RECAP: Parcells silence talk on ESPN 103-Dallas...

[trickblue]

Jen-Jen, Steve Dennis and John Radigan:
Not talking isn't anything new for Parcells. The only difference is that he didn't talk at the draft this year. (Radigan)
This is a coach that hasn't made one remark after deciding if he would even COACH this year much less about signing TO. (Jen-Jen)
This is the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, you get your butt in front of the media and answer some questions like Tom Landry did. (Dennis)
Tom Landry was the master at not saying anything. (Radigan)
This (silence) isn't about the media, this is about the fans wanting to hear from the coach. (Jen-Jen)
I haven't heard one complaint from a fan in regards to Parcells' silence. (Radigan)
Really, you should read my email. (Jen-Jen)
Bill will not tip his hand if there is any kind of rift between he and Jones. What's he gonna say, "Jerry wanted this pick, I didn't". (Radigan)
I want to hear from Big Bill how he is going to handle TO. (Jen-Jen)
Everyone can rest easy on Friday, cause he's not going to say a thing (that he doesn't want to say). (Radigan)
I think Friday is a seminal moment on Friday. We, as the media cannot let him off of the hook and must make him answer the questions we all want to know. (Jen-Jen)
A lot of fans think it is a bunch of media belly-aching, but it's not. We are just the conduit for the fans. We are asking the questions the fans want to ask. All we are saying is that it's time for the fans to hear from their head coach. It should have happend at the draft. (Dennis)
The longer bill goes without talking, the more it looks like Jerry is talking out of both sides of his mouth. He is leaving Jerry hanging. (Jen-Jen)
I don't think he will say anything of importance to the TO signing. (Radigan)
Well if he doesn't say anything about TO, then it is a sign he is planning his exit strategy. (Jen-Jen)

[WoodysGirl]

Felt like I was reading a segment on how to play good cop-bad cop.

After covering Parcells for three years, you would think SD and JFE would have a better understanding of how he operates. No need to get frustrated about it at this point, cuz when he does talk. He's still not gonna say anything...

[burmafrd]

Jen is really getting annoying- some how she thinks she is speaking for the fans? HAH. BS- just whine some more you stupid little....
Radigan had it exactly right: the FANS could care less if BP does not talk to the media. Its the mediots that whine and cry.

[trickblue]

Felt like I was reading a segment on how to play good cop-bad cop.

After covering Parcells for three years, you would think SD and JFE would have a better understanding of how he operates. No need to get frustrated about it at this point, cuz when he does talk. He's still not gonna say anything...

and they aren't being truthful... it IS about the media...

The extra work is too much trouble. One day they will wake up and realize Coach Joe is long gone...

[stilltheguru]

this jennifer persons seems annoying.why does it matter if hes not talking?lol


women i tell ya.;)


just playin.

[Doomsday101]

I want to hear from Big Bill how he is going to handle TO. (Jen-Jen)

Now how can Bill answer that question? Until something happens there is no way Bill can stand up there and give a legit answer

[burmafrd]

She just wants someone to feed her her next column.

[burmafrd]

I would like to- wrapped in barbed wire and inside my fist as I cram it down her throat.

[theebs]

When I first started reading jen engle in the star telegram I really looked forward to it, as a beat writer she did a great job. Now that she is a columnist and has settled in at 103.3 I cant stand hearing her voice and I have already grown tired of her columns.

Its too bad. I guess when certain demands get put on you then you end up changing and doing business a different way.

I almost get the feeling she acts and talks the way she does now because she believes that ridiculous personna she portrays on the radio stations.

She is just like newy scruggs and dale hansen now. No matter what highlight the negative and act like a creep at all times.

between her hating TO rants, hating Arod rants and John hart bashing and now she is after parcells.

Its all crap and its a shame she was a good beat writer, I cant even turn that station on anymore because I cant stand to hear her whining. I wonder what kind of ratings that station gets, I wonder if they even register.

[Hostile]

No copyright disclaimer Trick?

:wink2:

JFE acts like the honeymoon is over between Parcells and the Dallas media, and to be truthful that is probably a good thing. Media pressure can play a role in a team coming together. This is the time for that to happen.

The question is Jen Jen, is this candor just lip service and when you return to being Tuna's favorite will you pull in the claws, or will you actually lead the charge.

[Cowboy Junkie]

Parcells silence not only dose not bother me but I kind of embrace it .Now all the crying and speculating that the press dose on the issue is down right annoying

[Chocolate Lab]

Babe Laufenberg said on his Sunday night show (with Dennis) that he had it on good authority that Parcells was not on board with the T.O. signing... For what that's worth.

[BHendri5]

Jen is also a liar, there are no fans bombarding her with emails, about Parcells

[trickblue]

Babe Laufenberg said on his Sunday night show (with Dennis) that he had it on good authority that Parcells was not on board with the T.O. signing... For what that's worth.
I heard that, but then again we don't know the authority...

These days it is especially important to know where the info comes from, but like Radigan said... Bill will never let that on to the media...

They say they want to know, but if it was the case and they found out, this season would be over as every game, every press conference, every sportscenter would be greatly magnified and the media would ask nothing but Bill/Jerry rift questions...

The media has gone from "just the facts" to "divide and conquer".. then they do their own version of an endzone celebration and beat their own chest for tearing someone down...

JMO... :D

[Thick 'N Hearty]

Jen-Jen, Steve Dennis and John Radigan:

This (silence) isn't about the media, this is about the fans wanting to hear from the coach. (Jen-Jen)We all know that BP talks in circles or dances around the answer, so he really doesn't provide anything of sustinence during press conferences, IMHO. I would rather see results on the field than hear a bunch of double speak from the head coach.

I want to hear from Big Bill...

Ding, ding, ding. We have a winner! She wants to hear from "Big Bill" so it is a media thing, not a fan thing. Sometimes I wish the FWST would let her go. She's more of an annoyance than anything else.

[silver]

A lot of fans think it is a bunch of media belly-aching, but it's not. We are just the conduit for the fans. We are asking the questions the fans want to ask. All we are saying is that it's time for the fans to hear from their head coach. It should have happend at the draft. (Dennis)

but it is, it is belly-aching. Loose lips sink ships. It's all honky dory here in fanland

[p1_]

Did you catch the Hansen-Randy exchange? Didn't see your notes on it.

