Crapzano: What a tool! And a weasel, too!

[brewmaster]

Did anyone see this on blazersedge.com?

http://www.blazersedge.com/2009/2/19/764310/a-great-moment-in-commenti


Crapzano stupidly thinks the Blazers can make a deal with Raef's contract after the trading deadline!

Then, when he finds out he doesn't know crap, he completely edits his blog to remove ANY evidence of what he originally wrote. And then in the comments sections of his blog, when he is questioned about the issue, he blames the Blazers telling him the wrong information.

Man this guy is an idiot. And then when he can't even admit when he's wrong, he trys to blame the Blazers.

What a freakin' tool!

 

[free_lafrentz]

Yeah, Canzano has NEVER done anything wrong in his life...

 

[THE HCP]

The guy is a complete jerkoff! Who doesn't deserve the position he holds!

 

[The Sebastian Express]

This shouldn't be any surprise at all. He's been corrected multiple times in the past and has changed his blog without mentioning the wrong facts he put in there and changes it to the correct information that he got from readers in his comments sections. He's even deleted the comments correcting him before but still uses the information without acknowledging he used it at all.

Of course you realize this is the same man who told Quick we were hiring Iavaroni - then blamed the Blazers for not being open enough in the hiring process with the media when it turned out to be wrong. Dead serious about that one.

 

[mook]

This crap is annoying. I wrote in his comments:

Why is your "source" the Blazers in regards to NBA trade restrictions? Why are you (and Jason Quick, I might add) relying on them to do the thinking for you, when you could simply read up on Larry Coon's salary cap info yourselves?

Look, I could understand if you had to cover the local NFL team, the local NHL team, the local MLB, etc. But Portland is a one-pro-sport town. And the Blazers were the most talked-about team in the league at the trade deadline.

Is it really too much to ask somebody at the Oregonian to learn the basic rules about NBA salary caps, trade restrictions, etc, themselves, without having to consult a Blazers' assistant GM?

After all, the Blazers naturally have a different agenda than to just communicate to Portlanders the entire story about why or why not a player is traded. They (necessarily) deal in smoke screens and spinning the team/management/ownership in the most positive light.

When you call them up and ask them to tell you what to say, you are allowing yourself to be the mouthpiece for the Blazers without any independent analysis, and that's just bad journalism.

Learn it for yourself. Then call up the Blazers to find out what the company line is on your interpretation. Then go with what you think is right. Journalism 101.

 

[sabas4mvp]

The guy is human and made a mistake. It is funny to me when people get so freaking angry when a sports columnist makes an error and he or she is bashed forever. I'm sure you guys make mistakes at work every once in a while, but Canzano isn't there to point them out and yell at you.

-strong journalism major defending canzano above

 

[e_blazer]

Since I made the same mistake yesterday, I guess I'd better say that I think Canzano was talking about the period between the end of the Blazers' season and the end of the NBA fiscal year on June 30. Teams are free to trade players again during that period and they do it based on this season's salaries. However, ending contracts are specifically prohibitted from being traded during this period, as are contracts where the player has an opt out for the next season. I'd forgotten that and apparently JC did too. Given the complexities of the CBA, I have to cut him some slack on this one.

Doesn't mean he isn't a tool for many other reasons.

 

[roydezlaw]

The guy is human and made a mistake. It is funny to me when people get so freaking angry when a sports columnist makes an error and he or she is bashed forever. I'm sure you guys make mistakes at work every once in a while, but Canzano isn't there to point them out and yell at you.

-strong journalism major defending canzano above

He's a public figure and fair game. Does he not write about other peoples mistakes and take a holier than thou attidude? Fuck him! He has no sympathy for his victims.

 

[bigbailes]

i don't think the problem here is that he made a mistake, it's that he tried to cover up the mistake with no fessing up to it. most people wouldn't have a problem if he'd edit his entry to say he screwed up and here is the real story, instead he edits his blog and his comment to the guy and gives no mention to him being wrong. reporters screw up quite often, it's why there are corrections in the newspaper/mags. that said, some people wouldn't give him any rope though cause he does come off like a douche from time to time.

 

[Rozza5]

but Canzano isn't there to point them out and yell at you.

Now THAT is funny.

