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Author:  Beardown [ Wed Dec 08, 2010 4:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Michael Wilbon leaves Washington Post for ESPNChicago.com
http://football.blogdig.net/archives/articles/December2010/08/Michael_Wilbon_Joins_ESPN_Chicago.html
Author:  A7X [ Wed Dec 08, 2010 4:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Michael Wilbon leaves Washington Post for ESPNChicago.co
I like Wilbon. Man, how long before kids will have to be told what a newspaper was.
Author:  Phil McCracken [ Wed Dec 08, 2010 4:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Michael Wilbon leaves Washington Post for ESPNChicago.co
Thats interesting. I wonder if they will try to get him on the air at ESPN 1000 more now. Lord knows their lineup could use a shakeup. Plus it would be good to get another Cub fan on the air for counter programming against WSOX.
Author:  Beardown [ Wed Dec 08, 2010 4:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Michael Wilbon leaves Washington Post for ESPNChicago.co
I like him too. Do you realize how much money ESPN corp is putting into these local city websites. A lot. And they pimp them on all of their national TV shows and game broadcasts.

It's a smart move. They're getting a lot of talent and paying for it. I never go there but I'm sure it's a destination for a lot of people. I heard somewhere that Chicago, Boston, Dallas and New York are making money with these websites.

The Score copied their model by calling their site CBSChicago.com. But they don't have the money to throw at it for good content so we get Larry and Goff blogs. ESPNChicago has actual professional writers.
Author:  Mr. Hernandez [ Wed Dec 08, 2010 4:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Michael Wilbon leaves Washington Post for ESPNChicago.co
I like Wilbon and would like to hear him on the air too. Dump the Saloon and throw Wilbon there
Author:  Phil McCracken [ Wed Dec 08, 2010 4:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Michael Wilbon leaves Washington Post for ESPNChicago.co
Beardown wrote:
ESPNChicago has actual professional writers.


And also Bruce Levine and Jesse Rogers so take that with a grain of sand....if you will
Author:  sjboyd0137 [ Wed Dec 08, 2010 4:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Michael Wilbon leaves Washington Post for ESPNChicago.co
His first regular column was on ESPN.com today. I used to read The Washington Post online every day to get his columns...he's one of my favorite writers.
Author:  Beardown [ Wed Dec 08, 2010 4:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Michael Wilbon leaves Washington Post for ESPNChicago.co
Phil McCracken wrote:
Beardown wrote:
ESPNChicago has actual professional writers.


And also Bruce Levine and Jesse Rogers so take that with a grain of sand....if you will


Well, yeah. But they're combo radio reporters/bloggers. They have others that are good writers.
Author:  Beardown [ Wed Dec 08, 2010 4:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Michael Wilbon leaves Washington Post for ESPNChicago.co
Here's their site. It kills the Score site. Mellisa Isascson is a columnist there too. Not that she's great but she is a pro writer. Like I said, a lot of money from Bristol went into all of these local sites. You can tell. Wilbon had to cost a pretty penny.

http://espn.go.com/chicago/

Plus the radio guys pub it all the time cuz that's the site they plug for you to hear the stream. It's no longer ESPN1000.com. It's ESPNChicago.com so wanting to listen to the radio guys takes you to their sports page.
Author:  spmack [ Wed Dec 08, 2010 4:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Michael Wilbon leaves Washington Post for ESPNChicago.co
Phil McCracken wrote:
Thats interesting. I wonder if they will try to get him on the air at ESPN 1000 more now. Lord knows their lineup could use a shakeup. Plus it would be good to get another Cub fan on the air for counter programming against WSOX.

Yes. He will be on S and W once a week.
Author:  River Dan [ Wed Dec 08, 2010 4:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Michael Wilbon leaves Washington Post for ESPNChicago.co
He'll be on Waddle & Silvy every Wednesday.
Author:  River Dan [ Wed Dec 08, 2010 4:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Michael Wilbon leaves Washington Post for ESPNChicago.co
whoops. spmack beat me to the scene
Author:  Beardown [ Wed Dec 08, 2010 4:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Michael Wilbon leaves Washington Post for ESPNChicago.co
Larry, Goff and Hood can learn a lot from Wilbon if they want to. He never mentions race much unless it's called for. It's all about the sports. He has good sports thoughts and insight. That's why he has a big following and is respected.

