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To drapg (and other aspiring sports writers): ESPN looking f. "Rockets Correspondent"

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by AroundTheWorld, Dec 31, 2003.

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  1. AroundTheWorld

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    #1 AroundTheWorld, Dec 31, 2003
  2. peleincubus

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    they better pick someone from this forum.
     
    #2 peleincubus, Dec 31, 2003
  3. A-Train

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    Damn, the Rockets sh*tty play has even scared off all the potential beat writers...
     
    #3 A-Train, Dec 31, 2003
  4. drapg

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    Well, I'm covering the Spurs for them right now, but I just e-mailed the head of ESPN Fantasy basketball asking if I could switch teams.

    Wish me luck! :)
     
    #4 drapg, Dec 31, 2003
  5. jeff from vandy

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    I did this when I was in college, I had a lot of fun with it. Good Luck with it whoever gets it!
     
    #5 jeff from vandy, Dec 31, 2003
  6. Rocket Fan

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    sounds like fun...


    jeff... being out of state didn't cause a big problem in writing the stuff? I suppose I could know enough from reading this board without even watching the games to write it lol
     
    #6 Rocket Fan, Dec 31, 2003
  7. jeff from vandy

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    I used to listen to the games ove rthe internet and could get the jist of it to write the piece once a week.

    It turned from a lot of fun to a chore about mid-way through the season and then I jumped ship. Good experience still though, as an Engineer I can't write/type worth a damn.
     
    #7 jeff from vandy, Dec 31, 2003
  8. AroundTheWorld

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    Good luck, drapg :).
     
    #8 AroundTheWorld, Dec 31, 2003
  9. Rocket Fan

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    jeff.. hmm I think I'll just stick to watching vu basketball and not applying for that hehe.. like I need anymore ways to waste my time as it is.. wish I could get the games online still


    (finally back in the top 25.. making the trip to ft worth for the game vs tcu)
     
    #9 Rocket Fan, Dec 31, 2003
  10. drapg

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    Sorry to bring this up... but:

    UPDATE:

    The head of ESPN fantasy basketball e-mailed me back last week and said I couldn't switch midseason.

    But since I've been writing for them for 2 years, I would automatically get to switch to the Rockets next season, no questions asked.

    Cool.

    Continue with your day. :)
     
    #10 drapg, Jan 9, 2004
  11. bnb

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    CONGRATS.....

    Please don't expect any special treatment from the BBS when you start writing for the Chronical in a few years.
     
    #11 bnb, Jan 9, 2004
  12. PhiSlammaJamma

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    Way to go! That's sweet.
     
    #12 PhiSlammaJamma, Jan 9, 2004
  13. Sonny

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    congrats drapg!

    You better not become the next Peter Vescey :D
     
    #13 Sonny, Jan 9, 2004
  14. AroundTheWorld

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    Congratulations :).
     
    #14 AroundTheWorld, Jan 9, 2004
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    Oh, and could you give me the e-mail address for that guy because I want to b**** him out for having vetoed so many of my trades! It's not my fault if the other guy in my trade is dumber than a rock! (BTW, I usually end the season with at least three Rockets + Dirk on my team, used to be a good combination in fantasy basketball, but JVG ball is taking a toll on the Rockets' fantasy production).

    drapg, do you know what happened to this Jefferson George guy's "String Music" column? I thought it was hands down one of the funniest columns in any medium concerning any subject, but it seems to be gone.
     
    #15 AroundTheWorld, Jan 9, 2004
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