Ben Roberts replacing Tipton

[akaukswoosh]

That's a big upgrade.

 

[IroquoisPliskin]

Wonder who will doing recruiting now? Ben Roberts is sneaky solid when it comes to recruiting info

 

[Uncle Adolph_rivals58629]

I like Ben
I don't think he will be as negative and agenda driven as JT

 

[JAC71]

I like Ben
I don't think he will be as negative and agenda driven as JT

Maybe but sometimes it’s good to ask the tough questions. Tipton was over the top though

 

[UKhoopCat]

I like Ben
I don't think he will be as negative and agenda driven as JT

Who would?

 

[Cawood86_rivals]

Wonder who will doing recruiting now? Ben Roberts is sneaky solid when it comes to recruiting info

Same thing I thought. He is very solid in recruiting news.

 

[HICATFAN]

I also like his reporting and writing style!

AlohaCat

 

[DudahUK]

Didn’t read it before cause of Tipton. Doubt that will change. I’m not buying a subscription from them. Good for him though.

 

[AllBall]

I like Ben
I don't think he will be as negative and agenda driven as JT

No one can be as negative as JT

 

[drew_ukfan_rivals]

Newspapers still exist?

 

[UKrazycat2_rivals]

A huge pile of dog s**t would have been an upgrade for Tipturd.

 

[JoeSwag]

That's a big upgrade.

One of my biggest pet peeves of sports media is how one person can hold on to a job for 40 years. Whether it’s an announcer or a writer, that’s ridiculous. That’s less opportunity for others. No one else gets a shot for 40 years? No one else could possibly do a better job or offer a different take?

It’s why I’m always happy to see a new announcer get a shot. But in terms of a beat reporter, I have no idea what was so unique and special about a guy like Tipton to hold that position for four decades.

Also, as a beat writer, you’re not supposed to be a cheerleader but you shouldn’t be a contrarian constantly either.

I’ve told the story before but had to work media at Rupp for a taping of Top Chef (think that was the name of the show). Everyone was told to wear blue or white in the building for the show. Everyone did. Except for the guy sitting beside me who decided to wear orange. His name?

Jerry Tipton

 

[dc513]

I like Ben
I don't think he will be as negative and agenda driven as JT

The right ones.

 

[bbnkat02]

Maybe but sometimes it’s good to ask the tough questions. Tipton was over the top though

It wasn’t what he asked.

It was how he asked them. He always felt the need to be snide. No one like being called out, but when you’re calling someone out AND being a smug prick about it? Don’t expect to be liked.

 

[bbnkat02]

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I’ve told the story before but had to work media at Rupp for a taping of Top Chef (think that was the name of the show). Everyone was told to wear blue or white in the building for the show. Everyone did. Except for the guy sitting beside me who decided to wear orange. His name?

Jerry Tipton

See? That’s the kinda behavior that makes people hate you. Like why was it so hard to wear a blue shirt? Nooooo. Tipton just thrived on being a miserable prick. No one likes that.

 

[SPECT imaging]

That's a big upgrade.

Yes, from the standpoint of dispassionate information-oriented reporting, it is a huge upgrade. Roberts will have the respect of UK's coaching staff. Tipton never did have it. Roberts digs for accurate recruiting information. Tipton couldn't care less.

 

[UKhoopCat]

Newspapers still exist?

If not for the crossword puzzles…I’d never buy one again, because the news is a day old.

 

[Anon1723990757]

If not for the crossword puzzles…I’d never buy one again, because the news is a day old.

I've ask him questions. Always a fast response. Like him a lot.