ESPN’s favorite insider accidentally explained why most Americans don’t trust the media
"Write what you know, not what you think."Andrew Marchand offered that lesson to other reporters while discussing ESPN’s decision to part ways with NFL analyst Ryan Clark. The sports-media columnist for The Athletic, a New York Times-owned outlet, was responding to what he described as inaccurate opinions circulating online about Clark’s dismissal.He thought he was explaining the difference between responsible journalism and uninformed speculation.
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"Write what you know, not what you think."Andrew Marchand offered that lesson to other reporters while discussing ESPN’s decision to part ways with NFL analyst Ryan Clark. The sports-media columnist for The Athletic, a New York Times-owned outlet, was responding to what he described as inaccurate opinions circulating online about Clark’s dismissal.He thought he was explaining the difference between responsible journalism and uninformed speculation. Instead, Marchand accidentally explained why so many Americans distrust the press.ESPN PARTING WAYS WITH NFL ANALYST RYAN CLARK AHEAD OF NETWORK'S FIRST SUPER BOWL BROADCASTTo be clear, his advice was perfectly sound. The problem came when Marchand revealed what he knew, how long he had known it and why he had not told his readers.On his own podcast, Marchand claimed he had anticipated Clark’s departure since February.
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- "Write what you know, not what you think."Andrew Marchand offered that lesson to other reporters while discussing ESPN’s decision to part ways with NFL analyst Ryan Clark. The sports-media columnist for The Athletic, a New York Times-owned outlet, was responding to what he described as inaccurate opinions circulating online about Clark’s dismissal.He thought he was explaining the difference between responsible journalism and uninformed speculation.
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ESPN’s favorite insider accidentally explained why most Americans don’t trust the media
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