alt.sports.college.sec.kentucky

On Aug 30, 12:17 pm, "Joseph" wrote:
> A few weeks ago I wrote about my stop in Georgetown, Kentucky and it's caused quite the stir. I was quite disturbed with
> the reaction, so I'd like to take a moment to clear up some things about the story. People responded that they were
> genuinely hurt and that bothered me greatly. I try to entertain with Glaze Across America, not hurt.
> First, despite the headline, I do not think the state of Kentucky is the pits. Far from it. I was writing about one
> little area of a state and even with that said, I found parts of Lexington to be absolutely gorgeous, just beautiful. I
> did however poke a little fun ... just like I've poked fun at other cities or towns and just like I've made fun of
> myself over and over and over again. I was disappointed in the reaction, hoping we could laugh at each other rather than
> get barraged with violent threats and enraged citizens thinking I was talking about anyone who's ever stepped foot at
> the Kentucky Derby.
>
> /nfl/story/7168974
>
> Sell
>
> --
> Joseph
>
> Kentucky Basketball is more than wins and losses, it is about
> having pride in the program....and now it is BACK!!!

I buy it as a decent attempt at damage control.

I don't understand why a guy hired to write about football would waste
time yammering about the town that a team is training in. If I was
from New Jersey or Alaska, I'd be upset at him for not telling me
about the Bengals and wasting time being a Charles Kuralt wannabe. The
good people of Georgetown are rightfully upset about their town being
poked fun at in a national forum.

Glazer has the right to say or write whatever he wants, but he needs
to realize that if he publishes it or says it in public, people have
an equal right to respond. Just ask the Dixie Chicks.