He's kinda like the Paul Finebaum of SC sports radio. Only Paul stirred the pot well enough between Alabama and Auburn fans that it led to his current platform. Paul's genius was in letting his callers embarrass themselves (and each other) to the entertainment of everybody else listening in with laughter.
They hated him for uncovering something embarrassing about their program. I think it might have been the kicker's cocaine arrest. He and KMac also took a stand against the rampant homerism in the upstate media. ie: People in the press box with paws painted on their faces, wearing orange/purple at pressers and the fact they circle the wagons around the program so well to avoid any criticism.
Not a fan of his but Muschamp did a fine job answering the question. Phil is a tool. When you deal with someone who is being a Phallus sometime your best reply is to be a Phallus back. If Phil spent more time on quality journalism and less on shock value he would be a lot better off!!
What is shock value about that question? It happened. It went viral on social media. Fans want to know the back story. Phil asked a professional (and in no way shocking) question.
If Phil is getting criticized by both sides that tells me he’s doing his job
Asking the question in general was sensationalism at its best. Non story move on!!!
When USC has info I’m sure they will release. By making it a focal point the mole will go deeper and will not be found. He brought it up for shock value, plain and simple. I agree the release was done maliciously. Phil was trying to be relevant and stand out. If anyone else thought it was pertinent information they would have addressed the video. Like I said non story !!
To be fair to Muschamp, he's under a lot of pressure because his football teams aren't living up to expectations. The man is on edge. It's his own fault, let me be clear on that. But I can see why he's so quick to get upset when people make his pressers harder.
If you want to see some baiting questions watch Wallace as moderator of the debate tonight. He will get Trumped
I wish Joe Rogan would have been the moderator. That could really get interesting.
Wallace is no fan of Trump and usually throws gotcha questions his way.
There are many other ways he could have handled it in a better manner and still have been honest about it. The question was going to come about eventually , from someone , somewhere. He did not make it any better and only made it worse , imho.
Being a Carolina Grad does not automatically make one a Gamecock.
One need not be a Gamecock to cover the Gamecocks fairly. Fanboys have their place and can provide some good information and interviews, but sometimes it is good to get the truth where you don’t need to wonder if it is shaded by an allegiance to a program.
I want Muschamp fired yesterday. But this is much ado about nothing.
