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I’m Thoroughly Enjoying Watching Howard Eskin Dismember Marcus Hayes
By Kyle Scott
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It’s rare that I’ll agree with Howard Eskin on anything, but his takedown of Marcus Hayes is positively delicious. After Hayes wrote what might for real be the worst Philly sports article or column I have ever seen, Eskin began to systematically peel back pieces of his flesh like a flight bird stumbling upon a carcass or, if you prefer, a fly munching on some sh… you got it:
I attended both news conferences and sensed none of this BS. This is the height of Voodoo Journalism. These guys make it up. #ItsAJoke https://t.co/ZYRkrYFBoK
— Howard Eskin (@howardeskin) May 24, 2017
To Tina and all who realize @inkstainedretchze just writes things to get hits on site. He had story written before he heard either. More … https://t.co/rudPUsximd
— Howard Eskin (@howardeskin) May 24, 2017
As it turns out #eagles HC Doug Pederson said at owners meetings had "no problem" w @cj_wentz going to work w QB coach in off season. More..
— Howard Eskin (@howardeskin) May 24, 2017
In story that Marcus Hayes, who is part of Voodoo Journalism, writes its his opinion, then writes it as fact. Disservice to other reporters
— Howard Eskin (@howardeskin) May 24, 2017
Again to all that commented on my first tweet that pointed out this is BS, I complement you for seeing thru this total fiction. #ItsAJoke
— Howard Eskin (@howardeskin) May 24, 2017
One other point. Tom Brady works with same coach in off season that @cj_wentz worked with in off season. None of this nonsense w #patriots
— Howard Eskin (@howardeskin) May 24, 2017
Even John Clark, who’s not usually filled with a ton of feist, hopped into the scrum:
Doug Pederson at combine said he was OK with Carson Wentz going to QB guru
"It just helps him get better"
cc @inkstainedretch#Eagles pic.twitter.com/L4Qwi8DoXh
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) May 24, 2017
Hayes’ piece would get most bloggers banned from the facility, or young writers reprimanded and perhaps fired. It was that bad.
Kyle Scott is the founder and editor of CrossingBroad.com. He has written for CBS Philly and Philly Voice, and been a panelist or contributor on NBC Sports Philly, FOX 29 and SNY TV, as well as a recurring guest on 97.5 The Fanatic, 94 WIP, 106.7 The Fan and other stations. He has more than 10 years experience running digital media properties and in online advertising and marketing.