ESPN vs. ESPN: Fight to the Death

JimmyB1775 · 05-03-2012, 09:54 AM

It's pretty obvious to me that ESPN fabricated and skewed the source in the "Listengate" or whatever crap they accused ML of doing.
I read it was in an attempt to be the first breaking news outlet to have "the big story" after failing to do so during the Penn St thing, Spygate, Bountygate and I think a few others.

So they came up with Mickey Loomis owns a pair of Dre Beats and listens to things at times.

Only by the WhoDatNation, but there has been backlash to ESPN. Now, I'm noticing a number of ESPN writers, reporters and such that are siding with the Saints. Skip did it apparently, Ed Werder (who I thought would have enough of a reputation not to lie) and I'd assume others. They're starting to swing in our direction. Any chance they see the growing doubt in the NFL and they're trying to be the first to get THAT story. The story that the NFL is doing it all for reasons the could be considered unethical?

ESPN is going to end up ruining their football reputation with the other 31 fan bases if they are seen being obviously interested in getting immediate ratings with irresponsible and incorrect reports.

saintfan · 05-03-2012, 10:10 AM

ESPN has been getting scooped by just about everybody in the business for a while now. I absolutely believe they rushed on the "Listengate" thing. ESPN is not the leader in sports reporting and hasn't been for a long time. That's what focusing on nice neat relationships with the various leagues will do for you.

Halo · 05-03-2012, 10:12 AM

Couldn't agree more. They have shot themselves in the foot. Other fans around the NFL, even ones who were not interested in this story, are starting to see the hypocrisy in the NFL and media outlets.

Rugby Saint II · 05-03-2012, 10:37 AM

Man, I hope it's a long drawn out fight and ESPN loses!

ScottF · 05-03-2012, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

Man, I hope it's a long drawn out fight and ESPN loses!

me too, and in the end I hope Benson owns DisneyWorld. Paint the f***in' happiest place on earth black and gold

05-03-2012, 09:54 AM	#1
JimmyB1775 100th Post Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 216 Blog Entries: 1	ESPN vs. ESPN: Fight to the Death It's pretty obvious to me that ESPN fabricated and skewed the source in the "Listengate" or whatever crap they accused ML of doing. I read it was in an attempt to be the first breaking news outlet to have "the big story" after failing to do so during the Penn St thing, Spygate, Bountygate and I think a few others. So they came up with Mickey Loomis owns a pair of Dre Beats and listens to things at times. Only by the WhoDatNation, but there has been backlash to ESPN. Now, I'm noticing a number of ESPN writers, reporters and such that are siding with the Saints. Skip did it apparently, Ed Werder (who I thought would have enough of a reputation not to lie) and I'd assume others. They're starting to swing in our direction. Any chance they see the growing doubt in the NFL and they're trying to be the first to get THAT story. The story that the NFL is doing it all for reasons the could be considered unethical? ESPN is going to end up ruining their football reputation with the other 31 fan bases if they are seen being obviously interested in getting immediate ratings with irresponsible and incorrect reports.

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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II Man, I hope it's a long drawn out fight and ESPN loses! me too, and in the end I hope Benson owns DisneyWorld. Paint the f***in' happiest place on earth black and gold

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05-03-2012, 10:10 AM	#2
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	ESPN has been getting scooped by just about everybody in the business for a while now. I absolutely believe they rushed on the "Listengate" thing. ESPN is not the leader in sports reporting and hasn't been for a long time. That's what focusing on nice neat relationships with the various leagues will do for you.

05-03-2012, 10:12 AM	#3
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,228 Blog Entries: 45	Couldn't agree more. They have shot themselves in the foot. Other fans around the NFL, even ones who were not interested in this story, are starting to see the hypocrisy in the NFL and media outlets.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,733	Man, I hope it's a long drawn out fight and ESPN loses!