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Is there a sense among players that they should answer media questions in colorless platitudes not only to play it safe, but also to avoid the additional media attention and hassle of being thought of as a "good interview"?
Asked by: PB
Answered: 1/28/2015
Well, no, I don't think that way of describing it leads to understanding. It's just manners, really; it is the peculiar manners of those who live in a fish bowl. Anything that you say can be taken in a million different ways; absolutely anything that you say about a teammate can be misinterpreted.
In a family, in a company, at a party, there might be one or two people who would take your comment the wrong way and make trouble with it. You can deal with that.
If a million people are listening to what you have to say, the community of potential trouble-makers might be 200 people. Those 200 people can represent it that you've said something you didn't actually mean to say at all, and then they reach ANOTHER million people, who start with the assumption that Jerry INTENDED to insult Harvey. The endless echoes cause tremendous problems, and people learn to whisper so that nothing they say can echo very loudly.

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Which is why we can empathize with the way that Lloyd McClendon, and Eric Wedge, and Mike Hargrove, and Lou Piniella, handle press conferences.  They sit down, they fold their arms, they cross their legs, they compress their lips, and they lower their chins as if to protect Boxing's Magic Button.  

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Romantic restaurants in Reno

Reno has more than its share of restaurants, with every casino boasting at least one upscale dining option. But if you want to get away from the hectic casino scene, there are plenty of other choices as well. Here are our top three picks for where to take your date for a romantic dinner in Reno, Nevada.

Palais de Jade (W. Moana Ln)

This quiet, relaxing restaurant offers delicious Chinese food, attentive service, and some unique and delicious cocktails available from the full bar. Try their signature Sizzling Lamb dish!

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Steve-a-reno’s Rock & Roll Blues Bar, Victoria

A relative newcomer to the bar scene, Steve-a-reno’s Rock and Roll Blues Bar offers up a casual dive bar atmosphere for a fun night out drinking.  Expect a steady crowd of regulars here, as everyone migrates in to partake of the strong drinks and the live entertainment.  True to its name, you can expect plenty of bands to make their way through when the weekends come.  If a friendly and relaxed place to toss back a few drinks and meet some new people is what you’re looking for, this is a place to check out.  Has anyone been to Steve-a-reno’s before?  What do you think of the regular crowds

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