Stansbury Announcement
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So he wasn't a Cyclone fan and just was a writer?? That is what I get out of this. CW is a Cyclone fan. Stansbury must have just been a writer who got a job writing for CF is my take on it. I don't know the guy at all to be honest.
I left my company 5 years ago for a direct competitor. It’s been a far better fit and is one of the better life decisions I’ve made.
We get clouded because we don’t see things from the business side. This just seems like business to me.
I think it's a little different than switching different companies. Nobody roots for an insurance company.
Seems like a lot of hoopla for a guy who's stories read like one of those fill in the blank books.
I think 2 is a lot more likely. Easy to get burnt out and want something different when you've been at the same place for 10 years.
In Missouri I think. Kansas does have online sports betting, so maybe he has that story to look forward to in the future.
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We, the fans, don't switch easily.
Jared, the fan, will likely always be a Cyclone fan.
Jared, the professional, may need to add to his allegiance.
For example, I am a Commanders fan. John Keim, my favorite local reporter, grew up in Ohio and was a Cleveland fan as a kid and still is very much a fan of Ohio State. However, he does a great job providing insight into the Commanders.
It might be easier for Jared to work "for the enemy" as a journalist. He can be an objective journalist.
That is still such a bad name.
They had the Washington Redtails staring them in the face and turned it down.
That was kind of my thought as well. I wonder if he will physically move (as i heard him on KXNO last week) or do it remote? I just ask as you'd think the ability to work sources, go to pressers, etc would be so much easier in person vs remote.
I also think the balance of "friendships" and "business" is fascinating as you hear the radio, see IowaEverywhere stuff, etc. I remember when Tron was big on CF...was that due to the sponsorship of Wilson Toyota? Probably? Etc.
Wish Jared the best in his new role.
My personal gut feeling on the whole thing... CW was surprised by Jared leaving, wasn't thrilled about the timing, was it during Big 12 media days? And had to scramble to fill his position. I'm sure CW and Jared remain friends, but it just seems like he could have handled leaving better timing wise. Who knows though, still shocking to see him cover KState
I will believe it was Money (and that's OK). Probably annual review time heading into the heavy Football and Bball seasons and the salary adjustment didn't meet expectations.
Or he is building a portfolio of work that can be seen as diverse with quality.
Or he is a cyclone fan and wants to be a writer.
From the farewell post and comments I expected him to leave the industry. I can't imagine blogging about college sports for fan sites pays well for a 30 year old. Interesting he made a somewhat lateral move. Idk, feels odd but I wish him the best.
Just kidding. I don't really care. No offense to Stans, but if this meant getting Rob Gray back then it's a net positive IMO.
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