NFL.com idiocy on GRONK: when did fact checking become a sin?

[ctpatsfan77]

NFL.com news: Patriots rookie TE Gronkowski makes everything right

Gronkowski's third and final score came at a crucial juncture. With Pittsburgh trailing by 11 and threatening to seize the momentum, Brady stood tall against a Steelers blitz. Gronkowski ran to the corner against single coverage, achieving separation instantly -- so much so, that Brady took his time, feathered his touch and absorbed a big hit in the process. Looking over his shoulder into the lights, Gronkowski could see the ball coming a long, long time. A dropped ball would have brought on the field goal team for a 40-plus yard attempt. It might have opened the door for a Steelers comeback. It certainly would have undermined everything the young player had done to resurrect his rookie season.

No, the Patriots would have gotten a fresh set of downs around the 12, because Woodley was flagged for roughing the passer.

I mean, seriously, how hard is it to check the play-by-play on your own friggin' website? :bricks:

Even better:

In the second half, Cleveland scored three more times and never looked back for a 34-14 upset victory. Gronkowski spent the following week pondering his football future.

Rookies who make marker-event mistakes on Bill Belichick's team don't get too many chances at redemption. Fortunately, Gronkowski made the most of his last Sunday night in Pittsburgh in front of a national prime-time audience, catching five passes for 72 yards and three touchdowns as New England humbled the Steelers 39-26.

Yeah, it's a shame they cut Gostkowski after he got a case of the yips his rookie season. Oh, that's right, they didn't.

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

"marker-vent?"

 

[Pat the Pats Fan]

many writers don't let the facts get in the way of their commentary.

 

[Gwedd]

many writers don't let the facts get in the way of their commentary.

In fact, that seems to be the Gold-Standard for most "professional" journalists these days. In the past 2-3 years, the bloggers and small-market media have outperformed the traditional, "mainstream" media in my opinion.