tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post5310713210430641210..comments2023-10-31T08:24:26.150-07:00Comments on The Wizard of Odds: The Man Behind the CurtainUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-2617607168404313822008-07-22T13:32:00.000-07:002008-07-22T13:32:00.000-07:00Jay Jay,This is a blessing in disguise. Just the ...Jay Jay,<BR/><BR/>This is a blessing in disguise. Just the little push you needed. I've told you for years that the LA Times was not good enough for you and they were damn lucky to have you. Their loss! You will now have the time to pursue bigger and better dreams. FYI, do not sign any documents given to you by the Times until you have them reviewed by counsel. Love you, RhondaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-21988739566082817882008-07-17T11:45:00.000-07:002008-07-17T11:45:00.000-07:00Somehow I missed this thread until today ... My ba...Somehow I missed this thread until today ... My bad.<BR/><BR/>Jay, so sorry to hear the news, but I want you to know that you have my support and I'll keep my eyes and ears open for you. <BR/><BR/>The newspaper business is circling the drain. You'll be better off getting out in the nick of time. <BR/><BR/>Best of luck and I'll be in touch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-6289338456464797182008-07-17T10:09:00.000-07:002008-07-17T10:09:00.000-07:00Thank you for everything & best of luck to you...Thank you for everything & best of luck to you. As much as I hate L.A. Times, Ive enjoyed your work immensely.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-76531872101078870652008-07-17T06:31:00.000-07:002008-07-17T06:31:00.000-07:00Didn't Bruce Feldman reveal your name last season?...Didn't Bruce Feldman reveal your name last season?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-22756435623150324952008-07-16T10:41:00.000-07:002008-07-16T10:41:00.000-07:00Can't you pool some resources and buy the LA Times...Can't you pool some resources and buy the LA Times?Vancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00723003209772769933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-38442209232159442752008-07-16T09:21:00.000-07:002008-07-16T09:21:00.000-07:00Hey Jay,I was really bummed to hear that, but hey,...Hey Jay,<BR/><BR/>I was really bummed to hear that, but hey, you're the best in the business and I know for a fact you'll land on your feet. Keep at it.<BR/><BR/>-Andy (Gutty Little Bruins)blackjackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02329345907497820391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-27264732546700085742008-07-16T05:24:00.000-07:002008-07-16T05:24:00.000-07:00Sorry to hear, Jay. You do great work here, and I'...Sorry to hear, Jay. You do great work here, and I'm sure you'll find something bigger & better. Best of luck -Ed Guntherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618165280932470376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-79661153849203848652008-07-15T18:49:00.000-07:002008-07-15T18:49:00.000-07:00Wiz, best of luck to you. Like others have mentio...Wiz, best of luck to you. Like others have mentioned, your writing skills will prevail in the end.<BR/><BR/>We appreciate the hard work you've put into your site over the years and look forward to more of the good stuff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-49188070747783875392008-07-15T18:13:00.000-07:002008-07-15T18:13:00.000-07:00Good luck to you. Please don't stop working on the...Good luck to you. Please don't stop working on the blog! This is, by far, the best college football blog on the web. Thanks for all of your hardwork.Alex Ezellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01671225179401841316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-11074512758856794352008-07-15T17:41:00.000-07:002008-07-15T17:41:00.000-07:00That totally blows. If you get down to FL this yea...That totally blows. If you get down to FL this year, let's get a beer or three.Kevin Donahuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13394226231972017694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-48427001361101581942008-07-15T17:24:00.000-07:002008-07-15T17:24:00.000-07:00J-Bird,Haven't seen you since the Her-Ex died, and...J-Bird,<BR/><BR/>Haven't seen you since the Her-Ex died, and now I find you doing a very fine blog on the only sport that matters in the US. Damn, dude.<BR/><BR/>I have this overwhelming urge to hit Corky's and get so drunk I contemplate hitting on Betty. Game?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-15956841949158264762008-07-15T16:27:00.000-07:002008-07-15T16:27:00.000-07:00Good Luck to you...I hope you will still be able t...Good Luck to you...I hope you will still be able to keep the site going strong. I don't comment much, but I visit daily and I love the work you do here. Keep it up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-28194344505478873552008-07-15T14:09:00.000-07:002008-07-15T14:09:00.000-07:00Melissa McCoy isn't HR; she's got a masthead title...<I>Melissa McCoy isn't HR; she's got a masthead title and is Jay's boss's boss.