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Benny B

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New MU Beat Writer at the Journal-Sentinel
« on: October 16, 2014, 10:07:41 AM »
Well.... they didn't hire someone new, but it looks like Matt Velasquez is moving over to the MU Beat at the J-S... at least when he's done with the Becky football season.

At least he kind of looks like a long lost relative of Rosiak's, so I'm willing to cut him a break.

Rosiak:


Velazquez:


@Matt_Velazquez

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Re: New MU Beat Writer at the Journal-Sentinel
« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2014, 10:11:00 AM »
The guy from the Journal at the WFB volleyball tournament this weekend said Hunt was taking a buyout.  Couldn't get worse.
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Silkk the Shaka

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Re: New MU Beat Writer at the Journal-Sentinel
« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2014, 10:15:34 AM »
Quote from: Wade's World on October 16, 2014, 10:11:00 AM
The guy from the Journal at the WFB volleyball tournament this weekend said Hunt was taking a buyout.  Couldn't get worse.

Awesome. I don't even need slanted/biased cheerleading reporting like the badgers get. I just want someone that actually pays attention to the subject he's supposed to be covering and gets basic facts correct. At least there's hope for that here with Velasquez.
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Re: New MU Beat Writer at the Journal-Sentinel
« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2014, 10:22:23 AM »
Why do they have to buy out Hunt?  Why can't they just point to his work product and show him the door?
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Re: New MU Beat Writer at the Journal-Sentinel
« Reply #4 on: October 16, 2014, 10:23:47 AM »
Quote from: Ellenson Guerrero on October 16, 2014, 10:22:23 AM
Why do they have to buy out Hunt?  Why can't they just point to his work product and show him the door?

Because it's an employee owned enterprise. 
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Re: New MU Beat Writer at the Journal-Sentinel
« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2014, 10:26:30 AM »
Wow!  A guy with a resume.

Columbia College (NY) grad and a graduate degree in Sports Journalism from Indiana.  

Previously:
Digital Sports Producer at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Web Intern at Pacers Sports & Entertainment
School of Journalism Graduate Assistant at IUPUI
Sports Writer/Editorial Assistant at Dayton Daily News
Editorial Producer at Major League Baseball

Another example that Marquette is on a roll since the Shaka Smart fiasco. 
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Re: New MU Beat Writer at the Journal-Sentinel
« Reply #6 on: October 16, 2014, 10:27:46 AM »
Quote from: Benny B on October 16, 2014, 10:07:41 AM
Well.... they didn't hire someone new, but it looks like Matt Velasquez is moving over to the MU Beat at the J-S... at least when he's done with the Becky football season.

At least he kind of looks like a long lost relative of Rosiak's, so I'm willing to cut him a break.

Rosiak:


Velazquez:


@Matt_Velazquez



Long lost in that they are both folically challenged???

In all seriousness, I think this is a positive.  The coverage couldn't have gotten worse.  This guy will probably be more open to doing all the work than Mike Hunt was.
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Re: New MU Beat Writer at the Journal-Sentinel
« Reply #7 on: October 16, 2014, 10:42:57 AM »
Velazquez has a nice blog at JS On-Line re MU Madness event.  Much more detail than Hunt's fluff.www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/278874011.html
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Re: New MU Beat Writer at the Journal-Sentinel
« Reply #8 on: October 16, 2014, 10:58:37 AM »
Hope this guys doesn't get pissed about crowded subways.
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Re: New MU Beat Writer at the Journal-Sentinel
« Reply #9 on: October 16, 2014, 11:25:38 AM »
Quote from: Benny B on October 16, 2014, 10:07:41 AM
Well.... they didn't hire someone new, but it looks like Matt Velasquez is moving over to the MU Beat at the J-S... at least when he's done with the Becky football season.


So he started right after Becky played Northwestern? :D
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Re: New MU Beat Writer at the Journal-Sentinel
« Reply #10 on: October 16, 2014, 11:41:29 AM »
I'm sure this guy will be an upgrade over Hunt, which isn't saying much.

Man, do I miss Rosiak. He did great work for MU.
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Re: New MU Beat Writer at the Journal-Sentinel
« Reply #11 on: October 16, 2014, 11:47:39 AM »
Welcome to the beat, Matt.

You'll find MUScoop to be a place for not only warm and constructive evaluation of your professional talents, but also a wealth of knowledge and insight on all manner of playing time division and player body language dissection.

Seriously though, dude, you will find it pretty much impossible not to outshine your immediate predecessor.
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Re: New MU Beat Writer at the Journal-Sentinel
« Reply #12 on: October 16, 2014, 11:56:56 AM »
Quote from: LittleEllenson on October 16, 2014, 10:26:30 AM
Wow!  A guy with a resume.

Columbia College (NY) grad and a graduate degree in Sports Journalism from Indiana. 

Previously:
Digital Sports Producer at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Web Intern at Pacers Sports & Entertainment
School of Journalism Graduate Assistant at IUPUI
Sports Writer/Editorial Assistant at Dayton Daily News
Editorial Producer at Major League Baseball

Another example that Marquette is on a roll since the Shaka Smart fiasco. 


