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FWST: Patterson cancels National Signing Day press conference
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<blockquote data-quote="Frog DJ" data-source="post: 2549903" data-attributes="member: 4918"><p>As an active member of the media for over 50 years who has interviewed literally thousands of newsmakers from every walk of life I can confirm that people who regularly hold press conferences or grant interviews fully <u><em><strong>expect</strong></em></u> journalists/interviewers to ask tough questions that may not be directly tied to the purpose for which the press conference or interview was intended.</p><p></p><p>I can't even begin to estimate the number of times I've asked someone such a question and had them respond with, "My lawyers have advised me not to talk about that," or "I don't really want to comment on that, but here's what I <u><em><strong>can</strong></em></u> tell you..." In 99.9% of the cases, the person being interviewed isn't offended in the least, and he or she simply views this tactic as part of the process.</p><p></p><p>The only time interviewees get twisted up is when the person asking the questions completely ignores the original purpose for the interview, or tries to blindside the subject (like Rosie O'Donnell with Tom Selleck, or Katie Couric with Sarah Palin). People who routinely deal with the press develop the ability to deflect or redirect the conversation in the direction they desire.</p><p></p><p>The first time I met CGP was at the Touchdown Club of Houston, and a good friend of mine had picked him up at the airport and brought him to the luncheon. When he introduced me to the coach my friend mentioned my status as a member of the media, and I could see a cloud of distrust pass over CGP's face. As we talked he realized I was a Frog fan and let down his guard.</p><p></p><p>I know CGP doesn't trust some members of the media, but he knows how to handle himself, and he's perfectly capable of drawing his boundaries without having to cancel an entire press conference to avoid questions about Kolby Listenbee's lawsuit. I have absolutely <u><em><strong>no</strong></em></u> inside information concerning the reason for this cancellation, but I seriously doubt he's worried about that.</p><p></p><p>Just my nickel minus three pennies...</p><p></p><p>Go Frogs!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Frog DJ, post: 2549903, member: 4918"] As an active member of the media for over 50 years who has interviewed literally thousands of newsmakers from every walk of life I can confirm that people who regularly hold press conferences or grant interviews fully [U][I][B]expect[/B][/I][/U] journalists/interviewers to ask tough questions that may not be directly tied to the purpose for which the press conference or interview was intended. I can't even begin to estimate the number of times I've asked someone such a question and had them respond with, "My lawyers have advised me not to talk about that," or "I don't really want to comment on that, but here's what I [U][I][B]can[/B][/I][/U] tell you..." In 99.9% of the cases, the person being interviewed isn't offended in the least, and he or she simply views this tactic as part of the process. The only time interviewees get twisted up is when the person asking the questions completely ignores the original purpose for the interview, or tries to blindside the subject (like Rosie O'Donnell with Tom Selleck, or Katie Couric with Sarah Palin). People who routinely deal with the press develop the ability to deflect or redirect the conversation in the direction they desire. The first time I met CGP was at the Touchdown Club of Houston, and a good friend of mine had picked him up at the airport and brought him to the luncheon. When he introduced me to the coach my friend mentioned my status as a member of the media, and I could see a cloud of distrust pass over CGP's face. As we talked he realized I was a Frog fan and let down his guard. I know CGP doesn't trust some members of the media, but he knows how to handle himself, and he's perfectly capable of drawing his boundaries without having to cancel an entire press conference to avoid questions about Kolby Listenbee's lawsuit. I have absolutely [U][I][B]no[/B][/I][/U] inside information concerning the reason for this cancellation, but I seriously doubt he's worried about that. Just my nickel minus three pennies... Go Frogs! [/QUOTE]
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