Most Overpaid Sports Journalists

kcchief19 · 06-20-2008, 12:44 PM

http://thebiglead.com/?p=6296

Holy crap. I'm not complete sure of the accuracy of this list, but I will say that if Jason Whitlock really makes $650,000 a year between The Star and Fox Sports, he is without a doubt the most overpaid fat pussy toad in sports since at least Hideki Irabu.

Reilly, Wilbon, Albom, Lupica, Simmons ... those names make sense at the top of the list. But Jason freakin' Whitlock as the eighth-highest paid sports journalists in the country? I'm gagging and vomitting at the same time. I'm gavomitting.

SackAttack · 06-20-2008, 12:47 PM

No, I believe the correct phrase is "you're choking."

Honolulu_Blue · 06-20-2008, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kcchief19

http://thebiglead.com/?p=6296

Holy crap. I'm not complete sure of the accuracy of this list, but I will say that if Jason Whitlock really makes $650,000 a year between The Star and Fox Sports, he is without a doubt the most overpaid fat pussy toad in sports since at least Hideki Irabu.

Reilly, Wilbon, Albom, Lupica, Simmons ... those names make sense at the top of the list. But Jason freakin' Whitlock as the eighth-highest paid sports journalists in the country? I'm gagging and vomitting at the same time. I'm gavomitting.

Albom sucks. I loved him back in the day, but he's really lost it.

Also, I'd rather read something by Whitlock than Woody Paige. He's awful. From the few things I've ever read from Jay Marrioti, he's pretty bad as well.

kcchief19 · 06-20-2008, 12:59 PM

Pre-Morrie Abom was great. Since then, he's ego has soared and integrity fallen.

I'm not much of a Paige or Marriotti fan, and I suppose familiarity breeds contempt. But this week Whitlock penned two of his by far most ridiculous columns in ever -- first, he said foreign players weren't good enough or tough enough to win titles in the NBA, then the next day retracted that column when everyone pointed out that San Antonio won titles with even more foreign players than Los Angeles had. Then compounded that by claiming it was only his second mistake he's ever made, the other one being that the Chiefs were going to go 16-0 because they signed Chester McGlockton.

He still stands by his argument that Jeff George should be quarterbacking and NFL team.

sabotai · 06-20-2008, 01:01 PM

Who is Rick Reilly?

rowech · 06-20-2008, 01:12 PM

Interesting list...comments....

Whitlock probably gets paid big because of being in the Midwest. Albom is somewhat but not really.

Reilly is an overrated windbag.

Wilbon, even at $2 million is a good buy. He's my favorite.

Honolulu_Blue · 06-20-2008, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kcchief19

But this week Whitlock penned two of his by far most ridiculous columns in ever -- first, he said foreign players weren't good enough or tough enough to win titles in the NBA, then the next day retracted that column when everyone pointed out that San Antonio won titles with even more foreign players than Los Angeles had.

Heh! That's classic! I don't see why he felt the need to take the page out of Don Cherry's book and apply it to basketball. It's great that he got called out for it.

flere-imsaho · 06-20-2008, 01:14 PM

Sports columnists, like political columnists, provide value for their employers by generating content that attracts readers. You can do this by doing a lot of research, making great insights and penning very erudite columns.

Or you can do it by acting controversial and/or idiotic.

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Originally Posted by kcchief19

He still stands by his argument that Jeff George should be quarterbacking and NFL team.

I submit, for your consideration, the Chicago Bears.

Young Drachma · 06-20-2008, 01:16 PM

Whitlock isn't a very good writer in my estimation and is even more useless on TV. Wilbon and Tony K are great. Rick Reilly is overrated, but not as overrated as Bill Simmons.

henry296 · 06-20-2008, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sabotai

Who is Rick Reilly?

Used to write back page column for SI; now at ESPN.

rkmsuf · 06-20-2008, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by henry296

Used to write back page column for SI; now at ESPN.

Who is Rick Reilly?

Dr. Sak · 06-20-2008, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

Who is Rick Reilly?

Used to write back page column for SI; now at ESPN.

Anthony · 06-20-2008, 01:39 PM

you think his name is really Richard Reilly? who names their kids "Rick". that's a nickname.

technically his name could be Dick Reilly. that sounds like a great comic book detective name.

"Dick Reilly here. Now ma'am, could you describe the villain for me...?"

