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(02-06-2024 11:50 AM)bluelight Wrote:  

(02-06-2024 10:46 AM)ODU2K1 Wrote:  

(02-06-2024 08:29 AM)bench jockey Wrote:  1.7 million people, combined staff of VP and DP = 38. Entire newsroom. The copy desk is in Canada, don't know where the paper printed. Copy deadline: 6 pm. Nonetheless, for the ODU beat writer NOT to drive to H'burg to cover the game last week is criminal. And if we won more, especially MBB, there'd be more coverage. Football is OK, always could be better. . . For years people been saying Richmond becoming a suburb of DC. It's happened if you at stats. Surprised Feinstein hasn't written about jones, tho probably in respect for his situation. It also helps that VCU is pretty good and UR had been blazing hot and featured a story about a kid playing for his 4th different school.

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Richmond at the Times-Dispatch plant. Sadly the practice of local papers being printed out of market is becoming more and more common in the industry. I didn't realize the copy deadline had moved to 6:00 p.m. I thought it was 9:00 p.m. Either way, it is far too early for a daily paper.

Just to remind people who did not know, Harry is a proud graduate of ODU. Perfect reason is hire him. Yes, the VP was losing sports writer and Harry took the ODU job, to add additional salary. He is a great writer but his biggest problem (no matter how bad) is he doesn’t mention the negative and things that need improving. Furthermore, Harry, Jim, Miller and other’s, had a good product to hit the front page of the then good VP.

But I do like to study Harry’s box scores. It tells me who is shooting, making FT/3pts, turnovers, assists, rebounding, % of shots and attendance.

bruh

(02-07-2024 04:52 PM)bluelight Wrote:  

(02-06-2024 11:50 AM)bluelight Wrote:  

(02-06-2024 10:46 AM)ODU2K1 Wrote:  

(02-06-2024 08:29 AM)bench jockey Wrote:  1.7 million people, combined staff of VP and DP = 38. Entire newsroom. The copy desk is in Canada, don't know where the paper printed. Copy deadline: 6 pm. Nonetheless, for the ODU beat writer NOT to drive to H'burg to cover the game last week is criminal. And if we won more, especially MBB, there'd be more coverage. Football is OK, always could be better. . . For years people been saying Richmond becoming a suburb of DC. It's happened if you at stats. Surprised Feinstein hasn't written about jones, tho probably in respect for his situation. It also helps that VCU is pretty good and UR had been blazing hot and featured a story about a kid playing for his 4th different school.

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Richmond at the Times-Dispatch plant. Sadly the practice of local papers being printed out of market is becoming more and more common in the industry. I didn't realize the copy deadline had moved to 6:00 p.m. I thought it was 9:00 p.m. Either way, it is far too early for a daily paper.

Just to remind people who did not know, Harry is a proud graduate of ODU. Perfect reason is hire him. Yes, the VP was losing sports writer and Harry took the ODU job, to add additional salary. He is a great writer but his biggest problem (no matter how bad) is he doesn’t mention the negative and things that need improving. Furthermore, Harry, Jim, Miller and other’s, had a good product to hit the front page of the then good VP.

But I do like to study Harry’s box scores. It tells me who is shooting, making FT/3pts, turnovers, assists, rebounding, % of shots and attendance.

Yes. I agree.
I like the box scores too. I'm thankful that Harry does them.

(02-07-2024 05:21 PM)The Flagship Wrote:  

(02-07-2024 04:52 PM)bluelight Wrote:  

(02-06-2024 11:50 AM)bluelight Wrote:  

(02-06-2024 10:46 AM)ODU2K1 Wrote:  

(02-06-2024 08:29 AM)bench jockey Wrote:  1.7 million people, combined staff of VP and DP = 38. Entire newsroom. The copy desk is in Canada, don't know where the paper printed. Copy deadline: 6 pm. Nonetheless, for the ODU beat writer NOT to drive to H'burg to cover the game last week is criminal. And if we won more, especially MBB, there'd be more coverage. Football is OK, always could be better. . . For years people been saying Richmond becoming a suburb of DC. It's happened if you at stats. Surprised Feinstein hasn't written about jones, tho probably in respect for his situation. It also helps that VCU is pretty good and UR had been blazing hot and featured a story about a kid playing for his 4th different school.

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Richmond at the Times-Dispatch plant. Sadly the practice of local papers being printed out of market is becoming more and more common in the industry. I didn't realize the copy deadline had moved to 6:00 p.m. I thought it was 9:00 p.m. Either way, it is far too early for a daily paper.

Just to remind people who did not know, Harry is a proud graduate of ODU. Perfect reason is hire him. Yes, the VP was losing sports writer and Harry took the ODU job, to add additional salary. He is a great writer but his biggest problem (no matter how bad) is he doesn’t mention the negative and things that need improving. Furthermore, Harry, Jim, Miller and other’s, had a good product to hit the front page of the then good VP.

But I do like to study Harry’s box scores. It tells me who is shooting, making FT/3pts, turnovers, assists, rebounding, % of shots and attendance.

Yes. I agree.
I like the box scores too. I'm thankful that Harry does them.

You never see ODU box scores in the VP. Furthermore, they always are a day late for any scores that usually start at 7PM, except for the ACC or major big games(if possible).

Box scores are available real time in almost every sports app.

(02-07-2024 05:34 PM)Chillie Willie Wrote:  Box scores are available real time in almost every sports app.

Yeah but Harry gives the attendance.

(02-07-2024 05:39 PM)The Flagship Wrote:  

(02-07-2024 05:34 PM)Chillie Willie Wrote:  Box scores are available real time in almost every sports app.

Yeah but Harry gives the attendance.

The apps do as well!

