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ESPN.com has invited me back!

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by drapg, Sep 24, 2003.

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  1. drapg

    drapg Member

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    Woo hoo!

    My dream job continues!

    ESPN.com has invited me back as the San Antonio Spurs beat writer for this season.

    I'm so pumped!


    (and yes, I tried to get the Rockets last year, but the position was already filled)
     
    #1 drapg, Sep 24, 2003
  2. AroundTheWorld

    AroundTheWorld Member

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    Do you get paid?
     
    #2 AroundTheWorld, Sep 24, 2003
  3. Mr. Clutch

    Mr. Clutch Member

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    Is this the fantasy local correspondent?
     
    #3 Mr. Clutch, Sep 24, 2003
  4. BobFinn*

    BobFinn* Member

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    Congrats drapg!!!

    It's only a matter of time before you are sitting next to Stu Scott on Sportscenter.

    BOOOOOOOOOYYYYYYYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAA



    :D
     
    #4 BobFinn*, Sep 24, 2003
  5. drapg

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    SJC: No. But I don't mind one bit. Being published on ESPN is a dream come true, and for it to continue is more than enough payment for me.

    Mr. Clutch: Yes, you are correct sir.

    BobFinn*: Why, thank you. I'm actually trying out for ESPN's version of American Idol, where the network travels around the nation in search for the next "Sportscenter" host. I know I won't win, but the experience is more than enough reward for me. (God, do I sound like a freakin' cliche or what?)
     
    #5 drapg, Sep 24, 2003
  6. Another Brother

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    Good job Man!

    The whole "World Champion" thing can't hurt your resume either :)
     
    #6 Another Brother, Sep 24, 2003
  7. coma

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    Wow, that's pretty awesome. Congratulations man.
     
    #7 coma, Sep 24, 2003
  8. super_mario

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    Congratulations! I enjoy reading stuff from the local fantasy correspondents. I've read your articles many times last year and think that you did a great job. Hopefully you can still keep up with the Spurs now that you are in Houston.
     
    #8 super_mario, Sep 24, 2003
  9. DEANBCURTIS

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    Super genius!

    Tim and I offer nothing but the pure groovetastic support to which you deserve.

    Have a great season, Drappy.

    :cool:
     
    #9 DEANBCURTIS, Sep 24, 2003
  10. SLA

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    Congrats! Sounds cool..That is pretty neat...
     
    #10 SLA, Sep 24, 2003
  11. Baqui99

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    So you'll be writing articles on how "classy" the Spurs are?
     
    #11 Baqui99, Sep 24, 2003
  12. KellyDwyer

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    If they offer you a contract, freelance or otherwise, be VERY careful.

    All I feel like saying ...
     
    #12 KellyDwyer, Sep 25, 2003
  13. R0ckets03

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    I would committ suicide if ESPN asked me to do anything with the Spers organization.

    Hey, but congratulations to you. :)
     
    #13 R0ckets03, Sep 25, 2003
  14. Uprising

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    Coolness ;) . Hope it all goes well....
     
    #14 Uprising, Sep 25, 2003
  15. SWTsig

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    yep.

    and you must bash tony parker in every article.

    something like:
    "Spurs defeat Nuggets; Tony Parker is gay"


    or something to that effect...
     
    #15 SWTsig, Sep 25, 2003
  16. Uprising

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    Maybe I will start to read ESPN articles again...better make em good.
     
    #16 Uprising, Sep 25, 2003
  17. The Real Shady

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    So do you have any catch phrases or gimmicks? It seems like all the great ones did.

    Dan Patrick -
    "En fuego."

    "You can't stop him, you can only hope to contain him."

    Stuart Scott -
    "Cool as the other side of the pillow."

    "He must be the bus driver cuz he was takin' him to school."

    Craig Kilborn -
    "He's not my vydas. He's not your vydas. He's Arvydas."

    "Rauf, Rauf, Rauf is on fire."

    "JUMANJI!"
     
    #17 The Real Shady, Sep 25, 2003
  18. R0ckets03

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    More like:

    Spurs and Lakers bench break out in a brawl. However, the always classy Spers regret it later on.
     
    #18 R0ckets03, Sep 25, 2003
  19. Manny Ramirez

    Manny Ramirez The Music Man

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    Congrats, drapg.

    I thought I heard somewhere that the anchors on Sportscenter don't make jack ****...something like less than $25K a year!:eek:

    But *supposedly* people take the low pay because of the exposure they are able to obtain by being on that show.

    I doubt that is the case with some of the more well-known ones though like Chris Berman, Dan Patrick, etc.
     
    #19 Manny Ramirez, Sep 25, 2003
  20. MoBalls

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    Awesome man.....Congrats........Try and slip something positive about the Rockets in for us..........Dont let the negativity rub off on you from here..........Jealous Bastards!!!!!:D
     
    #20 MoBalls, Sep 25, 2003
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