MikeVic · 06-20-2008, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Hell Atlantic

you think his name is really Richard Reilly? who names their kids "Rick". that's a nickname.

technically his name could be Dick Reilly. that sounds like a great comic book detective name.

"Dick Reilly here. Now ma'am, could you describe the villain for me...?"

He was about 7 inches tall and wore a hat. Had a rain jacket on too. Two of his smaller buddies were backing him up as well, and they were topless.

rkmsuf · 06-20-2008, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeVic

He was about 7 inches tall and wore a hat. Had a rain jacket on too. Two of his smaller buddies were backing him up as well, and they were topless.

Who is korme?

Anthony · 06-20-2008, 01:46 PM

korme (pronounced kor-may) sounds like a really funny, but bumbling sidekick. like a mexican sidekick who always smiles and sips from his tequila flask.

The Adventures of Dick Reilly and Korme.

or, if pronounced kor-me, it could be a cute nickname for Professor Kormelius that his wife calls him.

"korme, could you remember to bring me up some tea before you leave your lab?"

MikeVic · 06-20-2008, 01:46 PM

Ouch! Times two!

MikeVic · 06-20-2008, 01:48 PM

What if it's his sidekick and a pet name from his wife. Then there could be all sorts of shenanigans when the sidekick comes over for dinner.

Anthony · 06-20-2008, 01:51 PM

"Dick, please bring some tea before you leave the police precint, and bring your cute little mexican sidekick Korme too. His moustache tickles me."

rkmsuf · 06-20-2008, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Hell Atlantic

"Dick, please bring some tea before you leave the police precint, and bring your cute little mexican sidekick Korme too. His moustache tickles me."

What is what Commissioner Pumpy says three times a week?

flere-imsaho · 06-20-2008, 01:52 PM

Yep, it's Friday.

Anthony · 06-20-2008, 01:57 PM

our fearless Detective Dick Reilly, always thinking of new ways to fight crime.

and Korme, everybody's favorite mexican sidekick. YAY!

MikeVic · 06-20-2008, 02:00 PM

What does his wife look like?

rkmsuf · 06-20-2008, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeVic

What does his wife look like?

saldana I think

Dr. Sak · 06-20-2008, 02:03 PM

Please stop HA my stomach is hurting!

MikeVic · 06-20-2008, 02:03 PM

Poor Dick.

Anthony · 06-20-2008, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeVic

What does his wife look like?

"Dick and I always meet here on the anniversary of when we first met. I was a wide-eyed dame straight off the bus from Kansas City in a big crazy town. He was a fresh-faced Detective quick with a light of a smoke and knew just the way to a gal's heart - a shot of warm Wild Turkey and a smile. He was so dashing back then. So optimistic. He was gonna 'change this town for the better' he said. We were just silly kids with big dreams back then. Bartender, I'll take another bourbon."

rkmsuf · 06-20-2008, 02:12 PM

"And now he just hangs around with that little Mexican guy. Make it a double barkeep."

Dr. Sak · 06-20-2008, 02:14 PM

I hear Korme coined the phrase "Dirty Sanchez"

Logan · 06-20-2008, 02:19 PM

Every now and then I think you guys have finally tapped out on interesting ways to completely send a topic off course. But the bar just continues to be raised.

MikeVic · 06-20-2008, 02:21 PM

So is saldana an ex wife?

gkb · 06-20-2008, 02:48 PM

Who're we talking about? I'm confused, but entertained. Odd.

Scarecrow · 06-20-2008, 03:13 PM

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Jason Whitlock, KC Star, Fox Sports: Insiders estimate his Star salary to be in the $250k-$350k a year range, and they surmise he’s probably making close to the same at Fox, putting his yearly take in the $550-650k range.

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Originally Posted by The Kansas City Business Journal

The Kansas City Star's parent company, The McClatchy Co., will cut about 1,400 full-time-equivalent jobs nationwide, or about 10 percent of its employees, including about 120 jobs at The Star.
Tracy Hazen, The Star's director of marketing, said in an interview Monday that The Star will cut about 120 jobs across all divisions. The newspaper will make the cuts on Monday, she said.

Glad to see the Star knows how to make sound financial decisions.

kcchief19 · 06-20-2008, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Scarecrow

Glad to see the Star knows how to make sound financial decisions.

Yeah, there's a media blog here in KC that noted that having Whitlock meant five or six other reporters lost their jobs.

