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Thursday, January 17, 2008
Has Golfweek gone too far?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The spectre of the noose has now raised its ugly head on the cover of a major sports publication.
The cover of the Jan. 19 issue of Golfweek magazine shows a noose dangling against an ominous purple backdrop. The issue’s cover story focuses on the two-week suspension of Golf Channel announcer Kelly Tilghman for a racially insensitive statement she made about Tiger Woods on a Jan. 4 telecast.
“Lynch him in a back alley,” is what Tilghman said.
She issued a formal apology two days later. And a week after her off-the-cuff comment about Woods’ seeming invicibility, Tilghman got the suspension without pay.
On Woods’ behalf, his agent Mark Steinberg, referred to the “lynch” comment as a “complete non-issue” But that didn’t stop a national uproard _ and calls for Tilghman to be fired _ from occuring.
In fact, the Golfweek cover story does little but rehash how the controversy played out. Tilghman herself declined comment for the cover story.
Golfweek editor Dave Seanor all but admitted to USA Today that placing a noose on the magazine cover was done for shock value saying: “Was it an arresting image? Yes, it was…We chose it because it was an image we thought would draw attention to an issue we thought deserved some intelligent dialogue.”
In response to Golfweek’s “noose” cover, PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem issued a statement that read, in part: “[W]e consider Golfweek’s imagery of a swinging noose on its cover to be outrageous and irresponsible. It smacks of tabloid journalism. It was a naked attempt to inflame and keep alive an incident that was heading to an appropriate conclusion.”
But was it really? Woods is scheduled to play in next week’s Buick Invitational and is certain to be asked to comment on Tilghman’s words and punishment. Some references to racial insensitivity may arise again in April, when the world focuses on The Masters Tournament at Augusta National, where women are not allowed as members and minorities have only recently been granted memberships.
What do you think? Does a noose as a cover image have any editorial merit to it? Or has Golfweek done Woods, Tilghman and sports journalism a disservice?
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Will Falcons turn to Ryan?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
It has been reported that Cowboys offensive coordinator Jason Garrett and Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan are the two candidates that have had two interviews for the Falcons’ head coaching position.
Garrett has decided to stay with the Cowboys , presumably leaving Ryan as the leader in the clubhouse to become the franchise’s next head coach - or is it?
As a Falcons fan, do you think the organization should hire Ryan, whose dad is the colorful ex-NFL coach Buddy Ryan? Or should they continue the interview process and not rush to judgement?
Let us know what you think, and give us some candidates you think the team should consider.
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Danielson’s pick: UGA No. 6
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
CBS college football analyst Gary Danielson is the latest to weigh in with his early forecast for the 2008 season, and his prediction is not likely to please UGA fans.
The former NFL quarterback picks the Dogs sixth behind USC, Florida, Oklahoma, Missouri and Ohio State. “Great fast team, but a brutal schedule,” Danielson said of the Dogs.
What do you think of Danielson’s forecast? Better yet, is it too early for Danielson or anyone to look ahead to next season?
Let us know what you think.