John Canzano has built his rep on being a mudslinger pointing and yelling about every mistake or misstep made by the Blazers, Ducks and sometimes even the Beavers no matter how big or small.

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

CRAPZANO strikes again.

 

[number 10]

i don't think the problem here is that he made a mistake, it's that he tried to cover up the mistake with no fessing up to it. most people wouldn't have a problem if he'd edit his entry to say he screwed up and here is the real story, instead he edits his blog and his comment to the guy and gives no mention to him being wrong. reporters screw up quite often, it's why there are corrections in the newspaper/mags. that said, some people wouldn't give him any rope though cause he does come off like a douche from time to time.

agreed in a way, though just about everyone on here could've told you that RLEC was untradable after the deadline. There's other obscure cap rules where I'd give the guy the benefit of the doubt, but this was pretty simple.

 

[LittleAlex]

This is the same moron that made fun of the Beavers Basketball team having a decent season by saying they played Women's Basketball. What a dick.

 

[Boob-No-More]

The guy is human and made a mistake. It is funny to me when people get so freaking angry when a sports columnist makes an error and he or she is bashed forever. I'm sure you guys make mistakes at work every once in a while, but Canzano isn't there to point them out and yell at you.

-strong journalism major defending canzano above

The guy is paid to inform his readership. When he spreads incorrect information, he's not doing his job. If this was an isolated incident, I'd be willing to cut him some slack. But, it's not. It seems like everytime he writes anything about the salary cap or CBA, he gets basic facts wrong. It's not really rocket science.

Thanks to Larry Coon's FAQ, and other online resources, correct, accurate information is readily available. To not take advantage of these resouces, and continually make the same types of mistakes, is poor journalism.

I don't have to, or expect to, agree with all his opinions, but when his opinions are based on false assumptions and inaccurate information, it's hard to take them seriously.

BNM

 

[alex42083]

The guy is human and made a mistake. It is funny to me when people get so freaking angry when a sports columnist makes an error and he or she is bashed forever. I'm sure you guys make mistakes at work every once in a while, but Canzano isn't there to point them out and yell at you.

-strong journalism major defending canzano above

As a journalism major as well, I think Canzano gets a raw deal sometimes too. He even admits that if you try to agree with all of his opinions, there's something wrong with you so I think even he doesn't believe everything he says. He knows his job is to create discussion -- sometimes controversy -- and he does it well.

But his strength is being a columnist and not a reporter. He's a great storyteller, and when he wants to, can write some really great human-interest pieces and has a knack of getting into really good details in his stories.

But it's when he gets into salary cap stuff and the technical side of the NBA, he gets a little lazy in his fact-checking. The RLEC is a pretty obvious one to the average fan. And when I hear him on the radio, trying to talk about base-year compensation or stuff like that, you can tell he's stumbling or trying to look up what it means.
I don't hate the guy as much as some do. He just does his job of creating discussion pretty well, and has pretty thick skin and doesn't care if people hate him in a weird, twisted mixum-sort of way

 

[maxiep]

As a journalism major as well, I think Canzano gets a raw deal sometimes too. He even admits that if you try to agree with all of his opinions, there's something wrong with you so I think even he doesn't believe everything he says. He knows his job is to create discussion -- sometimes controversy -- and he does it well.

But his strength is being a columnist and not a reporter. He's a great storyteller, and when he wants to, can write some really great human-interest pieces and has a knack of getting into really good details in his stories.

But it's when he gets into salary cap stuff and the technical side of the NBA, he gets a little lazy in his fact-checking. The RLEC is a pretty obvious one to the average fan. And when I hear him on the radio, trying to talk about base-year compensation or stuff like that, you can tell he's stumbling or trying to look up what it means.
I don't hate the guy as much as some do. He just does his job of creating discussion pretty well, and has pretty thick skin and doesn't care if people hate him in a weird, twisted mixum-sort of way

What you call "creating discussion" others would call "trolling". If you want to read a good sports columnist who doesn't have to resort to cheap tactics, read Tom Boswell. In fact, I'm not wholly unconvinced MIXUM isn't Canzano.

 

[THE HCP]

Mixzano!

 

[alex42083]

What you call "creating discussion" others would call "trolling". If you want to read a good sports columnist who doesn't have to resort to cheap tactics, read Tom Boswell. In fact, I'm not wholly unconvinced MIXUM isn't Canzano.