[trickblue]

Did you catch the Hansen-Randy exchange? Didn't see your notes on it.

No I didn't...

What did they say?

[superpunk]

Who can't wait til friday?

I know it's sexist, and condescending....but I think it would be hilarious if JFE asks Parcells a question, getting all worked up, and he just replies...

"Calm down, sweetheart."

How GREAT would that be?

[burmafrd]

The FANS are NOT demanding BP speak. Only the mediots are.
Anyone claiming otherwise is either a fool or stupid. or LYING.

[yesfan]

I could care less as to what Bill has to say or not,i
speak for all of us i'm sure,in that we have a team that
will be contending for the Super Bowl.I believe actions will
speak the loudest,and that Parcells will be at his daily press
conferences when the team is back in full swing.If this team
responds in the way Parcells expects them to,then you'll have
heard all you want from the man.

[wileedog]

This (silence) isn't about the media, this is about the fans wanting to hear from the coach. (Jen-Jen)

Really, you should read my email. (Jen-Jen)

I want to hear from Big Bill how he is going to handle TO. (Jen-Jen)


I think Friday is a seminal moment on Friday. We, as the media cannot let him off of the hook and must make him answer the questions we all want to know. (Jen-Jen)


A lot of fans think it is a bunch of media belly-aching, but it's not. We are just the conduit for the fans. We are asking the questions the fans want to ask. All we are saying is that it's time for the fans to hear from their head coach. It should have happend at the draft. (Dennis)



They really couldn't be any more transparent if they tried.


Well if he doesn't say anything about TO, then it is a sign he is planning his exit strategy. (Jen-Jen)[/LIST]

does she get this leap of logic?

[Charles]

She just wants someone to feed her her next column.
yep she's gotten lazy. She's not hungry anymore.

[JPM]

I am really enjoying the Dallas media crying, whining, and complaining thru this whole process. I wish it could go on longer.
Now lets see the stupid questions they have for him when he does speak on Friday.


Well if he doesn't say anything about TO, then it is a sign he is planning his exit strategy. (Jen-Jen)


Well Jen if you know what he is thinking why do you want to speak to him. Can't you channel Big-Bill for everyone.

[stasheroo]

Sorry Jen, but you don't and never will speak for the fans. Your issues are your issues and your "act" is getting really old really quick. You want you cost yourself a job? Keep up the "good" work! Or maybe you could go back to being a journalist rather than a sensationalist.....

:shootfoot

[StanleySpadowski]

I really see this as a self-aggrandizing ploy. Parcells won't talk. Parcells won't talk.....beat that drum. When he finally does talk, which was inevitable, we'll hear "see how important we are...we made Parcells talk....we are relevant".



The ESPNization of sports jounalism. Why report the story when you can be the story.

[Chief]

A few comments here:

-- Good post by Hos. Jennifer is talking tough now, but her exchanges with Parcells at news conferences are almost sappy. It will be interesting to see how she is in the future. Like Hos said, she'll probably retract the claws.

-- I guess I'm in the minority, but I think it's b.s. and arrogant of Parcells to think that he doesn't have to talk to the media. He's the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. It comes with the job. It's not just coaching. A lot of coaches don't particularly like to talk to the media, that's part of the deal. They do it anyway. If he doesn't want to talk to the media, then he should pack it up and retire. And for what it's worth, I've talked to other fans that feel the same way, so to claim that Jennifer is a "liar," about the emails is pretty amazing. What's the password to her inbox?

-- My background is sports writing and reporting, so I understand Jennifer's frustration. I'm sure it's also aggravating the team's media relations staff. Jerry is so PR-minded that part of this also probably bothers him, but I think he's OK with it to some degree because it gives him more opportunities to talk to the media and be the "face of the organization" again. Plus, Jerry figures he already got his way (getting Owens), and it's not necessary to rock the boat anymore since Parcells will be gone in 10 months anyway.

-- I wouldn't be a bit surprised if Parcells groaned at the thought of bringing Owens aboard. He's probably even more upset about having to answer questions regarding the signing.

-- IMO, this is all pure arrogance on Parcells' part. Parcells knows he's that way, and he doesn't care. It's part of who he is. He figures he'll make his own rules and do whatever the hell he wants. Sorta like his new receiver.

[p1_]

No I didn't...

What did they say?

Hansen was talking about what a jerk Bill is and how Jerry is simply covering when he says that Bill defers to Jerry in the offseason, or that he doesn't talk in the offseason. The story of the offseason is the TO signing and Bill needs to address the fans via the media and won't simply because he's a jerk. That is a terrible public relations position for the head coach to take.

I almost forgot, Dale said the central point foremost in his mind is that fact that he has Bill on record as saying that he makes all personnel decisions.

Anyone who heard it yesterday on Randy's show feel free to chime in.

[burmafrd]

No one cares what the mediots have to say.
Chief, you are totally wrong- BP has no responsibility as regards the mediots at all. As a matter of fact, most fans seem to love his contempt of the mediots- which they share. So you are DEFINITLY in the minority.

[wileedog]

A few comments here:

-- Good post by Hos. Jennifer is talking tough now, but her exchanges with Parcells at news conferences are almost sappy. It will be interesting to see how she is in the future. Like Hos said, she'll probably retract the claws.

-- I guess I'm in the minority, but I think it's b.s. and arrogant of Parcells to think that he doesn't have to talk to the media. He's the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. It comes with the job. It's not just coaching. A lot of coaches don't particularly like to talk to the media, that's part of the deal. They do it anyway. If he doesn't want to talk to the media, then he should pack it up and retire. And for what it's worth, I've talked to other fans that feel the same way, so to claim that Jennifer is a "liar," about the emails is pretty amazing. What's the password to her inbox?

-- My background is sports writing and reporting, so I understand Jennifer's frustration. I'm sure it's also aggravating the team's media relations staff. Jerry is so PR-minded that part of this also probably bothers him, but I think he's OK with it to some degree because it gives him more opportunities to talk to the media and be the "face of the organization" again. Plus, Jerry figures he already got his way (getting Owens), and it's not necessary to rock the boat anymore since Parcells will be gone in 10 months anyway.

-- I wouldn't be a bit surprised if Parcells groaned at the thought of bringing Owens aboard. He's probably even more upset about having to answer questions regarding the signing.

