Navigating Losing Seasons: Media Challenges, Objectivity Debates, and Athletic Complexities

Key Quotes

"I genuinely like if you're ranking hardest times to do KSR early august is is the hardest the second hardest time and thankfully we haven't had a lot of these times over the years is when basketball is not doing well there's this thought I think sometimes in the audience that what you know radio shows want Kentucky or or want their teams to not do well because you get more calls now it is the case you do get more calls when you're losing especially on your post game show you do get more calls with losing but it to me it doesn't make an easier show because the goal of this show is to entertain."

Matt Jones explains that while losing teams generate more calls, the primary goal of his radio show is entertainment, not simply to capitalize on negative sentiment. He believes that constant negativity does not lead to the best show and that listeners often prefer a more balanced approach, even when discussing a struggling team.

"I do not believe this show is at its best when people are yelling. I think that's a common misconception. I think most of the people listening here do not want to just hear people complain all the time. I don't. I also think we have an audience that's about 50 casual sports fans; they like it, but they're not like it's not it doesn't run their life. They definitely don't want to hear people complain."

Matt Jones clarifies his perspective on the show's dynamic, stating that he aims for entertainment rather than simply amplifying complaints. He suggests that a significant portion of their audience consists of casual fans who appreciate sports but do not wish to be subjected to constant negativity or yelling.

"So now you've had 24 hours. Yes, you've now seen the lady. Yes, she was on TV, she was -- she looked sweet, right? Right. She looked like she would cook you something for home. Her name is Lynn. What a sweet name. Her name is Lynn. Have you ever known a Lynn you didn't like? No."

Ryan Lemond is recounting his reaction to seeing the journalist in question, Lynn, on television after an incident. He emphasizes her perceived sweetness and likability, suggesting that her appearance and demeanor have influenced his perception of the situation.

"I would much prefer a journalist tell me what their opinion is then act like to me they don't have an opinion. I can then judge like people will write me and go, 'This happens a lot, Matt, you're biased about politics,' and my answer is always the same: 'So are you?' I'm just acknowledging it. You know where I'm coming from, and you can agree or disagree, but at least you know where I'm coming from."

Matt Jones expresses his preference for transparency in journalism regarding opinions and biases. He argues that it is better for journalists to acknowledge their perspectives so that listeners can understand their viewpoint and evaluate the information accordingly, rather than pretending to be completely objective.

"My biggest concern was since Jasper Johnson committed, I worried about him as a freshman in SEC play and it's almost like he didn't get the build up in the non-conference to get ready. He didn't get many minutes and now it's like, 'Alright, here's the SEC,' and I just don't know that he's ready for that grind, especially with the physicality and having to play defense and he didn't get the practice like against the 300th ranked team that he needed."

Ryan Lemond voices his concerns about freshman Jasper Johnson's readiness for SEC play. He believes that Johnson's lack of significant playing time and preparation during the non-conference schedule has left him unprepared for the physical demands and competitive nature of the SEC.

"I love it. I love everything about it. Let's go through what happened. Pete Novoa, we get a commitment from an offensive lineman at Ohio State. Pete Novoa digs up now for people who don't know, Pete Novoa is essentially what Vince was, although Vince was also the tight end coach. Yeah, and he was there the almost the whole time Vince was here."

Matt Jones expresses his enthusiasm for the ongoing social media exchange between Vince Marrow and Pete Novoa. He highlights Novoa's action of unearthing an old quote from Marrow, setting the stage for the subsequent back-and-forth.