Long short on words after solid performance

[epiccajun]

Claire Langlois? Yea that's a real journalist ... lol!

Oh yeah .. and Dave Schultz's show is unlistenable.

What a choad!

[CajunEXPRESS]

T-nine you know we would scream to high heaven if the press ignored our team after games. It is private only in the sense that you and I are generally not invited to this function.

Our coach wants this attention. Long is fine. He should take it seriously if he wants to participate. We are way overdue on closing the book on this. Long did not take the presser seriously. Now he knows better for the future.

It is a newsworthy event only because Long made more than a post game interview.

[DocCajun]

Claire Langlois? Yea that's a real journalist ... lol!

Oh yeah .. and Dave Schultz's show is unlistenable.

What a choad!

You mean you don't like listening to Boston sports radio in the mornings???

[epiccajun]

You mean you don't like listening to Boston sports radio in the mornings???

Not really - LOL!

What is the deal with all of the self loathing sports reporters here in Lafayette?

Geez, if you hate yourself, your job, and where you live so much .... then maybe it's time for a career change and a relocation.

[DocCajun]

Not really - LOL!

What is the deal with all of the self loathing sports reporters here in Lafayette?

Geez, if you hate yourself, your job, and where you live so much .... then maybe it's time for a career change and a relocation.

Aw come on - all new England Patriots all morning on 103.7!!! That's good stuff lol

[Parrott]

Anyone think Luke got his feelings hurt?

Wow, go figure a condescending sports reporter form an out of town publication, that won't call us by our preferred athletic name is calling out college students for not respecting him enough ... lame. Go write a Dear Abby column about your feelings Luke!

Watched the press conference video. I would have also had a problem with the same response to multiple questions, especially from the star of the night with little time to waste on deadline after a late game. (Notice Luke didn't mention Long's responses until the 16th paragraph in his story.) It's quite telling to me that sources within the school's athletic department told ESPN 1420 such behavior was "unacceptable." Actions have consequences & his behavior has received criticism from several inside and outside the media. It also provided an unnecessary distraction after a blowout win.

If a student-athlete doesn't want to talk to the media & represent himself, his team/coaches/university in an appropriate manner at a press conference, simply decline the invitation & let someone else handle that privilege. The media, I'm sure, would be thankful.

[epiccajun]

Watched the press conference video. I would have also had a problem with the same response to multiple questions, especially from the star of the night with little time to waste on deadline after a late game. (Notice Luke didn't mention Long's responses until the 16th paragraph in his story.) It's quite telling to me that sources within the school's athletic department told ESPN 1420 such behavior was "unacceptable." Actions have consequences & his behavior has received criticism from several inside and outside the media. It also provided an unnecessary distraction after a blowout win.

If a student-athlete doesn't want to talk to the media & represent himself, his team/coaches/university in an appropriate manner at a press conference, simply decline the invitation & let someone else handle that privilege. The media, I'm sure, would be thankful.

Hey - Josh Parrott, sure you can't come back and cover the Cajuns ????

Your professionalism, knowledge, and enthusiasm for your work are definitely missed here in Lafayette.

Maybe you could offer consulting services to some of the "media" currently covering the Cajuns!

[Turbine]

Notice Luke didn't mention Long's responses until the 16th paragraph in his story.).

Except Luke or his editor made it Item #1 by leading with it in the title

[Parrott]

Except Luke or his editor made it Item #1 by leading with it in the title

The headline that Shawn was "short on words after solid performance" was the truth. Luke's job is to report facts & offer personal commentary (in a column like this). That's exactly what he did. Luke could have blown it out of proportion but showed restraint by waiting to mention the comments until the 16th paragraph. (I've been in Luke's spot several times, including when Robert Lee kicked a chair after a Tulane loss in December 2009 in response to my question about how frustrating it was to lose a winnable game with Louisville next on the schedule.)

Some argue it was unnecessary to report what Shawn had to say, but any respectable journalist has to mention what was said after he had such a big game. Otherwise, a portion of readers would be wondering why Shawn wasn't quoted and/or had nothing to say. The good thing is it's a teachable moment & everyone should be able to move on - granted it doesn't happen again.

[Just1More]

Luke was right. Josh is right. End of story.

We seriously need a new instruction book on how to properly utilize our pitch forks.