He's the greatest black sports media member this city has ever produced.
Author:  Dr. Kenneth Noisewater [ Wed Dec 08, 2010 5:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Michael Wilbon leaves Washington Post for ESPNChicago.co
Beardown wrote:
Larry, Goff and Hood can learn a lot from Wilbon if they want to. He never mentions race much unless it's called for.


Maybe Beardown can also.
Author:  Beardown [ Wed Dec 08, 2010 5:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Michael Wilbon leaves Washington Post for ESPNChicago.co
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater wrote:
Beardown wrote:
Larry, Goff and Hood can learn a lot from Wilbon if they want to. He never mentions race much unless it's called for.


Maybe Beardown can also.


My race talk is called for and poignant.
Author:  good dolphin [ Wed Dec 08, 2010 5:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Michael Wilbon leaves Washington Post for ESPNChicago.co
Beardown wrote:
Larry, Goff and Hood can learn a lot from Wilbon if they want to. He never mentions race much unless it's called for. It's all about the sports. He has good sports thoughts and insight. That's why he has a big following and is respected.

He's the greatest black sports media member this city has ever produced.


and you know where he went to high school
Author:  Beardown [ Wed Dec 08, 2010 5:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Michael Wilbon leaves Washington Post for ESPNChicago.co
good dolphin wrote:
Beardown wrote:
Larry, Goff and Hood can learn a lot from Wilbon if they want to. He never mentions race much unless it's called for. It's all about the sports. He has good sports thoughts and insight. That's why he has a big following and is respected.

He's the greatest black sports media member this city has ever produced.


and you know where he went to high school


No. Do tell, please.
Author:  beni hanna [ Wed Dec 08, 2010 5:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Michael Wilbon leaves Washington Post for ESPNChicago.co
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Wilbon

Not sure if he created this page, but there yo go.
Author:  RodeoVann [ Wed Dec 08, 2010 5:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Michael Wilbon leaves Washington Post for ESPNChicago.co
I thought for sure he would only leave the post if he got a offer from the Mike North entertainment network.
Author:  Beardown [ Wed Dec 08, 2010 5:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Michael Wilbon leaves Washington Post for ESPNChicago.co
good dolphin wrote:
Beardown wrote:
Larry, Goff and Hood can learn a lot from Wilbon if they want to. He never mentions race much unless it's called for. It's all about the sports. He has good sports thoughts and insight. That's why he has a big following and is respected.

He's the greatest black sports media member this city has ever produced.


and you know where he went to high school


St. Ignatius College Prep School? I take it this is where you went, Good Dolphin.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWu1wrJpHqw
Author:  Beardown [ Wed Dec 08, 2010 5:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Michael Wilbon leaves Washington Post for ESPNChicago.co
Some people might say the Gumbel brothers are the best to come out of Chicago but I'll take Wilbon. Although he does some sports, Bryant isn't really a sports person anyway.
Author:  mel junior [ Wed Dec 08, 2010 5:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Michael Wilbon leaves Washington Post for ESPNChicago.co
Beardown wrote:
Larry, Goff and Hood can learn a lot from Wilbon if they want to. He never mentions race much unless it's called for. It's all about the sports. He has good sports thoughts and insight. That's why he has a big following and is respected.

He's the greatest black sports media member this city has ever produced.


Scoop Jackson thinks you're a bitch.
Author:  Beardown [ Wed Dec 08, 2010 5:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Michael Wilbon leaves Washington Post for ESPNChicago.co
Remember, Larry once said that white people think all black sportscasters should be like Stu Scott. It would shock him to read here that we all like Wilbon. We don't have the sterotype problem, but he sterotypes us with that assumption. :(
Author:  Tall Midget [ Wed Dec 08, 2010 5:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Michael Wilbon leaves Washington Post for ESPNChicago.co
sjboyd0137 wrote:
His first regular column was on ESPN.com today. I used to read The Washington Post online every day to get his columns...he's one of my favorite writers.


