Burris story response
Feb. 8, 2008 @ 11:49 a.m. by Joannaby joanna
Wow, the response to my story on Bishop Carroll offensive lineman Brayden Burris has been interesting. (See it here)
I had one phone call this morning from a reader who thanked me for writing the story, calling what happened to a sad situation. But as he pointed out, it happens way too often.
I had an e-mail from a reader coming from the completely different side. He called me out for printing vitriol regarding Kansas State. Then when I told him that I was merely writing the story that affected a Wichita athlete, he basically called me a liar and said I wouldn’t have written it if it concerned KU.
I explained that I only write what happens, I’m not emotionally involved.
My opinion, which wasn’t included in the story, is that I think Burris got a raw deal, no matter the school that ignored a commitment made in September 2006. At least he got a chance to sign with another Big 12 school. Not all athletes are so fortunate.
February 8th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
Joanna, you get an A+ from me for that story, AND for not including your opinion in it. I think Prince closed some doors with this deal in Wichita. And as for the email, hey guy, I know this girl and it wouldn’t make a bit of difference with her story what college it was. Her story was right on.
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February 9th, 2008 at 2:26 pm
Nice job on the story.
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