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Post by Steve on Mar 27, 2014 17:31:47 GMT -6
One tiny change in Little's quote would have completely ameliorated it's negative connotation and vastly increased it's veracity: Instead of: "We were joking around before that only in Winnipeg someone would say negative comments about the birth of a child. Then I heard someone actually did. I'd like to say I'm surprised but I'm not".Make it: "We were joking around before that only the Winnipeg media would say negative comments about the birth of a child. Then I heard someone actually did. I'd like to say I'm surprised but I'm not".Saying Troy Westwood's comments are representative of Winnipeggers is like saying Rob Ford's antics are representative of Torontonians. Actually it's less accurate: Rob Ford was elected by the people of Hogtown. No one voted for Westwood. m. He actually said that? Can we take some of that 5 million from him? Little made those comments? Who knows what Little actually said. The media often take liberties with quotes. Similar to what is written above, for all we know he was goaded into responding in this way by the interviewer asking something like "have you heard that some Jets fans have an issue with Ladd..." instead of "have you heard that one fringe Winnipeg radio personality has an issue with Ladd...". Stating the former isn't necessarily a lie since Westy's a fan, but it not exactly precise either. If I were Mark Chipman I would absolutely be calling for Westwood's head on a platter. And if I were TSN, why not serve it up? The guy is freakin' terrible, uses awful grammar, argues with anyone's opinion at every chance. The Big Show has bene virtually unlistenable since Jay left and I've had to turn to XM or streaming radio for my commutes. |
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Post by donwood on Mar 27, 2014 17:38:56 GMT -6
He actually said that? Can we take some of that 5 million from him? Little made those comments? Who knows what Little actually said. The media often take liberties with quotes. Similar to what you wrote above, for all we know he was goaded into responding in this way by the interviewer asking something like "have you heard that some Jets fans have an issue with Ladd..." instead of "have you heard that one fringe Winnipeg radio personality has an issue with Ladd...". Stating the former isn't necessarily a lie since Westy's a fan, but it not exactly precise either. If I were Mark Chipman I would absolutely be calling for Westwood's head on a platter. And if I were TSN, why not serve it up? The guy is freakin' terrible, uses awful grammar, argues with anyone's opinion at every chance. The Big Show has bene virtually unlistenable since Jay left and I've had to turn to XM or streaming radio for my commutes. I 100 disagree with Westwood but Chipman other then expressing his unhappiness with Westwoods comments has no authority to call for anyone at 1290's head, the fact the jets have a broadcast deal with Bell Media has nothing to do with non-Jets related programming on 1290. As for Little's comments if true, is correct with some of the Winnipeg media including those covering the Jets are often not very professional. |
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Post by Steve on Mar 27, 2014 17:52:28 GMT -6
Who knows what Little actually said. The media often take liberties with quotes. Similar to what you wrote above, for all we know he was goaded into responding in this way by the interviewer asking something like "have you heard that some Jets fans have an issue with Ladd..." instead of "have you heard that one fringe Winnipeg radio personality has an issue with Ladd...". Stating the former isn't necessarily a lie since Westy's a fan, but it not exactly precise either. If I were Mark Chipman I would absolutely be calling for Westwood's head on a platter. And if I were TSN, why not serve it up? The guy is freakin' terrible, uses awful grammar, argues with anyone's opinion at every chance. The Big Show has bene virtually unlistenable since Jay left and I've had to turn to XM or streaming radio for my commutes. I 100 disagree with Westwood but Chipman other then expressing his unhappiness with Westwoods comments has no authority to call for anyone at 1290's head, the fact the jets have a broadcast deal with Bell Media has nothing to do with non-Jets related programming on 1290. As for Little's comments if true, is correct with some of the Winnipeg media including those covering the Jets are often not very professional. On the contrary, if Chipman sees someone pissing on the undisputed leader of his team, souring the FA market in the process by making Winnipeg look like a hellhole with an ungrateful fan base, he is obligated and duty-bound to do whatever he can as damage control because an incident like this can irreparably damage his product. Clearly Chipman shouldn't wield any sort of power to censor the media, but when you get an ignorant moron like Westwood spouting off like that then trying in vain to somehow spin things into a "what I meant was..." without the common sense to man up and humbly admit that he went too far, thus enraging large numbers of the fan base and radio audience which in turns hurts TSN1290's numbers, well lets just say that TNSE's contract with TSN isn't a forever thing and Rogers would probably jump at the chance to claim another Canadian NHL property, then maybe it's in their best interests to cut his leash. If this was a ratings ploy as some have suggested, I think all involved would probably be regretting it. See the ratio of for- and against-Westwood tweets if you want to gauge public reaction to this. I think we can safely assume that this reaction has not gone unnoticed by TSN1290. |
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Post by Grumpz on Mar 27, 2014 18:25:51 GMT -6
Westwood - The clown who states with no hesitation that "100% of the time, you have to pass the puck on a 2 - 0 breakaway with an empty net."
The guy is a tool, whether or not he made the stupid a$$ comment about Ladd.
