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Sports 'journalists' (Who Don't Work For ESPN)

Muck

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Tyrann Mathieu, parents blast Sports Illustrated

Tyrann Mathieu and his parents, Tyrone and Sheila Mathieu, are firing back after publication of a Sports Illustrated cover story that they say went too far.

All three declined to be interviewed for SI's article, which Tyrann Mathieu described as "ridiculous" after he read it Tuesday.

Tyrone Mathieu say Sports Illustrated refused to accept their decision not to be interviewed for the story.

"They called from blocked numbers repeatedly, asking me why I was dodging them," Tyrone Mathieu said. "They came to my home and that of my elderly mother on multiple occasions."

Tyrone Mathieu hired a law firm last week to attempt to stop SI's interview requests. The letter from Irpino Law Firm in New Orleans is addressed to Peter Thamel and Sports Illustrated and reads in part, "You have been consistently harassing Mr. Mathieu and his family regarding personal issues. Mr. Mathieu informed you that they have no desire to respond to your inquiries. Despite repeated assertions of this position... you have trespassed on the Mathieu's property and otherwise violated their privacy... Demand is made that you cease and desist from any attempts at making contact with Mr. Mathieu or any member of his family."

Sheila Mathieu calls the article "unfortunate" and says she can't understand why Sports Illustrated would respond so viciously to a family's decision to keep private matters private.

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what I don't get is the timing of the article.

Honey Badger was a story a few months ago.

however, since then, he has done everything in his power to avoid the spotlight and stay low key.

there really isn't anything new in the article other than hinting at his ineligibility with very little substance backing it.

as of now, until further notice, he's never playing football at LSU again.
so why write it now?

why not release this when it was actually news that he wasn't playing?
or wait until he plays somewhere again, be it LSU, some other school, the NFL, etc?


I'm rooting for the guy, and by all accounts, he is really trying to straighten out his life and do the right thing.

This kid was dealt a horrible hand in life.
And yet when given the chance to take the easy way out (go 1aa and then pro), he chose to take the harder path.
Rehab, pay his own way to stay at LSU, and is trying to get back on the team.

I hope he makes it.
and not just because he's a phenomenal player for my favorite team.
I would be pulling for his success even if he was at some other non-SEC school.
 
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Muck;2236632; said:
Controversy sells.

Welcome to the world of Ohio State fans.


oh i understand completely why to write it.
it's the timing that makes no sense.

write it back in August or so when it was still a question as to if he was going to transfer and play elsewhere.
that would bring into question his eligibility when he was a hot commodity.

or sit on it until word is released if he's going to play at LSU again.


now, when there isn't any way of knowing if he'll even play college ball again?
makes no sense.

if he goes pro in the next draft, this article was completely pointless and accomplished nothing.
 
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Nutriaitch;2236829; said:
oh i understand completely why to write it.
it's the timing that makes no sense.

Probably for no other reason than to get a little more legs out of his story. Wouldn't surprise me if the marketing gurus came in and something along the lines of "Honey Badger has the most market penetration of any name among college football fans, if we publish now we can still leverage that familiarity".


*shrug*
 
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Tide deserves higher ranking than simply No. 1

.../snip/...

That country ought to be able to concoct a ranking above No. 1 for a team this competent, this tough, this good and this steeped in the championship know-how of recent legacy.

This would be no normal No. 1, this Alabama team that streams above college football like an impenetrable frigate, led by the mirthless cruise host Nick Saban, whom nobody ever mistakes for Gavin MacLeod. (Kids, ask your parents.)

.../snip/...

facepalm.jpg
 
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buxfan4life;2247367; said:
SI was fun to read when I was 12 - 13

For the record that article was in the Montgomery (AL) by a USA Today contributor.

I changed the thread topic to...

"Sports 'journalists' In General (Who Don't Work For ESPN) Looking Stupid"
 
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