Drew Sharp is a reprehensible human being. This cannot be sugarcoated. He lives to write hit jobs on athletes based on his own preconceived prejudices and horribly cynical world view. During the course of his radio show yesterday, Sharp compared a seventeen year old high school student that had committed no crime to OJ Simpson and bemoaned the fact that he was simply trying to tell the other side of the story. We here at the WLA think it’s important to present some the other side of the story about Drew Sharp, following the same rigorous journalistic standards that he has utilized. So let’s take a look at Sharp’s conviction free criminal record.
Despite his holier than thou attitude towards non-traditional media outlets, Drew Sharp has no journalistic integrity. He wrote an article for USA Today in which he misattributed a quote to Rush Limbaugh in an effort to further his own agenda. He “reported” that Lloyd Carr had not shaken hands with Bobby Williams in the aftermath of the famous “Spartan Bob” game. When confronted with video evidence that a handshake did happen, he still denied it. While the above actions are the make of a man with no scruples, I will concede that Sharp hasn’t plaigarized or created a story whole cloth out of his own imagination a la Jayson Blair…yet.
Drew Sharp is not married and has never had a serious relationship with a man or a woman. For a middle aged man, this is a personality flaw. I don’t really have any concrete facts to back this assertion up, other than I’ve never heard him mention it in all his radio shows. This is the same level of background investigation that Sharp did before penning his piece, so I feel like all journalistic principles have been met. I have heard reports that in order to meet some of his more base desires, Sharp has videotaped himself urinating on females of unknown age. He has never been convicted of that crime, but neither was R Kelly.
Drew Sharp is a huge fan of dog fighting. Loves it. How do I know? Just look at the picture. He supports Michael Vick.
Drew Sharp has written the worst book in the world. It has one star on Amazon. It’s #3,868,729 in books. Stan Barnes wrote a book titled “What I Learned In Life From A Liquid Manure Pit.” It has five stars on Amazon. It’s #1,988,112 in books. Stan Barnes wrote a more compelling book about a liquid manure pit than Drew Sharp did about metro Detroit sports. With the backing of the Free Press and assorted local media behind him, it takes a profoundly horrible writer pull off that feat.
As seen in the adjacent picture (courtesy of MVictors), Drew Sharp refuses to sit with the common media. He’s a “columnist.” He’s “bigger” than the assorted rabble before him. He drives a “Dodge Stratus.” He wears leather coats to look “tough.” He grows a goatee to look “bad ass.” He loses his hair to look “distinguished.” He wears women’s underwear to “avoid chafing.” He keeps a step stool in his trunk in case he happens upon a horse he wants to “bugger.” His favorite movie is “Old Dogs.” Just because these things haven’t been proven in a court of law doesn’t mean they’re not true.
The worst part is that Sharp holds his audience in open contempt. He has stated that “You (the audience) morons should make sure you get both sides of the story before saying something definitively.” He genuinely dislikes his readership and listeners. I’m not sure why anyone would indulge Sharp in his patently sadomasochistic fantasies, yet here I am. Perhaps I’m a glutton for punishment. Or perhaps I think Sharp was disgustingly indecent to a high school senior on what should have been (and hopefully still was) the best day of his life thus far. Either way, grab your snorkel. We’re chest deep in liquid manure.
YOU IDIOTS
I PROVED THAT THAT GIRL ON PEED ON WAS 18 OR OLDER DON’T YOU READ NEWSPAPERS
YOU IDIOTS
I PROVED THAT THAT GIRL ON PEED ON WAS 18 OR OLDER DON’T YOU READ NEWSPAPERS
“April 19. This morning, struck into the region of full goatees – sometimes accompanied by a mustache, but only occasionally.
It was odd to come upon this thick crop of an obsolete and uncomely fashion; it was like running suddenly across a forgotten acquaintance whom you had supposed dead for a generation. The goatee extends over a wide extent of country; and is accompanied by an ironclad belief in Adam and the Biblical history of creation, which has not suffered from the assaults of scientists.”
-Mark Twain in Life on the Mississippi
“April 19. This morning, struck into the region of full goatees – sometimes accompanied by a mustache, but only occasionally.
