How the hell did this make the AP?

by duckyou on Feb 28, 2009 11:36 AM PST

http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=290227016

"In three seasons in the NBA, the Trail Blazers forward has been disappointing. But with his team in the running for a playoff berth, Roy is making a point to lead his team by doing more than scoring -- even if it comes at the expense of his teammates' feelings."

Brandon Roy is a Forward and has been a disappointment? Those are two things i wasn't aware of. Not to mention by saying he needs to score more at his teammates expense is basically a comment taken out of context. The whole thing is a blatant piece of stupid journalism.

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Sweet God

That’s too much. Too bad there’s no byline.

Oden/Pryz
LMA/Frye
WebFoot/Trout
Roy/Rudy
Blake/Bayless
**Champs 08-09**

by BigCelPhone on Feb 28, 2009 11:51 AM PST reply actions

Yes Sir

It’s funny because the same AP recap was on Yahoo but Yahoo edited that part.

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by GUnit on Feb 28, 2009 11:54 AM PST reply actions

To be slightly less critical, I realize that it could just be an error. But it should have been fixed by now. Yahoo fixed their error.

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by GUnit on Feb 28, 2009 12:19 PM PST up reply actions

I think they left the word "not" out

but it should be fixed. It’s not printed newspaper, it’s online

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by johnv59 on Feb 28, 2009 1:13 PM PST up reply actions

Right

but he did also say forward, which is another error. Yahoo actually fixed both errors.

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by GUnit on Feb 28, 2009 1:24 PM PST up reply actions

Yeah, this is just a case of lame proof reading. The team leader @ ESPN should hold his squad accountable.

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by hurryup09 on Feb 28, 2009 3:34 PM PST up reply actions

I saw that too

so wierd

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by mark twain on Feb 28, 2009 12:12 PM PST reply actions

I submitted a comment in the "corrections" form.

Very shoddy indeed.

by CatMan2 on Feb 28, 2009 12:27 PM PST reply actions

Conspiracy theory

Since the game was in Minnesota and the T’Wolves know they got worked in the Roy-for-Foye deal, I wonder if the AP writer was a Wolves fan and tried to get a jab in at Roy. I wouldn’t think so, because I believe most people try to be more mature and professional than that, plus the person would probably be disciplined or fired … but, I can’t understand any other reason for the error, except for sheer stupidity and ignorance.

by BigBlazer on Feb 28, 2009 12:27 PM PST reply actions

Should Have Read.

“In three seasons in the NBA, the Timberwolves forward has been disappointing. But with his team far from making a run for a playoff berth, Foye is making a point to lead his team by improving his scoring — even if it comes at the expense of losing fans.”

by RipCityRoyCity on Feb 28, 2009 12:57 PM PST reply actions 3 recs

That is insane

Mount up troops and blast them. Disappointing? Yea, ROY, two all star games is disappointing. Idiots shouldn’t be allowed to write for the AP.

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My Translation: My Dad is a dude just like me, and my sons are dudes like me also. I love that.
Season Tix: Section 315, with my sons

by johnv59 on Feb 28, 2009 1:05 PM PST reply actions

God, I hate that damn pick

of LaBrancus Aldroy. Thought he’d be getting double the numbers he’s getting now. Bust.

by howlingfantods on Feb 28, 2009 1:27 PM PST reply actions

ha!

That was funny!

by twggyy on Feb 28, 2009 2:19 PM PST up reply actions

LOL AP

A LOT of sports Journalism is teh suxors. This is a pretty glaring example!

by LaoTzu on Feb 28, 2009 1:50 PM PST reply actions

I wrote a complaint to espn

saying they should find out who at the ap is feeding them that crap.

by twggyy on Feb 28, 2009 2:20 PM PST reply actions

The good thing about Yahoo

Is that when a regular columnist posts a story, usually there is a place for comments. There, readers can point out any errors and the columnist can fix it themselves. I play Fantasy sports there so they are really good about it. The AP is a different story, it’s like there are no editors at all.

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by RDreamer on Feb 28, 2009 2:26 PM PST reply actions

The AP is garbage--

— they have turned into a complete joke of a news organization. Their accuracy in national/political news is about the same as that quote. Sad, really— they used to have a reputation the quality of which only McClatchy seems to adhere to these days. Another triumph of profit over journalism.

by stax o' wax on Feb 28, 2009 2:28 PM PST reply actions

What a disappointing forward he is, I can't agree more!!!

Why is Channing Frye still here? Anybody??? Anybody???

by timbo on Feb 28, 2009 6:45 PM PST reply actions

....................... it's gotten so bad that he has ZERO STARTS at the position this year. HE SUCKS!!!!!!!!

Why is Channing Frye still here? Anybody??? Anybody???

by timbo on Feb 28, 2009 6:45 PM PST up reply actions

trade him for rudy gay...least he's versitile and can play multiple positions /s

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by faith on Feb 28, 2009 6:59 PM PST up reply actions

I think they are talking about Lamarcus...

but failed to specify then the second part is talking about how Brandon is gonna kick his ass into shape for being disappointing

by Croatian_Sensation on Feb 28, 2009 7:51 PM PST reply actions

Nevermind

I read the full article and there is no way they are talking about LA. So uh disappointing huh? …ok?

by Croatian_Sensation on Feb 28, 2009 7:54 PM PST up reply actions

Their opinion I guess.

Maybe their hopes for BRoy are even higher than ours.

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by staylost on Mar 1, 2009 7:22 PM PST up reply actions

Dont like the nickname ROY BOT

sounds terrible

The Blazers will play beautiful basketball.

Brandon will shoot the lights out. Blake will run and LMA will finish strong at the hoop. Bayless will play because we’ll be so far ahead in the 4th quarter, giving all the Jerryd fans something to smile about.

But wait, that’s not all. Rudy will go 5 of 5 from distance. Batum will posterize someone. And Channing will NOT lead the team in points.

qoute from ofred

by Kingzilla on Mar 1, 2009 10:59 PM PST reply actions