-- IMO, this is all pure arrogance on Parcells' part. Parcells knows he's that way, and he doesn't care. It's part of who he is. He figures he'll make his own rules and do whatever the hell he wants. Sorta like his new receiver.

I would agree with you more if Jerry wasn't here.

However Jerry is here, and is one of the most high-profile owners in sports. And there isn't a camera or microphone you can keep him away from.

Just because the HC is 'traditionally' the face of the organzation, doesn't mean in this case the owner can't be. Plenty of information about the team and what it is doing is coming from Jerry, so why does Bill have to walk out and answer the same questions?

Just because a bunch of reporters like to speculate that jerry is lying?

We don't hire coaches to talk to the media, we hire them to win championships. The entitlement the media and fans have come to expect that they should be allowed 24/7 access into the team and its functioning is more arrogant B.S. then Bill's attitude towards it.

[Reality]

A few comments here:

-- Good post by Hos. Jennifer is talking tough now, but her exchanges with Parcells at news conferences are almost sappy. It will be interesting to see how she is in the future. Like Hos said, she'll probably retract the claws.

-- I guess I'm in the minority, but I think it's b.s. and arrogant of Parcells to think that he doesn't have to talk to the media. He's the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. It comes with the job. It's not just coaching. A lot of coaches don't particularly like to talk to the media, that's part of the deal. They do it anyway. If he doesn't want to talk to the media, then he should pack it up and retire. And for what it's worth, I've talked to other fans that feel the same way, so to claim that Jennifer is a "liar," about the emails is pretty amazing. What's the password to her inbox?

-- My background is sports writing and reporting, so I understand Jennifer's frustration. I'm sure it's also aggravating the team's media relations staff. Jerry is so PR-minded that part of this also probably bothers him, but I think he's OK with it to some degree because it gives him more opportunities to talk to the media and be the "face of the organization" again. Plus, Jerry figures he already got his way (getting Owens), and it's not necessary to rock the boat anymore since Parcells will be gone in 10 months anyway.

-- I wouldn't be a bit surprised if Parcells groaned at the thought of bringing Owens aboard. He's probably even more upset about having to answer questions regarding the signing.

-- IMO, this is all pure arrogance on Parcells' part. Parcells knows he's that way, and he doesn't care. It's part of who he is. He figures he'll make his own rules and do whatever the hell he wants. Sorta like his new receiver.Excellent post!

Bill probably didn't want TO signed because IF the Cowboys were to get to the Super Bowl or even win it, the media would split the credit between Parcells and TO and Parcells definitely won't like that. Parcells is one of those, "we either do it my way or I take my ball and go home" people.

I don't expect daily updates during the off-season but I absolutely feel that the coach should have a full meda question and answer session at least once per month and definitely after important evens such as major free agent signings and after the draft.

-Reality

[stilltheguru]

parcells would be a fool if he did not want owens.we were not a super bowl caliber team with keyshawn as a starter im sorry.

[justbob]

Sorry Jen, but you don't and never will speak for the fans. Your issues are your issues and your "act" is getting really old really quick. You want you cost yourself a job? Keep up the "good" work! Or maybe you could go back to being a journalist rather than a sensationalist.....

:shootfoot

Amen and Amen
Maybe Jennie should read this board and find out what the fans are really saying:lmao:

[Yakuza Rich]

I like the Parcells quiet nature. It just annoys the Dallas media even more and exposes them badly for their agendas.

I really believe that Parcells has realized that once he starts talking to the media, there will be non-stop questions about T.O. Parcells could say "yes, I wanted T.O. all along and I think he'll be a great addition to our team" and the Dallas media (well, the national media) will not be satisfied and will continue to bombard him with T.O questions.

Don't give them what they want, coach.

Rich..........
Parcells wasn't exactly talkative during prior drafts outside of last year's.

[Doomsday]

I want to hear from Big Bill how he is going to handle TO. (Jen-Jen)
I think Friday is a seminal moment on Friday. We, as the media cannot let him off of the hook and must make him answer the questions we all want to know. (Jen-Jen)


This isnt about the media yet all she says is I want to hear this or that.

I what like to see where its stated in his contract that BPs needs to let us in our his opinion of every move. Jerry keeps all of us up to date on what is going on. Bill's job is to win games!

[Chief]

We don't hire coaches to talk to the media, we hire them to win championships. The entitlement the media and fans have come to expect that they should be allowed 24/7 access into the team and its functioning is more arrogant B.S. then Bill's attitude towards it.

Speaking of entitlement.

I see your point, wileedog. The media is arrogant. Very arrogant.

But that shouldn't let Parcells off the hook. There are certain jobs where facing the media is part of the deal.

And he hasn't won enough playoff games here (zero) to get a free pass, IMO.

[Crown Royal]

I disagree, Chief. I enjoy his press conferences as much as anywone, because he is so masterful when it comes to the exchange between the media.

But his job and responsibilities lie with making our team better and win football games. I see no correlation between that and some 'duty' to meet with the media. If he isn't contractually bound, he has no responsibility.

I can sympathize with Bill, if anything. As much as I love the press conferences, I hate 80% of the questions asked. Everyone has to ask the 'tough questions' and be the 'tough' interviewer.

[32BellyOption]

As a fan, I could care less if Tuna speaks. If he feels it is in the best interest of the team to remain silent and not tip his hand, so be it.

It is KILLING the media though. To watch them angonize and whine like this is worth the silence for me :-) It's even funnier to read every story they write and know it is all based on conjecture! LOL! Way to go Tuna!

It's almost as if some of these stories are written in hopes of "baiting" him out of his silence. Instead, Tuna lets them continue to blow like a fart in the wind. LMAO!

[wileedog]

But that shouldn't let Parcells off the hook. There are certain jobs where facing the media is part of the deal.
I guess I really don't understand how Head Coach of a football team became one of them.

Especially when the owner has already given you 3 times as much information about the team then you will ever get out of Bill.

And he hasn't won enough playoff games here (zero) to get a free pass, IMO.
If we are talking about a tough loss in October and you want the HC to stand in front of the media and take some accountability that's one thing.

Its May. There is nothing to be accountable for at the moment.

[CrazyCowboy]

Not very enlightening....

