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Honest Opinions Wanted

Sy'56 : 11/28/2022 1:17 pm

Hi all-

Someone mentioned (and a few agreed) that in the BBI Game Reviews - they skip the game recap and move right to the player analysis.

To be blunt with myself - I know I am more of a scout that is trying to write. I am not a writer that is trying to scout. Professional journalists are much better at that than I am. Completely aware of that.

Personally - writing the game recap is a time/word suck (give or take 1,200 words) and I could switch the format up if you (and Eric) agree it would be better content for you to read. Here are 3 options and any opinions would be welcomed. I have thick skin - you can be real.

A) Keep it as is.

B) Take away Game Recap - add a bit more to Player Analysis

C) Instead of a Game Recap - write the 3 most influential / turning points of the game. This mayget dicey and cause unnecessary disagreements / fights - but maybe could add more discussion.

I am all ears, thanks.

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B - though I'll mention

Matt123 : 11/28/2022 3:13 pm : link

That I've never had any issues with your writing (vs the "professional writers"). This has nothing to do with writing quality.

B - at that point we all know what happened

Joey from GlenCove : 11/28/2022 3:16 pm : link

The Player analysis you create is so interesting and there isn’t anything like it online

Easy for me

5BowlsSoon : 11/28/2022 3:17 pm : link

Because I never read the recaps…

So B or C works for me.

THANK YOU, SY!

My vote:

Lowell : 11/28/2022 3:18 pm : link

I also skip the recaps

Bill in UT : 11/28/2022 3:20 pm : link

so B or C

B or C...

GA5 : 11/28/2022 3:24 pm : link

I also skip the game recap.

Option B

Daniel in Kentucky : 11/28/2022 3:24 pm : link

Thanks for your hard work

Lines of Scrimmage : 11/28/2022 3:26 pm : link

C. I appreciate all your effort and high quality work. I would encourage to do whatever you are comfortable with and if you want to try something new you will have a appreciative audience to see how it is taken.

Stratman : 11/28/2022 3:27 pm : link

No need for you to be a reporter. The more analysis you provide, the better. Great job Sy.

Option B

PhilSimms15 : 11/28/2022 3:28 pm : link

Save yourself time Sy. Most of us watch the game at least once if not more times and review video and read a ton about our team. But it is YOUR opinions that we value so much.

Thank you for all you do!

B or C works for me

averagejoe : 11/28/2022 3:28 pm : link

and thanks for all the great work you do !

To B or not to B?

winoguy : 11/28/2022 3:29 pm : link

I say B, and thanks for all your work and insight.

I'd go with C but with the flexibility that it doesn't have to be

Ira : 11/28/2022 3:29 pm : link

exactly 3. It can be more or less depending on what you feel works best for that game.

beatrixkiddo : 11/28/2022 3:30 pm : link

I am one who usually skips to the analysis and a lot of times I find myself even their wanting a bit more on out thoughts on the players coming from a scout. Always a pleasure to hear about things you pick up on from players, that we might be blind too. I think it would create a better discussion on players and this team as well. Thanks for your contributions Sy’, definetly the best content poster here. Your appreciated.

Snacks : 11/28/2022 3:34 pm : link

appreciate you

Mike from Ohio : 11/28/2022 3:36 pm : link

Your analysis of the positions/players is the part I skip to each week. Everyone here watches the games and knows what happened. What you so eloquently add is the why it happened.

Thank you for even considering switching things up in the first place

Doubledeuce22 : 11/28/2022 3:40 pm : link

I vote for Option B

B or C would be great

phil in arizona : 11/28/2022 3:42 pm : link

Whichever is easier for you. Personally, I tend to skip or quickly skim through the recap.

Thanks for all the hard work, I appreciate your content!

Woodstock : 11/28/2022 3:48 pm : link

Tom in NY : 11/28/2022 3:49 pm : link

We love your film review and would be thrilled to have more of it!

Both The Game Review & Player Analyses Are Great

Trainmaster : 11/28/2022 3:50 pm : link

LakeGeorgeGiant wrote:
“The player analysis is what I'm looking for.” And I agree.

IF the Game Review is a chore and the player evaluations come more easily, I’d clearly vote for “B” as the detailed player evaluations are a more rare and insightful group of content than the game review.

As others have said, your contributions both in season and off season are among the top “reasons to visit BBI”. Keep up the great work.

