Keep turning those pages...you'll find it
by Donny Rivette on Nov 4, 2011 1:17 PM EDT
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Was perusing the print version of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Palm Beach edition) this morning, looking for Panthers representation following last night's thriller against Chicago. Surely some semi-prominent mention would be made regarding the tri-county area's only live pro sporting option of the evening...
- Sports section, page one: FSU/BC story, a feature on a UM football player, NFL commentary on Manning & Simms, and two featurettes about SportsKid of the year and something called the Florida Classic. Not a single mention of even the Panthers/Blackhawks score yet.
- On to page two: Replacing the Cardinals' LaRussa, NBA "news", and for some reason Don King. Hmm.
- Page three: an underwater camera is reviewed, fishing report, rivalry between UCF and USF. Gotta be getting close, yes?
- Page four: more FSU/BC, all the local college football reports.
- Page five: ah..."Panthers fall in Shootout". At least it was above the fold.
To summarize: Exactly one game was played by a "major" club based in South Florida on Thursday. No Dolphins, no Marlins, certainly no Heat, no Hurricanes, no Owls, etc...and the Cats stumble over a news hole on page five (did an advertiser cancel at the last moment?). Thank you, "South Florida" Sun-Sentinel sports editors, for such gracious placement.
Haven't seen the Miami Herald, so can't comment there, and we all understand it's not the beat writers who chose pages/columns for their work. Yes the game ended in a shootout loss, regardless of a stirring late comeback and truly unreal heroics by a rookie goaltender, and folks left the BankAtlantic Center a bit less than 100% satisfied, but would the print outcome have been any different with a "W"?
Really not picking on the Sentinel; just venting over what's been a problem in every area of the print and broadcast media down here for a very long time, and perhaps deserved, what with the lame-o circus-like handling of the franchise until recently. And yes, consistent victories should make quick work of a decade of apathy by "the locals".
It's remarkable - and absolutely worth mentioning - that the Sentinel and Herald have continued funding road trips for their hockey writers at all in an age when even winning franchises, from all sports, have found themselves increasingly covered by the AP. For that, many of us are eternally grateful.
Still: would the sport-diving community have taken to the streets if that camera feature on page three had been switched with Panthers coverage on page five?
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On the bright side, it doesn’t seem likely that any Panther player will be run out of town.
by Alexander Calloway on Nov 4, 2011 1:59 PM EDT reply actions
I’m not a Sun Sentinel person, but at least there’s this with the Herald: http://yfrog.com/z/o0cwbbywj
Now that’s impressive
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by Donny Rivette on Nov 4, 2011 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Believe I had mentioned there has been no consistency, and gr doesn’t decide what goes on page one. Bravo, Herald…doesn’t change the fact that local radio and tv have ignored the club for years.
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by Donny Rivette on Nov 4, 2011 10:51 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I actually remember the days when you’d see a full page of hockey in the Sun-Sentinel, unless it was a super slow day, like Wednesdays are presently, and you might get half a page. There would be at least an abbreviated write-up on every game, maybe a paragraph or two. Kinda like they do with baseball.
Yes, back when the Sentinel was a sponsor and had Michael Russo as the beat writer. These days, not so much.
Again, Harvey doesn’t decide placement.
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by Donny Rivette on Nov 5, 2011 6:12 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Leave the beat writers alone. You have a problem, take it up with editors. Writers write the assignment they’re given. Period. They don’t decide what runs, where it runs or when it runs.
"We don't need the designated goon. Those fights aren't even fun to watch." -Mike Milbury
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I see that every game for every team. Some weird phenomenon
I’m putting here for reflection later on in the season…. #14 Tomas [Fleischmann] is getting a 40G season. FLASH COUNT: 5G/6A
by RPC on Sep 17, 2011 5:20 PM MDT
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by Chris S Roberts on Nov 5, 2011 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Probably something to do with the fact that most normal people can’t afford those seats. They’re usually owned by corporate types if they’re sold as season seats. Anecdotally, I can say that it’s not unusual for someone to give their corporate tickets to fans of the visiting team. Also, it’s not that weird if you’re a transplant to only go see your old home team, and, if they’re only playing a couple of games, why not spring for good seats. Look at any time the Red Wings play here. I never see those people at any other game. That’s often the case with Penguins fans too.
Really, it’s Canadiens fans, Leafs fans and Rangers fans that are weird, coming to lots of Panthers games that don’t feature their team. Oh. Devils fans, too.
"We don't need the designated goon. Those fights aren't even fun to watch." -Mike Milbury
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They’re usually owned by corporate types if they’re sold as season seats. Anecdotally, I can say that it’s not unusual for someone to give their corporate tickets to fans of the visiting team.
To possibly add to this, the seats could be owned by a ticket broker (what were once known as scalpers) that sells to out of town fans. There’s a network for ticket agencies to get you a ticket to almost anything, anywhere.
Really? Do tell…
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by Donny Rivette on Nov 7, 2011 11:49 PM EST up reply actions
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Panthers article was above the fold (barely) on the front page. I still predict Cats (picture) will be front and center before Thanksgiving.
Seriously Turtle, Smoke More Weed
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