LOTD: Erin Andrews, Ben Roethlisberger Coverage Choices Has ESPN Under the Microscope

July 22, 2009 By 2 Comments

ESPN coverage of Ben Roethlisberger sexual assault charge, Erin Andrews secret videoTo be more apt, the title of this post should probably say “non-Coverage” choices, since the WWL has basically refused to cover the Ben Roethlisberger sexual assault story, and has understandably been very brief in its comments and coverage regarding the secret video that was shot of Erin Andrews.

There have been a lot of interesting perspectives about ESPN regarding these stories, and I am beginning to think that is morphing into a quasi-defining moment for the moment, especially with respect to Roethlisberger.  Are they truly holding firm to an internal principle regarding civil lawsuits, or just being hypocritical and trying to protect a star so they can maintain access?  I am beginning to think the latter, and it is not increasing my respect for a network that, for the most part, I obviously love.  

Anyway, I find this story interesting, and hopefully you do too.  If so, here are some good links for you to check out and then some other non-related links that are still worthwhile:

Erin Andrews Coverage

Ben Roethlisberger Sexual Assault Coverage

Update: Can’t forget our good friend John Gonzalez (for the record, I’m not being facetious or sarcastic) at the Philly.com who has a great take on ESPN’s lack of coverage regarding the Roethlisberger story:

Other Links:

 


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