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Stephen A. Smith Blasts His Critics, Including Jeff Pearlman
By: Ryan Phillips | April 27, 2017 5:05 pm ET
Stephen A. Smith took to the air on his radio show Thursday to respond to a critique from former Sports Illustrated writer and best-selling author Jeff Pearlman. Stephen A. ripped all of his critics in fact, while also touting Pearlman’s resume and saying he wanted to give respect to all of his colleagues in the business. But in doing so, Smith absolutely blasted Pearlman by discussing his own accomplishments, and shutting down arguments against his position at ESPN.
Take a listen:
Stephen A. was angriest about Pearlman saying he used to be a journalist. Here’s what Smith had to say about that accusation:
Smith has a point. He gets ratings. People read, listen and watch him. He’s also worked his way up from the bottom to get where he is now. You don’t have to like him or his takes, but the guy has worked his tail off to get where he is.
Additionally, Smith didn’t lay people off, ESPN did. Yeah, he makes a lot of money, but he produces for the channel. If people didn’t watch or listen to him, he wouldn’t be making that kind of cash.
Anyone who knows this business — and Pearlman certainly does — understands what Smith has done in his career. Ripping him for benefiting from his hard work is simply misplaced ire. Be mad at ESPN’s mismanagement, not a guy who has worked his way into being a star for the network.
Stephen A. Smith Blasts His Critics, Including Jeff Pearlman
By: Ryan Phillips | April 27, 2017 5:05 pm ET
Stephen A. Smith took to the air on his radio show Thursday to respond to a critique from former Sports Illustrated writer and best-selling author Jeff Pearlman. Stephen A. ripped all of his critics in fact, while also touting Pearlman’s resume and saying he wanted to give respect to all of his colleagues in the business. But in doing so, Smith absolutely blasted Pearlman by discussing his own accomplishments, and shutting down arguments against his position at ESPN.
Take a listen:
Stephen A. was angriest about Pearlman saying he used to be a journalist. Here’s what Smith had to say about that accusation:
“I used to be a journalist? Mr. Pearlman, you used to be a college student. You used to be a high-school student. Last time I checked, there’s a level of elevation that took place because you graduate to certain levels. I’m not a blogger. I came up in this industry where you had to be a journalist. You had to break stories. You had to break news in order to elevate your career to get to a certain point to get to a certain level before you even had the license to give your opinion, especially if you were a black man.
“Mr. Pearlman’s not black, maybe that’s why he doesn’t understand where I’m coming from. Maybe that’s why he’s so quick to talk about what I have deserved. I gave ya’ll my resume. I transferred from newspaper to television, from television to television and radio. I’ve done this. My credentials speak for themselves. I’m so sick and tired of people coming at me. If you want to talk credentials, name the time and place. Tell me what level I didn’t work on.”
“Mr. Pearlman’s not black, maybe that’s why he doesn’t understand where I’m coming from. Maybe that’s why he’s so quick to talk about what I have deserved. I gave ya’ll my resume. I transferred from newspaper to television, from television to television and radio. I’ve done this. My credentials speak for themselves. I’m so sick and tired of people coming at me. If you want to talk credentials, name the time and place. Tell me what level I didn’t work on.”
Smith has a point. He gets ratings. People read, listen and watch him. He’s also worked his way up from the bottom to get where he is now. You don’t have to like him or his takes, but the guy has worked his tail off to get where he is.
Additionally, Smith didn’t lay people off, ESPN did. Yeah, he makes a lot of money, but he produces for the channel. If people didn’t watch or listen to him, he wouldn’t be making that kind of cash.
Anyone who knows this business — and Pearlman certainly does — understands what Smith has done in his career. Ripping him for benefiting from his hard work is simply misplaced ire. Be mad at ESPN’s mismanagement, not a guy who has worked his way into being a star for the network.
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met him...
very very good guy
best of luck to him and his family.
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* definition of a hustler...
I hope his colleagues take this as a sign
like I said earlier in the thread they ALL need to form like voltron and form their OWN network.
