Re: Spring Game Info - April 19
Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2024 2:39 pm
Looking at Twitter, recruits will be at practice tomorrow.
Love your work, Big R. Quality stuff….good insights. Thank you for your time and dedication. And, I agree that driving 4 hours to have limited access would be disheartening and a questionable use of your time. Damned shame Carty is restricting things for reporters. Hope you continue to give us great, game day reports and the other snippets…makes it fun for us fans.Big R wrote: ↑Sat Mar 16, 2024 12:06 am Just to be clear, here is the actual language regarding media coverage during Spring practice.
“Practices will be held on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings leading up to the annual Blue-White Spring Game on Friday, April 19. Media members will have access to the first 45-60 minutes of each practice, depending on that day’s practice plan. The remainder of the practice will be closed to members of the media. During the first portion of practice, media members will be able to view practice from the exterior sidelines of the practice fields or from the end zone. If practice is moved indoors inside the Delaware Field House due to weather, media will also have the option of viewing practice from the bleachers above the West end zone. If you wish to attend a practice, please contact Brendan Thomas at least 24 hours in advance.”
As the media rep for GoHens.net, I used to attend and report on 3-5 practices each Spring, and we had more freedom of movement to include being able to position ourselves between the practice fields so as to be able to watch what was happening on both or either. It was worth the two-hour drive for me in each direction to cover a full practice. It’s hard for me to justify 4 hours on the road to watch the first 45 minutes of a practice. I may still make a couple, but don’t expect much coverage from me. If we’re lucky, UDan, who is a student, may be posting multiple observations to our board since he’s right there.
The good old days, when everyone wasn't carrying around a hi def video camera in their pocket. We don't have to like it, but I understand why Ryan is doing this.bluehens2005 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:41 pmThe good old days I like Ryan, but I do think it’s policy is a little strange and a little off-putting.
SB must win the CAA tourneyInfo Hound wrote: ↑Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:48 am In the past, when I went to a practice, my main interest was in talking with the more knowledgeable fans that were there.
Currently, if we are not wanted, I am not interested. Looking forward to the Fall, of course, when all will be revealed.
Until then, I would rather spend time at the softball diamond.
edit: BTW, home DH vs. Penn on Wednesday, 3/20 @3:00. SB looking for its 6th and 7th wins in a row. Now at 16-7.
Cluck, thanks for the question. I have mentioned several times each year for the past 3 or 4 years that I would like to find someone interested enough, willing enough, responsible enough, and with the right “approach”, to take over the reins from me.Cluck U wrote: ↑Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:32 am
Love your work, Big R. Quality stuff….good insights. Thank you for your time and dedication. And, I agree that driving 4 hours to have limited access would be disheartening and a questionable use of your time. Damned shame Carty is restricting things for reporters. Hope you continue to give us great, game day reports and the other snippets…makes it fun for us fans.
Given your 4 hour round-trip commute, is there any chance GoHens can get a second Press Pass?
Top, level-headed writers on GoHens who seem to know (and enjoy) their football:
HENJOHN
mpwerrell
Bluewyn Gold
Ralph D
Udf1
72 Hen
Sussex Hen
UD01G
Info Hound
I could name a few others, but most don’t live in the area (nor do some on that list). Just thinking off the top of my head.
Anyone up for a fun assignment?
Bummer that joe c isn’t around, although that would probably get GoHens kicked out of the press pool.
Anyway, grateful for whatever info we get here on GoHens. Thanks, guys.