I'm not saying Canzano is the best columnist of all-time, but since people still link to him, talk about him, listen to his radio show and read his columns, I'd say he's doing exactly what he's been paid to do whether you hate him or not. He doesn't care whatsoever either.

And certainly, there have been columnists that didn't have to resort to giving off unpopular opinions. There are a ton of great sportswriters and columnists out there. Canzano has simply found his niche, and probably won't be leaving this area anytime soon whether people like it or not.

 

[Rodolfo]

We should start the FireCanzano.com website!

 

[maxiep]

I'm not saying Canzano is the best columnist of all-time, but since people still link to him, talk about him, listen to his radio show and read his columns, I'd say he's doing exactly what he's been paid to do whether you hate him or not. He doesn't care whatsoever either.

And certainly, there have been columnists that didn't have to resort to giving off unpopular opinions. There are a ton of great sportswriters and columnists out there. Canzano has simply found his niche, and probably won't be leaving this area anytime soon whether people like it or not.

I wish John nothing but increased success. Hopefully a paper in a larger city will take note of his large following and hire him. As for the people of Portland, we deserve better. Sean Hannity is popular too, but that doesn't mean he produces quality product.

 

[alex42083]

I wish John nothing but increased success. Hopefully a paper in a larger city will take note of his large following and hire him.

Unfortunately, he's admitted he's had offers to go to much larger papers and into areas where there is a lot more to write about, but he turned them down because he enjoys living here and thinks the Blazers, Ducks and Beavers give him enough to talk/write about.
I guess you'd have to hope for someone like ESPN, Yahoo or CNNSI to want to hire him.

 

[Rozza5]

I'm not saying Canzano is the best columnist of all-time, but since people still link to him, talk about him, listen to his radio show and read his columns, I'd say he's doing exactly what he's been paid to do whether you hate him or not. He doesn't care whatsoever either.

That's exactly the problem though... it's just lazy "journalism" followed with a "who cares? people are paying attention."

Great

It's sad that's become the rallying cry for the new media. And it is. And it's the excuse they dish day after day because they aren't good enough to generate conversation without going in the gutter or being disingenuous.

 

[maxiep]

Unfortunately, he's admitted he's had offers to go to much larger papers and into areas where there is a lot more to write about, but he turned them down because he enjoys living here and thinks the Blazers, Ducks and Beavers give him enough to talk/write about.
I guess you'd have to hope for someone like ESPN, Yahoo or CNNSI to want to hire him.

Yeah, right. I believe that as much as I do that he's a CBA expert.

 

[alex42083]

That's exactly the problem though... it's just lazy "journalism" followed with a "who cares? people are paying attention."

Great

It's sad that's become the rallying cry for the new media. And it is. And it's the excuse they dish day after day because they aren't good enough to generate conversation without going in the gutter or being disingenuous.

With the whole journalism industry going in the tank, and newspapers failing and going bankrupt, that's what we get. Not lazy journalism per se (unless you're Canzano), but trying to create controversy and drawing attention to your paper to sell more papers and advertising. Controversy sells these days.

Not saying it's right, but papers are desperate to stay afloat just like any other business or industry in this economy. That's why you see more newspaper guys doing other media like Canzano doing the radio, and shows like Around the Horn and PTI featuring newspaper columnists.

 

[Rozza5]

With the whole journalism industry going in the tank, and newspapers failing and going bankrupt, that's what we get. Not lazy journalism per se (unless you're Canzano), but trying to create controversy and drawing attention to your paper to sell more papers and advertising. Controversy sells these days.

Not saying it's right, but papers are desperate to stay afloat just like any other business or industry in this economy. That's why you see more newspaper guys doing other media like Canzano doing the radio, and shows like Around the Horn and PTI featuring newspaper columnists.

I guess I don't understand your point.

We have now heard 2 journalism majors tell us not to be so hard on him, he's only doing what he was hired to do... which is according to both of you... wind people up.

He's participating in destroying the medium... which apparently is ok because it leads to money for.... someone... or him.... or.... advertisers.

Wow, that's great. I guess it's all worth it then.