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Post by hacky666 on Mar 27, 2014 19:20:12 GMT -6
I 100 disagree with Westwood but Chipman other then expressing his unhappiness with Westwoods comments has no authority to call for anyone at 1290's head, the fact the jets have a broadcast deal with Bell Media has nothing to do with non-Jets related programming on 1290. As for Little's comments if true, is correct with some of the Winnipeg media including those covering the Jets are often not very professional. On the contrary, if Chipman sees someone pissing on the undisputed leader of his team, souring the FA market in the process...Little has a hand in that as well. |
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Post by Steve on Mar 27, 2014 20:46:38 GMT -6
On the contrary, if Chipman sees someone pissing on the undisputed leader of his team, souring the FA market in the process...Little has a hand in that as well. So did the scumbag reporter and their editors who decided to publish the article. |
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Post by Lions67 on Mar 27, 2014 20:55:13 GMT -6
Perhaps we can assume (safely I might add) that Little's comments were more about the passion of our fanbase than it was a shot at us. You guys are very fragile. From the Sun: Not sure how anyone could assume, safely or otherwise, that he was speaking positively about this topic. yeah, i was quick to post there. after i re-read his quote i deleted my post. but you were too quick for me.  |
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Post by hacky666 on Mar 27, 2014 21:02:46 GMT -6
Little has a hand in that as well. So did the scumbag reporter and their editors who decided to publish the article. Exactly! Reporters and newspapers should only publish non controversial "roses and lollipop" stories. |
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Post by Steve on Mar 27, 2014 21:13:11 GMT -6
So did the scumbag reporter and their editors who decided to publish the article. Exactly! Reporters and newspapers should only publish non controversial "roses and lollipop" stories. Your point being what exactly? Are you blaming Little for expressing his disappointment at the fans? Are you actually a Troy Westwood fan trying to spread the blame elsewhere, some media scumbag, or perhaps even the Great Kicker himself? |
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Post by hacky666 on Mar 27, 2014 21:19:29 GMT -6
I don't like Little's comment. One tiny change in Little's quote would have completely ameliorated it's negative connotation and vastly increased it's veracity: Instead of: "We were joking around before that only in Winnipeg someone would say negative comments about the birth of a child. Then I heard someone actually did. I'd like to say I'm surprised but I'm not".Make it: "We were joking around before that only the Winnipeg media would say negative comments about the birth of a child. Then I heard someone actually did. I'd like to say I'm surprised but I'm not".Saying Troy Westwood's comments are representative of Winnipeggers is like saying Rob Ford's antics are representative of Torontonians. Actually it's less accurate: Rob Ford was elected by the people of Hogtown. No one voted for Westwood. m. I have no way of knowing the context of the question or how it was asked but I wouldn't have used either answer. I would have diffused the question and given the reporter nowhere to go with it; "We all support him and are happy for him and his family". But of course, opinions are like... |
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Post by hacky666 on Mar 27, 2014 21:34:29 GMT -6
Exactly! Reporters and newspapers should only publish non controversial "roses and lollipop" stories. Your point being what exactly? Are you blaming Little for expressing his disappointment at the fans? Are you actually a Troy Westwood fan trying to spread the blame elsewhere, some media scumbag, or perhaps even the Great Kicker himself? My point being that the media shouldn't just be reporting feel good stories all day every day. Controversial stories will happen. Blaming Little? Not so much for his "anger" but just a bad choice of words, I've posted on that previously. A Troy Westwood fan? I'm not a hater. And I'm not "trying to spread blame elsewhere" because there's no need to, I think most can appreciate the fact that TW's comments rubbed some people the wrong way and the follow up story and comments by BL didn't exactly help the situation. It could have been diffused right then and there but it wasn't, life goes on. Me TW? I'm flattered. |
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Post by JETStender on Mar 28, 2014 0:59:20 GMT -6
Anyone who says Ladd should have played the game and not be with his family, either:
A. Has never experienced Child Birth.
B. Is Divorced.
C. Is going through a Divorce
D. Is going to be Divorced.
And if you don't fall under any of the above categories, SHUT THE F_U_C_K UP!!!
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Post by Tim on Mar 28, 2014 5:51:12 GMT -6
Sucks coming to a place ware people know who you are, and care about what you do. Ladd did the right thing but I can tell you some people wouldn't have, but nobody is right or wrong here! That makes no sense. Ladd did the right thing. Some people wouldn't have done the right thing. No right or wrong.  some players would put the team in front of family, I would respect that player for doing that to, there is no right or wrong here. |
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Post by hacky666 on Mar 28, 2014 7:00:33 GMT -6
That makes no sense. Ladd did the right thing. Some people wouldn't have done the right thing. No right or wrong. some players would put the team in front of family, I would respect that player for doing that to, there is no right or wrong here. You'd respect it, but it would still be the wrong decision in your opinion. |
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Post by hacky666 on Mar 28, 2014 7:29:38 GMT -6
Anyone who says Ladd should have played the game and not be with his family, either: A. Has never experienced Child Birth. B. Is Divorced. C. Is going through a Divorce D. Is going to be Divorced. And if you don't fall under any of the above categories, SHUT THE F_U_C_K UP!!! Very insightful but not for the reasons you might think. Thanks. |
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