john_a_g wrote:
Someone mentioned recruits being on the sidelines - a perfect example. They have no professional reason to be there. But the college is using a credential in a way beneficial to them. They do not care that it causes media discomfort.
I fully understand why this is done. I have no problem with an event host/school issuing sideline access to whomever they wish ... it\'s their event/venue, they can do whatever they deem proper ... I\'ll work within the limitations they set forth ....
I was referring to the sense of entitlement some seem to have when it comes to media credentials .... it\'s like any other requirement set for any other job ... if you don\'t meet the requirements ... you usually don\'t get to do the job ...
It boils down to this ... when I\'m on the sideline ... I\'m the eyes for the thousands of readers that buy the papers I am representing ... Although it is gratifying to work such events ... I\'m not there to satisfy a personal accomplishment ... it\'s how I pay the bills, raised my kids and make it through this world ...
hleidich wrote:
I have enough skill to be competent and use the proper etiquitte so I do think there are legitiment reasons someone besides the \"working media\" might want access.
I understand your situation ... but my question is ... where was your local paper? Did they not cover the event for your school? ... and if not ... why did you not negotiate with them to represent them at the state tournament ... they could have acquired the credential for you ... then YOU would have been \"working media\" ...... keep in mind that the hosts of events like this set the requirements for credentials they issue, not those receiving the credentials ....
