So you’re really upset than Nike has aligned with former NFL quarterback Colin Kaeperniick for a new “Just Do It” campaign. You feel Kaepernick and others who have taken a knee during the National Anthem prior to NFL games are showing disrespect to veterans who have sacrificed for America, and those Nikes in your closet just […]
Indianapolis Colts radio voice Bob Lamey used the N-word in telling a story, and so he is now the former Colts radio voice. As it should be. What seemed an oddly timed retirement became an unpleasant story of a broadcaster who believed his need to behave without hate and the language of hate ended when […]
“He’s an idiot!” That’s what Syracuse basketball coach said yesterday when asked about Tom Crean’s draft night assessment of former Orangeman forward Tyler Lydon. Lydon was selected 24th in last week’s NBA Draft, and Crean questioned the wisdom of the pick during The Vertical’s draft night webcast, “The whole strength is supposed to be the shooting, […]
Good people got fired today by ESPN – a company that appeared poised for nothing but sustained growth just a few short years ago. Getting the ax, or being told your role will be significantly reduced, is never pleasant, and we wish nothing but the best for pros like Paul Kuharsky, Eamonn Brennan, Ed Werder, […]