It was odd to come upon this thick crop of an obsolete and uncomely fashion; it was like running suddenly across a forgotten acquaintance whom you had supposed dead for a generation. The goatee extends over a wide extent of country; and is accompanied by an ironclad belief in Adam and the Biblical history of creation, which has not suffered from the assaults of scientists.”
-Mark Twain in Life on the Mississippi
I HEARD THAT DREW SHARP OF THE DERTOIT FREE PRESS AND FREEP.COM PLAGERIZED something AND THAT HE said the phrase IS GAY.
I HEARD THAT DREW SHARP OF THE DERTOIT FREE PRESS AND FREEP.COM PLAGERIZED something AND THAT HE said the phrase IS GAY.
Go ahead. Prove that Drew Sharp drives a Dodge Stratus. I triple dog with a side of slaw dare you.
Go ahead. Prove that Drew Sharp drives a Dodge Stratus. I triple dog with a side of slaw dare you.
This is the last line of the linked USA Today article above. You can’t make this stuff up.
“But Rush did exactly what ESPN paid him to do with the league’s blessing — provide that lightning rod predicated more on reaction than reasoned thought. When you really think about it, Limbaugh’s bombastic style perfectly meshes with a league mind-set that’s already sacrificed its scruples.”
This is the last line of the linked USA Today article above. You can’t make this stuff up.
“But Rush did exactly what ESPN paid him to do with the league’s blessing — provide that lightning rod predicated more on reaction than reasoned thought. When you really think about it, Limbaugh’s bombastic style perfectly meshes with a league mind-set that’s already sacrificed its scruples.”
Drew Sharp and Michael Rosenberg raped me
Drew Sharp and Michael Rosenberg raped me
Excellent job WLA, as usual.
Excellent job WLA, as usual.
It is really sad to see you guys sink to this level.
It is really sad to see you guys sink to this level.
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After Drew Sharp wrote his column the vicious attacks upon him began. Then the extensive Freep investigative piece came out. Even RR lovers like Sam Webb and Ira Weintraub said this Freep was fair. What RR dismissed as “internet rumors” turned out to be quite a crime spree. A total vindication of Drew and the complete exposure of the frauds that are RR and his blindly loyal followers. What are you people going to say when the NCAA violations are revealed and RR is shown the door?
After Drew Sharp wrote his column the vicious attacks upon him began. Then the extensive Freep investigative piece came out. Even RR lovers like Sam Webb and Ira Weintraub said this Freep was fair. What RR dismissed as “internet rumors” turned out to be quite a crime spree. A total vindication of Drew and the complete exposure of the frauds that are RR and his blindly loyal followers. What are you people going to say when the NCAA violations are revealed and RR is shown the door?
“After Drew Sharp wrote his column the vicious attacks upon him began. Then the extensive Freep investigative piece came out.”
And you don’t see a problem here?
Drew Sharp is an adult and has been in the newspaper business for much longer than he deserves. He can handle a “vicious attack” here and there, especially in response to dragging an 18 year old through the mud for no other reason than to comment on Rodriguez.
By the way, if you’re going to give yourself a self-serving moniker like “Voice of Reason,” begin by being accurate with your facts. The relevant quote from the press conference regarding reports about Dorsey on the Internet came as follows: “I think sometimes people are too quick to judge on something they read on the Internet, and I think that’s dangerous to do that. You know, I don’t think it’s fair to the young man and his family to pass judgments on something before you know the whole story.” Not “internet rumors.” I’m beginning to see why you’re such a fan of Sharp.
Enjoy the ride with the Freep as it gradually goes down the toilet.
“After Drew Sharp wrote his column the vicious attacks upon him began. Then the extensive Freep investigative piece came out.”
And you don’t see a problem here?
Drew Sharp is an adult and has been in the newspaper business for much longer than he deserves. He can handle a “vicious attack” here and there, especially in response to dragging an 18 year old through the mud for no other reason than to comment on Rodriguez.
