The demise of U.S. Track and Field

[Runner Coug]

Originally Posted by Flystripper

I don't like sideline reporters talking to athletes immediately after they lose. Did you see what that idiot woman sideline reporter did to the little Asian girl when she didn't make the finals in platform? Give the athletes some time. They just barely lost and 4 years of training has come to an end. To expect a response other than a dickhead one is unrealistic.

I didn't see what you're referring to, but I am certainly not ok with a reporter harassing a teenage kid. That's when a coach should be heads up enough to step in and answer the questions.

At some point, I guess, people who participate in this stuff have to understand what they're getting themselves into. There is worldwide scrutiny involved. If you can't take it, you may want to just be happy with being a regional or national class athlete instead of a world class one.

[SteelBlue]

Originally Posted by bluegoose

No, it wasn't a legitimate question. At least not at the time it was asked. It was an antagonistic question by a sideline reporter who has shown very little courtesy and professionalism toward most of the athletes that he's interviewed. Did you see him interviewing Spearmon the other day (who wasn't exactly Mr. Class himself)? The guy just got dq'ed in the Olympic finals and he is egging him on, trying to get a good soundbite out of him. "You're going to WHAH?!?!?!? PROTEST??? Why???"

Thank you!! I've been disgusted by him this entire Olympics, grilling athletes like he's investigating Watergate.

[Flystripper]

Originally Posted by Runner Coug

I didn't see what you're referring to, but I am certainly not ok with a reporter harassing a teenage kid. That's when a coach should be heads up enough to step in and answer the questions.

At some point, I guess, people who participate in this stuff have to understand what they're getting themselves into. There is worldwide scrutiny involved. If you can't take it, you may want to just be happy with being a regional or national class athlete instead of a world class one.

The girl was bawling and the woman kept the microphone in her face waiting for the unanswered question. "How does it feel to just miss making the Olympic finals in 10 meter platform?"

Wairner is a dick I can agree with you there. However, I think the proof of his dickheadedness is when he would not give an interview post medal ceremony with the other 2 Americans. At that point he had a chance to cool down and get control of his emotions, unlike earlier when he stormed off immediately after the race.

Just my opinion. I have been extremely annoyed at the sideline reporting during these Olympics.

[MikeWaters]

Originally Posted by Flystripper

I don't like sideline reporters talking to athletes immediately after they lose. Did you see what that idiot woman sideline reporter did to the little Asian girl when she didn't make the finals in platform? Give the athletes some time. They just barely lost and 4 years of training has come to an end. To expect a response other than a dickhead one is unrealistic.

the girl is beating herself up and has a quivering lip before the interview even starts, interviewer asks her softball questions, she starts crying about how she is so disappointed, interviewer comforts her.

Sheesh. Nothing there to rip on the reporter for.

[Flystripper]

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

the girl is beating herself up and has a quivering lip before the interview even starts, interviewer asks her softball questions, she starts crying about how she is so disappointed, interviewer comforts her.

Sheesh. Nothing there to rip on the reporter for.

I didn't see any comfort all I saw was awkward silence.

[MikeWaters]

if you don't have the class or maturity to sit in an interview, then don't.

that simple.

You are going to be hit with tough questions such as, "You were the favorite. You finished fourth. What happened?" or "Was the knee injury from 4 months ago a factor in what must be a disappointing last place finish for you?" "There has been criticism of your partying the night before this event. What do you have to say to your critics?"

I never knew people back home could get so furious about this? (and these are about the toughest kind that are asked).

[MikeWaters]

Originally Posted by Flystripper

I didn't see any comfort all I saw was awkward silence.

the reporter said, "It's ok, it's ok, it's your first time."

I guess you are deaf.

[Flystripper]

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

if you don't have the class or maturity to sit in an interview, then don't.

that simple.

You are going to be hit with tough questions such as, "You were the favorite. You finished fourth. What happened?" or "Was the knee injury from 4 months ago a factor in what must be a disappointing last place finish for you?" "There has been criticism of your partying the night before this event. What do you have to say to your critics?"

I never knew people back home could get so furious about this? (and these are about the toughest kind that are asked).

I don't mind reporters asking the questions. They can ask what they want. It is their job to ask questions. I get annoyed at the reporter and anyone else that expects anything other than an emotional response when a microphone is shoved in somebody's face minutes after losing.

[MikeWaters]

Originally Posted by Flystripper

I don't mind reporters asking the questions. They can ask what they want. It is their job to ask questions. I get annoyed at the reporter and anyone else that expects anything other than an emotional response when a microphone is shoved in somebody's face minutes after losing.

moron, it's not shoved in their face. they are invited to come over for an interview. they accept.

you sure are quick to criticize the reporters, but now in just two posts I have outted two lies from you.

[Flystripper]

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

the reporter said, "It's ok, it's ok, it's your first time."

I guess you are deaf.

not deaf I was referring to the reporting holding her microphone next to the girls face as she was bawling. Put the microphone away and cut to commercial for pete's sake.