He's simply getting criticized for being a shitty columnist. It doesn't matter if he's only doing it to justify the ends... that still makes him and others like him a shitty columnist who will be told "You're a shitty columnist"

He's someone who's not talented enough to get people to read him unless he causes controversy.

That is what you call... A hack.

I'll bet you a year of his salary he's exactly the type of writer he swore he'd never become when he was in college.

 

[tlongII]

Well, it is a blog...

 

[alex42083]

I guess I don't understand your point.

We have now heard 2 journalism majors tell us not to be so hard on him, he's only doing what he was hired to do... which is according to both of you... wind people up.

I didn't say not be hard on him. When did I say that? He gets paid to give his opinion on issues, he wants you to argue with him. And he's found it more to be successful to play devil's advocate and roll with it.

He's participating in destroying the medium... which apparently is ok because it leads to money for.... someone... or him.... or.... advertisers.

Wow, that's great. I guess it's all worth it then.

Well, advertising dollars are what pays to keep newspapers alive. You think the 50 cents an issue pays to operate a business? Newspapers are a business just like any other business. It's not here for free just for your enjoyment.
Without it, you get no revenue to pay for reporters. Without reporters, you get no local news. Without no local news, you get no local Blazers beat writers who follow the team. If you don't want that, then that's fine.

He's simply getting criticized for being a shitty columnist. It doesn't matter if he's only doing it to justify the ends... that still makes him and others like him a shitty columnist who will be told "You're a shitty columnist"

He's someone who's not talented enough to get people to read him unless he causes controversy.

That is what you call... A hack.

I'll bet you a year of his salary he's exactly the type of writer he swore he'd never become when he was in college.

That's your right to call him a shitty columnist. I don't give a crap. Call him whatever you want. If he didn't have talent though, he wouldn't be employed by The O, and Paul Allen wouldn't have contracted him to be a radio host on his own radio station in his primetime slot.
Just for the record, I'm not defending Canzano's opinions on issues, which I think sometimes are stupid. And I even said earlier that when he tries to be a reporter and talk about cap issues, he looks ignorant. He's best when he just sticks to trying to give opinions.

If you think it's best that he leave and be fired, don't read him, don't read his blog, stop clicking links to his articles and stop talking about him. Email The O and Rose City Radio and tell them you hate him and don't want to see him anymore.

Go Blazers.

 

[Natebishop3]

The guy is human and made a mistake. It is funny to me when people get so freaking angry when a sports columnist makes an error and he or she is bashed forever. I'm sure you guys make mistakes at work every once in a while, but Canzano isn't there to point them out and yell at you.

-strong journalism major defending canzano above

Wait till you get to the real world of journalism, good sir.

It's a whole new ballgame.

 

[Rozza5]

If you think it's best that he leave and be fired, don't read him, don't read his blog, stop clicking links to his articles and stop talking about him.

I don't read him. And not out of any sort of mini protest either. I just don't believe even he believes half the stuff he writes which is boring to me. That's a pointless exercise for both of us.

I have no interest in him and don't listen to him either...

However, I am kind of pissed the Oregonian doesn't have a decent sports opinion columnist that I enjoy reading.

That's what bothers me. Not Canzano himself.

My point is clear though. His defense can not be "Just keep reading that's what I'm paid for"

Thats absurd and embarrassing.

And it's an excuse we hear time after time.

 

[alex42083]

I don't read him. And not out of any sort of mini protest either. I just don't believe even he believes half the stuff he writes which is boring to me. That's a pointless exercise for both of us.

I have no interest in him and don't listen to him either...

However, I am kind of pissed the Oregonian doesn't have a decent sports opinion columnist that I enjoy reading.

That's what bothers me. Not Canzano himself.

My point is clear though. His defense can not be "Just keep reading that's what I'm paid for"

Thats absurd and embarrassing.

And it's an excuse we hear time after time.

Understandable. And I agree with you that it'd be nice to have a columnist that doesn't have opinions that try to piss on the Blazers time to time.
And I apologize if I was sounding harsh or anything, I'm just in the business myself and feel like I have to defend it sometimes. But Canzano doesn't make it easy when he gets the simplest of facts wrong like the RLEC thing.

edit: And it's probably why the only guys with differing opinions are journalism majors. haha.