It has been instructive — but hardly surprising — to watch our assembled Big Media (and even the not-so-big) fret about the upcoming June prim…
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johnhorganmedia commented on Some good timing at Belmont’s Notre Dame
A clarification re the Snell contract. His 2024 signing bonus represents about half of his listed compensation. That bonus is deferred for several years. In the end, though, the total will amount to roughly the same stated figure. No matter how you care to calculate it, that's a lot of ch…
johnhorganmedia commented on Boys will be boys — or maybe not
On that same note, one obvious solution for biological boys who want to compete in competitive athletic events as girls: Participate in male sports activities as a girl. No problem. No worries. No hard feelings.
johnhorganmedia commented on Boys will be boys — or maybe not
Steve Sell is a well-respected and dedicated coach, athletic director and longtime advocate for student-athletes of all ages and abilities. His views on this contentious issue are not off-the-cuff. He is thoughtful, honest and reasonable. We happen to disagree on this particular subject. …
johnhorganmedia commented on Mercy commits to building gym
The loss of advertising dollars from print to online sites has been massive.