I think this is basically true across the sport.

Posted on September 6, 2026 at 01:32:42 PM by Alpo

No insider is going to give the unvarnished truth if the unvarnished truth is bad. He will quickly feel the enmity of the staff and program and possibly lose access. I think it’s also kinda like what happens at CNBC - these journalists get to OC lose to their subjects, too friendly, and the objective journalism aspect slowly fades away and you wind up with Sarah Eisen acting like a giddy schoolgirl whenever the subject of Jamie Dimon comes up. The coaches are “good guys” and the players are as well - nobody wants to say negative things out loud.

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Football insiders are now looking like WH press corps after the Biden debate performance -- lots of revisionist history - By y2wolv September 6, 2026 at 01:16:25 PM
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  - I think this is basically true across the sport. - By Alpo September 6, 2026 at 01:32:42 PM
- And if Bryce has a big game next week they will backtrack* - By Rich September 6, 2026 at 01:17:36 PM

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I think this is basically true across the sport.