NY Post Critique

For top-notch journalism like the Times or WSJ, I know they have a policy of using anonymous sources as last resort when the story is of compelling public interest and the information is not available any other way.” Like in instances of national security, or instances of serious political consequences where deepthroat wasn't going to reveal himself.

The Post obviously doesn't play by those rules. If you want to criticize Zach I think it's fair to ask why he's writing a story about what other people think. Arguably he should a) write about the objective failures/successes of the program under Lavin, if that's indeed his topic, or b) write a column about his personal opinion on the type of job Lavin has done. Using anonymous sources isn't his problem (although that's not a good thing), but why is he writing a story about gossip in the first place?
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To me it looked like he used anonymous sources to say the things he really felt himself. Almost as like he didn't want to fully put his neck on the line and call out Lavin himself, but instead let anonymous sources do the talking for him. Just my take.
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Totally agree. It should have been an opinion column, but it's almost as if he didn't have the balls to say things himself so he made it a news story with anonymous sources.
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I mean I can get it, you don't want to burn bridges with the coach by calling for his job yourself
 
For top-notch journalism like the Times or WSJ, I know they have a policy of using anonymous sources as last resort when the story is of compelling public interest and the information is not available any other way.” Like in instances of national security, or instances of serious political consequences where deepthroat wasn't going to reveal himself.

The Post obviously doesn't play by those rules. If you want to criticize Zach I think it's fair to ask why he's writing a story about what other people think. Arguably he should a) write about the objective failures/successes of the program under Lavin, if that's indeed his topic, or b) write a column about his personal opinion on the type of job Lavin has done. Using anonymous sources isn't his problem (although that's not a good thing), but why is he writing a story about gossip in the first place?
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To me it looked like he used anonymous sources to say the things he really felt himself. Almost as like he didn't want to fully put his neck on the line and call out Lavin himself, but instead let anonymous sources do the talking for him. Just my take.
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Totally agree. It should have been an opinion column, but it's almost as if he didn't have the balls to say things himself so he made it a news story with anonymous sources.
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I mean I can get it, you don't want to burn bridges with the coach by calling for his job yourself
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I guess a piece extolling team results to date, the anticipated February surge, tremendous recruiting, and Russian Roulette rotations would have been a far better alternative. Shame on him for responding to a member of the SJU community to express his concerns about basketball program leadership and Steve Lavin's commitment to it. Thanks for opening my eyes. Puff pieces are the way to go!
 
For top-notch journalism like the Times or WSJ, I know they have a policy of using anonymous sources as last resort when the story is of compelling public interest and the information is not available any other way.” Like in instances of national security, or instances of serious political consequences where deepthroat wasn't going to reveal himself.

The Post obviously doesn't play by those rules. If you want to criticize Zach I think it's fair to ask why he's writing a story about what other people think. Arguably he should a) write about the objective failures/successes of the program under Lavin, if that's indeed his topic, or b) write a column about his personal opinion on the type of job Lavin has done. Using anonymous sources isn't his problem (although that's not a good thing), but why is he writing a story about gossip in the first place?
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To me it looked like he used anonymous sources to say the things he really felt himself. Almost as like he didn't want to fully put his neck on the line and call out Lavin himself, but instead let anonymous sources do the talking for him. Just my take.
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Totally agree. It should have been an opinion column, but it's almost as if he didn't have the balls to say things himself so he made it a news story with anonymous sources.
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I mean I can get it, you don't want to burn bridges with the coach by calling for his job yourself
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I guess a piece extolling team results to date, the anticipated February surge, tremendous recent recruiting, and Russian Roulette rotations would have been a far better alternative. Shame on him for responding to a member of the SJU community to express his concerns about basketball program leadership and Steve Lavin's commitment to it. Thanks for opening my eyes. Puff pieces are the way to go!
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For top-notch journalism like the Times or WSJ, I know they have a policy of using anonymous sources as last resort when the story is of compelling public interest and the information is not available any other way.” Like in instances of national security, or instances of serious political consequences where deepthroat wasn't going to reveal himself.

The Post obviously doesn't play by those rules. If you want to criticize Zach I think it's fair to ask why he's writing a story about what other people think. Arguably he should a) write about the objective failures/successes of the program under Lavin, if that's indeed his topic, or b) write a column about his personal opinion on the type of job Lavin has done. Using anonymous sources isn't his problem (although that's not a good thing), but why is he writing a story about gossip in the first place?
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To me it looked like he used anonymous sources to say the things he really felt himself. Almost as like he didn't want to fully put his neck on the line and call out Lavin himself, but instead let anonymous sources do the talking for him. Just my take.
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Totally agree. It should have been an opinion column, but it's almost as if he didn't have the balls to say things himself so he made it a news story with anonymous sources.
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I mean I can get it, you don't want to burn bridges with the coach by calling for his job yourself
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I guess a piece extolling team results to date, the anticipated February surge, tremendous recruiting, and Russian Roulette rotations would have been a far better alternative. Shame on him for responding to a member of the SJU community to express his concerns about basketball program leadership and Steve Lavin's commitment to it. Thanks for opening my eyes. Puff pieces are the way to go!
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A little harsh huh? Was this article written by your brother? I stand by my original statements, and as a journalist myself I like when writers take accountability and aren't afraid to stand up and challenge a coach/player.
 
