DeBoer and information

DerekJohnson · December 2023

Kind of amazing how he's able to control the flow of info to the public without coming across and being portrayed like an insecure Nazi. The Tybo stuff is under wraps. The public never heard about the Rome Odunze injury and context until season's end. The public never heard the extent of Penix's injuries. We will never know the truth of J-Mac's injury journey until a FOI act is issued.

I'm not complaining, mind you. Just marveling.

Joey · December 2023

Not being a complete dick to the media definitely helps. He’s been very embracing towards them and helpful in so many other ways that they’re willing to just take any answer he gives them and move on.

BleachedAnusDawg · December 2023

I've always thought that the college football practice of not having injury reports was petty AF, but DeBoer definitely saved the season with how he managed information coming out of the locker room.

Doogles · December 2023

BleachedAnusDawg said:
I've always thought that the college football practice of not having injury reports was petty AF, but DeBoer definitely saved the season with how he managed information coming out of the locker room.

After the way the committee did FSU dirty, there's no reason to ever have injury reports again.

In theory if FSU had been saying Jordan Travis is ahead of schedule all year and will be back for the bowl, they might have got in.

RaceBannon · December 2023

Winning is the best perfume

Plus DeBoer has the rabble thanks to his circuses at the Coliseum

But the mob is fickle

Geevis_and_Butthead · December 2023

Doogles said:

BleachedAnusDawg said:
I've always thought that the college football practice of not having injury reports was petty AF, but DeBoer definitely saved the season with how he managed information coming out of the locker room.
After the way the committee did FSU dirty, there's no reason to ever have injury reports again.

In theory if FSU had been saying Jordan Travis is ahead of schedule all year and will be back for the bowl, they might have got in.

You are correct

Fuck the fans' and media's "right to know"

TXDawg · December 2023

Like I tell my kids, there's no need to lie if you just keep your mouth shut.

theknowledge · December 2023

Answer every question with,
"He's day to day."
"He's working really hard every day to get back."
"He's close."
"Something may have happened there."
"He might have got dinged a little, he's fine."
"I didn't really see it."
"As far as I know he's fine."
"He was in the locker room after the game with his teammates"
"I'll have to check with the training staff."

He's so down to earth and open with his non committal answers that Seattle media just lets it go. Softy, Vorel and Caple won't press too hard because they get pretty damn good access to the program. Waaaaaay more than Petersen ever allowed. DeBoer actually wants those guys writing articles, wants them doing podcasts, he wants his coaches doing interviews with Softy on the radio, he wants whatever juice this city can muster. Hell, he let Softy do an entire two hour show from the recruiting lounge after the AC last year. Coaches, players and DeBoer himself all sat for interviews. It was the best content Softy and Doog Fain have ever put out. If its archived somewhere I actually recommend listening. Media access and a controlled narrative are key, DeBoer understands this and for that he will always get away with his canned non answers. He's the boss.

houseofpain247 · December 2023

DeBoer has been on Gameday and McAfee's show multiple times this season. He gets it. Petersen would NEVER have been on the McAfee show while he was coaching.

UW_Doog_Bot · December 2023

theknowledge said:
Answer every question with,
"He's day to day."
"He's working really hard every day to get back."
"He's close."
"Something may have happened there."
"He might have got dinged a little, he's fine."
"I didn't really see it."
"As far as I know he's fine."
"He was in the locker room after the game with his teammates"
"I'll have to check with the training staff."

He's so down to earth and open with his non committal answers that Seattle media just lets it go. Softy, Vorel and Caple won't press too hard because they get pretty damn good access to the program. Waaaaaay more than Petersen ever allowed. DeBoer actually wants those guys writing articles, wants them doing podcasts, he wants his coaches doing interviews with Softy on the radio, he wants whatever juice this city can muster. Hell, he let Softy do an entire two hour show from the recruiting lounge after the AC last year. Coaches, players and DeBoer himself all sat for interviews. It was the best content Softy and Doog Fain have ever put out. If its archived somewhere I actually recommend listening. Media access and a controlled narrative are key, DeBoer understands this and for that he will always get away with his canned non answers. He's the boss.

Tbf the media in Seattle, while not always FOR the program, is lightweight(sorry Nacho) and mostly uninterested in football these days.

DerekJohnson · December 2023

theknowledge said:
Answer every question with,
"He's day to day."
"He's working really hard every day to get back."
"He's close."
"Something may have happened there."
"He might have got dinged a little, he's fine."
"I didn't really see it."
"As far as I know he's fine."
"He was in the locker room after the game with his teammates"
"I'll have to check with the training staff."

He's so down to earth and open with his non committal answers that Seattle media just lets it go. Softy, Vorel and Caple won't press too hard because they get pretty damn good access to the program. Waaaaaay more than Petersen ever allowed. DeBoer actually wants those guys writing articles, wants them doing podcasts, he wants his coaches doing interviews with Softy on the radio, he wants whatever juice this city can muster. Hell, he let Softy do an entire two hour show from the recruiting lounge after the AC last year. Coaches, players and DeBoer himself all sat for interviews. It was the best content Softy and Doog Fain have ever put out. If its archived somewhere I actually recommend listening. Media access and a controlled narrative are key, DeBoer understands this and for that he will always get away with his canned non answers. He's the boss.

This old chestnut is also an option:

CFetters_Nacho_Lover · December 2023

UW_Doog_Bot said:

theknowledge said:
Answer every question with,
"He's day to day."
"He's working really hard every day to get back."
"He's close."
"Something may have happened there."
"He might have got dinged a little, he's fine."
"I didn't really see it."
"As far as I know he's fine."
"He was in the locker room after the game with his teammates"
"I'll have to check with the training staff."

He's so down to earth and open with his non committal answers that Seattle media just lets it go. Softy, Vorel and Caple won't press too hard because they get pretty damn good access to the program. Waaaaaay more than Petersen ever allowed. DeBoer actually wants those guys writing articles, wants them doing podcasts, he wants his coaches doing interviews with Softy on the radio, he wants whatever juice this city can muster. Hell, he let Softy do an entire two hour show from the recruiting lounge after the AC last year. Coaches, players and DeBoer himself all sat for interviews. It was the best content Softy and Doog Fain have ever put out. If its archived somewhere I actually recommend listening. Media access and a controlled narrative are key, DeBoer understands this and for that he will always get away with his canned non answers. He's the boss.

Tbf the media in Seattle, while not always FOR the program, is lightweight(sorry Nacho) and mostly uninterested in football these days.

Apology accepted.

FireCohen · December 2023

DerekJohnson said:
Kind of amazing how he's able to control the flow of info to the public without coming across and being portrayed like an insecure Nazi. The Tybo stuff is under wraps. The public never heard about the Rome Odunze injury and context until season's end. The public never heard the extent of Penix's injuries. We will never know the truth of J-Mac's injury journey until a FOI act is issued.

I'm not complaining, mind you. Just marveling.

I disagree, i would say he is controlling the narrative like a true Nazi......hardy har har

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