The Washington Post changed the headline on its obituary for NFL coaching legend Marty Schottenheimer after an outcry Tuesday. Its first paragraph, however, remains unchanged.
Sports fans and journalists blasted the original headline, which said, “Marty Schottenheimer, NFL coach whose teams wilted in the postseason, dies at 77.” The new headline reads, “Marty Schottenheimer, one of the NFL’s winningest coaches, dies at 77.”
The opening paragraph still says, “Marty Schottenheimer, one of the winningest coaches in the National Football League whose teams found regular-season success yet often struggled in the playoffs and failed to reach the Super Bowl, died Feb. 8 at a hospice center in Charlotte. He was 77.”
CBS Sports’ senior NFL writer Will Brinson urged the Post to “show a little respect”: “Obituary headlines aren’t the place for cheap shots.”
Former player and current commentator Ross Tucker wrote, “That Really pisses me off. How about ‘Who turned around...
Sports fans and journalists blasted the original headline, which said, “Marty Schottenheimer, NFL coach whose teams wilted in the postseason, dies at 77.” The new headline reads, “Marty Schottenheimer, one of the NFL’s winningest coaches, dies at 77.”
The opening paragraph still says, “Marty Schottenheimer, one of the winningest coaches in the National Football League whose teams found regular-season success yet often struggled in the playoffs and failed to reach the Super Bowl, died Feb. 8 at a hospice center in Charlotte. He was 77.”
CBS Sports’ senior NFL writer Will Brinson urged the Post to “show a little respect”: “Obituary headlines aren’t the place for cheap shots.”
Former player and current commentator Ross Tucker wrote, “That Really pisses me off. How about ‘Who turned around...
- 2/9/2021
- by Lindsey Ellefson
- The Wrap
Photo by Jmk7
A radio host gives kids a voice, a pop starmakes a guest appearance for gay rights and a famous director supports publicart. Here are this week’s most inspirational moments in pop culture.
Ryan Seacrest Gives Kids a Voice
Ryan Seacrest is giving a voice to kids at theChildren’s Hospital of Philadelphia (Chop). Kids staying in the medical centerwill now be able to host their own radio and closed-circuit TV shows in themulti-media center donated by the "American Idol" host and hischarity The Ryan Seacrest Foundation.
Teen idols Selena Gomez and Joe Jonas were Seacrest's first guests in thecenter known as The Voice. He also welcomed the NFL's David Akers, heartpatient Julia Parmisciano and Dr. Stephanie Fuller, who works at Chop.
The Ryan Seacrest Foundation plans to install the media centers in children'shospitals nationwide in order for kids "to explore the creative realms ofradio, television and new media.
A radio host gives kids a voice, a pop starmakes a guest appearance for gay rights and a famous director supports publicart. Here are this week’s most inspirational moments in pop culture.
Ryan Seacrest Gives Kids a Voice
Ryan Seacrest is giving a voice to kids at theChildren’s Hospital of Philadelphia (Chop). Kids staying in the medical centerwill now be able to host their own radio and closed-circuit TV shows in themulti-media center donated by the "American Idol" host and hischarity The Ryan Seacrest Foundation.
Teen idols Selena Gomez and Joe Jonas were Seacrest's first guests in thecenter known as The Voice. He also welcomed the NFL's David Akers, heartpatient Julia Parmisciano and Dr. Stephanie Fuller, who works at Chop.
The Ryan Seacrest Foundation plans to install the media centers in children'shospitals nationwide in order for kids "to explore the creative realms ofradio, television and new media.
- 7/22/2011
- by Pop Culture Passionistas
- popculturepassionistas
For sportswriters, the big game means a clash of the titanic cliches-even if the teams don't look so super. How does Buzz Bissinger go the distance to give his 110 percent for Sunday in Big D?
It is the sportswriting version of the Bataan Death March, The Longest Yard with the score still tied, the Bridge to Nowhere.
Related story on The Daily Beast: How Many Americans Know the Star Spangled Banner?
It's always like this in the two weeks leading up the Super Bowl. Jack be Nimble Jack be Quick, stories about the Super Bowl are mostly shit.
Truth be told, you hit a dry gulch right off the bat. You know you don't have an arrow in the quiver. You know the word bag is as empty as Mother Hubbard's cupboard during a grocery strike. But a sportswriter has to do what a sportswriter has to do. When the going gets tough,...
It is the sportswriting version of the Bataan Death March, The Longest Yard with the score still tied, the Bridge to Nowhere.
Related story on The Daily Beast: How Many Americans Know the Star Spangled Banner?
It's always like this in the two weeks leading up the Super Bowl. Jack be Nimble Jack be Quick, stories about the Super Bowl are mostly shit.
Truth be told, you hit a dry gulch right off the bat. You know you don't have an arrow in the quiver. You know the word bag is as empty as Mother Hubbard's cupboard during a grocery strike. But a sportswriter has to do what a sportswriter has to do. When the going gets tough,...
- 2/5/2011
- by Buzz Bissinger
- The Daily Beast
Philadelphia - November 29: David Akers #2 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates kicking the winning field goal against the Washington Redskins with teammate Jason Avant #81 during their game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 29, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Sydney, Australia - November 30: Gary Rohan, a new recruit of the Swans, poses during a Sydney Swans Training Session at Lakeside Oval on November 30, 2009 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
Anaheim, CA - November 29: Matthew Lombardi #15 of the Phoenix Coyotes skates on the ice during warmups prior to the game against the Anaheim Ducks during the game on November 29, 2009 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Debora Robinson/Nhli via Getty Images)
Anaheim, CA - November 29: Tanner Smith #5 of Clemson reacts after a basket by teammate Trevor Booker #35 (not in photo) in the second half against Butler during the 76 Classic at...
Sydney, Australia - November 30: Gary Rohan, a new recruit of the Swans, poses during a Sydney Swans Training Session at Lakeside Oval on November 30, 2009 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
Anaheim, CA - November 29: Matthew Lombardi #15 of the Phoenix Coyotes skates on the ice during warmups prior to the game against the Anaheim Ducks during the game on November 29, 2009 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Debora Robinson/Nhli via Getty Images)
Anaheim, CA - November 29: Tanner Smith #5 of Clemson reacts after a basket by teammate Trevor Booker #35 (not in photo) in the second half against Butler during the 76 Classic at...
- 12/2/2009
- by dennis
- The Backlot
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