Trust me, I understand the argument that having an obnoxious sports columnist sells papers to some people. I don't subscribe to The Star, I read it online and buy a copy at machines when I need one. If they fired Whitlock, I'd call up and subscribe tomorrow and tell them why.

RomaGoth · 06-20-2008, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by kcchief19

Yeah, there's a media blog here in KC that noted that having Whitlock meant five or six other reporters lost their jobs.

Did they lose their jobs, meal stipends, or their lunch?

RomaGoth · 06-20-2008, 04:49 PM

Dola

I had to mention that even if Bill Simmons pays me to read his columns, he would still be grossly overpaid. I can't stand that guy. Also don't care for Mariotti/Whitlock/Paige.......

I. J. Reilly · 06-20-2008, 04:59 PM

[quote=Hell Atlantic;1756667]

QUOTE]

Sitting at a bar, shooting bourbon, smoking a cigarette and chasing it with coffee … Grandma?

Anthony · 06-20-2008, 05:31 PM

i see you're I.J. Reilly. are you Irving Joe Reilly, grandchild Dixie Reilly, wife of Dick Reilly - one-time ace Detective who foiled many a villainous plot with help from his happy-go-lucky Mexican sidekick who was fond of keeping llamas in his backyard?

Anthony · 06-20-2008, 05:32 PM

i love pics like the one above. a time when girls were girls and men were men, as Archie Bunker once sang.

RomaGoth · 06-20-2008, 05:38 PM

Everytime I see that picture I swear she is holding a duck by the neck. Seriously. You are laughing at me, but look closer.

Anthony · 06-20-2008, 05:41 PM

please stop making problems.

ColtCrazy · 06-20-2008, 09:41 PM

Simmons is an idiot. Boston Articles or recycled 80s jokes must have a huge fan base.

I like Wilbon and Reilly. Reilly does quirky pieces, but they are typically good writing and witty. Wilbon is just solid all around. The only other one on the list I consistently read and like is Peter King. (glad Dr. Z isn't on there, I like him too)

Whitlock is a hit and miss guy. I've LOVED some of his articles, but others are as bad a Simmons or Bob Ryan (a hack at best)

Logan · 06-21-2008, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ColtCrazy

Simmons is an idiot. Boston Articles or recycled 80s jokes must have a huge fan base.

Hello.

Schmidty · 06-21-2008, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

Albom sucks. I loved him back in the day, but he's really lost it.

Also, I'd rather read something by Whitlock than Woody Paige. He's awful. From the few things I've ever read from Jay Marrioti, he's pretty bad as well.

I still like Mitch.

Ragone · 06-21-2008, 06:58 AM

Someone needs to tell whitlock that Scot pollard and brian scalabrine are white. As Apparently whitlock thinks the entire boston roster is african american.

sterlingice · 06-22-2008, 09:30 PM

The site is down. Does anyone else have the list anywhere?

SI

06-20-2008, 01:46 PM	#16
Anthony Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Astoria, NY, USA	korme (pronounced kor-may) sounds like a really funny, but bumbling sidekick. like a mexican sidekick who always smiles and sips from his tequila flask. The Adventures of Dick Reilly and Korme. or, if pronounced kor-me, it could be a cute nickname for Professor Kormelius that his wife calls him. "korme, could you remember to bring me up some tea before you leave your lab?" Last edited by Anthony : 06-20-2008 at 01:47 PM.

06-20-2008, 01:46 PM	#17
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Ouch! Times two! Last edited by MikeVic : 06-20-2008 at 01:47 PM.

06-20-2008, 02:12 PM	#28
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	"And now he just hangs around with that little Mexican guy. Make it a double barkeep." __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

06-20-2008, 02:48 PM	#32
gkb High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado	Who're we talking about? I'm confused, but entertained. Odd. __________________ BALLERZ YO, fo shizzle. - QuikSand

06-20-2008, 05:31 PM	#38
Anthony Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Astoria, NY, USA	i see you're I.J. Reilly. are you Irving Joe Reilly, grandchild Dixie Reilly, wife of Dick Reilly - one-time ace Detective who foiled many a villainous plot with help from his happy-go-lucky Mexican sidekick who was fond of keeping llamas in his backyard? Last edited by Anthony : 06-20-2008 at 05:42 PM.

06-20-2008, 12:47 PM	#2
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	No, I believe the correct phrase is "you're choking."