[peplaw06]

Jen-Jen, Steve Dennis and John Radigan:
Not talking isn't anything new for Parcells. The only difference is that he didn't talk at the draft this year. (Radigan)
This is a coach that hasn't made one remark after deciding if he would even COACH this year much less about signing TO. (Jen-Jen)
This is the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, you get your butt in front of the media and answer some questions like Tom Landry did. (Dennis)
Tom Landry was the master at not saying anything. (Radigan)
This (silence) isn't about the media, this is about the fans wanting to hear from the coach. (Jen-Jen)
I haven't heard one complaint from a fan in regards to Parcells' silence. (Radigan)
Really, you should read my email. (Jen-Jen)
Bill will not tip his hand if there is any kind of rift between he and Jones. What's he gonna say, "Jerry wanted this pick, I didn't". (Radigan)
I want to hear from Big Bill how he is going to handle TO. (Jen-Jen)
Everyone can rest easy on Friday, cause he's not going to say a thing (that he doesn't want to say). (Radigan)
I think Friday is a seminal moment on Friday. We, as the media cannot let him off of the hook and must make him answer the questions we all want to know. (Jen-Jen)
A lot of fans think it is a bunch of media belly-aching, but it's not. We are just the conduit for the fans. We are asking the questions the fans want to ask. All we are saying is that it's time for the fans to hear from their head coach. It should have happend at the draft. (Dennis)
The longer bill goes without talking, the more it looks like Jerry is talking out of both sides of his mouth. He is leaving Jerry hanging. (Jen-Jen)
I don't think he will say anything of importance to the TO signing. (Radigan)
Well if he doesn't say anything about TO, then it is a sign he is planning his exit strategy. (Jen-Jen)

I LOVE that JFE and SD are getting so worked up on behalf of the fans... They really represent what we want from BP and the Cowboys:rolleyes:

Probably the only reason Jen Jen has emails from fans in her inbox, is because she started whining and complaining about BP not talking. Then the more "brainwashed" fans who just take what they read in the media as gospel, get all worked up... "YEAH JEN YOU'RE RIGHT!" Then they send her emails backing her up.

She doesn't sound like a sports writer. She sounds like a member of the White House Press Corp, trying to pin a president into a corner or start a controversy.... including her little remark saying if BP doesn't talk about TO, it's a "sure sign he's leaving." What a ridiculous leap.

And she says "let's not let him off the hook guys, we gotta hammer him and make him answer our questions." How exactly does she plan to do that?? If BP doesn't want to answer her, he's not gonna do it.

Tell you what, if it really was "all about talking to the fans," I think BP should come out with a statement, and take no questions. Dennis said, "We are asking the questions the fans want to ask." Rrrrrrriiiiight. They're not gonna ask the questions the fans want to ask. We want to hear about how the draft and FA's are going to help our team... Not how BP is gonna control TO, or why TO hasn't made voluntary workouts, etc., which is all they'll probably ask him about. Have a presser without the writers, let the fans ask the questions... then we'll hear the questions the fans truly want to ask.

[dbair1967]

Babe Laufenberg said on his Sunday night show (with Dennis) that he had it on good authority that Parcells was not on board with the T.O. signing... For what that's worth.

this stuff is such b/s to be honest

once again...almost everyone and their momma knew Jones and the Cowboys were going to be interested in Owens from the moment all the Philly garbage started last off-season...if Parcells didnt want to coach TO he could have easily told Jones "if you are going to sign him I will just retire"...and if Jones lied to him and said "dont worry Bill we wont" then signed him anyway, Parcells would have walked...Parcells isnt somebody's pee-on or puppet and never will be

Steven Jones isnt a liar and isnt a puppet, even he said he talked personally to Parcells before Owens was signed and BP told him to do it, not once but twice...if that didnt happen why would he say it? Parcells could have just told the truth and said he never had any such discussions

people create more conspiracy theory b/s with this team than all other sports teams combined...it really is stupid

David

[Charles]

We don't hire coaches to talk to the media, we hire them to win championships. The entitlement the media and fans have come to expect that they should be allowed 24/7 access into the team and its functioning is more arrogant B.S. then Bill's attitude towards it.
Wow :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer:

[shaketiller]

I'm sort of in the truth is in the middle camp, but here's a thought: The Jerry Jones/Jimmy Johnson marriage ended in large part because of jealousy regarding some of these same issues. Johnson wanted to be the face of the franchise. So did Jones. Both were annoyed when the other spoke to the media, and I think both intentionally leaked news to various friends in the media in order to push their individual agendas.

In might be a stretch to think that Parcells, who has a large ego, is choosing to give Jones the platform, at least in the off season, as a strategic ploy, but it would make some sense. Jones gets to be the face of the franchise, gets to be the "GM," but Parcells gets his guys -- Carpenter, Fasano... whoever. Parcells picks the groceries. Jones appears in the supermarket television ads. Parcells certainly is smart enough to maneuver things in that direction. Again, though, it might be a stretch to think that he is willing to silence his own ego.

In any case, I still find it difficult to believe Parcells wasn't on board with the Owens signing. Given Parcells' stature, and given how near he is to retirement, it is hard to imagine that he wouldn't simply walk away if that were the case. Rather than take the usual hit when he leaves a job -- "Ol' Tuna just can't stay in one place" he would be a sympathetic figure. The media would leap all over the story of Jones forcing a bad character on a great coach, running the coach out of town. Parcells would get a pass on leaving another job prematurely. That would seem to be a perfect "out," and it probably would set up Parcells to either a) return to TV as a sage, or b) get a job with a team as a highly paid consultant.

Maybe Parcells didn't want Owens, but the opposite conclusion seems to make the most sense. I really haven't seen a rational explanation as to why a) Parcells would stay on in the face of Owens being shoved his way or b) why that would cause him to curl into the fetal position and refuse to speak. Wouldn't it make more sense for him to go right out front, say he wasn't on board, and perhaps force Jones to offer him a lucrative contract buy-out?

Something is at work with regard to Parcells' silence, but I don't think it signals a chasm in his relationship with Jones. Hell, he's giving Jerry exactly the platform Jerry craves. And whatever else you think of Parcells, he is one smart cat -- too smart to bumble around and reward Jerry for dissing him.

[NorTex]

That sounded like sixth graders were having a discussion...very sad.

