Wessler Praises Team, Coach, and Effort

[Dallas Brave]

does it qualify as a renegade newspaper?

The first time the question of the Peoria Journal Star being a renegade newpaper was put to me last week, I was mildly startled.
Then I heard it again. And again. And again. And again. And again. Then I realized it was the empty space echoing inside my head. (insert Pulitzer-level dramatic pause here)
Do you think the Journal Star is running a renegade sports department?
Wow. Oh, a wise guy. Nyuk, Nyuk. I'm trying to think, but nothing happens.

 

[Chico]

yup - this Theobald swipe was never explained and never justified even when time has proven it wrong...
lots of coaches associate with the AAU scum and go kiss up to the powerbrokers in Chicago -- but our coach never has...

IMO, Theobald was a strictly anti Bradley, whereas at times KW has some pro BU articles.

 

[78Brave]

I first met Phil Theobald over 40 years ago ( I was very young at the time) - before he worked for the PJS. In my opinion he was a talented writer and a funny guy. I agree he had no love for Bradley and wrote alot of negative stuff but I think his only agenda was to amuse himself. He loved the reaction he got. On the other hand I think Dick Lein was the best writer I have ever read when it comes to Bradley basketball. That's because he understood the history and tradition and the unique place it has in Peoria better than anyone since. Find his columns and read them. He may not have agreed with every coaching move and he wasn't afraid to say so but his love of Bradley is obvious. If you read his stuff and compare it to what we have now I think you might gain a real appreciation for him.