A message to Craig James and ...
Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2005 10:33 am
other ex-jocks masquerading as TV commentators.
When you are interviewing somebody, ask questions. Does that seem too simple, too rudimentary? Apparently not, because practically every time I've seen you and your peers during the bowl season, their interviews consist of you making statements and waiting for the interviewee to respond. You know, things like, "Coach, that Reggie Bush is a real dual threat."
The key to interviews, you blathering egomaniacs, is to draw out insight from the interviewee, not attempt to impress the interviewee and the viewing audience with your incredible knowledge of the subject. You get plenty of air time to let everyone know what you think.
Morons.
When you are interviewing somebody, ask questions. Does that seem too simple, too rudimentary? Apparently not, because practically every time I've seen you and your peers during the bowl season, their interviews consist of you making statements and waiting for the interviewee to respond. You know, things like, "Coach, that Reggie Bush is a real dual threat."
The key to interviews, you blathering egomaniacs, is to draw out insight from the interviewee, not attempt to impress the interviewee and the viewing audience with your incredible knowledge of the subject. You get plenty of air time to let everyone know what you think.
Morons.