Probably good reading for everyone

If your responders are slow here is might be because it will take us another week to digest all that along with the linked info!

The one point he did not make that I think we see here in Dallas is the draw for young print journalists to sensationalize in their newspapers in order to get ESPN jobs. Matt Mosely and Tim Cowlishaw are prime examples.

There used to be another blog that was on top of the NBA world - True Hoop by Henry Abbott. I say used to be because Henry sold out to ESPN (literally). I don't honestly know if his content is as good - he doesn't seem to have the bite he once had - but I have stopped reading there after a few months. Here's hoping Grizz doesn't follow Henry (smile). I agree with you tbat this is a most excellent group led by a most dedicated and excellent weblogger.

linking a Bulldog blog to Grizz's site!

A great read. I have heard a lot of denigration of bloggers for the past few years. Even Parcells used to refer us negatively. But that's how it usually goes as change is thrust upon the wider, established industry. Clearly there is a reason for the popularity of the blogosphere, a need that is not filled by ESPN and other outlets. Maybe it's the ability to question "conventional wisdom", maybe it's the ability to take part in a community of like-mined (or sometimes unlike-minded) fans, maybe it's that narrower focus that matches our own (after all, I care not at all what the Red Wings are doing). Whatever the motivation, it's here and will continue to be a force.