SMY, come take a bow on Asante Scoop!!!

[patsox23]

SMY,

That's a helluva job. Please share with your fellow patsfans members anything you can about your process out-scooping the other outlets in town. Congrats on a job well done, in a competitive market!

 

[smyoung]

I would love to take the bow for my first big "first," and I will share more once the dust clears a bit.

But thank you. I'm very excited, and was *really* scared someone else would be me. I've known for a couple of days and promised I wouldn't say anything til late tonight (Sunday)...

smy

 

[Slagathor]

Interesting.

The doofus on Sports Extra reported the newest news is the Pats don't expect Asante back anytime soon.

I hope they're wrong.

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

I would love to take the bow for my first big "first," and I will share more once the dust clears a bit.

But thank you. I'm very excited, and was *really* scared someone else would be me. I've known for a couple of days and promised I wouldn't say anything til late tonight (Sunday)...

smy

Way to handle your source with integrity on both sides! :rocker: (Now that scamp better be in camp tomorrow a.m. so we don't have to whup on him a bit for spoiling your coup.)

 

[Rob0729]

Interesting.

The doofus on Sports Extra reported the newest news is the Pats don't expect Asante back anytime soon.

I hope they're wrong.

Yeah, I saw that too. They probably got their information from Borges.

 

[smyoung]

Way to handle your source with integrity on both sides! :rocker: (Now that scamp better be in camp tomorrow a.m. so we don't have to whup on him a bit for spoiling your coup.)

believe me, that is my fear right now too!!

 

[italia44]

I would love to take the bow for my first big "first," and I will share more once the dust clears a bit.

But thank you. I'm very excited, and was *really* scared someone else would be me. I've known for a couple of days and promised I wouldn't say anything til late tonight (Sunday)...

smy

Thanks for coming on the Board with the news.

Congrats on the scoop!

p.s.I had the inestimable pleasure of posting this on jetsinsider.com

 

[Slagathor]

believe me, that is my fear right now too!!

Wow, Dopey me just figured out who you were. Love your writing, thanks for being there for us!

 

[Rob0729]

I would love to take the bow for my first big "first," and I will share more once the dust clears a bit.

But thank you. I'm very excited, and was *really* scared someone else would be me. I've known for a couple of days and promised I wouldn't say anything til late tonight (Sunday)...

smy

Good job! I know it must be difficult for writers to get all these juicy scoops knowing they can't do anything with it (at least until a certain time) or risk having all your sources dry up quickly. I am horrible at keeping a secret especially something as big as this. Congrats on the scoop.

 

[reflexblue]

Yeah, I saw that too. They probably got their information from Borges.

I really hope it was Bogus,and that AS shows up tomorrow that would really make him (Bogus) look more assanine than he already is.

 

[Pat_Nasty]

Congrats on the coup, Ms. Young.

Think about it -- you not only beat out the bigger local papers like the Globe and Herald, but with all the national guys like Schefter, Clayton, King, et al.

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

believe me, that is my fear right now too!!

You wrote it the way it came to you, the worse that could happen is a source singes you and you get some ungentle ribbing from those ink-stained wretches you hang with (not that any of them have ever had a source twist their tails ). Just tuck into a lotus position and make meaningless noises in lieu of chewing your nails or drinking yourself senseless.

 

[fgssand]

SMY.....thanks for stopping by and thanks for putting a cherry on top of the weekend for me!!!

Cnngrats on your scoop!!!

 

[smyoung]

thank you one and all for the kind thoughts and compliments. it definitely feels good to be the first (for once...and hopefully not last!!)...

smy

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

p.s. Shalise - please make sure there's someone to record and post your victory dance in the parking lot when Asante drives in.

 

[Slagathor]

thank you one and all for the kind thoughts and compliments. it definitely feels good to be the first (for once...and hopefully not last!!)...

smy

I think you'll continue to do awesome. The Boston sports media market is starting to fill up with writers who want to be the story rather than provide what fans really want.....

Real good old fashioned reporting and breaking news as you've done this evening.

It's very refreshing and we thank you.

BTW.....KFFL just posted the story.

"Patriots | Samuel to report Monday
Sun, 26 Aug 2007 21:25:30 -0700

The Providence Journal reports New England Patriots CB Asante Samuel, who has missed all of training camp, is expected to report to the team Monday, Aug. 27, and sign his one-year, $7.79 million franchise tag tender."

http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl

 

[Isaac]

Hmm... it's 7:00 now... Samuel needs to get there before an 8:00 meeting to sign tender... wonder how many reporters are camped out in the parking lot right now.

Congrats SMY.

 

[Pats726]

thank you one and all for the kind thoughts and compliments. it definitely feels good to be the first (for once...and hopefully not last!!)...

smy

Thank you for sharing...GREAT job!! And feel free to share things here..we appreciate that a great deal!! Congrats again.

 

[PatsFanSince74]

Congrats. Reiss didn't post until 0611 today.

 

[Isaac]

Shalise--now that you seem to have the inside scoop with Asante, I'd love an answer to a burning question I have--did he purchase injury insurance? Even better--how much did he pay for how much coverage?!?