Talk:John Feinstein

"Local controversy"
The Local controversy section, just added this past week, reads more like there's just one or two people resentful of comments Feinstein has made within the past week or so. Its only cited instance of Feinstein not giving Georgetown its supposed "due" is a comment Feinstein made within the past eight days at the time of this writing, and then it uses weasel words and not a single bit of actual evidence to claim that this has caused actual controversy. In light of the fact that Feinstein is a living person, I'm moving the section to the talkpage until citations can be added to back up its claims of controversy. Of course, there's nothing wrong with adding back into the article that Feinstein has said he has issues with Georgetown (though I would say that his issues with Duke are far more noteworthy), since that's the one piece of this paragraph that's actually backed up with a source:

Local Controversy
Despite covering the Washington, DC area as a sports-journalist, many in the region have called into question his objectivity and professionalism concerning Georgetown University, a significant presence on the local and national collegiate sports scene. Discussing his picks to win the 2007 NCAA Basketball Tournament on the March 20,2007 edition of "Out of Bounds on Fox with Craig Shemon and James Washington" on Fox Sports radio, Feinstein only begrudgingly mentioned Georgetown after being prodding by the talk show's host. He acknowledged that his lack of coverage (on radio and in the Washington Post) of the local university is driven not by the lack of a compelling story but by the fact that he "had too many issues" with the school. Many question the appropriateness of this standard being applied by such a renowned and respected journalist.

Binabik80 14:06, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

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BetacommandBot (talk) 22:09, 2 January 2008 (UTC)

John Feinstein and Duke Lacrosl'l
John Feinstein was harshly critical of the Duke Lacrosse team and the allegations including rape, against the players. Numerous links show that Feinstein "knew" a crime had occurred, and that the entire team should be expelled. His incorrect and premature condemnation of the players for severe crimes is far more of a "blot" on Feinstein than the item mentioned in the article on his use of a swear on-air in the Duke v Navy game. I aver that over the past few years, Feinstein's behavior and statements around the Duke Lacrosse case are what he's best known for, and that the Lacrosse mess should be included in this article. Feinstein's take on the matter (falsely accusing someone of rape) is at least as bad as Imus's racist remarks on the women's basketball team. (Reading the Wiki on Imus, he appears to say horrible things about all kinds of people without significant negative consequences to himself...I "don't get" Imus in the same way I don't get "Body Integrity Identity Disorder".)

Also, everything after the first sentence in the paragraph mentioning Jim Rome seems superfluous at best. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.2.42.178 (talk) 15:45, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

It seems to me that the "Controversy" section, and the initial comment, above (e.g., "Numerous links") are poorly sourced, at best. While Feinstein was initially harsh, he is, after all, a commentator, not a reporter. To say he "rushed to judgement" is questionable. One could argue that his later change in position was an attempt to cover himself. One could also argue that just because the players weren't guilty of the worst possible thing doesn't mean they weren't guilty of anything, and that he was making that point. The "Controversy" section seems slanted, and doesn't minimal or no light on his writing and statements as more facts came out. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Rw50 (talk • contribs) 03:49, 23 September 2008 (UTC)

Uncalled for slam on Feinstein
Is the article implying that Feinstein has a fear of guns due to sexual or emotional problems? "It has frequently been said that a fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity.[3]" The footnote to Freud seems like a joke. Seems like a low blow. Asherdallas (talk) 02:47, 5 December 2008 (UTC)

As much as I think Feinstein is an ignorant fool, the Freud comment doesn't belong. I am removing it.--Davidwiz (talk) 21:37, 5 December 2008 (UTC)

Coleman report
What is the "Coleman report" mentioned under Controversies? --Bejnar (talk) 10:30, 31 December 2008 (UTC)

It was part of the extremely one-sided Campus Culture Initiative set up by Brodhead to supposedly investigate the past offenses committed by the lacrosse team. Professor Coleman's committee found the players to be far more positive students than Duke and the media portrayed them as. It was also the only CCI committee that wasn't chaired by members of the Group of 88.

BTW Thanks for pointing this part out. The Coleman Report ought to be sourced as it has been a vital part of the case. HoundofBaskersville (talk) 04:33, 1 January 2009 (UTC)

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