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But on topic.... Mink and Downing give the world hope that anyone can be a sports writer. Literally anyone.
Agree. They pick the most obvious, bland questions and give the most general answers ever.dear lord they should cancel ravens mailbag. It's the same cliche crap every single week. Same boring, predictable responses. Want to do something cool? how about audio chats with the fans..
It doesnt help that both mink and garrett have as much charisma as joe flacco and jay cutler.
Naaah, it's so ironic even Alanis Morrisette would understand it.
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The ironic thing about that song is that there is not one single irony in that song.
Which begs the question.
Is she brilliant or an idiot?
I agree, but its understandable being that Washington is one of the top markets in the country.I imagine they have limited access to the team and that their work is subject to censorship.
It's embarrassing how little effort goes into Ravens programming and coverage in comparison to The Redskins.
And on top of that, the team is focused on improving the "gameday experience" by making upgrades on the video boards and other broadcasting stuff inside M&T Bank Stadium even though probably 90% of us aren't able to go to games despite being die hard fans instead of actually improving the content given to us on the website or other outlets.I imagine they have limited access to the team and that their work is subject to censorship.
It's embarrassing how little effort goes into Ravens programming and coverage when compared to The Redskins.
I watched that once or twice around draft time and beginning of OTA's.Or in Maryland for that matter.
There is a YouTube channel called, "The Ravens Space" that airs five days a week.
My initial reaction was that the host knew absolutely nothing about draft prospects and had some rather off base evaluation immediately following the draft.
But the host is extremely passionate and dedicated and does a great job of passing on daily news blurbs. Seems a likeable sort as well.
I've been thinking about that too. The purpleflock dudes could start a youtube channel that could be dedicated to talking about the Ravens. Every week, somebody here could create a video discussing things and then send it to whoever runs the channel. It would help the site and also create some quality content for Ravens fans. And if it does well, maybe some of us can get inside access to the team.I watched that once or twice around draft time and beginning of OTA's.
Couldnt stand it. The guy has no presentation skills... maybe hes nervous when doing it - i dont want to kill the guy, good for him for taking that initiative and putting himself out there... that alone deserves some credit.
But like someone else said, its basically LFW in video form. Quick run down with the most basic, surface view only analysis.
I was thinking about this last night.... we can all keep whining about how theres nothing good out there for our team, or we can do something about it. If we start making content, its quality enough, and we get a little bit of a following - we can get credentialed to have access to press conferences (even if no one has the time to be there physically, you can call/video conference in), and probably even have access to players/coaches/FO staff to ask our own questions and do our own interviews.
Yes, but I give the guy a ton of credit for starting it and for the dedication it takes to do it consistently.I watched that once or twice around draft time and beginning of OTA's.
Couldnt stand it. The guy has no presentation skills... maybe hes nervous when doing it - i dont want to kill the guy, good for him for taking that initiative and putting himself out there... that alone deserves some credit.
But like someone else said, its basically LFW in video form. Quick run down with the most basic, surface view only analysis.
I was thinking about this last night.... we can all keep whining about how theres nothing good out there for our team, or we can do something about it. If we start making content, its quality enough, and we get a little bit of a following - we can get credentialed to have access to press conferences (even if no one has the time to be there physically, you can call/video conference in), and probably even have access to players/coaches/FO staff to ask our own questions and do our own interviews.
I would be too.I'm down to participate in that.
I have to agree. We need to do be productive about this sort of thing. The Raven Space's analysis can be absolutely horrible and he has 0 personality and presentation skill. Someone needs to do somethingI watched that once or twice around draft time and beginning of OTA's.
Couldnt stand it. The guy has no presentation skills... maybe hes nervous when doing it - i dont want to kill the guy, good for him for taking that initiative and putting himself out there... that alone deserves some credit.
But like someone else said, its basically LFW in video form. Quick run down with the most basic, surface view only analysis.
I was thinking about this last night.... we can all keep whining about how theres nothing good out there for our team, or we can do something about it. If we start making content, its quality enough, and we get a little bit of a following - we can get credentialed to have access to press conferences (even if no one has the time to be there physically, you can call/video conference in), and probably even have access to players/coaches/FO staff to ask our own questions and do our own interviews.
Like, "Does Mallett get a chance if Joe keeps throwing off his back foot?"When we get a little closer to training camp, I'll post some key battle threads and throw out some predictions.
More like, "When will Mallett take over because Joe WILL continue to throw off his back foot."Like, "Does Mallett get a chance if Joe keeps throwing off his back foot?"
Garrett PM'ed me too around the same time... kinda came at me for insulting them and their ability.
Sounds like we had almost the exact conversation.
I told him that if I wanted suggestions or critiques on pumpkin flavored beers they'd be my go to guys.... on football? Not so much.
When i saw the site was starting a podcast I was pumped... finally a podcast that has inside access to the team. Thought it could be great. But their interviews with the players suck. No football talk with them really. Just the basic, company line questions. I get that theyre employed by the team and their job is to be positive and all that, but you could promote the team with actual football talk.... not asking Weddle about how he played baseball in highschool and asking if he'll play on their softball team.
I have a feeling the site is hurting for views now. The content is horrible. I tend to read the LFW just bc it rounds up what every other outlet is reporting on Ravens related things.... but that basically sums it up. The only daily or semi-frequent piece worth reading is a simple copy/paste job of other media coverage.
And I swear if they post another players "camp/OTA highlights" video that literally shows a split second of 1 or 2 plays, filled in with music and other clips of standing around or walking out of the facility -- i may never return to that site again. I know they dont always allow media on the field, but they dont have more than 1 or 2 catches from the WR's or throws from Joe??? Even in 1on1 drills or anything? We're starving for content... or insight into how the players are developing. Show me something!
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The ironic thing about that song is that there is not one single irony in that song.
Which begs the question.
Is she brilliant or an idiot?
i mean a traffic jam when you're already late is only ironic if you're the congestion manager for the local council