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Originally posted by obx49:
Originally posted by SybErkRimInAL:Agreed! Wish it was different.
Originally posted by FaithInJH:
Awesome article. Right on the money.
sad, but true.
Originally posted by NineFourNiner:
Grant > Lowell
Originally posted by Memphis9er:
Originally posted by NineFourNiner:
Grant > Lowell
Without a doubt.
Originally posted by Shaj:
Originally posted by Memphis9er:
Originally posted by NineFourNiner:
Grant > Lowell
Without a doubt.
Tells you what you want to hear, because that's what sells: Maiacco, Grant Cohn, Barrows, Branch
Calls things as they see them: Kawakami, Lowell Cohn, Knapp, Lynch, and most ESPN and SI analysts
Originally posted by NineFourNiner:
Originally posted by Shaj:
Originally posted by Memphis9er:
Originally posted by NineFourNiner:
Grant > Lowell
Without a doubt.
Tells you what you want to hear, because that's what sells: Maiacco, Grant Cohn, Barrows, Branch
Calls things as they see them: Kawakami, Lowell Cohn, Knapp, Lynch, and most ESPN and SI analysts
Kawakami is bombastic, but makes some good points. Cohn is just awful, regardless. As for the national folks, I don't give them much credence since they do not scrutinize the team like the local media does.
Originally posted by Shaj:
I am convinced that Maiacco, Grant Cohn, Barrows, and Branch all view their jobs as a beauty contest. The more they write what fans want to hear, the happier their bosses are, the happier their customers are, and in their minds, the greater their potential to get snapped up by ESPN, SI, etc for a real gig, and with the comfort of knowing that their fan base will support them in their new capacity. It's not that complicated really. It's just like teachers that focus on getting their kids to score high on standardized tests instead of teaching them what they need to know, for the exclusive purpose of looking good themselves.
Originally posted by Shaj:
I am convinced that Maiacco, Grant Cohn, Barrows, and Branch all view their jobs as a beauty contest. The more they write what fans want to hear, the happier their bosses are, the happier their customers are, and in their minds, the greater their potential to get snapped up by ESPN, SI, etc for a real gig, and with the comfort of knowing that their fan base will support them in their new capacity. It's not that complicated really. It's just like teachers that focus on getting their kids to score high on standardized tests instead of teaching them what they need to know, for the exclusive purpose of looking good themselves.
Originally posted by Shaj:
I am convinced that Maiacco, Grant Cohn, Barrows, and Branch all view their jobs as a beauty contest. The more they write what fans want to hear, the happier their bosses are, the happier their customers are, and in their minds, the greater their potential to get snapped up by ESPN, SI, etc for a real gig, and with the comfort of knowing that their fan base will support them in their new capacity. It's not that complicated really. It's just like teachers that focus on getting their kids to score high on standardized tests instead of teaching them what they need to know, for the exclusive purpose of looking good themselves.
Originally posted by JiksJuicy:
49ers last drive...
San Francisco 49ers at 14:55 SEA SFO
1st and 10 at SF 27 A.Smith pass short left to F.Gore to SF 33 for 6 yards (E.Thomas). Caught at SF 30. YAC 3-yds
2nd and 4 at SF 33 F.Gore right guard to SF 34 for 1 yard (K.Wright).
3rd and 3 at SF 34 A.Smith pass short right to B.Edwards to SF 46 for 12 yards (E.Thomas). Caught SF 41. YAC 5-yds
1st and 10 at SF 46 T.Ginn left end pushed ob at SF 46 for no gain (C.Clemons).
2nd and 10 at SF 46 A.Smith pass deep right to J.Morgan to SEA 28 for 26 yards (K.Chancellor). Caught at SEA 30. YAC 2-yds
1st and 10 at SEA 28 F.Gore right guard to SEA 23 for 5 yards (A.Curry). PENALTY on SF-J.Morgan, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 10 yards, enforced at SEA 23.
1st and 15 at SEA 33 F.Gore left end to SEA 32 for 1 yard (A.Branch).
2nd and 14 at SEA 32 A.Snyder reported in as eligible. F.Gore left tackle to SEA 16 for 16 yards (B.Browner, K.Wright). PENALTY on SEA-L.Hill, Horse Collar Tackle, 8 yards, enforced at SEA 16.
1st and 8 at SEA 8 K.Hunter left end to SEA 4 for 4 yards (K.Chancellor).
Timeout #1 by SEA at 09:07.
2nd and 4 at SEA 4 A.Smith pass incomplete short left to B.Edwards [C.Clemons].
3rd and 4 at SEA 4 A.Boone reported in as eligible. F.Gore right tackle to SEA 2 for 2 yards (C.Clemons).
1st and 1 at SEA 1 A.Boone reported in as eligible. F.Gore left tackle to SEA 3 for -2 yards (K.Chancellor).
2nd and 3 at SEA 3 F.Gore left tackle to SEA 4 for -1 yards (M.McCoy).
3rd and 4 at SEA 4 (Shotgun) F.Gore up the middle to SEA 1 for 3 yards (K.Chancellor, K.Wright).
