Blackistone?

[bobtheflob]

I no longer live in the area so I hadn't heard anything about this, But Cowlishaw said in his chat that Blackistone was no longer with the DMN. I can't say I'm too disapointed in this development. Anybody know what happened?

 

[trickblue]

I no longer live in the area so I hadn't heard anything about this, But Cowlishaw said in his chat that Blackistone was no longer with the DMN. I can't say I'm too disapointed in this development. Anybody know what happened?

DMN bought his contract out...

He is gone...

 

[WoodysGirl]

DMN bought his contract out...

He is gone...

That is interesting. Any reason?

At least now we know why JJT got a promotion.

Think Blackistone is gonna join ESPN to join Hansen and Jenny? Just makes too much sense.

 

[trickblue]

That is interesting. Any reason?

At least now we know why JJT got a promotion.

Think Blackistone is gonna join ESPN to join Hansen and Jenny? Just makes too much sense.

Don't know the whole story, but I think it was a mutual parting of ways, although this is just heresay...

 

[WoodysGirl]

Don't know the whole story, but I think it was a mutual parting of ways, although this is just heresay...

Hmmm, ok. Just looked it up and he'd been at DMN for 20 years. Anytime you're somewhere that long in the journalism, I just can't think it was all that mutual...or at least it wasn't pleasant.

 

[WoodysGirl]

From Wikipedia...


In September 2006, Blackistone was one of 111 journalists to accept a buyout offer from The News, forcing his departure from the newspaper. Editor Bob Mong, in an article on the buyouts, wrote of Blackistone: "His thoughtful and probing journalism almost always stimulated response from readers, and, in this hyper-busy world, that's saying something."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Blackistone

 

[NorthTexan95]

Great news! Now hopefully Gerry Fraley will join him in the unemployment line.

 

[Manster]

I actually heard Fraley was one of the 111 that was bought out too. No link, heard it on the Ticket about a week ago.

 

[EastDallasCowboy]

ya, fraley is gone too.

i always disliked blackistone and his incestant use of the race card.

 

[BigDFan5]

http://www.***BANNED-URL***/sharedc...DN-mong_17edi.ART.State.Edition1.3e669cb.html

My mother saw me as a paradoxical optimist.

She noticed that when things were going swimmingly, I could become cautious and questioning. And when life got tough, I often seemed steely and calm.

I thought of her observation a few weeks ago when we sent out 580 letters to our newsroom staff, giving individuals a chance to leave the paper voluntarily; 111 accepted, and for most, their last day was Friday.

While some who left are familiar names to you, many practiced their craft expertly behind the scenes. They are all good people, experienced and caring professionals. We will miss them very much.

For example, sports columnist Kevin Blackistone chose to take the offer. His thoughtful and probing journalism almost always stimulated response from readers, and, in this hyper-busy world, that's saying something.

We'll miss Kevin's columns, but we are fortunate to welcome Jean-Jacques Taylor, our esteemed Dallas Cowboys writer who will take over Kevin's spot. You'll find Jacques' humor and keen reporting skills very appealing. Jacques really likes to break stories. He also has a new book out, Game of My Life: Memorable Stories of Cowboys Football.

 

[BigDFan5]

Blackistone, a 20-year veteran of the paper, he said he planned to move "and cobble out something on the East Coast, writing, TV, Web site stuff." He is a regular panelist on ESPN's "Around the Horn." The buyout was structured in a way that "the incentive to stay is drastically reduced," said Blackistone, who is 46.

http://www.maynardije.org/columns/dickprince/060901_prince

 

[BlueStar22]

I actually heard Fraley was one of the 111 that was bought out too. No link, heard it on the Ticket about a week ago.

Fraley's wife also worked at the Morning News and she took the buyout and just accepted a gig as Chief Editor with the St.Louis Post Dispatch. Needless to say, Fraley is headed to the Lou! I'm sure wifey now grosses 6 figures with that gig, dude can sit on his *** while the wife brings home the cash and do whatever freelance work he wants.

 

[Kittymama]

Fraley's wife also worked at the Morning News and she took the buyout and just accepted a gig as Chief Editor with the St.Louis Post Dispatch. Needless to say, Fraley is headed to the Lou! I'm sure wifey now grosses 6 figures with that gig, dude can sit on his *** while the wife brings home the cash and do whatever freelance work he wants.

OMG--That fat slob Fraley is actually MARRIED?!?! To a woman?!?! Who publicly admits she's married to him?!?! Wow! What must SHE look like?

 

[BlueStar22]

OMG--That fat slob Fraley is actually MARRIED?!?! To a woman?!?! Who publicly admits she's married to him?!?! Wow! What must SHE look like?

Fraley is a highly respected baseball writer from what I hear.

 

[Kittymama]

Fraley is a highly respected baseball writer from what I hear.

He may be respected but he's still a fat slob. Isn't he the one who writes those "rants?" He's a moron when it comes to football.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Fraley and Blackistone both leaving town?

Can't say I'm shedding any tears.

 

[Crown Royal]

I smell a job for our very own college graduate journalist Dale.

 

[trickblue]

I smell a job for our very own college graduate journalist Dale.

Wouldn't THAT be sweet!

 

[Crown Royal]

Wouldn't THAT be sweet!

I would finally forgive them for buying out the Times Herald.

 

[Bone]

I don't miss his nonsensical race baiting diatribes at all.

Bone
out.