Article in the Rockford Register Star

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I think you have to link to the first page of the article which is here http://www.rrstar.com/sports/20160114/ni...eakthrough

I hope they all stick around for 4 years.

Too bad the Rockford Register-Star has become the largest non-entity in sports coverage in the state. If they truly give a damn, start showing up at least for home games and make certain at least wire service accounts are included after road games. That paper and the community still suck up to the ILL-ness on a regular basis. The Star also provides the worst prep coverage of any paper of their size.

(01-14-2016 11:11 PM)uiniu57 Wrote:  Too bad the Rockford Register-Star has become the largest non-entity in sports coverage in the state. If they truly give a damn, start showing up at least for home games and make certain at least wire service accounts are included after road games. That paper and the community still suck up to the ILL-ness on a regular basis. The Star also provides the worst prep coverage of any paper of their size.

It's still a great story

In todays world, I am shocked that the Daily Chronicle's sports reporter's article is not run in more papers in the area. Most newspapers staffs are reduced to such a low level that piggy backing off of others should be more prevalent. There is probably more information on the web and guys like 7 could blog your NIU sports info so you can get your fix.

(01-15-2016 10:07 AM)klake87 Wrote:  In todays world, I am shocked that the Daily Chronicle's sports reporter's article is not run in more papers in the area. Most newspapers staffs are reduced to such a low level that piggy backing off of others should be more prevalent. There is probably more information on the web and guys like 7 could blog your NIU sports info so you can get your fix.

Unless they're part of the same newspaper group or have a monetary arrangement, no newspaper is going to just run another paper's stories. There are still copyrights and other factors in place. Otherwise it would be like McDonald's allowing their fries to be sold by Wendy's, Subway, etc. There might (emphasis on might) be some additional information on the web but most people do not have the time to conduct nine searches and with no disrespect to 7, bloggers are often just random fanatics who are more inclined to post their opinions. Do you think bloggers get to set up interviews with coaches, athletes, administrators, etc. on a regular basis? It's like brewing your own beer, you might love it, your friends might love it, and perhaps even several individuals off the street will say it's good, but that that doesn't make it widely known or available to a majority. The problem with newspapers is the same as all business, the profit margin became more important than the product. Those at the top keep hauling in big salaries and bonuses, but the people doing the actual work (covering events, editing, laying out the paper, running the presses or posting to the website) get next to nothing. There was a time when the Register-Star had a reporter like Reed Schreck going on the road to cover NIU games and they had someone at every home basketball game. Remember hearing Mike Korcek tell the story about how Schreck was staking out a hotel trying to get the scoop on the new NIU basketball coach, and saw Jim Rosborough in a hallway. Even with a lack of staff, the Daily Chronicle would run every NIU sports information press release under a Huskie heading albeit with a slightly smaller type size. The trick with what's available on the web is that someone who knows what they're doing or writing about still has to put that information up there, and there's no disputing the quality of that writing has dropped significantly.

(01-15-2016 12:52 PM)uiniu57 Wrote:  

(01-15-2016 10:07 AM)klake87 Wrote:  In todays world, I am shocked that the Daily Chronicle's sports reporter's article is not run in more papers in the area. Most newspapers staffs are reduced to such a low level that piggy backing off of others should be more prevalent. There is probably more information on the web and guys like 7 could blog your NIU sports info so you can get your fix.

Unless they're part of the same newspaper group or have a monetary arrangement, no newspaper is going to just run another paper's stories. There are still copyrights and other factors in place. Otherwise it would be like McDonald's allowing their fries to be sold by Wendy's, Subway, etc. There might (emphasis on might) be some additional information on the web but most people do not have the time to conduct nine searches and with no disrespect to 7, bloggers are often just random fanatics who are more inclined to post their opinions. Do you think bloggers get to set up interviews with coaches, athletes, administrators, etc. on a regular basis? It's like brewing your own beer, you might love it, your friends might love it, and perhaps even several individuals off the street will say it's good, but that that doesn't make it widely known or available to a majority. The problem with newspapers is the same as all business, the profit margin became more important than the product. Those at the top keep hauling in big salaries and bonuses, but the people doing the actual work (covering events, editing, laying out the paper, running the presses or posting to the website) get next to nothing. There was a time when the Register-Star had a reporter like Reed Schreck going on the road to cover NIU games and they had someone at every home basketball game. Remember hearing Mike Korcek tell the story about how Schreck was staking out a hotel trying to get the scoop on the new NIU basketball coach, and saw Jim Rosborough in a hallway. Even with a lack of staff, the Daily Chronicle would run every NIU sports information press release under a Huskie heading albeit with a slightly smaller type size. The trick with what's available on the web is that someone who knows what they're doing or writing about still has to put that information up there, and there's no disputing the quality of that writing has dropped significantly.

Printed Newspapers are almost dead. It is a online world. As I said, 7 could cover NIU and sell his product to news organizations and websites. Mike North has an sports article in the Daily Herald. I believe he has secured his own advertisers for the spot.

(01-15-2016 01:30 PM)klake87 Wrote:  Printed Newspapers are almost dead. It is a online world. As I said, 7 could cover NIU and sell his product to news organizations and websites. Mike North has an sports article in the Daily Herald. I believe he has secured his own advertisers for the spot.

Yes, news organizations realize their print editions are basically dead, but they are the ones producing the websites of note. It may be an online world, but it's a world lacking quality, depth and widespread credibility. Are you and others on here willing to pay 7 for his product? No disrespect to 7, but if you're reading these posts, let us know how much luck you have selling your articles to anyone. In addition, as a devoted Huskie blogger, try going through NIU media relations to set up an interview with Rod Carey. If it was so easy to make money off internet sales don't you think newspapers (news organizations, etc.) would be raking in the dough? What do you suppose would happen to The Dog Pound if people had to pay one penny per post?