Very nice, and when just showering and combing his hair would be an upgrade over Hunt. 


Only bad thing, no more Mike Hunt jokes.
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Re: New MU Beat Writer at the Journal-Sentinel
« Reply #13 on: October 16, 2014, 12:04:24 PM »
Should be an upgrade. Welcome to the beat Matt!
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Re: New MU Beat Writer at the Journal-Sentinel
« Reply #14 on: October 16, 2014, 12:57:54 PM »
I actually know Hunt and he really is a good guy. He used to be a very good beat reporter when he covered the Bucks, too.

After they took his column away, it was obvious that he went into the Marquette beat kicking and screaming. He never did the work he should have, and that cost all of us fans an opportunity to know more about the team. I'm not defending him. It was inexcusable.

He did write several outstanding pieces and that was even more frustrating because it showed he could have excelled on the beat if he had wanted to.

I'm glad he has hung it up because nobody should have a job he or she hates. I'm mostly glad because we, as readers, deserve better.

I welcome Matt and hope he throws himself into the beat. It would be nice if he even shows up on Scoop every once in awhile, as Rosiak used to do.
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Re: New MU Beat Writer at the Journal-Sentinel
« Reply #15 on: October 16, 2014, 01:02:04 PM »
Quote from: chapman on October 16, 2014, 11:56:56 AM




Only bad thing, no more Mike Hunt jokes.
Mike Hunt is still a joke.
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Re: New MU Beat Writer at the Journal-Sentinel
« Reply #16 on: October 16, 2014, 01:24:49 PM »
Quote from: chapman on October 16, 2014, 11:56:56 AM



Only bad thing, no more Mike Hunt jokes.

You obviously have no imagination.

For example:

Matt Velazquez is much more interesting than Mike Hunt.
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Re: New MU Beat Writer at the Journal-Sentinel
« Reply #17 on: October 16, 2014, 01:31:25 PM »
Quote from: mu03Ellenson on October 16, 2014, 10:27:46 AM
This guy will probably be more open to doing all the work than Mike Hunt was.

Clearly Chapman missed this earlier....and yes I quoted myself....and yes I'm as douche as you think I am.
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Re: New MU Beat Writer at the Journal-Sentinel
« Reply #18 on: October 16, 2014, 05:50:19 PM »
Welcome to the board Matt. Hope you take the job more seriously than Mr.Hunt did.
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Re: New MU Beat Writer at the Journal-Sentinel
« Reply #19 on: October 16, 2014, 06:12:51 PM »
Quote from: MU82 on October 16, 2014, 12:57:54 PM
I actually know Hunt and he really is a good guy. He used to be a very good beat reporter when he covered the Bucks, too.

After they took his column away, it was obvious that he went into the Marquette beat kicking and screaming. He never did the work he should have, and that cost all of us fans an opportunity to know more about the team. I'm not defending him. It was inexcusable.

He did write several outstanding pieces and that was even more frustrating because it showed he could have excelled on the beat if he had wanted to.
I'm glad he has hung it up because nobody should have a job he or she hates. I'm mostly glad because we, as readers, deserve better.

I welcome Matt and hope he throws himself into the beat. It would be nice if he even shows up on Scoop every once in awhile, as Rosiak used to do.

Yeah I totally agree with that. The guy could write, which made it all the more obvious that he didn't give a fook (h/t 4ever). In actuality I kinda respect that, but frustrating to sit through that as a hard core fan on top of the on-court performance last year.
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Re: New MU Beat Writer at the Journal-Sentinel
« Reply #20 on: October 16, 2014, 07:16:57 PM »
Quote from: Ellenson Family Reunion on October 16, 2014, 06:12:51 PM
Yeah I totally agree with that. The guy could write, which made it all the more obvious that he didn't give a fook (h/t 4ever). In actuality I kinda respect that, but frustrating to sit through that as a hard core fan on top of the on-court performance last year.

Any professional who compromises his work product for his own silly reasons is a douche.  Zero respect for a guy who intentionally and purposefully submarines his own reputation.  So, the guy could write.........but chose not to??.....Bravo Bravo!
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Re: New MU Beat Writer at the Journal-Sentinel
« Reply #21 on: October 16, 2014, 09:17:41 PM »
Too bad Nadine Velazquez isn't our new beat writer.

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Re: New MU Beat Writer at the Journal-Sentinel
« Reply #22 on: October 17, 2014, 12:18:26 PM »
First Ellenson, now this! Good riddance Mike Hunt, and his joke of a name (think about it)
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Re: New MU Beat Writer at the Journal-Sentinel
« Reply #23 on: October 17, 2014, 12:19:15 PM »
Quote from: ATVSandKARATE on October 17, 2014, 12:18:26 PM
First Ellenson, now this! Good riddance Mike Hunt, and his joke of a name (think about it)

Wow, that never occurred to me....
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Re: New MU Beat Writer at the Journal-Sentinel
« Reply #24 on: October 17, 2014, 12:24:46 PM »
Quote from: warriorchick on October 17, 2014, 12:19:15 PM
Wow, that never occurred to me....

Hahaha
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