By the way, if you’re going to give yourself a self-serving moniker like “Voice of Reason,” begin by being accurate with your facts. The relevant quote from the press conference regarding reports about Dorsey on the Internet came as follows: “I think sometimes people are too quick to judge on something they read on the Internet, and I think that’s dangerous to do that. You know, I don’t think it’s fair to the young man and his family to pass judgments on something before you know the whole story.” Not “internet rumors.” I’m beginning to see why you’re such a fan of Sharp.
Enjoy the ride with the Freep as it gradually goes down the toilet.
Does the name Willie Williams ring a bell? He was signed by Miami (Fla)a few years ago. This fine scholar-athlete had been arrested 11 times. He has bounced around to five different colleges, been arrested more times, and been to jail.
Of course the real problem must be the “agenda” of the anti-Miami media. The kid has great character. Of course he does.
It’s interesting that even an outlaw program like Florida seems to have stopped recruiting Dorsey once they learned more about him.
Does the name Willie Williams ring a bell? He was signed by Miami (Fla)a few years ago. This fine scholar-athlete had been arrested 11 times. He has bounced around to five different colleges, been arrested more times, and been to jail.
Of course the real problem must be the “agenda” of the anti-Miami media. The kid has great character. Of course he does.
It’s interesting that even an outlaw program like Florida seems to have stopped recruiting Dorsey once they learned more about him.
Last I knew, the school in question was Michigan, not Miami; the coach was Rodriguez, not Coker; the kid’s name is Dorsey, not Williams. The situations are unrelated. Here’s some other fun facts: Williams was getting into trouble even during his recruitment; Dorsey has stayed on the right side of the law for two years now. Williams remained in Miami where he continued to be surrounded by the same negative influences as before his recruitment; Dorsey is looking to move far away to a positive environment with a fresh start. Miami was generally unaware of Williams’ past; Michigan took Dorsey with eyes wide open (not to mention he continued to be recruited by USC, FSU, and was a Florida commit for over a year – you really think they didn’t have an inkling of his past well before they stopped recruiting him?). And, most importantly, Williams actually continued to get into trouble after signing with Miami. He screwed up the opportunity that was given to him. Dorsey hasn’t even stepped on campus yet, much less continued to get in trouble. Maybe it’s just me, but I don’t doom a kid to a life of crime based on the misdeeds of others.
But to the extent you want to point to the failure of others as some sort of misguided proof that Dorsey is fated to do the same, then I point to Pat Lazear, someone who was convicted and sentenced for his part in an armed robbery, among other incidents. He was recruited by and played under Rodriguez, a fact that makes his situation much more relevant than Williams’. How has he turned out? Nevermind the fact that kids in Dorsey’s situation are highly likely to avoid further offenses. Williams is the exception, not the rule. But don’t take my word for it – there was a guest post on this just a few days ago. If that’s still not good enough, the assistant Florida state attorney in charge of the juvenile division attests to the same.
I’m not looking to change your mind. It’s fairly evident you made it up long ago, have no problem with disparagement of an 18 year old kid, and enjoy being spoon-fed the narrow vision of Sharp and his ilk. But if you want to debate this further, I suggest jumping on the ‘Scorn. It’s a better media for this form of discussion. The comment sections here are really reserved for people telling us how much we suck.
Last I knew, the school in question was Michigan, not Miami; the coach was Rodriguez, not Coker; the kid’s name is Dorsey, not Williams. The situations are unrelated. Here’s some other fun facts: Williams was getting into trouble even during his recruitment; Dorsey has stayed on the right side of the law for two years now. Williams remained in Miami where he continued to be surrounded by the same negative influences as before his recruitment; Dorsey is looking to move far away to a positive environment with a fresh start. Miami was generally unaware of Williams’ past; Michigan took Dorsey with eyes wide open (not to mention he continued to be recruited by USC, FSU, and was a Florida commit for over a year – you really think they didn’t have an inkling of his past well before they stopped recruiting him?). And, most importantly, Williams actually continued to get into trouble after signing with Miami. He screwed up the opportunity that was given to him. Dorsey hasn’t even stepped on campus yet, much less continued to get in trouble. Maybe it’s just me, but I don’t doom a kid to a life of crime based on the misdeeds of others.