General
“SportsCenter” anchor Jay Crawford
“SportsCenter” anchor Jay Crawford
ESPNU anchor Brendan Fitzgerald
“SportsCenter” anchor Chris Hassel
“SportsCenter” anchor Darren Haynes
Columnist Johnette Howard
Columnist Melissa Isaacson
Radio host Danny Kanell
Reporter Andy Katz
Radio host Robin Lundberg
“Sports Center” anchor Jade McCarthy
Reporter Britt McHenry
Columnist Jane McManus
“SportsCenter” anchor Jaymee Sire
Correspondent Reese Waters
Columnist Johnette Howard
Columnist Melissa Isaacson
Radio host Danny Kanell
Reporter Andy Katz
Radio host Robin Lundberg
“Sports Center” anchor Jade McCarthy
Reporter Britt McHenry
Columnist Jane McManus
“SportsCenter” anchor Jaymee Sire
Correspondent Reese Waters
MLB
MLB analyst Jim Bowden
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MLB analyst Raul Ibanez
Dodgers peporter Doug Padilla
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MLB writer Jayson Stark
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New Orleans Pelicans reporter Justin Verrier
Houston Rockets’ reporter Calvin Watkins
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NFL
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NHL
NHL columnist Scott Burnside
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Hockey writer Joe McDonald
College sports
Big Ten reporter Brian Bennett
College basketball writer Eamonn Brennan
College basketball reporter C.L. Brown
SEC football reporter David Ching
College football recruiting reporter Jeremy Crabtree
College basketball analyst Len Elmore
College sports reporter Chantel Jennings
College football reporter Brett McMurphy
Pac 12 reporter Ted Miller
Big 12 reporter Max Olson
College basketball reporter Dana O’Neil
SEC Reporter Greg Ostendorf
Predictive analytics expert Rufus Peabody
Big Ten football reporter Jesse Temple
SEC recruiting analyst Derek Tyson
Big Ten football reporter Austin Ward
College football recruiting reporter Jeremy Crabtree
College basketball analyst Len Elmore
College sports reporter Chantel Jennings
College football reporter Brett McMurphy
Pac 12 reporter Ted Miller
Big 12 reporter Max Olson
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SEC Reporter Greg Ostendorf
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Miscellaneous
Boxing host Marysol Castro
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Enterprise reporter Tom Farrey
Soccer writer Mike Goodman
Golf commentator Dottie Pepper
Auto racing commentator Dr. Jerry Lee Punch
Sports gambling writer Dave Tuley
ESPN Dallas columnist Jean-Jacques Taylor
Golf commentator Dottie Pepper
Auto racing commentator Dr. Jerry Lee Punch
Sports gambling writer Dave Tuley
ESPN Dallas columnist Jean-Jacques Taylor
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Lou Holtz hasn't been with ESPN for over a year.
Lou been there awhile. Probably not as long Mark.
Mark May needs to get picked up ASAP
Lou Holtz no longer works for ESPN. He was not on any of the college football shows with Mark May in 2016.
He shouldn't have any problem getting a job. Especially with college football around the corner.
Man shut the fuck up, I watched it at 6pm on ESPN you fag. We have ESPN as well. You need to learn how to troll better. You didn't even factor in the fact that alot of people have their Cable systems set up with the same American stations in Canada. Like I said before you need to learn how to troll better.
you want another man to post his foot
he has posted me that hoof pic of his foot plently of times, that's some gay shit.
yall need to get together and discuss that.
I love TSNI was wondering the same thing.... Shouldn't he be bitching about TSN.
The best network to watch hockey highlights and analysis.
Wow I'm gonna miss Reporter Britt McHenry
Exactly. Lying fat fuck.I was wondering the same thing.... Shouldn't he be bitching about TSN.
You can watch highlights on the app or on the internet damn near in real time when it first happen. Sportscenter is a antiquated show that they're trying to bring life to. You don't have to wait 15-20 minutes of a show just to see the one highlight or score you care about.
I didn't know about Reese Waters and Mark May. Damn I didn't know a lot of them though
That's the worst part many just hard working people not causing any trouble no hot takes...lost too.
They WANT those hot takes. Mark May was good, and I liked Reese, too. This one troll Clay Travis, another network, is an example of someone talking shit for hot takes
I don't wanna see your feet faggot.Exactly. Lying fat fuck.
I know.
Gawd damn... Roger Cossack... wasn't he their only legal guy. I mean he isn't really hurting for work though.
Also how are you getting rid of Chad Ford and fucking Mark Stein.. two dudes that contribute tons of content on your Nba site.
I was wondering why Adam Scheftler started posting NBA shit recently...
Knowing wessely old Adam... he problably got some Tip that he could be in trouble and before they even had a chance... Dude was in the office talking about "I got a couple NBa trainers and some coaches on speed dial"...
Talk about consolidation
Also
talk about grasping extending their reach.
All those people fired and 70% I didn't even know worked for them.
Also
talk about grasping extending their reach.
All those people fired and 70% I didn't even know worked for them.
Hold up.. didn't they just start his show with Mike Golic Jr... I would have thought dude was safe. He was ok filling in for Greeny..
Hold up... how did I miss Mark May getting laid off. Gawd damn... they got rid of all the good ones. I fucking loved Mark. Man ... ESPN is basically a ghost town.
Hold up Reese Waters too... Gawd damn it.
I need to go back through this list.
So basically they gutted their college football crew while at the same time.. they are paying billions for the rights to show all the fucking Bowl Games and Sec football. Yeah this seems Fucking smart. Gawd damn it.
GOlic junior was a trash lineman from ND who never started
let her find a job 1st Bro are you'll be footing the bills
What da fuck are they talkin about?
they be bugging...
but the laughter has stopped
cause I actually sent homeboy a message way back and I think I even posted on here..
that Golic Jr. was coming for his spot...
and Robin trained him
and THEN ESPN Radio NY asked him to add him on the show part time
then full time
then changed the name
and after almost 10 years
they fire HIM!
and keep Golic Jr.
(who is ALSO poised to MAYBE replace his dad on the main show)
man that white privileged is undefeated.
yup
dude BEEN creeping on a come up
I tried to warn them from jump
when Golic Jr. football crumbled
Big Mike basically told his son...I got you
he did little guest spots
they would shout out his twitter all the time
and then BOOM
they got Robin to train him, then partner with him and THEN he TOOK his spot on some gorilla pimp.
you GOTTA respect. it, but I saw it coming a mil e away.
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