Mike Reiss Appreciation Thread

[Snarf]

Boston sports writing is littered with bitter old men who have strange psychoses that make them shamelessly bash everything the Pats do. We all know who they are. They lost my business and readership years ago.

Here's a big thumbs up to Mike Reiss of the Boston Globe, whose articles and timely blog entries aren't only accurate, but they're fair and well balanced.

Good job MR!

[mtbykr]

[ironwasp]

Ironically, Mike Reiss might be the only person out there pleased to see Borges back this week or whenever it is. He's been carrying a heavy load recently, more or less covering the Patriots by himself, except for the regrettable recent contributions of CHB and others.

I second your comments. He's a decent reporter, and his stuff can be relied upon to be accurate and free from hysteria and personal animus.

As a writer I think he's still got a way to go, but that can only come with experience and time, and he'll get better.

Of course, becoming a bitter old man also comes with experience and time, so let's hope he can avoid that.

[ClevTrev]

Originally Posted by Snarf

Boston sports writing is littered with bitter old men who have strange psychoses that make them shamelessly bash everything the Pats do. We all know who they are. They lost my business and readership years ago.

Here's a big thumbs up to Mike Reiss of the Boston Globe, whose articles and timely blog entries aren't only accurate, but they're fair and well balanced.

Good job MR!

Amen. But "old" has nothing to do with it.

Mike keeps things in perspective and reports the news. He doesn't attempt to read into issues or read people's minds. It's the constant mindless speculation that drives most of us crazy.

Good post, and thanks, Mike, for a breath of fresh air!

[Hoodie]

Yup. He's terrific and we are lucky to have him.

[fgssand]

I appreciate his hard work and good, accurate information.

He has earned my trust and respect in a tough market. He has integrity.

He asks the right questions and does not cross the line in print or in person during his interviews.

In a field full of buffoons (hello shaugnessey,cafardo and macmullen) - he is a port in their storm.

[BlitzFritz]

I also really like Mike but I disagree that he is "balanced".

While his perspectives are well written in a balanced tone, he will never EVER make a critical statement of the Pats. I am starting to view him as a tiny bit of a mouthpiece, who in return, gets occasional priviledged info from the FO, eg the inside dope on Asante negotiations.

His latest spin on the Randy Moss situation -- "after i thought about it, i realized it is just like Corey Dillon" -- is a bit too bootlicking for me.

anyway thats my theory.

and i do like to read him, better than anyone else.........

[Tunescribe]

For those of us who have written to the Globe criticizing Borg-ass, it might help the cause to also write in praise of Reiss. Maybe that will help prevent wRONg's return.

[SoCal Bong]

It amazes me that despite his popularity, no other journalists seem to even try to model themselves after him (PFW take note). There is definintely room for several of his mold in the media covering one of the all-time great sports franchises.

I met him in San Diego a couple of hours before the Chargers playoff game and he was very cool. Took the time to talk for a couple of minutes (and a picture) despite there being a huge game coming up shortly. He even mentioned our OCPF tailgate party in his blog that day.

[ironwasp]

Originally Posted by SoCal Bong

It amazes me that despite his popularity, no other journalists seem to even try to model themselves after him (PFW take note). There is definintely room for several of his mold in the media covering one of the all-time great sports franchises.

Journalism is very rarely a popularity contest, and more often than not writers are concerned with keeping their editors happy, rather than the readership. Policy decisions are taken at a higher level. If CHB and Borges are acting like asses you can bet their editors are happy. And to be honest, the fact that the sports media itself is such a sttrong ongoing story in Boston is probably something that the brass likes.