New Sports Blog on Tech Talk

[theprofessor]

I still don't understand how you just walk into a place like that and get that job.

writing for the tech talk is a requirement for graduation in the tech journalism department.

[Ktulu7]

I think it's time to re-assign him to some other section of the paper.

[WWDog]

My wife and kids and I just love S.A. we go there every year. We take the scenic route down 281 and stop at all the little towns in the Hill Country. The best BBQ I have ever had is at a restaurant called The Salt Lick in Driftwood on the way down. We stay at that Hill Country Resort by Sea World or on the River Walk. I love history so I really like the old missions. S.A. is a great area. I am only 35 and I have already decided I am retiring just north of there. (I'm still going to hate the Spurs though :icon_wink

I live just a few miles from there the next exit north on I-10 from Fiesta Texas.

But to get back on track, all true dawgs should wear their Tech gear and anyone who refers to Tech as "they" isn't a true dawg.

[Ktulu7]

Effin' AY, my brother!

[rustondawg5198]

Not defending this guy's actions, but many of you are talking like sports writers for the student paper should be wearing Tech gear to games they cover. They're not public relations people, they're (pseudo-) journalists. Stories in the Tech Talk will obviously be slanted toward and written about Tech athletics, but the stories should still be written with impartiality. It's a newspaper, not a public relations outlet.

Along those lines -- while they may still be students, when they're working in a journalistic capacity, they need to act as such. Journalists should also not use "we" or "they," EVER. LSU is LSU. Tech is Tech. There is no "we" or "they" in objective news writing, or even in columns. If these kids are looking to pursue journalism as a career, they need to go about it the right way when they're writing for a student paper.

Bottom line -- this guy is a horrible reporter. He made a big mistake wearing an LSU hat to a Tech baseball game and walking in Simoneaux's office with the hat on. He made an even bigger mistake writing a blog about it, then a bigger mistake yet when he came on this board and tried to promote himself, then defend his actions. But fans on this board suggesting that Tech Talk sports writers wear Tech gear while covering athletic events and practice blatant homerism in their writing is being unreasonable. But at the same time, there's NEVER any excuse for them wearing clothes featuring the logo of another school.

Kevin, if you read this, I sure hope you're taking notes. If you want to be a journalist, learn how to act like one.

[WWDog]

Kevin, if you want to be a dawg and get all the benefits associated with being a dawg, learn how to act like one!

I just couldn't help it.

[johnnylightnin]

Effin' AY, my brother!

[Bigdog13]

Hey Peter! They're doin' the breast exam on the health channel!!

[Ktulu7]

Actually, doesn't he always add "man" after Peter's name? It's funny how hard that actor is trying to be a redneck. OH YEAH.. I bet that guy could be Miss Stake's mascot!

[Brian96]

I see my letter made it in the opinion column as did Tech78's. Naturally they are so busy defending their opinions and reserving their rights they couldn't take time to spell my name correctly. Nice.

Oh, that could get nasty. I hope it was your first name they misspelled?

[Brian96]

Not defending this guy's actions, but many of you are talking like sports writers for the student paper should be wearing Tech gear to games they cover. They're not public relations people, they're (pseudo-) journalists. Stories in the Tech Talk will obviously be slanted toward and written about Tech athletics, but the stories should still be written with impartiality. It's a newspaper, not a public relations outlet.

Along those lines -- while they may still be students, when they're working in a journalistic capacity, they need to act as such. Journalists should also not use "we" or "they," EVER. LSU is LSU. Tech is Tech. There is no "we" or "they" in objective news writing, or even in columns. If these kids are looking to pursue journalism as a career, they need to go about it the right way when they're writing for a student paper.

Bottom line -- this guy is a horrible reporter. He made a big mistake wearing an LSU hat to a Tech baseball game and walking in Simoneaux's office with the hat on. He made an even bigger mistake writing a blog about it, then a bigger mistake yet when he came on this board and tried to promote himself, then defend his actions. But fans on this board suggesting that Tech Talk sports writers wear Tech gear while covering athletic events and practice blatant homerism in their writing is being unreasonable. But at the same time, there's NEVER any excuse for them wearing clothes featuring the logo of another school.

Kevin, if you read this, I sure hope you're taking notes. If you want to be a journalist, learn how to act like one.

I disagree. Student newspapers are traditionally the official--or at least unofficial--voice of the student body. "We" should always refer to students of that university. Furthermore, as the voice of the student body, there should be unequivocal support for the members of that student body who represent the university on the athletic field. For any student to wear the gear and support the student athletes of another school is a disgrace; to wear such gear to interview the coach of one of your own school's athletic teams is classless.

[Dawgmatic]

Oh, that could get nasty. I hope it was your first name they misspelled?

It was! But you'd be amazed at the people who ask me how to spell my last name!

[GonzoDawg]

It was! But you'd be amazed at the people who ask me how to spell my last name!

It's spelled M.A.T.I.C. Right?

[Dawgmatic]

It's spelled M.A.T.I.C. Right?

Exactly! If only the TT could do as well!:icon_wink:

[AG_jr]

I disagree. Student newspapers are traditionally the official--or at least unofficial--voice of the student body. "We" should always refer to students of that university. Furthermore, as the voice of the student body, there should be unequivocal support for the members of that student body who represent the university on the athletic field. For any student to wear the gear and support the student athletes of another school is a disgrace; to wear such gear to interview the coach of one of your own school's athletic teams is classless.

AMEN!!!