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 Feb 10 2012, 01:46 PM
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 One of the Porky's Seven  Group: Moderators Posts: 2514 Joined: 22-February 04 From: The Mountain Top Member No.: 2  |
George Thomas has reached out to see if Zips fans would take him up on the offer to get together and discuss the ABJ coverage, what we like, what we'd like to see, and the coverage in general.
This isn't an invitation to attack the ABJ, but a chance to have an open, constructive dialog with the new beat writer. I've been on the road this week with crummy data connections, so I'm slow in posting this. If there's sufficient interest, we can set a time and place to meet with George prior to one of the hoops games. I reitierate that the hope here is for a constructive dialog, not a ranting session. Post here if you're interested. Go Zips! -------------------- In case you missed it: The glory years for Zips hoops are NOW .. and they've just begun.
eZEKiEl 9, May 2008: And I will strike down upon thy shots with great vengeance and furious anger those who would attempt to beat and outscore my brothers. And you will know my name is the Zeke when I lay my hands upon thy shot attempts! |
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Feb 10 2012, 01:48 PM
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 Nonsensical Rambler Group: Members Posts: 2252 Joined: 9-July 07 From: Akron, OH Member No.: 2566 |
QUOTE(Zip Watcher @ Feb 10 2012, 01:46 PM)  George Thomas has reached out to see if Zips fans would take him up on the offer to get together and discuss the ABJ coverage, what we like, what we'd like to see, and the coverage in general. This isn't an invitation to attack the ABJ, but a chance to have an open, constructive dialog with the new beat writer. I've been on the road this week with crummy data connections, so I'm slow in posting this. If there's sufficient interest, we can set a time and place to meet with George prior to one of the hoops games. I reitierate that the hope here is for a constructive dialog, not a ranting session. Post here if you're interested. Go Zips! Absolutely interested. Just his effort to care what fans want his effort to get information out as fast as possible has changed my original opinion of him being our beat guy. -------------------- "At least we know what the hell we is...we's a ZIP!" - Butchie Washington
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Feb 10 2012, 01:56 PM
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Ohio.com Pimp for the ZipsNation Group: Members Posts: 237 Joined: 22-November 05 Member No.: 239 |
I'll be happy to attend and listen, as well.
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Feb 10 2012, 01:57 PM
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 Zips Junkie Group: Members Posts: 4292 Joined: 11-February 06 From: Hartville, OH Member No.: 370 |
I'd also be interested. I'd like to take the opportunity to shake his hand and thank him for thr good job he's done thus far. (And I'm with you, g-mann, in being less than thrilled when he was named Zips beat writer. But GT, I'm happy to say, has definitely proven me wrong!)
-------------------- Terry Bowden. Keith Dambrot. Rick Rembielak. Chuck Amato. Terrell Buckley. Jim Tressel. How ya like dem apples, Terry Pluto?! This is AKRON!
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Feb 10 2012, 04:52 PM
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 Zips Junkie Group: Members Posts: 1264 Joined: 23-February 04 Member No.: 13 |
I would be very interested in being a part of that discussion. As stated above I was leary when he was named the beat writer and it was directly connected comments he's made in the past in other writing capacities. I' have been happy with his coverage of the Zips and look forward to listening and having a dialogue with him about Zips Athletics.
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Feb 10 2012, 05:50 PM
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Zips Junkie Group: Members Posts: 5437 Joined: 5-December 04 From: Green, Ohio Member No.: 120 |
Outstanding. I'd like to be there.
Maybe George could start the discussion by briefly explaining some of the ABJ rules he has to comply with, i.e.how much space he's given, whether he's directed to write for the average reader vs. sports fanatics, how much his editors make changes in the stories he submits, etc. |
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Feb 10 2012, 06:57 PM
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 Zips Junkie Group: Moderators Posts: 6280 Joined: 23-February 04 From: The Burg Member No.: 5 |
Better late, then never. Good luck.
--------------------  "One original thought is worth a thousand mindless quotings"--Diogenes of Sinope |
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Feb 10 2012, 09:24 PM
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One of the Porky's Seven Group: Moderators Posts: 2514 Joined: 22-February 04 From: The Mountain Top Member No.: 2 |
Seems like good interest. Next two games are Saturday vs. NIU & Wed vs Miami.