Mike P ‏@cwih34 8h
@NYPost_Brazille Great article on #sjubb. Hopefully we get some answers soon; something is up especially not going to see Diallo. #sjubb
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Zach Braziller ‏@NYPost_Brazille 7h
@cwih34 thanks man
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@NYPost_Brazille Anytime. will you be following up on this at media availability tomorrow?
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@cwih34 absolutely. I was taught you criticize someone, you better be there the next day to face the music
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Mike P ‏@cwih34 7h
@NYPost_Brazille Great please keep your followers updated. I've been tough on you but thankshttp://redmen.com appreciate it!
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I was thinking maybe Lavin knows he has Diallo in the bag and possibly a few others.



@cwih34 haha.
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Roger Rubin of the NYDN now getting into the hard questions with coach Lavin.

St. John's basketball coach Steve Lavin denies report of bad relationship with school after Red Storm beats Seton Hall
JaKarr Sampson, D’Angelo Harrison and Orlando Sanchez all had 16 points for the Storm. Sterling Gibbs had 20 points and Brian Oliver 19 for the Hall.

BY ROGER RUBIN / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

PUBLISHED: THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2014, 9:34 PM
UPDATED: THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2014, 11:21 PM


Read more:http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/c...on-hall-77-76-article-1.1589776#ixzz2rI23dxry
 
[/quote] I will give the team a congrats whenever they get their first win[/quote]

Almost choked after having a 15pnt lead with 8minutes left, but at 0-5 any win is a good win.

I`ll be pleasantly surprised if they could even take one of the next two.
 
Zags

http://zagsblog.com/articles/lavin-i-have-no-intention-of-leaving-st-johns/
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A lot of writers get their ideas from redmen.com. Where else are people speculating that Lavin will walk, after it was pointed out that SJU will likely not fire him and eat a contract. It isn't like there are any rumblings from players, asst coaches, or administration. I really don't spend any time reading sports pages about SJU. I go to the games, I'm capable of assessing what I see, and am close enough to SJU and to many here to hear the rumors.
 
these are the guys that recently lost to Fairfield right? I know you like the coach but I'm not buying it. Shades of Dick Vitale saying how there was a changing of the guard and Fran Fraschilla was the best coach and Manhattan the best program. Then Fran showcasing himself at halftime rather than leading his team to victory. Sure he got the job but I knew right there he was not the coach for us. The fact that Mahoney's team beat him despite a heavy meal of Big Macs and Chicken nuggets during their halftime was even further foreshadowing.
 
these are the guys that recently lost to Fairfield right? I know you like the coach but I'm not buying it. Shades of Dick Vitale saying how there was a changing of the guard and Fran Fraschilla was the best coach and Manhattan the best program. Then Fran showcasing himself at halftime rather than leading his team to victory. Sure he got the job but I knew right there he was not the coach for us. The fact that Mahoney's team beat him despite a heavy meal of Big Macs and Chicken nuggets during their halftime was even further foreshadowing.
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They lost to Fairfield by 4 or 5 without Beamon. And first game against Fairfield they won by 25. Masiello detractors I'm sure will use that discrepancy against him.

If we are going to avoid coaches because of previous mistakes than we are running out of options.

No assistants (Norm)
No Manhattan coaches (Mahoney/Fran/Gonzo mess we avoided)
No UCLA coaches (Lavin)
No announcers (Lavin)
No pompous aho…… whoops (Jarvis) :)
 
They lost to Fairfield by 4 or 5 without Beamon. And first game against Fairfield they won by 25. Masiello detractors I'm sure will use that discrepancy against him.

If we are going to avoid coaches because of previous mistakes than we are running out of options.

No assistants (Norm)
No Manhattan coaches (Mahoney/Fran/Gonzo mess we avoided)
No UCLA coaches (Lavin)
No announcers (Lavin)
No pompous aho…… whoops (Jarvis) :)
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I'm not a detractor. I know little about him other than that he was a walkon at Kentucky, Pitino connection etc. I watched the promo video that was posted here. What I take issue with is A) saying Manhattan is the best team in the NY area and B) the hype reminiscent of Dick Vitale pushing Fraschilla and taking shots at St. John's. Some were doing the same with Bobby G. We've gone down those roads before. Meanwhile we'll be recruiting against these guys and it is highly unlikely that Lavin will be leaving any time soon. Lavin by the way was an assistant to 1 or 2 legendary coaches. All that glitters isn't gold. The grass is not always greener.
 
@NYPost_Brazille: @howiekussoy thinks Manhattan @gojaspers is the best team in the area, and I agree. His local hoops rankings:http://t.co/94iMadvE8b
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Manhattan is not the best team in the area. As bad as St. John's is playing we are still better than a team that lost to Fordham. Forget the records since we lost 3 games to nationally ranked teams and better competition in general. I respect the Jaspers as a team made up of NY kids let us see what Masiello does next year without three key seniors.
 
@NYPost_Brazille: @howiekussoy thinks Manhattan @gojaspers is the best team in the area, and I agree. His local hoops rankings:http://t.co/94iMadvE8b
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Manhattan is not the best team in the area. As bad as St. John's is playing we are still better than a team that lost to Fordham. Forget the records since we lost 3 games to nationally ranked teams and better competition in general. I respect the Jaspers as a team made up of NY kids let us see what Masiello does next year without three key seniors.
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Would agree SJU better team than Manhattan. Guess Zach and guy who puts this thing together don't. Win and this nonsense goes away.
 
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