</I><BR/><BR/>Thanks for the clarification. It's <I><B>still</I></B> a gutless move to fire someone in any way other than face-to-face, especially when you're dealing with professionals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-42739634055048696852008-07-15T13:56:00.000-07:002008-07-15T13:56:00.000-07:00The LAT shows zero compassion by firing dedicated ...The LAT shows zero compassion by firing dedicated employees over the phone. Anyone who agrees to do that is cold-hearted. Regardless of one's title. In this case, Melissa McCoy is among those editors who follow orders regardless of ethics involved.<BR/><BR/>-a readerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-68118371324170534702008-07-15T13:36:00.000-07:002008-07-15T13:36:00.000-07:00Wiz,You are tremendously talented and they are cra...Wiz,<BR/><BR/>You are tremendously talented and they are crazy to let you go. You will be better off. Persevere.<BR/><BR/>--A loyal fanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-980707825589763242008-07-15T10:25:00.000-07:002008-07-15T10:25:00.000-07:00You're one of the best in this blogging world with...You're one of the best in this blogging world with timely, highly informative and always interesting stuff. You'll be just fine.<BR/><BR/>Keep up the good work. I look forward to seeing what you can do with a little extra time this preseason! Enjoy the break, buddy.Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12329120467397142354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-65570205919738986562008-07-15T10:14:00.000-07:002008-07-15T10:14:00.000-07:00Melissa McCoy isn't HR; she's got a masthead title...Melissa McCoy isn't HR; she's got a masthead title and is Jay's boss's boss.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-32972977624861685402008-07-15T10:08:00.000-07:002008-07-15T10:08:00.000-07:00You know, the only thing sadder to me than the dec...You know, the only thing sadder to me than the decline of print newsmedia is the sloughing off of so many talented journalists in the process. <BR/><BR/>Yes, the industry is flailing in deep, cold water without a boat in sight, but why has it suddenly decided that letting go of its life jacket is a good idea? <BR/><BR/>For what it's worth, I've always enjoyed your writing, and I wish you the best of luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-53166723173811039092008-07-15T10:04:00.000-07:002008-07-15T10:04:00.000-07:00"I'm sorry I couldn't do this face-to-face...these...<I>"I'm sorry I couldn't do this face-to-face...these are trying economic times...you'll be receiving a packet in the mail," she said, apparently reading from a prepared statement.</I><BR/><BR/>I was downsized once, but at least my boss told me to my face instead of hiding behind someone in HR who, in turn, hid behind the phone. Shame on the <I>Times</I> for being so gutless.<BR/><BR/>Jay, I'm sorry this happened, but I know you'll be fine. You understand and have already embraced the changing landscape of journalism. Now go make the best of it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-12564339852354567852008-07-15T09:52:00.000-07:002008-07-15T09:52:00.000-07:00Wiz - I'm sure you'll find quality online content ...Wiz - I'm sure you'll find quality online content opportunities, with your strong resume... good luck!Blogmikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07565488518882524474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-80342810750339891002008-07-15T09:01:00.000-07:002008-07-15T09:01:00.000-07:00Jay - the best of luck to ya! You're a terrific sc...Jay - the best of luck to ya! You're a terrific scribe! Loved your writing in LAT (thanks, homie!), but the best you saved for the Wizard! Thanks again! good luck! and keep it going!<BR/>MaxUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13282922450829369717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-2567101494551220212008-07-15T08:31:00.000-07:002008-07-15T08:31:00.000-07:00Wiz,Best of luck. We know you'll land on your feet...Wiz,<BR/><BR/>Best of luck. We know you'll land on your feet.Zillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07169577633688787456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-52360773312190991572008-07-15T07:37:00.000-07:002008-07-15T07:37:00.000-07:00The paper continues to flounder, but you my friend...The paper continues to flounder, but you my friend are getting better with each year. Their loss, and best wishes for a continued expansion of the Wiz Empire!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-72997526553706856342008-07-15T07:15:00.000-07:002008-07-15T07:15:00.000-07:00Thanks for all your work. It's been a real pleasur...Thanks for all your work. It's been a real pleasure. Good luck to you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15857498.post-9360914687292474182008-07-15T06:33:00.000-07:002008-07-15T06:33:00.000-07:00I am so sorry to hear this. I love the wiz and re...I am so sorry to hear this. I love the wiz and read it every morning. Hope you can keep it going.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com