4th and 1 at SEA 1 D.Akers 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Jennings, Holder-A.Lee. 10 19
D.Akers kicks 65 yards from SF 35 to end zone, Touchback.
DRIVE TOTALS: SEA 10, SF 19, 15 plays, 52 yards, 9:01 elapsed
Harbaugh doesn't trust Smith and never opened up the playbook, yet our last offensive possession(besides the 2 knees) starts off with a pass and continued to be 3 out of 5 passes in the first 5 plays of a very critical drive? Looks to me that Harbaugh puts the game in Smiths hands. But I guess facts lie. Come on Cohn and NT you can do much better than that. Check the T.O.P as well.
Originally posted by HessianDud:in particular, they are afraid to call out Smith, beause they know there will be a fan revolt, which will eventually cost them either their current job or their future job. The other guys I mentioned do not have such worries. They don't give the alexcuses party line which keeps fans happy and supportive, they call it as they see it, whatever the consequences may be, which in L Cohn's case, includes endless ridicule. I admire him for not caring and saying what he believes instead of telling fans what they want to believe in order to keep hope alive.
Originally posted by Shaj:
I am convinced that Maiacco, Grant Cohn, Barrows, and Branch all view their jobs as a beauty contest. The more they write what fans want to hear, the happier their bosses are, the happier their customers are, and in their minds, the greater their potential to get snapped up by ESPN, SI, etc for a real gig, and with the comfort of knowing that their fan base will support them in their new capacity. It's not that complicated really. It's just like teachers that focus on getting their kids to score high on standardized tests instead of teaching them what they need to know, for the exclusive purpose of looking good themselves.
what do those guys write that fans "want to hear"? Examples of what you mean?
Originally posted by Shaj:
Originally posted by HessianDud:in particular, they are afraid to call out Smith, beause they know there will be a fan revolt, which will eventually cost them either their current job or their future job. The other guys I mentioned do not have such worries. They don't give the alexcuses party line which keeps fans happy and supportive, they call it as they see it, whatever the consequences may be, which in L Cohn's case, includes endless ridicule. I admire him for not caring and saying what he believes instead of telling fans what they want to believe in order to keep hope alive.
Originally posted by Shaj:
I am convinced that Maiacco, Grant Cohn, Barrows, and Branch all view their jobs as a beauty contest. The more they write what fans want to hear, the happier their bosses are, the happier their customers are, and in their minds, the greater their potential to get snapped up by ESPN, SI, etc for a real gig, and with the comfort of knowing that their fan base will support them in their new capacity. It's not that complicated really. It's just like teachers that focus on getting their kids to score high on standardized tests instead of teaching them what they need to know, for the exclusive purpose of looking good themselves.
what do those guys write that fans "want to hear"? Examples of what you mean?
Originally posted by HessianDud:
Originally posted by Shaj:
Originally posted by HessianDud:in particular, they are afraid to call out Smith, beause they know there will be a fan revolt, which will eventually cost them either their current job or their future job. The other guys I mentioned do not have such worries. They don't give the alexcuses party line which keeps fans happy and supportive, they call it as they see it, whatever the consequences may be, which in L Cohn's case, includes endless ridicule. I admire him for not caring and saying what he believes instead of telling fans what they want to believe in order to keep hope alive.
Originally posted by Shaj:
I am convinced that Maiacco, Grant Cohn, Barrows, and Branch all view their jobs as a beauty contest. The more they write what fans want to hear, the happier their bosses are, the happier their customers are, and in their minds, the greater their potential to get snapped up by ESPN, SI, etc for a real gig, and with the comfort of knowing that their fan base will support them in their new capacity. It's not that complicated really. It's just like teachers that focus on getting their kids to score high on standardized tests instead of teaching them what they need to know, for the exclusive purpose of looking good themselves.
what do those guys write that fans "want to hear"? Examples of what you mean?
oh, conjecture and assumption and biased viewpoint. what a surprise.
Originally posted by HessianDud:
Originally posted by Shaj:
Originally posted by HessianDud:in particular, they are afraid to call out Smith, beause they know there will be a fan revolt, which will eventually cost them either their current job or their future job. The other guys I mentioned do not have such worries. They don't give the alexcuses party line which keeps fans happy and supportive, they call it as they see it, whatever the consequences may be, which in L Cohn's case, includes endless ridicule. I admire him for not caring and saying what he believes instead of telling fans what they want to believe in order to keep hope alive.
Originally posted by Shaj:
I am convinced that Maiacco, Grant Cohn, Barrows, and Branch all view their jobs as a beauty contest. The more they write what fans want to hear, the happier their bosses are, the happier their customers are, and in their minds, the greater their potential to get snapped up by ESPN, SI, etc for a real gig, and with the comfort of knowing that their fan base will support them in their new capacity. It's not that complicated really. It's just like teachers that focus on getting their kids to score high on standardized tests instead of teaching them what they need to know, for the exclusive purpose of looking good themselves.
what do those guys write that fans "want to hear"? Examples of what you mean?
oh, conjecture and assumption and biased viewpoint. what a surprise.
Originally posted by gold49er2183:
The article was complete crap. How does he have a job?