06-20-2008, 12:59 PM	#4
kcchief19 Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Kansas City, MO	Pre-Morrie Abom was great. Since then, he's ego has soared and integrity fallen. I'm not much of a Paige or Marriotti fan, and I suppose familiarity breeds contempt. But this week Whitlock penned two of his by far most ridiculous columns in ever -- first, he said foreign players weren't good enough or tough enough to win titles in the NBA, then the next day retracted that column when everyone pointed out that San Antonio won titles with even more foreign players than Los Angeles had. Then compounded that by claiming it was only his second mistake he's ever made, the other one being that the Chiefs were going to go 16-0 because they signed Chester McGlockton. He still stands by his argument that Jeff George should be quarterbacking and NFL team.

06-20-2008, 01:01 PM	#5
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	Who is Rick Reilly?

06-20-2008, 01:12 PM	#6
rowech Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2006	Interesting list...comments.... Whitlock probably gets paid big because of being in the Midwest. Albom is somewhat but not really. Reilly is an overrated windbag. Wilbon, even at $2 million is a good buy. He's my favorite.

06-20-2008, 01:16 PM	#9
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Whitlock isn't a very good writer in my estimation and is even more useless on TV. Wilbon and Tony K are great. Rick Reilly is overrated, but not as overrated as Bill Simmons.

06-20-2008, 01:39 PM	#13
Anthony Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Astoria, NY, USA	you think his name is really Richard Reilly? who names their kids "Rick". that's a nickname. technically his name could be Dick Reilly. that sounds like a great comic book detective name. "Dick Reilly here. Now ma'am, could you describe the villain for me...?"

06-20-2008, 01:48 PM	#18
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	What if it's his sidekick and a pet name from his wife. Then there could be all sorts of shenanigans when the sidekick comes over for dinner.

06-20-2008, 01:51 PM	#19
Anthony Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Astoria, NY, USA	"Dick, please bring some tea before you leave the police precint, and bring your cute little mexican sidekick Korme too. His moustache tickles me."

06-20-2008, 01:52 PM	#21
flere-imsaho Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicagoland	Yep, it's Friday.

06-20-2008, 01:57 PM	#22
Anthony Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Astoria, NY, USA	our fearless Detective Dick Reilly, always thinking of new ways to fight crime. and Korme, everybody's favorite mexican sidekick. YAY!

06-20-2008, 02:00 PM	#23
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	What does his wife look like?

06-20-2008, 02:03 PM	#25
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Please stop HA my stomach is hurting!

06-20-2008, 02:14 PM	#29
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	I hear Korme coined the phrase "Dirty Sanchez"

06-20-2008, 02:19 PM	#30
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Every now and then I think you guys have finally tapped out on interesting ways to completely send a topic off course. But the bar just continues to be raised.

06-20-2008, 02:21 PM	#31
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	So is saldana an ex wife?

06-20-2008, 04:59 PM	#37
I. J. Reilly College Prospect Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: An Oregonian deep in the heart of Texas.	[quote=Hell Atlantic;1756667] QUOTE] Sitting at a bar, shooting bourbon, smoking a cigarette and chasing it with coffee … Grandma?

06-20-2008, 05:32 PM	#39
Anthony Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Astoria, NY, USA	i love pics like the one above. a time when girls were girls and men were men, as Archie Bunker once sang.

06-20-2008, 05:41 PM	#41
Anthony Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Astoria, NY, USA	please stop making problems.

06-20-2008, 09:41 PM	#42
ColtCrazy College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midwest	Simmons is an idiot. Boston Articles or recycled 80s jokes must have a huge fan base. I like Wilbon and Reilly. Reilly does quirky pieces, but they are typically good writing and witty. Wilbon is just solid all around. The only other one on the list I consistently read and like is Peter King. (glad Dr. Z isn't on there, I like him too) Whitlock is a hit and miss guy. I've LOVED some of his articles, but others are as bad a Simmons or Bob Ryan (a hack at best) __________________ The Field Generals and Statis Pro Basketball Super League

06-21-2008, 06:58 AM	#45
Ragone Pro Rookie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kansas City, Mo	Someone needs to tell whitlock that Scot pollard and brian scalabrine are white. As Apparently whitlock thinks the entire boston roster is african american.

06-22-2008, 09:30 PM	#46
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	The site is down. Does anyone else have the list anywhere? SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

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