But to the extent you want to point to the failure of others as some sort of misguided proof that Dorsey is fated to do the same, then I point to Pat Lazear, someone who was convicted and sentenced for his part in an armed robbery, among other incidents. He was recruited by and played under Rodriguez, a fact that makes his situation much more relevant than Williams’. How has he turned out? Nevermind the fact that kids in Dorsey’s situation are highly likely to avoid further offenses. Williams is the exception, not the rule. But don’t take my word for it – there was a guest post on this just a few days ago. If that’s still not good enough, the assistant Florida state attorney in charge of the juvenile division attests to the same.
I’m not looking to change your mind. It’s fairly evident you made it up long ago, have no problem with disparagement of an 18 year old kid, and enjoy being spoon-fed the narrow vision of Sharp and his ilk. But if you want to debate this further, I suggest jumping on the ‘Scorn. It’s a better media for this form of discussion. The comment sections here are really reserved for people telling us how much we suck.
1.) The follow up piece from the Freep was fair in the sense that both side of the stories were presented. However, the Dorsey family has said they were misled about the intent of the piece, believing it would focus on Dorsey’s so far successful disengagement from his troubled past. That’s pretty crummy, if true.
2.) Honestly though, I don’t really care about the follow up piece and I don’t really care about Sharp’s piece in the Freep. Sharp is welcome to his opinion. Sharp’s comments on the radio were the driving force behind this post as he joked about a 15 year old Dorsey’s speed in running from the police and compared him to OJ. That’s a dick move.
3.) The Willie Williams situation is far different than Dorsey’s and to compare the two is being intellectually dishonest.
1.) The follow up piece from the Freep was fair in the sense that both side of the stories were presented. However, the Dorsey family has said they were misled about the intent of the piece, believing it would focus on Dorsey’s so far successful disengagement from his troubled past. That’s pretty crummy, if true.
2.) Honestly though, I don’t really care about the follow up piece and I don’t really care about Sharp’s piece in the Freep. Sharp is welcome to his opinion. Sharp’s comments on the radio were the driving force behind this post as he joked about a 15 year old Dorsey’s speed in running from the police and compared him to OJ. That’s a dick move.
3.) The Willie Williams situation is far different than Dorsey’s and to compare the two is being intellectually dishonest.
Hi, I don’t think we’ve met, Voice of Reason.
Does the name Willie Williams ring a bell? He was signed by Miami (Fla)a few years ago. This fine scholar-athlete had been arrested 11 times. He has bounced around to five different colleges, been arrested more times, and been to jail.
Hi, I don’t think we’ve met, Voice of Reason.
Does the name Willie Williams ring a bell? He was signed by Miami (Fla)a few years ago. This fine scholar-athlete had been arrested 11 times. He has bounced around to five different colleges, been arrested more times, and been to jail.
Hey Voice of Reason:
Since you are going to rape me in my butt why don’t we use your logic to support Rodriguez, mmm kay?
Ever hear of Pat Lazear? He was a troubled high school kid who signed with West Virginia in 2007. Rodriguez took a chance on him because, HOLY SHIT, he actually met the young man and got to know him. Well it paid off, Lazear hasn’t been in trouble since and is still on the team.
Actually, my example is still far superior to yours since I managed to actually bring up a player that Rodriguez had something to do with, rather than some guy from Miami.
Hey Voice of Reason:
Since you are going to rape me in my butt why don’t we use your logic to support Rodriguez, mmm kay?
Ever hear of Pat Lazear? He was a troubled high school kid who signed with West Virginia in 2007. Rodriguez took a chance on him because, HOLY SHIT, he actually met the young man and got to know him. Well it paid off, Lazear hasn’t been in trouble since and is still on the team.
Actually, my example is still far superior to yours since I managed to actually bring up a player that Rodriguez had something to do with, rather than some guy from Miami.
The scorn?
The scorn?
the scorn
http://www.ghetto-threads.com/uniscorn/wla-february-2010
the scorn
http://www.ghetto-threads.com/uniscorn/wla-february-2010
Drew Sharp and Rush Limbaugh should be sent to a deserted Island and fight till the death….the winner should have to swim back with bacon grease smeared on them