[Hostile]

A few comments here:

-- Good post by Hos. Jennifer is talking tough now, but her exchanges with Parcells at news conferences are almost sappy. It will be interesting to see how she is in the future. Like Hos said, she'll probably retract the claws.

-- I guess I'm in the minority, but I think it's b.s. and arrogant of Parcells to think that he doesn't have to talk to the media. He's the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. It comes with the job. It's not just coaching. A lot of coaches don't particularly like to talk to the media, that's part of the deal. They do it anyway. If he doesn't want to talk to the media, then he should pack it up and retire. And for what it's worth, I've talked to other fans that feel the same way, so to claim that Jennifer is a "liar," about the emails is pretty amazing. What's the password to her inbox?

-- My background is sports writing and reporting, so I understand Jennifer's frustration. I'm sure it's also aggravating the team's media relations staff. Jerry is so PR-minded that part of this also probably bothers him, but I think he's OK with it to some degree because it gives him more opportunities to talk to the media and be the "face of the organization" again. Plus, Jerry figures he already got his way (getting Owens), and it's not necessary to rock the boat anymore since Parcells will be gone in 10 months anyway.

-- I wouldn't be a bit surprised if Parcells groaned at the thought of bringing Owens aboard. He's probably even more upset about having to answer questions regarding the signing.

-- IMO, this is all pure arrogance on Parcells' part. Parcells knows he's that way, and he doesn't care. It's part of who he is. He figures he'll make his own rules and do whatever the hell he wants. Sorta like his new receiver.Outstanding post. Some of us pretend we're in the media, you actually are. This kind of insight helps bring that back to light.

Okay, here's my unsolicited take. Parcells is a games master. He enjoys playing the media and to a lesser degree the fans. Why does he enjoy it? Because he is a control freak. No one who has ever played for him denies this.

In recent Q & A's on this forum 2 media members have commented on Parcells' access to the media. I suspect Mickey will do the same in some capacity. One of the comments made (sorry I can't remember who, though I want to say JJT) was that Parcells in some ways is more accessable because when he schedules PCs they are 30 minutes instead of a 5 minute say nothing and wave at the media as you leave.

In other words, other coaches who are readily accessable on a daily basis actually say less than Parcells does, it is the frequency with which he talks that is the chief complaint against him.

From Day 1, Parcells has not been involved in the PCs about player acquisitions. In my opinion, speaking as a former coach, it is VITAL that he did the same with regards to the TO signing. If Parcells had suddenly broke from tradition and spoke up, it would have sent a clear signal to the team and the media, this is TO's team. Bad, bad, bad move. He avoided that.

Would I like to know his opinion from his mouth? Yeah, of course. That comes with the territory of being a fan and wanting to know everything. Jerry Jones has said Parcells is good with the signing. Rosenhaus said he was deeply involved. TO and Parcells have met according to recent reports. I don't see any friction and I can't figure out why the media thinks Parcells needs to be spraying oil all over the place to reduce this unseen friction.

That comes back to what I said before. In some ways the Dallas' Media has given Parcells a free pass. The fans who are critical of Parcells have been saying this for a long time. He's entertaining and his record is that teams get better so we're going to go with the flow. For 3 years Parcells has fed the media scraps and soundbites and they've imagined filet mignon. Now, the biggest story of the off season lands in Dallas and they want their doggy bag and Parcells isn't obliging them.

The honeymoon is over. Is it tough talk or will they really be a harsher media? I don't know and I don't think they do either. If they push him, the man will clam up. If that happens they will pull back.

The bottom line here is they love his soundbites and it has been months. So they're acting out of frustration not necessarily rational thought and I can certainly understand why. This year is unlike any other since the man arrived. Treating it like all the rest, simply doesn't smell right somehow.

Two solutions exist for the Dallas media, be a tougher media and see hwo it goes, or pretend to be a tougher media and then end up drooling and wagging your tails when the scraps come back. I got my money on curtain number two but the curtain number one made for good radio and a recap.

[Juke99]

Weighing in a bit later here...I am thrilled to not have to listen to Parcells. Every press conference is: 1) a lecture in why no one knows anything about football but him 2) 43 references to Mark Bavaro and Curtis Martin 3) And how he doesn't care what the fans think, yet for some odd reason he feels compelled to remind the fans of that...often.

[Chief]

I knew my opinion on this went against the grain.

I'm just looking at it from a different angle, I guess.

But I'll conclude with this .... several people in this thread have said that they have no interest in what Parcells has to say, etc.

So, I'm assuming that they all will not tune into his news conferences on The Ticket, not read Inman's and trickblue's recaps, and not read any of his quotes in articles.

[munkee]

much ado about nothing

[Hostile]

I knew my opinion on this went against the grain.

I'm just looking at it from a different angle, I guess.

But I'll conclude with this .... several people in this thread have said that they have no interest in what Parcells has to say, etc.

So, I'm assuming that they all will not tune into his news conferences on The Ticket, not read Inman's and trickblue's recaps, and not read any of his quotes in articles.

The fact is, we all do care what Parcells has to say.Yep, yep, and yep.

[Crown Royal]

I knew my opinion on this went against the grain.

I'm just looking at it from a different angle, I guess.

But I'll conclude with this .... several people in this thread have said that they have no interest in what Parcells has to say, etc.

So, I'm assuming that they all will not tune into his news conferences on The Ticket, not read Inman's and trickblue's recaps, and not read any of his quotes in articles.
Don't get me wrong - I would love to hear from him. I like to hear what he says and listen intently. I'd like to buy him a steak and pick his brain on every football story since he's been here.

But that doesn't mean I feel he is obliged to talk to me or the media, either. Nor am I go to read into his unwillingness to do so.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

I knew my opinion on this went against the grain.

I'm just looking at it from a different angle, I guess.

But I'll conclude with this .... several people in this thread have said that they have no interest in what Parcells has to say, etc.

So, I'm assuming that they all will not tune into his news conferences on The Ticket, not read Inman's and trickblue's recaps, and not read any of his quotes in articles.

I dont care if he doesnt want to talk to the media. That does not preclude me from listening when he actually does. I feel no need to read anything into it. As many of us have stated, we already pretty much know what the media is going to say and how Parcells would respond.

