Photo courtesy of the Tennessee Journalist
I used to kinda want to work for ESPN. But now, I'm not so sure.
Lately, as someone who nerdily paid rapt attention in four years of journalism training and takes very seriously the earned right to weild the pen, I'm sickened by ESPN and the media. I'm sickened that those who make their living off reporting with truth, accuracy, precision, discouraged use of "unnamed sources," and fair and balanced journalism have far missed the mark. You should be innately and desperately sure of your story. You should stand behind it no matter what because you nailed it. ESPN, do you feel like that?
"Fabricate, exaggerate and wait for the hits and 'buzz.'
That’s their kind of journalism."
- The Auburn Plainsman
But really. Even if this story wasn't about my pride and joy football team I know I'd be appalled.
Just sayin'.
I stand with Cam.
