Just when I thought that things couldn't get any better, they did. On Tuesday, October 30th #loweclass was graced with the presence of Gord Ash, who serves as the vice president and assistant general manager of the Milwaukee Brewers. I was pleased to be informed that I would have an opportunity to see him again this year.
First, Gord gave #loweclass background information on his career. He has been involved in sports journalism for over thirty years. Prior to managing the Brewers, Gord was a member of the Toronto Blue Jays baseball club in the ticket department in 1978. Maneuvering his way up, Gord later became the general manager of the Toronto Blue Jays from 1995 to 2001.
Second, Gord touched basis on the issues of sports journalism. He explained that one of the biggest issues of sports journalism is being first. Although we were discussing sports journalism, I believe this to be applicable to several other fields of journalism. Yes, consumers want news put out fast, but they also want quality. News sources should want to uphold their reputation or by any means necessary protect it from being tarnished.
Gord notes that journalist can improve the quality and credit of their pieces by interviewing the players themselves. Today, more journalist get information directly from the player. This adds credit to their pieces.
First, Gord gave #loweclass background information on his career. He has been involved in sports journalism for over thirty years. Prior to managing the Brewers, Gord was a member of the Toronto Blue Jays baseball club in the ticket department in 1978. Maneuvering his way up, Gord later became the general manager of the Toronto Blue Jays from 1995 to 2001.
Second, Gord touched basis on the issues of sports journalism. He explained that one of the biggest issues of sports journalism is being first. Although we were discussing sports journalism, I believe this to be applicable to several other fields of journalism. Yes, consumers want news put out fast, but they also want quality. News sources should want to uphold their reputation or by any means necessary protect it from being tarnished.
Gord notes that journalist can improve the quality and credit of their pieces by interviewing the players themselves. Today, more journalist get information directly from the player. This adds credit to their pieces.
In addition, he touches on interviews. Gord suggest that it always better to give a comment in an interview, because not giving a comment is the "chicken way out."
Next, he briefly discussed "credit." Gord believes that individuals should, "just give credit," rather criticism for what they have done. In terms of credit, Gord means balance. There currently is no balance of criticism and credit in sports journalism. Criticisms currently outweigh the credit.
Then, Gord went on to discuss what it takes to be successful in the business realm of sports. Gord believes that the people that have been the most successful in the business have to be established. He suggest that, "you become successful by establishing great relationships; not cutting corners; simply hard work."
Gord ends his visitation with thoughts on change he hopes to one day see in the league of baseball. He believes that, "one of the the most disappointing facts about baseball is slow change." I hope Gord sees change in his career one day.
Next, he briefly discussed "credit." Gord believes that individuals should, "just give credit," rather criticism for what they have done. In terms of credit, Gord means balance. There currently is no balance of criticism and credit in sports journalism. Criticisms currently outweigh the credit.
Then, Gord went on to discuss what it takes to be successful in the business realm of sports. Gord believes that the people that have been the most successful in the business have to be established. He suggest that, "you become successful by establishing great relationships; not cutting corners; simply hard work."
Gord ends his visitation with thoughts on change he hopes to one day see in the league of baseball. He believes that, "one of the the most disappointing facts about baseball is slow change." I hope Gord sees change in his career one day.
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