[stasheroo]

Has it ever occurred to anyone that Jones and Parcells are doing things just the way they want to?

Parcells doesn't like talking to the media - Jones does. Why not let the Owner/GM do the talking? It makes him happy and lets Parcells concentrate on what he feels is important. It sounds like a win-win to me.

The fact is that the media is in a feeding-frenzy when it comes to Terrell Owens. They've gotten huge news stories from him before and now they've got "the taste" for it. And the Dallas writers have to be licking their chops for any juicy tidbit they can get. The problem is that Parcells isn't giving them any and they don't like it.

When they don't get information, they simply "speculate" and make things up, no matter what reality might show. Parcells will do a masterful job of handling the media on Friday, just like he's always done. And I hope Jennifer opens her mouth, Parcells will put her in her place too.

:clubbed:

[CoCo]

I think all this hub-bub about Bill talking or not is nonsense mostly.

Come on people, all the HC's give you when they talk is meaningless fluff anyway.

I know several posters think Parcells is a jerk and in may ways they are right. Some folks I'd venture to guess wnat Bill to be forced to talk just so that he has to comply with something he'd rather not do. I don't really care.

I don't know if Parcells is on board with TO or not. But apparently they both are willing to try or Bill wouldn't be coming back and TO wouldn't have signed. Maybe it'll blow up. I don't know. But somehow the media is indignant that Bill isn't required to stand up and air dirty laundry if there is any to air.

I'm sorry, this is 99% style and 1% substance. I know this - the media does not speak for me on this issue. I would absolutely listen if Bill wanted to talk or was forced to talk. But if he chooses not to I'm ok with that too.

Its childish really imo.

[trickblue]

I knew my opinion on this went against the grain.

I'm just looking at it from a different angle, I guess.

But I'll conclude with this .... several people in this thread have said that they have no interest in what Parcells has to say, etc.

So, I'm assuming that they all will not tune into his news conferences on The Ticket, not read Inman's and trickblue's recaps, and not read any of his quotes in articles.
I totally see your point, Chief and I would imagine tyke1doe would have a similar opinion...

I think my issue is the constant whining by Jennifer, Galloway, Dennis, Hanson, Newy and to a lesser degree, others.

I would imagine that if many of these did not have their own radio show to vent their spleen, that the issue wouldn't be as big as it is.

As someone stated here earlier, she was a smart, respected well-liked beat-reporter that has turned into a whiny, vindictive columnist. I think that is due in part to the fact that she is learning under Randy Galloway who perfected the shtick many years ago, and what some don't realize is that Galloway's IS his shtick. Jennifer is attempting the same thing and she isn't pulling it off too well.

I was really glad when they signed her on ESPN because I did like her so much, and she was a breath of fresh air for a while. Now she is spewing out the same old stale rhetoric.

I wonder if the Cowboys signing with The Ticket has anything to do with the ramped up criticism on Parcells, Jones and the rest of the organization...

[Dallas]

Felt like I was reading a segment on how to play good cop-bad cop.

After covering Parcells for three years, you would think SD and JFE would have a better understanding of how he operates. No need to get frustrated about it at this point, cuz when he does talk. He's still not gonna say anything...

I totally agree WG. These reporters are insane. Since where is it written that the HC must always be available for the press.

These reporters HATE working for anything. They want it all handed to them.

I could do w/ ALOT less Jen-Jen.

I got some BIG balls of hate for that one. :D

[SouthernStar]

this jennifer persons seems annoying.why does it matter if hes not talking?


women i tell ya.;)


I guess she'd be satisfied if he just came out and talked about his "feelings"......

Maybe she wants him to tell her if she looks fat in her new dress?

She probably doesn't really want him to talk. She wants him to "listen".....

[BlueStar22]

She is just like newy scruggs and dale hansen now. I actually thought/think Newy was good. I miss him on espn 1033.

[BigDFan5]

This (silence) isn't about the media, this is about the fans wanting to hear from the coach. (Jen-Jen)


I call a GIANT BS, this is 100% about the media and their little feelings being hurt. 95% of the fans are laughing at them for being so mad, we could care less if Parcells answers their TO questions

[Hiero]

A lot of fans think it is a bunch of media belly-aching, but it's not. We are just the conduit for the fans. We are asking the questions the fans want to ask. All we are saying is that it's time for the fans to hear from their head coach. It should have happend at the draft. (Dennis)

stop your stupid belly aching its annoying as hell.

[Austin28]

Jen is really getting annoying- some how she thinks she is speaking for the fans? HAH. BS- just whine some more you stupid little....
Radigan had it exactly right: the FANS could care less if BP does not talk to the media. Its the mediots that whine and cry.

The quieter Bill is, the happier I am.

I pretty much know what is going on anyways. It's obvious we're trying to improve the team and win.

What else do we need to know? The press' desire to get a story can wait. The press has the potential to have a negative impact on our team.

I hope Jen's frustration continues ...

[BigDFan5]

I knew my opinion on this went against the grain.

I'm just looking at it from a different angle, I guess.

But I'll conclude with this .... several people in this thread have said that they have no interest in what Parcells has to say, etc.

So, I'm assuming that they all will not tune into his news conferences on The Ticket, not read Inman's and trickblue's recaps, and not read any of his quotes in articles.



I think almost every fan wants to hear from Parcells. We just don;t have the audacity to demand he talk to us on our time frame. We don't feel that we are entitled to hear him speak, but when he is ready to talk we will be more than willing to listen.

[p1_]

I knew my opinion on this went against the grain.

I'm just looking at it from a different angle, I guess.

But I'll conclude with this .... several people in this thread have said that they have no interest in what Parcells has to say, etc.

So, I'm assuming that they all will not tune into his news conferences on The Ticket, not read Inman's and trickblue's recaps, and not read any of his quotes in articles.

I feel that Bill [insert any Cowboys head coach's name here] does have a responsibility to the fans via the media to communicate with us. This is a high caliber franchise, a media intense team. He knew that coming in.

I also think he delights in tweaking the media by not playing the game with them. There should be some give and take with that. He doesn't need to fulfill all their requests, and yet he should do SOMETHING. Not nothing, like he's doing now. It comes off as selfish, and jerkish. Nothing more.

And that's not necessary. Why do that? To build ill will? I don't get it.