(02-07-2024 06:22 PM)MonarchManiac Wrote:  

(02-07-2024 05:39 PM)The Flagship Wrote:  

(02-07-2024 05:34 PM)Chillie Willie Wrote:  Box scores are available real time in almost every sports app.

Yeah but Harry gives the attendance.

The apps do as well!

The southern Miss game stated at 8 PM, our time. Knowing it would not be in the VP Thursday, I figured something would be in today’s paper. I realize we all may get different additions, but I saw nothing, not even in the short write ups for each game Wednesday. If true, going, going gone. I do like the front page, but it’s time to go to the computer addition.

I recently canceled my subscription. When they asked why, I told them the only reason I purchase it is for their coverage of ODU sports and the reporting has been very lackluster in that regard. I may re-subscribe next fall depending on how I feel.

I don't expect reporting while our flagship programs are in the dumper. Don't really want it, either!

I only subscribe to make sure I'm not in the obits.

(02-09-2024 10:58 AM)bluelight Wrote:  

(02-07-2024 06:22 PM)MonarchManiac Wrote:  

(02-07-2024 05:39 PM)The Flagship Wrote:  

(02-07-2024 05:34 PM)Chillie Willie Wrote:  Box scores are available real time in almost every sports app.

Yeah but Harry gives the attendance.

The apps do as well!

The southern Miss game stated at 8 PM, our time. Knowing it would not be in the VP Thursday, I figured something would be in today’s paper. I realize we all may get different additions, but I saw nothing, not even in the short write ups for each game Wednesday. If true, going, going gone. I do like the front page, but it’s time to go to the computer addition.

We really need to grab a beer together.

(02-09-2024 12:27 PM)Old Dominion Wrote:  I only subscribe to make sure I'm not in the obits.

Save your money. If you don't smell flowers when you awake, you're alive.

(02-07-2024 05:34 PM)Chillie Willie Wrote:  Box scores are available real time in almost every sports app.

If you are looking at CBS basketball scores, they show some box scores or just recaps of the game. Some just show final scores. I’m really not sure what you are looking at or where to find it.

(02-09-2024 04:39 PM)bluelight Wrote:  

(02-07-2024 05:34 PM)Chillie Willie Wrote:  Box scores are available real time in almost every sports app.

If you are looking at CBS basketball scores, they show some box scores or just recaps of the game. Some just show final scores. I’m really not sure what you are looking at or where to find it.

There are tons of apps that show real time box scores. At times, its a little delayed on ODU for some apps but ESPN will be live and up to date. There is not need to wait until the newspaper the next day to read box scores.

(02-09-2024 04:55 PM)Stat Geek Wrote:  

(02-09-2024 04:39 PM)bluelight Wrote:  

(02-07-2024 05:34 PM)Chillie Willie Wrote:  Box scores are available real time in almost every sports app.

If you are looking at CBS basketball scores, they show some box scores or just recaps of the game. Some just show final scores. I’m really not sure what you are looking at or where to find it.

There are tons of apps that show real time box scores. At times, its a little delayed on ODU for some apps but ESPN will be live and up to date. There is not need to wait until the newspaper the next day to read box scores.

If I don’t get them on CBS app by 10:00PM, I don’t stay up till later and wait for ESPN, which only have sports. Most of the sunbelt games are over by 9:30. I try an watch as many sunbelt games, till they are finished.

(02-09-2024 04:55 PM)Stat Geek Wrote:  

(02-09-2024 04:39 PM)bluelight Wrote:  

(02-07-2024 05:34 PM)Chillie Willie Wrote:  Box scores are available real time in almost every sports app.

If you are looking at CBS basketball scores, they show some box scores or just recaps of the game. Some just show final scores. I’m really not sure what you are looking at or where to find it.

There are tons of apps that show real time box scores. At times, its a little delayed on ODU for some apps but ESPN will be live and up to date. There is not need to wait until the newspaper the next day to read box scores.

We must have ticked off the VP, further. This morning’s paper had nothing about the MAC challenge, but did show on the front page bottom a picture & story of the Hampton game against Hofstra. Hampton’s record is 5-19 & league 0-11. HUM! At least ODU has a better record in a stronger league. Of course that is my addition, that comes aroun 6:30AM.

Story this a.m. in Pilot. Headline and story say Chaunce Jenkins doesn't hold back in assessing Monarchs. Doesn't hold back = We are struggling. Really? Great reporting. From KD = Kids are handling it well. Anyone buy this BS? Yes things better since dumping Allette, but this team was doomed to failure before Jeff was sidelined.

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(02-15-2024 08:55 AM)bench jockey Wrote:  Story this a.m. in Pilot. Headline and story say Chaunce Jenkins doesn't hold back in assessing Monarchs. Doesn't hold back = We are struggling. Really? Great reporting. From KD = Kids are handling it well. Anyone buy this BS? Yes things better since dumping Allette, but this team was doomed to failure before Jeff was sidelined.

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Let me ask you, is this what a beat writer is supposed to do? I agree that a fair assessment could include the roster construction prior to Hawaii, but would that be more for someone in the role of a sports columnist?

(02-15-2024 09:16 AM)ODUCoach Wrote:  

(02-15-2024 08:55 AM)bench jockey Wrote:  Story this a.m. in Pilot. Headline and story say Chaunce Jenkins doesn't hold back in assessing Monarchs. Doesn't hold back = We are struggling. Really? Great reporting. From KD = Kids are handling it well. Anyone buy this BS? Yes things better since dumping Allette, but this team was doomed to failure before Jeff was sidelined.

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Let me ask you, is this what a beat writer is supposed to do? I agree that a fair assessment could include the roster construction prior to Hawaii, but would that be more for someone in the role of a sports columnist?

It would, but they have no one in that capacity other than for HS and human interest. It's a sad joke.