"Wichita" Eagle calls Wichita State "Midmajor"

[Steeleshocker]

What response did you get from the Eagle. Ohh that's right, instead of trying to actually change something in this world, you chose to spend your time being offended by someone that actually did something.

I'm dying, I spent about 0.3 seconds clicking a like button because I didn't think firing someone was worth an erroneous reference to the college hoops team I am a fan of.

I'm not offended at all. And I prefer to expend my emotional resources on things more important.

[WstateU]

Trying to shame fellow shocker fans, eh? Nicely done...

People make mistakes all the time, going straight for the axe after one mistake is extreme. We all were frustrated by Kunkel, but that was a pattern of behavior. Barber appears to be a young guy. He should be held accountable, but that's just an opportunity for learning and growth. Not to throw somebody out on the street.

Edit: also I'm glad I don't work for you.

[WstateU]

It does not matter that they are trying to change the article at this time. (basically trying to contain the damage from our people over their stupidity) Their NE Kansas attitude will never change. They will do everything, say anything, to keep people thinking that Wichita and Wichita State is " Mid Major" or substandard and beneath Kansas City, Topeka,Lawrence, Manhattan, Chidkenhawks, and the Kittycats. When will the Wichita people acknowledge the greatness of the NE of Kansas?

That's why I say fuk them every chance I get. THERE WILL BE NO PRISONERS AND NO MERCY. I have had to listen and hear this bulshit for over 30 years since I graduated from WSU and move to the NE for a job for my family. I stop talking to all those clowns over 5 years ago. It is a waste of time. But now we cant even read the Eagle without having to encounter their arrogant and ignorant state of mind.

The knowledge by NE Kansas fans, the KC star sports writers and local radio hosts has no limit on arrogance and ignorance about Wichita. And now that the KC star owns the Wichita Eagle we have to read articles in the Eagle about what Bill Self thinks of the shocker basketball potential. Who gives a Fuk what this cheating piece of sht thinks? Fuk Bill in his red face cheating a$$. Fuk non coaching B. Weber in his stupid a$$. Fuk the radio hosts at 810 and 610 radio that say our Coach will be hired away in 5 years. I am done, but I wanted shocker fans to know my position on these issues. Go Shocks.

[WstateU]

Eh, there are important things in life, and others not so much. This one isn’t big enough to get a case of the red-ass over.

[wusphlash]

After almost 50 years of taking the Eagle I cancelled my subscription this morning. There was much more to our decision than this morning's article. The Eagle consistently reports with a negative perspective on issues important to the people of Wichita. Articles on the water project, new stadium and east bank development always end up with some sort of negative spin. The reporting during the recent election was atrocious. They seem to be seaching for sensationalism and controversy instead of just presenting the facts. Let's face it, the Eagle is Wichita in name only. Our decision was not quickly or easily reached. As lifelong residents we strive to support Wichita's institutions, businesses and community initiatives. However, the McClatchy owned paper will no longer have this household's eyes.

[Shock Top]

Sounds like the market might be there for a new paper to come in and kill off the Eagle.

If anyone is interested in trying to pool resources/networks/connections, I’d be interested in brainstorming ideas

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At the very least, SB Nation ought to hire Taylor and start a WSU blog site, akin to “Arrowhead Pride” for the Chiefs. He’d have more free reign as well.

[Kel Varnsen]

It does not matter that they are trying to change the article at this time. (basically trying to contain the damage from our people over their stupidity) Their NE Kansas attitude will never change. They will do everything, say anything, to keep people thinking that Wichita and Wichita State is " Mid Major" or substandard and beneath Kansas City, Topeka,Lawrence, Manhattan, Chidkenhawks, and the Kittycats. When will the Wichita people acknowledge the greatness of the NE of Kansas?

That's why I say fuk them every chance I get. THERE WILL BE NO PRISONERS AND NO MERCY. I have had to listen and hear this bulshit for over 30 years since I graduated from WSU and move to the NE for a job for my family. I stop talking to all those clowns over 5 years ago. It is a waste of time. But now we cant even read the Eagle without having to encounter their arrogant and ignorant state of mind.

The knowledge by NE Kansas fans, the KC star sports writers and local radio hosts has no limit on arrogance and ignorance about Wichita. And now that the KC star owns the Wichita Eagle we have to read articles in the Eagle about what Bill Self thinks of the shocker basketball potential. Who gives a Fuk what this cheating piece of sht thinks? Fuk Bill in his red face cheating a$$. Fuk non coaching B. Weber in his stupid a$$. Fuk the radio hosts at 810 and 610 radio that say our Coach will be hired away in 5 years. I am done, but I wanted shocker fans to know my position on these issues. Go Shocks.

This is the response of a mature, well-adjusted adult.

[Napoleon Dynamite]

After almost 50 years of taking the Eagle I cancelled my subscription this morning. There was much more to our decision than this morning's article. The Eagle consistently reports with a negative perspective on issues important to the people of Wichita. Articles on the water project, new stadium and east bank development always end up with some sort of negative spin. The reporting during the recent election was atrocious. They seem to be seaching for sensationalism and controversy instead of just presenting the facts. Let's face it, the Eagle is Wichita in name only. Our decision was not quickly or easily reached. As lifelong residents we strive to support Wichita's institutions, businesses and community initiatives. However, the McClatchy owned paper will no longer have this household's eyes.

I agree with this. I think even today's Q&A article with the new WSU president was full of negativity about WSU.

[ShockerFever]

Eh, there are important things in life, and others not so much. This one isn’t big enough to get a case of the red-ass over.

I wonder if KU fans would be mad if someone called them mid major.

[ABC]

Actually Kunkel is proof of that. He was, to me, a different, more in tune reporter towards us after he was chastised for making his comment about our schedule.

Can you remind me what Kumkel said?

[ShockerFever]

I guess my main question in all of this is why wasnt Taylor doing the article in the first place?

[wsushox1]

Sounds like the market might be there for a new paper to come in and kill off the Eagle.

If anyone is interested in trying to pool resources/networks/connections, I’d be interested in brainstorming ideas

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At the very least, SB Nation ought to hire Taylor and start a WSU blog site, akin to “Arrowhead Pride” for the Chiefs. He’d have more free reign as well.

Doubt the market is big enough for an SB site with paid writers/content makers. SB nation is shutting NBA team sites down for NBA teams and laying off a lot of staff - though there are other compounding issues behind that as well.

The Athletic is hemmorhaging cash. There’s just too much competition undercutting established brands. The only new media venture that might be cash flow positive is The Ringer due to their massive podcasting output. That’s where all the ad money is flowing to.

[ShockingButTrue]

Surely not pie n eye?!?

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[Awesome Sauce Malone]

Not that this really matters directly to the merits of the specific issue , but I’ve never been too impressed with the guy as a reporter, mainly because I have asked him several questions on Twitter about certain things (basic information) and he has failed to answer me. These are things like stats and previews that only he knows the answer to. He seems more focused on getting likes from the 16 and 17 year old subjects he covers. While I understand this is important in social media accounts, you should never lose your way with independent readers. Almost an immaturity of sorts, which makes sense given his insensitive comment.

To speak in 2020 campus talk, his micro aggression triggered us all.

This is a 100% factual profile of the guy.

[Awesome Sauce Malone]

Ridiculous and unacceptable. I sent an email to Mr. Barber, and I'm contacting the newspaper too. I encourage you to do the same.

If I still lived there, I'd show up at their Podunk new office tomorrow with pitch forks, torches, Molotov cocktails, etc.

Perhaps someone needs to have a talk with the Littleton PD?