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On March 31st, 2006, Roberts was one of the first to report on the [[Duke_lacrosse_case|Duke Lacrosse Case]]. Roberts criticized the University, as well as the team, for a culture that prohibited "[http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D04E0DC1230F932A05750C0A9609C8B63 snitching]" on the then-alleged (now exonerated) lacrosse players. Accusations of sexism and racism followed in later articles. The accused players were later cleared of [[Duke_lacrosse_case#Supervisor|any wrongdoing,]] and the lead prosecutor [[Mike Nifong]] was later [[disbarred]]. Roberts has never admitted or apologized for her remarks. |
On March 31st, 2006, Roberts was one of the first to report on the [[Duke_lacrosse_case|Duke Lacrosse Case]]. Roberts criticized the University, as well as the team, for a culture that prohibited "[http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D04E0DC1230F932A05750C0A9609C8B63 snitching]" on the then-alleged (now exonerated) lacrosse players. Accusations of sexism and racism followed in later articles. The accused players were later cleared of [[Duke_lacrosse_case#Supervisor|any wrongdoing,]] and the lead prosecutor [[Mike Nifong]] was later [[disbarred]]. Roberts has never admitted or apologized for her remarks. |
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==Auburn Witch Hunt== |
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On April 3rd 2013, Selena released an article accusing Auburn University of bribing players |
On April 3rd 2013, Selena released an article accusing her own Auburn University of bribing players and changing grades to make players eligible to play. She allegedly pulled quotes from former players Mike Blanc, Darvin Adams, Mike McNeil, and Nieko Thorpe. In an interview with AL.com on Wednesday, Blanc denied saying that quote. Blanc later tweeted: "Man this article is outrageous and isn't true." |
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The reputation of the players polled is suspect as best. As are the motives of Roberts to drag her own school through the mud to get some publicity while stretching the truth of some second hand account of events. WDE. |
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This is just the latest allegation for the already tainted Auburn University 2010 football team |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 15:21, 4 April 2013
Selena Roberts (born May 16, 1966 in Live Oak, Florida Roberts began her career as a beat writer for the Minnesota Vikings at the Minneapolis Star Tribune and for the Orlando Magic and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Orlando Sentinel. She received a B.A. degree in journalism from Auburn University in 1988 where she was a sports editor for the University's paper The Plainsman.[1] She also made frequent appearances on the ESPN talk show The Sports Reporters.[2] In a February 7, 2009 article on SI.com that quickly made the cover of Sports Illustrated, Roberts revealed that Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez tested positive for steroids in 2003.[3]
Alex Rodriguez biography
Roberts book about Alex Rodriguez, A-Rod: The Many Lives of Alex Rodriguez was released on May 3, 2009. The unauthorized biography links the embattled slugger's tabloid-like fame and use of performance enhancing drugs with an unquenchable desire for attention, and his father, Victor, who abandoned him at ten years old. The book reported that Rodriguez used performance enhancing drugs in high school, and delved into reports that A-Rod used PEDs with the New York Yankees and tipped pitches to opposing players. The book received widespread media attention before it was released.[4]
Duke Lacrosse Case
On March 31st, 2006, Roberts was one of the first to report on the Duke Lacrosse Case. Roberts criticized the University, as well as the team, for a culture that prohibited "snitching" on the then-alleged (now exonerated) lacrosse players. Accusations of sexism and racism followed in later articles. The accused players were later cleared of any wrongdoing, and the lead prosecutor Mike Nifong was later disbarred. Roberts has never admitted or apologized for her remarks.
Auburn Witch Hunt
On April 3rd 2013, Selena released an article accusing her own Auburn University of bribing players and changing grades to make players eligible to play. She allegedly pulled quotes from former players Mike Blanc, Darvin Adams, Mike McNeil, and Nieko Thorpe. In an interview with AL.com on Wednesday, Blanc denied saying that quote. Blanc later tweeted: "Man this article is outrageous and isn't true."
The reputation of the players polled is suspect as best. As are the motives of Roberts to drag her own school through the mud to get some publicity while stretching the truth of some second hand account of events. WDE.
References
- ^ "Columnist Biography: Selena Roberts". New York Times. 2005-09-15. Retrieved 2009-05-04.
- ^ Whitlock, Jason (2009-05-02). "Roberts' book on A-Rod should be questioned". Kansas City Star.
- ^ "Sources tell SI Alex Rodriguez tested positive for steroids in 2003". CNN. 2009-02-07. Retrieved 2010-05-23.
- ^ LaPointe, Joe (2009-05-03). "Girardi Expresses Irritation About Rodriguez Book". New York Times.
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