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[–] teabagginz@alien.top 2 points 2 years ago

So she's like everyone else at their job

[–] DistributionNo9968@alien.top 2 points 2 years ago

O yes, I’m sure we all love sideline reporting, where they’ve turned stating the obvious as if it’s insightful into performance art.

[–] HerbScientist420@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

It’s almost as though you could completely eliminate sideline reports/reporters, and nobody would notice. Let’s try that

[–] sportmods_harrass_me@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

She should be fucking fired lmfao. What a complete joke. A disgrace to the profession of sports commentary and interviewing in general.

[–] Ndmndh1016@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I dont see how sideline reporters dont view their iob as insulting.

[–] throwaway47382836@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

i don't think she's there for her journalistic integrity

[–] Indigobreaker@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Which makes you wonder, what exactly DO these random sideline ladies offer?

[–] IlLupoSolitario@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Admittedly without reading through all several hundred comments... Didn't someone literally admit to this same thing like a year or two ago?

[–] deafdumbblindboi@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

If you're going to make it up? Go all in on it:

"When asked about the Giants' struggles on offense in the first half and whether he will be making any adjustments, Coach Daboll quoted Thucydides, saying "The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out to meet it." He then turned away from me with a blank expression on his face and walked out towards the field, alone. Back to you..."

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[–] BlueRibbonBets@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Worthless clickbait article lol

[–] reb601@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Has there ever been a more relevant article posted by AwfulAnnouncing?

[–] Coast10@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I mean I figured this was the case. Same with Collinsworth. People on reddit like to hate on him because he is a hype man for the star players (like the NFL wouldn't want that) but the thing that really sticks out to me about him is his made up anecdotes. Some 3rd stringer comes in and makes a play, and all of a sudden that just so happens to be the guy Collinsworth had a 30 minute pregame conversation with. "Now here's a guy who said gee willikers Chris, we have to give it our all for 4 quarters!"

[–] weenisbobeenis@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

There’s entertainment value in getting the players and coaches on the mic mid game. Mostly doesn’t matter what they say. Just interesting to see an on-field conversation.

[–] despite-@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

On the one hand this is kinda funny but on the other it is pretty dishonest. I know that sideline reporters aren't expected to be at the pinnacle of journalistic integrity but to work for a major network and to say this with no shame doesn't seem quite right.

[–] Revenge_of_the_Khaki@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

What like some full blown Rita Skeeter shit?

[–] Mountainlionsscareme@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Women have no business on a football field

[–] Zaza1019@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

working for the right network to do it.

[–] VinoJedi06@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

When you look that good doing the job I’m sure it’s easy.

[–] crymeariver_babies@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

No one cares.

[–] BackNBlack58@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

“ Vince Young couldnt be here at the game as he is on a NASA test flight to Mars “

[–] broke_in_sf@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Kind of like when Steph A or Skip or one of those commentators cite "sources"...

[–] smoothVroom21@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

It's almost like being pretty shouldn't be the only qualifications for getting an all access pass to the teams during a game.

Go be a cheerleader.

[–] Time-Butterfly7116@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

That’s too funny but also shows how meaningless they are.

“Coach you’re 2-7 on 3rd down heading into halftime what do you need to do better”

Why? Why are these asked and taking up the coaches time.

[–] ClockworkDinosaurs@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I just talked to Charissa Thompson and she is adamant that this is how reporting works

[–] Old-butt-new@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago
[–] luisc123@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

“I spoke to Bill Belichick just before the half and he said he’s not going to come out for the second half. He said the team is doing so bad, he’s gonna try something new and just leave.”

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[–] DoctorAphraPSN@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

What she needs to do is be honest. "Sorry guys everyone just ran away and I'm not allowed to follow back to you guys in the booth!" I think it could be funny as a side story that evolves throughout the season ending in some mission impossible scenario where she is in the air vents trying to find out what the coach needs to fix going into the half.

[–] Brilliant_Exit3406@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Charissa explains it all.

[–] djdeforte@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I knew something was fishy when sideline reports from BB were more informative than any of his post game press conferences.

[–] AgreeableRaspberry85@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

The team’s PR people do releases about the condition of players during the game anyway. At least that’s how Theismann’s injury was relayed to Frank Gifford.

[–] myteriality@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

it’s no different than any other kind of reporting. the times in between actual news is too wide for the amount of interest in the league so reports just get repackaged or peppered with speculation to pass the time.

and we all give them the clicks and views they need so they’ve got all the backing they really need

[–] dej95135@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Amazon’s response is hilarious!

[–] ajbags26@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

They need to be involved somehow because viewers

[–] dnalecirb@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Probably the only strong evidence that the NFL isn't scripted. For a while they really had me. Too easy for them to write this for each game. No need to even bother coaches as they prep for the second act.

[–] BEDNMF@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

BEDNMF admits to not caring what so ever

[–] nflonx@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Listen to the interview…

[–] Rappaslasharmedrobba@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Thompson joined Barstool

Wasn't she the one who was beefing with them over comments about her child?

Sideline reporters have one duty and that it to look attractive. Nobody really takes their spots seriously.

[–] nooo82222@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

When they come out half the rumors that spread around trade time is bullshit too

[–] Swi11ah@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

How much is that salary? Ill gladly make shit up too.

[–] IMayBeTheeAsshole@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

who gives a fuck

[–] meyou2222@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Good. In-game coach interviews are dumb. It’s a waste of the coach’s time, and the coaches rarely say anything of value.

[–] MattTheSmithers@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It’s not just sideline reporters. All those little anecdotes and insights into players minds and motivations that Collinsworth busts out are almost certainly bullshit.

Pro sports has become professional wrestling, just without a predetermined outcome (maybe). The modern sports media’s obsession with “storylines” is killing the way the game is covered.

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[–] trockyhorror30@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

time for sports to move on from bimbos like her & himbos (looking at you Jordan Rodgers) & reward actual journalists with tv time

[–] chocolateskittlez@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

She said this on Pardon My Take and I was so surprised she admitted it. Apparently her bosses already knows about this and she no longer does any sideline reporting so it doesn't matter anymore. She didn't want to do it anymore anyway.

Doesn't matter much anyways. Coach speak to sideline reporters is mostly useless. Injury reports and other sideline occurrences are the only thing that is meaningful.

[–] CalvinYHobbes@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Sideline reports are really stupid and pointless and I can’t wait until they’re over.

[–] EricSanderson@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Wait PFT Commenter is a media personality now? And he goes by the name PFT Commenter?

[–] Shredding_Airguitar@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

They're never that insightful anyhow "Well I talked to the coaching staff and he told me they need to do more to score touchdowns and also to stop the other team from scoring touchdowns. That's their strategy going into the 2nd half so we will see if they can pull it off"

[–] euclid0472@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Sideline reporting doesn't need to happen. Adds no value.

[–] QAPetePrime@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I watch with the sound down, so as long as she stays hot, I’ll allow it.

[–] CandiedApples84@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

So we just watch a reality tv show?

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