OT: Putting Tipton out of work?

[MdWIldcat55]

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/23/...version=Full&region=Marginalia&pgtype=article

This piece is about a new sports subscription site that has targeted papers like the LHL and hacks like Tipton with the goal of putting them out of business. I hope non-NYT subscribers can open the link.

On the one hand, an intriguing idea. On the other hand, who did they hire to run their college basketball coverage? Seth Davis. So maybe they aren't sharp enough to pull this off.

 

[SemperFiCat]

The fact that the LHL has stuck with Tipton is amazing. I have no idea why any UK fan would ever give them a penny or a click.

 

[Cowtown Cat]

The fact that the LHL has stuck with Tipton is amazing. I have no idea why any UK fan would ever give them a penny or a click.

But, he's a DIEHARD UK fan. Didn't you know?!

 

[CatPhight]

I'm surprised some good ol' boy from the hills hasn't taken issue with him yet...

 

[ZenCatFan73]

LHL is poop. Tipton is an old poop.

 

[yoshukai]

But, he's a DIEHARD UK fan. Didn't you know?!

I personally heard him say he didn't care one way or another if we won or lost. Doesn't sound like a fan to me . I do realize your comment was sarcasm, lol .

 

[ccukuk]

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/23/...version=Full&region=Marginalia&pgtype=article

This piece is about a new sports subscription site that has targeted papers like the LHL and hacks like Tipton with the goal of putting them out of business. I hope non-NYT subscribers can open the link.

On the one hand, an intriguing idea. On the other hand, who did they hire to run their college basketball coverage? Seth Davis. So maybe they aren't sharp enough to pull this off.

I used to eagerly read the LHL every Sunday, that there was news, in the off-season for recruiting info during my elementary through high school years. My point you say?: nothing relevant.

 

[wromanp7]

I used to eagerly read the LHL every Sunday, that there was news, in the off-season for recruiting news in grade school-high school. My point you say, nothing relevant?

Um,wut?

 

[ccukuk]

Um,wut?

Just saying there was a time in my life when print media was all I had to keep up with Ky off season(like a few on here). The article, if present, was in upper left corner of page c3. Failed to mention, it may have been Tipton, but something says it was Billy Reid. Too lazy to search for who the author was.

 

[HICATFAN]

I'm surprised some good ol' boy from the hills hasn't taken issue with him yet...

I’ve moved or I may have been to the LHL about the imposter reporter...maybe I can send 5-0 after his okole!!!

AlohaCat

 

[BBUK]

If it were some paper other than the New York Times...

 

[Ocornett]

If it were some paper other than the New York Times...

I agree but it is fake news, you know....

 

[Bluesnky]

More specifically, they want to put newspapers like the LHL out of business by hiring away guys like Tipton.

A better business model would be to take a giant pile of money and set it on fire.

 

[St.PatterSoN-54-]

I used to eagerly read the LHL every Sunday, that there was news, in the off-season for recruiting info during my elementary through high school years. My point you say?: nothing relevant.

 

[wildcatsboston1984]

I have zero interest in subscribing to written sports content in 2017. There is more than enough of it out there for free. Only reason I subscribe to ESPN Insider is for all the data that gets put behind the paywall.

 

[anon_9qtxg60vqzy0y]

They already have this former ESPN hack working for them:
Dana

 

[JasonS.]

The Athletic's model is based on hiring guys like Tipton away. Not necessarily him but people like him. Somewhat similar (other than the revenue model) to what SEC Country did with Kyle Tucker.

They are paying big money. Interesting to see how it plays out. That article certainly created a HUGE firestorm of criticism for The Athletic.

 

[UKvisitor]

Nobody talks about recycling news papers any more. That used to be a big thing. There is a reason for that.

 

[preacherfan]

The Athletic's model is based on hiring guys like Tipton away. Not necessarily him but people like him. Somewhat similar (other than the revenue model) to what SEC Country did with Kyle Tucker.

They are paying big money. Interesting to see how it plays out. That article certainly created a HUGE firestorm of criticism for The Athletic.

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That tweet just hit me the wrong way. To say that he wants to "grow as a leader" is something I would expect to read in a college freshman paper that would receive a C- from me.

 

[denhunter]

Nobody talks about recycling news papers any more. That used to be a big thing. There is a reason for that.

Newspapers were bigger. Like more square inches per page. Now they aren't worth recycling. Can't even use them to paint.

 

[JC CATS]

More specifically, they want to put newspapers like the LHL out of business by hiring away guys like Tipton.

A better business model would be to take a giant pile of money and set it on fire.

Can we use your money. I can come by and get it, and I will burn it as soon as I get home

 

[Smashcat]

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/23/...version=Full&region=Marginalia&pgtype=article

This piece is about a new sports subscription site that has targeted papers like the LHL and hacks like Tipton with the goal of putting them out of business. I hope non-NYT subscribers can open the link.

On the one hand, an intriguing idea. On the other hand, who did they hire to run their college basketball coverage? Seth Davis. So maybe they aren't sharp enough to pull this off.

Paying to read Dookie Seth Davis and Dana O'Neil is far worse than avoiding reading Tipton. They won't get a nickel from me.

 

[Simple_Man]

Tipton is older than dirt,hell even living he looks like he is 6 foot under.!!!

 

[St.PatterSoN-54-]

Wait.....people still buy newspapers???? Huh.