(01-15-2016 02:25 PM)uiniu57 Wrote:  

(01-15-2016 01:30 PM)klake87 Wrote:  Printed Newspapers are almost dead. It is a online world. As I said, 7 could cover NIU and sell his product to news organizations and websites. Mike North has an sports article in the Daily Herald. I believe he has secured his own advertisers for the spot.

Yes, news organizations realize their print editions are basically dead, but they are the ones producing the websites of note. It may be an online world, but it's a world lacking quality, depth and widespread credibility. Are you and others on here willing to pay 7 for his product? No disrespect to 7, but if you're reading these posts, let us know how much luck you have selling your articles to anyone. In addition, as a devoted Huskie blogger, try going through NIU media relations to set up an interview with Rod Carey. If it was so easy to make money off internet sales don't you think newspapers (news organizations, etc.) would be raking in the dough? What do you suppose would happen to The Dog Pound if people had to pay one penny per post?

Any one who goes to the game could blog about the game. Do you need a reporter to report? You can stream most games. Replay them. The importance of an eye witness writing his thoughts about the game are not needed in today's world.

I haven't had a land line at my house in 10 years. I haven't had a newspaper delivered in over 8 years. The web gets me access to most of the information I need.

(01-15-2016 02:25 PM)uiniu57 Wrote:  

(01-15-2016 01:30 PM)klake87 Wrote:  Printed Newspapers are almost dead. It is a online world. As I said, 7 could cover NIU and sell his product to news organizations and websites. Mike North has an sports article in the Daily Herald. I believe he has secured his own advertisers for the spot.

Yes, news organizations realize their print editions are basically dead, but they are the ones producing the websites of note. It may be an online world, but it's a world lacking quality, depth and widespread credibility. Are you and others on here willing to pay 7 for his product? No disrespect to 7, but if you're reading these posts, let us know how much luck you have selling your articles to anyone. In addition, as a devoted Huskie blogger, try going through NIU media relations to set up an interview with Rod Carey. If it was so easy to make money off internet sales don't you think newspapers (news organizations, etc.) would be raking in the dough? What do you suppose would happen to The Dog Pound if people had to pay one penny per post?

Good point.

I watch ABC World News most every evening, but if I miss it, I stream the ABC News app on my Roku. I also use CNN's streaming app.

I read the Trib Print Edition on my iPad every day, but also use use the Trib's Digital Plus for late-breaking news and sports.

Kinda the best of both worlds.

I read two (sometimes three) hard copy newspapers every day. I rarely read news on my computer and never on my phone. I enjoy reading an actual newspaper and flipping through the pages. I enjoy the smell of newsprint. I also read hard copy magazines and books. I am not so poor that I can't afford them.

I also like to watch TV on a real TV. And, I have a landline phone, too. I love slamming the phone down on a-holes who call, and ending a cell phone call just won't do it.

(01-15-2016 03:17 PM)Dog Fan Wrote:  

This is so true!

(01-15-2016 02:42 PM)klake87 Wrote:  Any one who goes to the game could blog about the game. Do you need a reporter to report? You can stream most games. Replay them. The importance of an eye witness writing his thoughts about the game are not needed in today's world.
I haven't had a land line at my house in 10 years. I haven't had a newspaper delivered in over 8 years. The web gets me access to most of the information I need.

Klake, please understand I respect your choices (not having a land line, not subscribing to a paper, and using the web for "most of the information" you want which begs the question where else do you turn?) as well as the fact you can attend a game, stream it, replay it, etc., but why listen to the post-game on the radio or check out a press release or replay of a press conference on http://www.niuhuskies.com if not to gain further insight?
Ideally a reporter has access to the coach and players after the game in order to include their thoughts and comments about the event you witnessed. Isn't it more interesting to hear for example, All-MAC defensive end Jason Meehan explain that through film study they saw the WMU quarterback's tendency to always scramble to his left when the pocket broke down instead of just having seen him and the Huskie defense record five sacks?
Once again, no disrespect to 7, but he's not the only person blogging about NIU, however, when he takes the time to research something to back up his blog comments it enhances his credibility. Take the many conversations we have on recruiting as another example: why do some people say they don't care if we get a three star, two star or no star recruit as long as he'll help us while others insist on believing a rating means something especially if it's from Edgy Tim, Rivals.com, etc. All I'm saying is it's preferable to have information -- via the internet, a blog, newspaper, magazine -- be accurate and credible.
The Register-Star article says NIU was "last or second-to-last in the MAC West in 12 of their 18 years since joining the league." That tells me the writer (Jay Taft) didn't use the word "re-joining" because he doesn't realize NIU was in the MAC for basketball from 1975-76 through 1985-86 and again from 1997-98 to the present. We may not have as much history on our side as we'd like, but the Huskies went from ninth (2-14 out of 10) in 75-76 to fourth (10-6) the next season under new coach John McDougal. That was followed by fifth (9-7), fifth (8-8), third (9-7) and being part of a five-way tie for first (10-6) in 1980-81. The Huskies were third (9-7) for 1982-83, but won the MAC tourney to earn an NCAA berth. Then we had administrative moves which set basketball and other programs back with membership in three different conferences over a five-year period. To me, that history is still relevant especially if you're trying to document how far the program has had to travel toward respectability.

Since we being compared to the Fab 5, I wonder if we have a Sugar Daddy to get us on probation in a couple of years?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University...ll_scandal