Mike Leach fired

[Jackdog]

Re: Mike Leach fired

Come off it. We didn't say one thing that went against the TOS. Not. One. Thing. That's the problem w/you guys sometimes. When someone says something you don't like, then its against the TOS. But when it goes w/how you feel, you give some leeway. You show me what we said that went against the TOS.

Stop John. Cut the BS. Look at your infractions and tell me what the majority of them were for? Let's keep this OT.

[Psyblast]

Re: Mike Leach fired

Come off it. We didn't say one thing that went against the TOS. Not. One. Thing. That's the problem w/you guys sometimes. When someone says something you don't like, then its against the TOS. But when it goes w/how you feel, you give some leeway. You show me what we said that went against the TOS.

Don't talk to me like I'm a fool. You know exactly what you're doing. It's a political comment, you know it's a political comment, it's against the rules here, and don't insult my intelligence by feigning ignorance. You want to mention leeway? How many times have you used that same "ESPN = Fox News" bull**** line? How many times has someone told you to stop it? Exactly. You've been given leeway, which apparently was a mistake because it apparently instilled the thought that it was okay to say. It isn't. So give it a rest.

[Sting]

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The announcers for the Alamo Bowl just said "Adam was punishised by Leach for having a concussion"

SMH

lol

[J0nnD0ugh]

Re: Mike Leach fired

Stop John. Cut the BS. Look at your infractions and tell me what the majority of them were for?

For phony stuff. Do we want to go down this road? Do we want to air this stuff publicly? Cause I'll be more than happy to do so. But I've been just as happy to forget about it. I'm trying to be a good citizen. But I get ticked off at the hypocrisy. & I hate being publicly chastised for something I didn't do. Like I said, show me where I violated the TOS. If you don't want FoxNews mentioned, then put it in the TOS. "Don't mention FoxNews". But just mentioning them & criticizing their reporting is no different than mentioning SportsCenter & their reporting. TMZ, wiki, or any other source of information.

[Chip Douglass]

Re: Mike Leach fired

Enough with the Fox News bull**** already. It's clear what you're saying (and it falls under the TOS here), and your implication that all the other news outlets DON'T skew the news to fit their point of view invalidates any point you're trying to make.

The main point is that ESPN is a joke. Fox News was a frame of reference.

Attacking a joke news organization doesn't mean I'm espousing a political point of view. I could have just as easily pointed out MSNBC (which I probably should have for the sake of political balance).

[Pokes]

Re: Mike Leach fired

I have a feeling this thread is now on its lasts legs.

[Sting]

Re: Mike Leach fired

For phony stuff. Do we want to go down this road? Do we want to air this stuff publicly? Cause I'll be more than happy to do so. But I've been just as happy to forget about it. I'm trying to be a good citizen. But I get ticked off at the hypocrisy. & I hate being publicly chastised for something I didn't do. Like I said, show me where I violated the TOS. If you don't want FoxNews mentioned, then put it in the TOS. "Don't mention FoxNews". But just mentioning them & criticizing their reporting is no different than mentioning SportsCenter & their reporting. TMZ, wiki, or any other source of information.

true dat

[yankeesgiants]

Re: Mike Leach fired

I have a feeling this thread is now on its lasts legs.

It was good while it lasted...

[J-Unit40]

Re: Mike Leach fired

Back on topic. I really wonder how much air this firing/story would have received had the player been "Adam Smith" instead of Adam James. The James' family affiliation with ESPN may have too much to do with how this story is being portrayed.

I don't buy the Texas Tech employees stories now that their jobs and/or licenses are on the line.

I don't know why, but I side with Leach for whatever reason. I know he had his chance to stick around and make this situation better, but TTU administration was financially motivated.

[Sting]

Re: Mike Leach fired

Back on topic. I really wonder how much air this firing/story would have received had the player been "Adam Smith" instead of Adam James. The James' family affiliation with ESPN may have too much to do with how this story is being portrayed.

I don't buy the Texas Tech employees stories now that their jobs and/or licenses are on the line.

I don't know why, but I side with Leach for whatever reason. I know he had his chance to stick around and make this situation better, but TTU administration was financially motivated.

Craig James deserves whatever heckling he gets now for the rest of his broadcasting career.

[SuperBowlNachos]

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Sorry if these have been posted

Signed affidavits from the head trainer and some other guy

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/1043/895240.pdf

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/1043/895241.pdf

[Solidice]

Re: Mike Leach fired

Sorry if these have been posted

Signed affidavits from the head trainer and some other guy

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/1043/895240.pdf

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/1043/895241.pdf

yea, it seems they changed their story so they can keep their job. no surprise really.

[p_rushing]

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Why were the affidavits not signed when they were given? Likely they weren't their own words?

To everyone that keeps saying they didn't follow the procedures for a concussion, the doctor sent him back to practice. Adam was cleared to be there, nothing about having to go inside, sitting down, etc. Leach was pissed because the baby showed up late, didn't care, etc. Leach said fine, your eyes need to be shaded, go in the dark garage. No were did Leach make him do anything he shouldn't have done. Yes Adam had a mild concussion, but I bet most real players would have been out there practicing by them self, lifting, running, etc.

[yankeesgiants]

Re: Mike Leach fired

Back on topic. I really wonder how much air this firing/story would have received had the player been "Adam Smith" instead of Adam James. The James' family affiliation with ESPN may have too much to do with how this story is being portrayed.

I don't buy the Texas Tech employees stories now that their jobs and/or licenses are on the line.

I don't know why, but I side with Leach for whatever reason. I know he had his chance to stick around and make this situation better, but TTU administration was financially motivated.

Hard to say because there is only one 24 hour sports news network. I'll say that administrations from coast to coast reviewed all policy after this story from Kentucky http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/01/26/...ted/index.html

[Cebby]

Re: Mike Leach fired

Why were the affidavits not signed when they were given? Likely they weren't their own words?

To everyone that keeps saying they didn't follow the procedures for a concussion, the doctor sent him back to practice. Adam was cleared to be there, nothing about having to go inside, sitting down, etc. Leach was pissed because the baby showed up late, didn't care, etc. Leach said fine, your eyes need to be shaded, go in the dark garage. No were did Leach make him do anything he shouldn't have done. Yes Adam had a mild concussion, but I bet most real players would have been out there practicing by them self, lifting, running, etc.

What actually happened is irrelevant.

All that matters is that ESPN owns probably 90% of the mainstream college football media and they're protecting their own interests.

Stalin himself would be amazed at the efficiency ESPN has shown in running a show trial.