same time most reporters have a very hard time doing that. It is much more common to find articles with polarizing views. What I tend to do is not just stick with one source, but attain multiple ones. That way I try to get the full spectrum of views and from that point I make my own decision.

Only reason I like B.Mitch is because he has some credibility as a former player, and most people are not as critical as him. I get sick of hearing Gibbs talk about how they "fought their guts out" when they got manhandled. At the same time, after the win all I heard from most media sources is how great the Skins were. It was nice to see some people take a more critical approach before we crowned the Skins. such as pointing out those turnovers, penalties, etc.

Hog1 · 11-29-2006, 11:34 AM

There is a major difference between accurate "no holds barred" reporting, and sensationalism of the Jerry Springer variety. If we get no love after the Carolina win, it's not hard to figure out which side of the fence they are on.

mason4415 · 11-30-2006, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Hog1

There is a major difference between accurate "no holds barred" reporting, and sensationalism of the Jerry Springer variety. If we get no love after the Carolina win, it's not hard to figure out which side of the fence they are on.

Not sure what "love affair" we deserve after the carolina win. congratulations, we beat a mediocre team for our FOURTH win of the season.

and in not very impressive fashion, for that matter!

hesscl34 · 11-29-2006, 11:38 AM

It would help me to like him if he knew the difference between the words "indulge" and "divulge". When he was talking about the ESPN article after the game he said "You know (insert espn sport writer name here) won't indulge the player he interviewed". Come on. If you are going to be a sportscaster, at least use the appropriate words.

12thMan · 11-29-2006, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by hesscl34

It would help me to like him if he knew the difference between the words "indulge" and "divulge". When he was talking about the ESPN article after the game he said "You know (insert espn sport writer name here) won't indulge the player he interviewed". Come on. If you are going to be a sportscaster, at least use the appropriate words.

I caught that too, Hess. I felt embarrassed for him, as weird as that sounds.

hesscl34 · 11-29-2006, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

I caught that too, Hess. I felt embarrassed for him, as weird as that sounds.

Me too (felt embarrassed for him). I wonder if after the show anyone mentioned it to him....

redsk1 · 11-29-2006, 12:03 PM

I don't pickup 980 in Richmond, but do hear Czaban on 950 and BM on Comcast.

Alot of the critizism is well deserved IMO. When they win the right way they do praise them (like last year). But let's face it this organization has made alot of mistakes and does things differently than the 30 other teams around the nfl. So, when things go wrong they are going to take heat.

Don't get me wrong, we played well Sunday, but we could have easily lost that game. We recovered 4 fumbles in the 1st half & got redeemed by a BAD call on Peppers. Hey we get bad calls all the time so we'll take it. I'm all for calling it like it is and not sugar coating anything and i think that's what these guys do. Remember that they are all skins fans who want to see something good.

BDBohnzie · 11-29-2006, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by redsk1

I don't pickup 980 in Richmond, but do hear Czaban on 950 and BM on Comcast.

sportstalk980.com

they have a live stream...

gabe1984 · 11-29-2006, 12:04 PM

Mitchell has talked on the air how he was pissed when the Skins let him go. I guess he felt he shoulda been one of those guys like Darrell Green who stayed with them for his entire career. He needs to get over it. I think it does sorta make him rip on them more because he sorta chews on that resentment he felt when the skins delt him to philly.

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MTK Hail Raiser Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 53 Posts: 100,050	Re: Sports Talk 980 and the Redskins I can respect a critical view as long as that person also dishes out praise when appropriate. If it's all just critical it gets boring and predictable, same for if it's just all praise. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

11-29-2006, 11:34 AM	#8
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: Sports Talk 980 and the Redskins There is a major difference between accurate "no holds barred" reporting, and sensationalism of the Jerry Springer variety. If we get no love after the Carolina win, it's not hard to figure out which side of the fence they are on. __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs*

11-29-2006, 11:38 AM	#10
hesscl34 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 2,782	Re: Sports Talk 980 and the Redskins It would help me to like him if he knew the difference between the words "indulge" and "divulge". When he was talking about the ESPN article after the game he said "You know (insert espn sport writer name here) won't indulge the player he interviewed". Come on. If you are going to be a sportscaster, at least use the appropriate words.

11-29-2006, 12:03 PM	#13
redsk1 The Starter Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,351	Re: Sports Talk 980 and the Redskins I don't pickup 980 in Richmond, but do hear Czaban on 950 and BM on Comcast. Alot of the critizism is well deserved IMO. When they win the right way they do praise them (like last year). But let's face it this organization has made alot of mistakes and does things differently than the 30 other teams around the nfl. So, when things go wrong they are going to take heat. Don't get me wrong, we played well Sunday, but we could have easily lost that game. We recovered 4 fumbles in the 1st half & got redeemed by a BAD call on Peppers. Hey we get bad calls all the time so we'll take it. I'm all for calling it like it is and not sugar coating anything and i think that's what these guys do. Remember that they are all skins fans who want to see something good.

11-29-2006, 12:04 PM	#15
gabe1984 Special Teams Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 372	Re: Sports Talk 980 and the Redskins Mitchell has talked on the air how he was pissed when the Skins let him go. I guess he felt he shoulda been one of those guys like Darrell Green who stayed with them for his entire career. He needs to get over it. I think it does sorta make him rip on them more because he sorta chews on that resentment he felt when the skins delt him to philly.

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