[superpunk]

I think almost every fan wants to hear from Parcells. We just don;t have the audacity to demand he talk to us on our time frame. We don't feel that we are entitled to hear him speak, but when he is ready to talk we will be more than willing to listen.

And we LOVE it when he does talk.

Every fan WANTS the season to start tomorrow. Are they going to do that just because it would please us?

Every fan WANTS to know what's going on with player personnel, are the Cowboys to start disseminating full on player evaluations weekly?

Things come when they come, and happen when they happen. It's a slow time in a football crazy world - I suppose since Parcells makes idiots like JFE work harder in a football crazy town, she gets cranky that she would need to dig, and actually do a little research to give us something interesting, instead of just getting it spoon-fed to her by the instant quote machine Parcells.

And if you don't want to work hard, the alternative (apparently) is to just be an obnoxious blowhard.

[wileedog]

And that's not necessary. Why do that? To build ill will? I don't get it.

Keep in mind one of the first things Bill tells his rookies in mini-camps: The Press is not your friend. That reporter isn't being all chummy with you because he likes you, he's looking to get a story out of you, maybe cultivate you as a source.

That's Bill's attitude toward the media in a nutshell. Complete paranoia.

I guess some of you have a problem with that, but I think a lot more of us don't. Bill gives as many press conferences as anybody else once the season rolls around, so I don't feel he owes you or me or anyone else some sort of dissertation on his feelings towards TO in May.

[BigDFan5]

And we LOVE it when he does talk.

Every fan WANTS the season to start tomorrow. Are they going to do that just because it would please us?

Every fan WANTS to know what's going on with player personnel, are the Cowboys to start disseminating full on player evaluations weekly?

Things come when they come, and happen when they happen. It's a slow time in a football crazy world - I suppose since Parcells makes idiots like JFE work harder in a football crazy town, she gets cranky that she would need to dig, and actually do a little research to give us something interesting, instead of just getting it spoon-fed to her by the instant quote machine Parcells.

And if you don't want to work hard, the alternative (apparently) is to just be an obnoxious blowhard.



What bugs me most about the media is they are still obsessed on the TO signing, what the fans would reallly like right now is some write ups on our draft picks, maybe some background stories. How they fit in etc etc. But no we will continue to get "Parcells is a meaniehead he wont talk to us" and "TO is the anti- " stories

[TwoDeep3]

Parcells doesn't suffer fools lightly. He finds the press to be an annoyance. Mainly because of the hubris displayed in the comments by JFE, which are a microcosm of the entire local press.

She wants to ask the tough question. She wants to know.

But this is all under the guise of servicing the fan.

If she were merely wanting to report what he says, she would never have taken the job as a journalist. A reporter who uses opinion as part of their columns.

Parcells finds these people annoying because they report from the soapbox of authority, laced with conjecture about issues that are beyond their scope. When they are merely voyuers of this game, as we are.

The only difference is they can ask a jock or coach about a specific play or game and get a response in the jargon used by the industry. And maybe an explanation of what it all means.

After a while they - the press - feels they have some insider information which makes them experts.

Chief, I appreciate your position. But I also remember back in the day when people like Landry would have a closing interview at the end of the season. Perhaps give a five minute "We got our guy" on the first day of the draft.

- And this is significant. Landry did not attend the second day. He left it to his scouts to make those picks. Sort of like Tagliabuie calls the first round and nothing more. -

Then we would not hear one bleepin' thing out of the team except a few blurbs until they were gearing up for training camp.

So how is that different than today?

I had the occassion to have dinner with a local sports jounalist a few years ago. We sat and chatted about the local teams and I got details on some behind the scene stories.

One aspect to the commentary by this guy gave me insight into the relationships they develope between each other.

The guy rambled on about "Me and Galloway and Hansen were in this car in New York City heading out to see the Giants and Cowboys..."

"Reeves and I were having cocktails when Luksa walked in with this news..."

In every story it was the group of well known media guys running around together.

So the idea that JFE and Galloway and Hansen sit around and chat about sports, and their jobs is not out of the question.

Notice that the three main characters in this Shakespearean play who have the biggest issues with Parcells are those three.

So this leads me to believe that they have decided they will form the thinking of the fans, as they do every day.

"He won't talk to us. Then we will make him out to be the arrogant *** he is to the fans."

And that is hubris of the first degree.

We are starved for information about this team.

Some of it is the fault of Parcells. Jerry fills that need and probably better since he tends to shoot straight and doesn't guard their intentions as closely as Bill.

But the press and their self-absorbed actions bring this on themselves when they think they have an importance in this beyond being a note taker.

If this was 1970, no one would really notice the difference.

Since this is the age of instant information. And these people can't write those scintilating articles which garner the press' version of the Oscar if they don't have the info. Then someone gets their nose out of joint over something pretty trivial.

Then who is this really about?

Jen, don't speak for me if you won't answer my emails.

[ZeroClub]

Maybe this is a clever scheme on the part of Parcells.

His behavior is now the most controversial story on this team - a team that also happens to have T.O.

Frankly, I find it impressive that someone has managed to wrestle the spotlight from T.O.

[31smackdown]

Sometimes I think some columnist get too stuck on coming up with a "personality" so that they are more recognized. Or they try to make everything sensational or controversial, instead of just delivering a good story or gathered information.. notice I said story and not rant or opinion. Some of them will find that it's easy to make a living playing devils advocate, or trying to put a spin on a non-issue, basically creating their own "story" out of nothing.

There's hundreds of things to write about or talk about.. there are at least 70 players on the roster you could write a story about. TO is suffering from Barry Bonds syndrome.. hey.. you know what.. write about that.. write about the offseason conditioning program, do an NFC East draft roundup discussion,.. there's a ton of stuff.. but no.. it's more sensational to talk about BP.. he's a bigger name.. TO.. is a big name.. it's like free pizza for the media.

The thing to remember is that the fans don't create the stories, the media does, they attempt to dictate what is important, and the bigger the name, the more stories they can get out of each creation and the larger the audience will be.. in reality, it's a marketing job to push sales.

I much rather see stories based on substance rather than speculation. Content is still king, but sensationalism will get you ratings/sales

[Waffle]

During the season, Parcells has at least four, thirty-minute press conferences per week plus post-game comments. He also appears weekly on "Cowboys Huddle" and answers more silly questions there. Not to mention he conducts daily press conferences from training camp. In my opinion, that is a significant amout of time that he devotes to answering mostly idiotic or repetitive press questions.

