Comments on: How Kypreos grabbed the Danton interview

By: Minesing

Minesing — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:08:34 +0000

Hodge should be in the Hall. I will flip the pencil in my hand if he does not get in.

By: Tao of Stieb

Tao of Stieb — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:13:09 +0000

Will: Would it ruin your theory if I said that I had a journalism degree?

By: cflrules

cflrules — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:17:42 +0000

I can’t wait to read Bill Houston’s comments about the softball interview that Kypreos did with Danton. It was very disappointing although totally expected.

By: Doing The Veterans Day Links

Doing The Veterans Day Links — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:43:14 +0000

[...] Houston in his Truth & Rumours blog talks about how Rogers Sportsnet analyst Nick Kypreos got the first interview with Mike Danton, the former St. Louis Blues winger who was convicted for trying to hire a hitman [...]

By: The Zeb

The Zeb — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:46:52 +0000

Anyone remember the story of Pete Peeters violently assaulting Jay Greenberg in the 80s? Imagine if that happened today – lawsuit, charges, suspension, etc.

It was fully premeditated – the lightbulb had been prepped with vaseline.

By: Brian P

Brian P — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:49:57 +0000

I’m stunned that Dave Hodge isn’t in the Hall already. Fallout from his ignominious departure from CBC, maybe? I’m kind of surprised Tony Gallagher isn’t in either, but on the other hand, they do only induct one a year, and it is, as you say, William, pretty much a popularity contest from one year to the next. Cherry would have to have a pretty strong advocate on the panel to get in. On the other hand, he’ll be in eventually, his body of work is just too great to ignore; it would be kind of nice if the Hall would induct him while he’s still on TV and can crow about it.

I was just happy to see my all-time favourite broadcaster, Rod Phillips, get the award a few years back. Just knowing how humble he is and how much he loves the game and has devoted his life to covering the Oilers on radio…well, it still brings a tear to my eye thinking about it. A very deserving recipient.

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:09:50 +0000

Its hard to argue against some media people being in the HOF. I have a hard time believing Foster Hewitt, Danny Gallivan, Jim Robson and Rene Lecavalier did not contribute as much to the game as Clark Gillies, Bernie Federko, etc. My biggest beef is they are not in the Hall at the same level as players. They are recipients of the “such and such award” and are honourees. Come on – either in or not in. I say in.

By: Wil

Wil — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:11:40 +0000

Hi Bill (if it’s okay for the great-unwashed to call you Bill, or if you prefer, I’ll go with Mr. Houston)

I’ve got a question about retired athletes moving into the media, like Kypreos. Do any of them actually take a year and go through Journalism school? I know undergads aren’t the norm in the NHL, but most in the NBA and NFL have at least “attended” college (I’m aware of what it means when professional athletes have degrees in “Communications” or “Leisure Studies”). If one has an undergrad, you can do a post-grad B.J. in less than a year and those with just high school can do a college program in about the same.

So why throw Cassie Campbell or Tie Domi right on TV and have both them and us suffer through On the job training when they could spend some time at school and learn what they are doing. Sure they get some training, but obviously not enough.

I’ll also argue against myself and say that many bloggers have shown (ie. Tao of Steib) that “amateurs” can really put professional journalists to shame.

Your thoughts?

By: Late Day Journal- November 10. 2009 : Sports Media Journal

Late Day Journal- November 10. 2009 : Sports Media Journal — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:41:51 +0000

[...] William Houston at Truth and Rumors looks at how Rogers Sportsnet’s Nick Kypreos scooped other media outlets in getting the first interview with Mike Danton… [...]

By: William Houston

William Houston — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:48:13 +0000

To 4×4Time, CBC Sports has a Hall of Fame for its broadcasters and people behind the camera. Many of media selections to the Hockey Hall of Fame are questionable. It’s basically a popularity contest.