What does everyone think about meeting at 5:30 or 6 tomorrow before the NIU game? Next choice would be 5:30 before the Miami game. Fire away. -------------------- In case you missed it: The glory years for Zips hoops are NOW .. and they've just begun.
eZEKiEl 9, May 2008: And I will strike down upon thy shots with great vengeance and furious anger those who would attempt to beat and outscore my brothers. And you will know my name is the Zeke when I lay my hands upon thy shot attempts! |
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Feb 10 2012, 09:57 PM
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Zips Junkie Group: Members Posts: 4292 Joined: 11-February 06 From: Hartville, OH Member No.: 370 |
Due to my youth basketball league, I cannot make the NIU game. But please don't plan around me. If it's before the Miami game I could make it.
-------------------- Terry Bowden. Keith Dambrot. Rick Rembielak. Chuck Amato. Terrell Buckley. Jim Tressel. How ya like dem apples, Terry Pluto?! This is AKRON!
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Feb 10 2012, 10:20 PM
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Zips Junkie Group: Members Posts: 5437 Joined: 5-December 04 From: Green, Ohio Member No.: 120 |
Saturday would be better for me. But do what's best for the most. Sharing the highlights here afterwards will fill us all in.
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Feb 11 2012, 09:00 AM
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Zips Junkie Group: Members Posts: 1264 Joined: 23-February 04 Member No.: 13 |
Miami would be better for me as we will be out for the NIU game.
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Feb 11 2012, 10:35 AM
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Zips Junkie Group: Members Posts: 6720 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Parts Unknown, USA Member No.: 91 |
This is very unique and interesting. I think I like the idea.
Covering a good team has to be much more fulfilling for a journalist than a poor team. He probably thinks to himself, "Holy crap, I get to cover one of the only good sports teams in NE Ohio." A story on KD2.0's philosophy heading down the stretch and into the MAC tournament would be interesting. We already know a lot about the players. I'm not interested in personal stories as much as the direction of the team, success on the court and how they intend to do that. The reason for the "down the stretch" story is it allows the journalist to provide some analysis of a portion of the season in addition to the coverage of each individual game. He can then go to the coach at the end of the season and ask questions about how his plan did or didn't come together (even though we all know it is going to come together)...Did it come together the way you would have thought? What would you do the same? What would you do differently?....That sort of thing. Given the success of the Zips and likely trip to the NCAA tournament again, I would bet this writer has been given some additional space to fill up in the sports section. Interesting stories sell newspapers. Selling newspapers is a good thing when the reason for the sales is the performance of the basketball team for the local University. More than anything, I don't want the local media to be expected to be a cheerleader for the local teams. I want them to do their job and provide good, informative, analytical writing. -------------------- "...you want it to be one way. But it's the other way." --Marlo Stanfield, The Wire
"Any fool can make something complicated. It takes a genius to make it simple." - Woody Guthrie |
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Feb 11 2012, 12:25 PM
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Zips Junkie Group: Members Posts: 5437 Joined: 5-December 04 From: Green, Ohio Member No.: 120 |
I don't see a lot of response yet to this thread. Might be better to plan it at least a few days in advance rather than trying to do it today with only a couple of people.
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Feb 11 2012, 01:26 PM
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Zips Junkie Group: Members Posts: 6720 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Parts Unknown, USA Member No.: 91 |
It's 2012. We don't need a meeting with a reporter. If he is interested in interacting with the fans, he could register on the site and start a thread.
-------------------- "...you want it to be one way. But it's the other way." --Marlo Stanfield, The Wire
"Any fool can make something complicated. It takes a genius to make it simple." - Woody Guthrie |
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Feb 11 2012, 06:07 PM
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One of the Porky's Seven Group: Moderators Posts: 2514 Joined: 22-February 04 From: The Mountain Top Member No.: 2 |
Due to weather & the responses. We will do this on Wednesday before the Miami the game.
Time confirmation and location details to follow. Go Zips! -------------------- In case you missed it: The glory years for Zips hoops are NOW .. and they've just begun.
eZEKiEl 9, May 2008: And I will strike down upon thy shots with great vengeance and furious anger those who would attempt to beat and outscore my brothers. And you will know my name is the Zeke when I lay my hands upon thy shot attempts! |
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