In a "perfect scenario"..

nyg60 : 11/28/2022 3:51 pm : link

I like "B" and LOVE "C" . Would a blend of the two satisfy all? That would get my vote, I brief over the game summary, by the time I read this forum I have watched the game 2+ times more often than not.
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Mike

Game recap is not needed....

George from PA : 11/28/2022 3:57 pm : link

Either other 2 options are great

Jeffrey : 11/28/2022 3:57 pm : link

thank you for the time and effort

cosmicj : 11/28/2022 4:00 pm : link

B or C

Maggot Brain : 11/28/2022 4:01 pm : link

or a combination thereof would be great. Look forward to your analysis every week. Thanks for the hard work. Much appreciated.

What to do

Tyeson : 11/28/2022 4:01 pm : link

Regardless how you decide to ultimately proceed, GREATLY appreciate all your time, efforts and valuable insight !,,

JerseyCityJoe : 11/28/2022 4:02 pm : link

I usually skip the game review anyway. The rest I enjoy very much.

Option B is good Sy.......

Simms11 : 11/28/2022 4:03 pm : link

Nerd here

Thegratefulhead : 11/28/2022 4:04 pm : link

Would be most interested in the unedited notes you take while watching. That said, skip the review, even the turning points. I would rather have more player analysis.

Teach us.

Give us a few plays to look at on the All 22 each week related to the extra analysis.

Yes, I am asking for homework.

A - you and Eric write better stuff

bluefin : 11/28/2022 4:05 pm : link

than anyone out there

TC : 11/28/2022 4:09 pm : link

You write a great game recap, but Eric does also, and has already done it, which makes this a bit redundant.

Love your reviews!

B and not even close

GeoMan999 : 11/28/2022 4:09 pm : link

I have not read anyone’s Game recap in many, many years. I love the idea of more player info and view….although you do a great job of that already! Thank you!

B) Take away Game Recap - add a bit more to Player Analysis

Peter from NH (formerly CT) : 11/28/2022 4:12 pm : link

...

Sy thank you first off

Paulie Walnuts : 11/28/2022 4:13 pm : link

I love what you write and appreciate it. You do whatever you like. I look forward to seeing your breakdowns. I would vote for option B. But I'm ok with any other option thank you

am just happy we have it to read.....

BCD : 11/28/2022 4:14 pm : link

back in the middle 90's we was hungry for any info after and before the games on BBI...thanks buddy.

B I lik when you breakdown

TheBlueprintNC : 11/28/2022 4:17 pm : link

and evaluate the players

Jimmy Brown : 11/28/2022 4:18 pm : link

Concur with the above comment

BobR in Durham : 11/28/2022 4:18 pm : link

I'm just happy with any contribution you make to this site. As to your options, since you may want to cut down on the amount of writing, I'd say "C", since it may provide a bit more insight into your player evaluations.

But i think you should share your

TheBlueprintNC : 11/28/2022 4:19 pm : link

key moments of the game and evaluation

Ranked preferences:

FanMan : 11/28/2022 4:20 pm : link

C
B
A

Also, your piece is what I look forward to most each week. Your insights are most appreciated.

If the recap is drudgery for you, drop it. Eric already does that write up.

Dave : 11/28/2022 4:21 pm : link

B, then A

(the game summary is probably good for those that didn't watch it but I'm guessing most here watch it live)

MarvelousMike : 11/28/2022 4:22 pm : link

Then one play for C that most of us more casual fans may have overlooked.

OR

Take a more in-depth look at one position group that played very well or very badly that game.

B then C

Shirk130 : 11/28/2022 4:23 pm : link

either way love what you do and am so appreciative of your hard work

Option B

sshin05 : 11/28/2022 4:26 pm : link

is preferred choice and then C.

B or C

Les in TO : 11/28/2022 4:27 pm : link

Anyone can watch the highlights and read recaps from nfl.com or any of the writers that are paid to write about the team and games. Your value add is analysis insights and opinions.

A blend of B&C

Maijay : 11/28/2022 4:28 pm : link

if that's possible.

Hammer : 11/28/2022 4:30 pm : link

B for me

gary_from_chester : 11/28/2022 4:31 pm : link

Although you do it very well, the game recap feels like it’s a chore.

Player analysis, thoughts on the opponents and the Jints - all great stuff. Thanks for all your contributions to the site, really makes it worthwhile for me.

Torn Tendon : 11/28/2022 4:32 pm : link

Certainly people will post links to recaps in the comments.Thank you

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