knapplc Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Not to be too harsh, but this does not speak well of local media. If this information is accessible to folks on the Internet/blogosphere/whatever, why can't they hint or allude to it at all? Things that make you say hmmmm...... It's because that they need to confirm it with the reliable source before printing it. About 27 years ago, a major national news network went with a rumor that the president was dead and reported it. Trust me, they've been hearing the rumors for the same amount of time that we have, they just can't run with them without having accountability (like us). It had been reported yesterday that Spano was in street clothes. I imagine he had an MRI today, thus the coaches had nothing to confirm until after practice. Clearly the coaches aren't the only sources available if guys on HuskerBoard and/or Rivals, plus a guy I speak to on the LJS website, knew about this by the time it was posted here. I get the fact that they have to be accountable, but there are other ways to be accountable. Either Bo has a tremendously tight lid on this program (which seems unlikely given the fact that we've been talking about this for over two hours before it was in a local media outlet) or the local media just isn't doing a lot of investigative reporting. EDIT - and the guys on 1480 The Spread, Jason Peter and the Nancy Boy (whatever his name is) are still not talking about Spano. They're talking about USA soccer vs. Mexico, the location of the Big XII Championship game, and other stuff. Nothing to do with Spano at all. Eh. Quote Link to comment
Igetbored216 Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 I wouldn't be a bit surprised if he is injured... Quote Link to comment
captain obvious Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Not to be too harsh, but this does not speak well of local media. If this information is accessible to folks on the Internet/blogosphere/whatever, why can't they hint or allude to it at all? Things that make you say hmmmm...... It's because that they need to confirm it with the reliable source before printing it. About 27 years ago, a major national news network went with a rumor that the president was dead and reported it. Trust me, they've been hearing the rumors for the same amount of time that we have, they just can't run with them without having accountability (like us). It had been reported yesterday that Spano was in street clothes. I imagine he had an MRI today, thus the coaches had nothing to confirm until after practice. Clearly the coaches aren't the only sources available if guys on HuskerBoard and/or Rivals, plus a guy I speak to on the LJS website, knew about this by the time it was posted here. I get the fact that they have to be accountable, but there are other ways to be accountable. Either Bo has a tremendously tight lid on this program (which seems unlikely given the fact that we've been talking about this for over two hours before it was in a local media outlet) or the local media just isn't doing a lot of investigative reporting. EDIT - and the guys on 1480 The Spread, Jason Peter and the Nancy Boy (whatever his name is) are still not talking about Spano. They're talking about USA soccer vs. Mexico, the location of the Big XII Championship game, and other stuff. Nothing to do with Spano at all. Eh. Husker Football is the biggest ticket in town. The media reports like hell on it. As was mentioned earlier, they can't just report anything without confirming it. Running an actual newspaper/radio station is different than posting ur wonderful musings on Huskerboard or your blog. Quote Link to comment
knapplc Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Husker Football is the biggest ticket in town. The media reports like hell on it. As was mentioned earlier, they can't just report anything without confirming it. Running an actual newspaper/radio station is different than posting ur wonderful musings on Huskerboard or your blog. Well, thank you Captain Obvious.... errrr.... whatever. Yeah, I know what you're saying. I know all about reporting with this little nifty Journalism background I have. So I get where you and Halpert are coming from, I really do. That doesn't mean you can't use other sources for your information. Quote Link to comment
Apathy Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 After practice 1620 The Zone said that they'll know more about who is injuried but they said that Kody Spano has a wrap around his knee but they won't know more until practice is over when they talk to Bo Pelini. But Kody Spano has a wrap around his knee and is sitting out of practice.....but we'll know more after practice You don't say Don't get upset that I typed the same thing you did....I was probably typing it when you just got done posting it. You beat me too it good for you Quote Link to comment
admo Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Bruised/tweaked it, felt pain.. If Ice is invovled or just wrap it, I seriously doubt you sit at practice if it was severe. Quote Link to comment
Apathy Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 What time does practice get over??? Anybody know? Quote Link to comment
HSKRNOKC Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 I fear that it is more than a sprain seeing how the injuries recovery was so short. Leads me to beleive it is worse. Just a hunch and I really hope it is just that.. a sprain. Willie is dead on here .. Cant rush that type of recovery. Quote Link to comment
captain obvious Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Husker Football is the biggest ticket in town. The media reports like hell on it. As was mentioned earlier, they can't just report anything without confirming it. Running an actual newspaper/radio station is different than posting ur wonderful musings on Huskerboard or your blog. Well, thank you Captain Obvious.... errrr.... whatever. Yeah, I know what you're saying. I know all about reporting with this little nifty Journalism background I have. So I get where you and Halpert are coming from, I really do. That doesn't mean you can't use other sources for your information. 'Other sources' are rarely directly associated with the program. Who do you think they should be citing? Quote Link to comment
caveman99 Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Husker Football is the biggest ticket in town. The media reports like hell on it. As was mentioned earlier, they can't just report anything without confirming it. Running an actual newspaper/radio station is different than posting ur wonderful musings on Huskerboard or your blog. Well, thank you Captain Obvious.... errrr.... whatever. Yeah, I know what you're saying. I know all about reporting with this little nifty Journalism background I have. So I get where you and Halpert are coming from, I really do. That doesn't mean you can't use other sources for your information. 'Other sources' are rarely directly associated with the program. Who do you think they should be citing? Well that Aquarium Guy seems to have really good information...... Quote Link to comment
skersfan Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 It seems all need to amp down a little. We will know the facts when it is time. This happens everyday on every team. Thank god it was not a starter if it is true. I hope for the best either way, and am not going to worry about it until it is fact. Nothing anyone can do about it either way. Water under the bridge, time to move on. Quote Link to comment
Apathy Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Practice is over now but still no word. 1620 the Zone is talking to Vernon Miles a former Husker I believe right now and still no word about Spano Geez some media outlets in Lincoln are not jumping on this type of news and I don't get it. I understand that it was a rumor but practice is over and there is still no word.....any news would be nice Quote Link to comment
Alamo City Husker Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Since when has the mainstream media waited to confirm a source? Wow that's news to me! Quote Link to comment
lilred Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 The fact that he's standing around and at practice at all leads me to think that he didn't "blow it out" Quote Link to comment
hskerholic Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 I saw something on my yahoo sports page that says wednesday practice update- Spano Out its a rivals link but i cant get to it. Quote Link to comment
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