Wilbon is good, but I much prefer Kornheiser, especially the columns where he ridicules Wilbon.
Author:  ZephMarshack [ Thu Dec 09, 2010 10:12 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Michael Wilbon leaves Washington Post for ESPNChicago.co
Beardown wrote:
Larry, Goff and Hood can learn a lot from Wilbon if they want to. He never mentions race much unless it's called for. It's all about the sports. He has good sports thoughts and insight. That's why he has a big following and is respected.

He's the greatest black sports media member this city has ever produced.


This post was kind of amusing to me because I had just read Post blog discussion about Wilbon,and multiple reader comments accuse him of being a racist. Maybe one of those commenters is like the Beardown of the DC area.
Author:  Aggravated Sox Fan Bob [ Thu Dec 09, 2010 11:04 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Michael Wilbon leaves Washington Post for ESPNChicago.co
Phil McCracken wrote:
Thats interesting. I wonder if they will try to get him on the air at ESPN 1000 more now. Lord knows their lineup could use a shakeup. Plus it would be good to get another Cub fan on the air for counter programming against WSOX.


Knock off this bullshit.....You know as well as anybody that WGN has been Cubbie Radio and TV FOREVER....that Tribune tie in to part you Cub fans from your money....
And WGN never misses a trick.....Harry Caray's Funeral....now they are exploiting Santo's Funeral...
The target audience for WGN has always been DIPSHITS AND MENTAL PATIENTS....hopefully WGN won't be encouraging the mourners along the procession route to throw themselves under the wheels of Santo's hearse.
Author:  City of Fools [ Thu Dec 09, 2010 11:13 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Michael Wilbon leaves Washington Post for ESPNChicago.co
Beardown wrote:
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater wrote:
Beardown wrote:
Larry, Goff and Hood can learn a lot from Wilbon if they want to. He never mentions race much unless it's called for.


Maybe Beardown can also.


My race talk is called for and poignant.

+1








for spelling poignant right.
Author:  spmack [ Thu Dec 09, 2010 1:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Michael Wilbon leaves Washington Post for ESPNChicago.co
ZephMarshack wrote:
Beardown wrote:
Larry, Goff and Hood can learn a lot from Wilbon if they want to. He never mentions race much unless it's called for. It's all about the sports. He has good sports thoughts and insight. That's why he has a big following and is respected.

He's the greatest black sports media member this city has ever produced.


This post was kind of amusing to me because I had just read Post blog discussion about Wilbon,and multiple reader comments accuse him of being a racist. Maybe one of those commenters is like the Beardown of the DC area.

That's why I chose not to respond to Beardown because it's further proof that he has no idea what he's talking about.
Author:  KDdidit [ Thu Dec 09, 2010 1:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Michael Wilbon leaves Washington Post for ESPNChicago.co
ZephMarshack wrote:
Beardown wrote:
Larry, Goff and Hood can learn a lot from Wilbon if they want to. He never mentions race much unless it's called for. It's all about the sports. He has good sports thoughts and insight. That's why he has a big following and is respected.

He's the greatest black sports media member this city has ever produced.


This post was kind of amusing to me because I had just read Post blog discussion about Wilbon,and multiple reader comments accuse him of being a racist. Maybe one of those commenters is like the Beardown of the DC area.

Never read any comments on news sites. The dumbest humanity can muster are the only ones that respond to stories. I'd imagine a certain population will always claim a person is racist if their skin color doesn't match theirs, and those seem to be the type that would actually respond.
Author:  A7X [ Thu Dec 09, 2010 2:37 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Michael Wilbon leaves Washington Post for ESPNChicago.co
Aggravated Sox Fan Bob wrote:
The target audience for WGN has always been DIPSHITS AND MENTAL PATIENTS.....


Don't forget about the shut-ins. Harry used to thank a half dozen per game.
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