HawkGA":3tj51oqx said:
Back at a bank I used to work for, they started following a performance review policy of 20-70-10. 20% of your employees would get an "Exceeds Expectations" performance review, 70% would get "Meets Expectations" and 10% would get "Needs Improvement." These bottom 10% would be fired within a year. I really think sports reporting and prognosticating should follow this model. I think it would not only improve performance, but I think from a fan/viewership perspective, it would give us some solace to know that these dumbass talking heads actually face some accountability for the dumbass stuff they say/predict.
Not gonna happen. Why? ESPN (and others) is making money hand over fist.
What would we talk about if every person in the media was Sando and Willie Mcginest? How fair they analyze the game?
ESPN (and others) wants its employees to do two things. They want most of them to go with the popular national opinion or say completely off the wall, irresponsible remarks.
Sports media isn't just a bunch of independent people running around stating opinions. They have bosses that influence their opinions.