To recap Astros PR’s last 15 months:
-Stripped Houston reporter’s creds for tweet that didn’t violate cred terms.
-Violated CBA to ban Freep reporter from postgame scrum (by using security guards).
-Called SI story on exec’s misogyny “fabricated” after declining to comment
Hey,
@JustinVerlander
: I would like to know who you have contacted
@freep
about telling your side of the story. My reporter has not heard from you directly, nor have I.
My email is listed on the article we published last night.
I am more than happy to speak with you about it.
Although I tried to avoid this situation altogether, I’ve still reached out to
@freep
multiple times today with no response. They’re still not interested in my side of the story.
Some (belated) professional news: After nearly four years working with a juggernaut team
@freepsports
, I’m leaving Detroit to return to my home state. Starting Jan. 4, I’ll take over as South Region sports director in the USA TODAY Network, based in Nashville.
Some professional news: Excited to announce I've been named sports editor
@freepsports
. Detroit is a vibrant and passionate sports town with a tremendous following, and we have some of the best talent in the country at the Free Press. Let's get to work!
@JustinVerlander
@freep
Hey,
@JustinVerlander
: I would like to know who you have contacted
@freep
about telling your side of the story. My reporter has not heard from you directly, nor have I.
I am more than happy to speak with you about it.
Our
@seideljeff
brought the heat:
"Oh, there's one more thing that I love about Detroit, Mr. President. It's Detroit vs. Everybody.
"If you punch one Detroiter, you punch all Detroiters. And we never forget." via
@freep
Desmond Bane with a sneaky 10 points tonight (4-4). Tillman with 15 points.
Just another good night for the Grizzlies rookies. 100-90 lead with 718 left.
Some personal news ...
I am now the USA TODAY Network South Region sports director after the well-deserved promotion of
@ByChrisThomas
. We have a great team of 40 sports journalists spread across four states. They make me look good every day. Saving the -30- for now.
Great story from
@Kreager
about how
@KirkHerbstreit
juggles being dad on Friday nights, and then one of the nation’s most trusted college football personalities on Saturday. via
@freep
The
@freep
is seeking a champion college football insider to cover Michigan, MSU and the Big Ten. Big-J journalism chops preferred. No ambition is too big for this role.
Apply here: 👇👇👇
CC:
@freepsports
Starting Monday, I’ll be the new Pistons beat writer for the Detroit Free Press (
@freep
). It’s surreal to move back home to work for the newspaper I grew up reading, to cover the team I grew up watching. Can’t wait to get started.
Encourage anyone looking for a hard-working up-and-comer with college beat skills to take a look at George. He's going to be a star. He was for us in Detroit.
Michigan and Michigan State are about to be on a collision course in the Big Ten tourney, and all I can think about is whether Aunt Becky will still be allowed to host "Wake up San Francisco."
This is good news for Detroit, of course. During my tenure
@freep
, the
@DetroitRedWings
’ playoff streak ended, the
@tigers
’ entered an extensive rebuild, the
@DetroitPistons
made one playoff appearance (and were swept) ... and the Lions were still the Lions.
Slow day in Detroit sports today.
42 stories, six galleries and I can't remember how many videos published.
@DanaSulonen
and
@HiKirkHere
say they're ready for more.
High school sports editor
@Kreager
ran out of eligibility years ago... yet here we are.
Follow along for live updates from the Tennessee high school football playoffs 🏈:
All of this is to say: Better days are ahead for Detroit sports (except maybe the
@Lions
) and for the talented folks
@freepsports
, who have continued to lead an ever-changing and competitive market into the digital age.
Thanks for the memories, 313.
Jackson State told a
@clarionledger
reporter he could not cover Deion Sanders' football program at SWAC Media Day. Here's the story: via
@clarionledger
some ~ personal news~: I'm thrilled to announce that I'm the next Vanderbilt beat writer for
@Tennessean
! I start with the SEC baseball tournament in a few weeks. Humbled to have this opportunity and I can't wait to get to work.
Khari will do big things covering
@GoJSUTigers
. Excited to see how he grows into his new role and shapes our coverage of HBCUs in the region.
Welcome aboard!
I’ve been hired to cover Jackson State University football for the
@clarionledger
.
Very excited for the opportunity. Can’t thank
@ByChrisThomas
enough for it. Same goes for
@Kreager
. I appreciate all the support and mentorship through the years.
Joe Guillen, Gina Kaufman, Tim Evans, Marisa Kwiatkowski, Matt Mencarini and Mark Alesia of the Detroit Free Press and IndyStar won first place in the Associated Press Sports Editors’ 2018 contest in Explanatory Story for the A Division.
Yo, super excited to tell y’all I’m moving to Detroit next week & will be joining the illustrious
@freep
as an assistant editor for
@freepsports
.
I’ll miss the friends, sources & coworkers I’ve come to know in Des Moines. Super thankful to
@DMRegister
for the past 4(!!) years.
Emoni Bates is the top-ranked freshman recruit in the nation. He'll play a lot more basketball in his life. Some of the seniors at Ann Arbor Skyline won't.
Well done,
@shawnwindsor
via
@freep
The Free Press reached out to a dozen or so former athletes and coaches and asked them to share their favorite
@MickMcCabe1
stories on his 50th anniversary
@freep
.
@SuzyMerchant
's stories (plural) more than delivered.
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