It's the off-season people. Ask yourselves how many press conferences Tom Landry ever had in May? It's amazing how the information age and the world of the Internet, NFL Network, ESPN, and so forth has changed the perception of what the head coach's role really is.

Sure, I'd like to hear something from Parcells during the off season, but I'm not going to cry about it because he chooses to lay low during the off-season. Parcells isn't required to have press briefings just so the local media can feel relevant.

[Waffle]

Parcells doesn't suffer fools lightly. He finds the press to be an annoyance. Mainly because of the hubris displayed in the comments by JFE, which are a microcosm of the entire local press.

She wants to ask the tough question. She wants to know.

But this is all under the guise of servicing the fan.

If she were merely wanting to report what he says, she would never have taken the job as a journalist. A reporter who uses opinion as part of their columns.

Parcells finds these people annoying because they report from the soapbox of authority, laced with conjecture about issues that are beyond their scope. When they are merely voyuers of this game, as we are.

The only difference is they can ask a jock or coach about a specific play or game and get a response in the jargon used by the industry. And maybe an explanation of what it all means.

After a while they - the press - feels they have some insider information which makes them experts.

Chief, I appreciate your position. But I also remember back in the day when people like Landry would have a closing interview at the end of the season. Perhaps give a five minute "We got our guy" on the first day of the draft.

- And this is significant. Landry did not attend the second day. He left it to his scouts to make those picks. Sort of like Tagliabuie calls the first round and nothing more. -

Then we would not hear one bleepin' thing out of the team except a few blurbs until they were gearing up for training camp.

So how is that different than today?

I had the occassion to have dinner with a local sports jounalist a few years ago. We sat and chatted about the local teams and I got details on some behind the scene stories.

One aspect to the commentary by this guy gave me insight into the relationships they develope between each other.

The guy rambled on about "Me and Galloway and Hansen were in this car in New York City heading out to see the Giants and Cowboys..."

"Reeves and I were having cocktails when Luksa walked in with this news..."

In every story it was the group of well known media guys running around together.

So the idea that JFE and Galloway and Hansen sit around and chat about sports, and their jobs is not out of the question.

Notice that the three main characters in this Shakespearean play who have the biggest issues with Parcells are those three.

So this leads me to believe that they have decided they will form the thinking of the fans, as they do every day.

"He won't talk to us. Then we will make him out to be the arrogant *** he is to the fans."

And that is hubris of the first degree.

We are starved for information about this team.

Some of it is the fault of Parcells. Jerry fills that need and probably better since he tends to shoot straight and doesn't guard their intentions as closely as Bill.

But the press and their self-absorbed actions bring this on themselves when they think they have an importance in this beyond being a note taker.

If this was 1970, no one would really notice the difference.

Since this is the age of instant information. And these people can't write those scintilating articles which garner the press' version of the Oscar if they don't have the info. Then someone gets their nose out of joint over something pretty trivial.

Then who is this really about?

Jen, don't speak for me if you won't answer my emails.:hammer:

[Bob Sacamano]

Babe Laufenberg said on his Sunday night show (with Dennis) that he had it on good authority that Parcells was not on board with the T.O. signing... For what that's worth.

I think Bill was in on the signing, Jerry only gave him the option twice to pull the plug, but for what it's worth, does it really matter if he was on board or not? his relationship with Jerry is give-and-take, Jerry wanted Marion Barber last year, 1st in the 4th, Bill wanted Canty 1st, Jerry got his way, no rift. BIll can't make all the decisions

[Bob Sacamano]

Now lets see the stupid questions they have for him when he does speak on Friday.

how long are you here for? how long are you here for? how long are you here for? how long are you here for? how long are you here for? how long are you here for? how long are you here for?

Parcells: "I can't answer that, any questions about this season?"

are you coming back next season?

Parcells: "D'OH *#&# *$%%^ #%%#$ you #%$#$#!!"

[Doomsday]

I think almost every fan wants to hear from Parcells. We just don;t have the audacity to demand he talk to us on our time frame. We don't feel that we are entitled to hear him speak, but when he is ready to talk we will be more than willing to listen.

:hammer: Well said

[Bob Sacamano]

this stuff is such b/s to be honest

once again...almost everyone and their momma knew Jones and the Cowboys were going to be interested in Owens from the moment all the Philly garbage started last off-season...if Parcells didnt want to coach TO he could have easily told Jones "if you are going to sign him I will just retire"...and if Jones lied to him and said "dont worry Bill we wont" then signed him anyway, Parcells would have walked...Parcells isnt somebody's pee-on or puppet and never will be

Steven Jones isnt a liar and isnt a puppet, even he said he talked personally to Parcells before Owens was signed and BP told him to do it, not once but twice...if that didnt happen why would he say it? Parcells could have just told the truth and said he never had any such discussions

people create more conspiracy theory b/s with this team than all other sports teams combined...it really is stupid

David

:hammer:

[JackMagist]

I haven't read the entire thread but from the first post...the recap...I was struck with one thought:

Dale Hansen has moved over to the ESPN station and within a week has got them all singing his "Parcells won't talk to us" bit. Well Dale...Cry me a river!

I don't want to hear Parcells shilling out the Company Line about TO and you know that is all he would be doing regardless of how he really felt. If he felt strongly enough to speak out Publicly against it then he would be turn in his resignation and Take the Money and Run. He may or may not be ecstatic about it but evidently it isn't a huge issue for him.

[Little Jr]

I see nothing wrong with BP not talking to the media. The problem with JJ and JJ was they both were taking credit for the Cowboys. In the end it hurt the relationship. I think BP just sits back and let JJ do the talking. BP could careless who is getting the credit.


One more thing. If BP wasnt on board with the TO signing why would he had extended his contract? I know BP signed before the TO signing but I'm pretty sure the decision was already made that they were going after TO.

[lspain1]

The media has gone from "just the facts" to "divide and conquer".. then they do their own version of an endzone celebration and beat their own chest for tearing someone down...

JMO... :D

You have struck the fastener on its top. To the media, tearing someone down is now just business. As a group, they look a lot like lawyers these days.