Reporter Incident at the Jets Practice

[tlbwriter]

Based on what I heard on NPR yesterday:

(a) She didn't do this looking for attention. She's not the one who reported it, and she is downplaying it and saying it's no big deal.

(b) The players were not just commenting, they were also deliberately throwing the ball at her? near her? while she was on the sidelines. The coaching staff was also involved.

(c) In the locker room, someone was seen (there may have been a photo) standing behind her, staring at her body, with his eyes bugged out. And maybe making hand gestures, I don't remember.

I really don't like the "blame the victim" mentality I'm seeing here. I haven't seen any pics but I'm quite sure she was dressed inappropriately. However, she wasn't the only professional on the field. No one had to react like that. They could have behaved like adults. To the poster who had to tell a coworker how to dress... I'm sure you didn't stare at her, bugeyed, or holler "nice ta tas!" I bet you pulled her aside and, you know, acted like a grownup. And as the person interviewed (another journalist) said yesterday, if the players and staff thought she was dressed inappropriately, the correct response was to complain to the people who gave her press credentials in the first place.

 

[Jennasis]

Based on what I heard on NPR yesterday:

(a) She didn't do this looking for attention. She's not the one who reported it, and she is downplaying it and saying it's no big deal.

(b) The players were not just commenting, they were also deliberately throwing the ball at her? near her? while she was on the sidelines. The coaching staff was also involved.

(c) In the locker room, someone was seen (there may have been a photo) standing behind her, staring at her body, with his eyes bugged out. And maybe making hand gestures, I don't remember.

I really don't like the "blame the victim" mentality I'm seeing here. I haven't seen any pics but I'm quite sure she was dressed inappropriately. However, she wasn't the only professional on the field. No one had to react like that. They could have behaved like adults. To the poster who had to tell a coworker how to dress... I'm sure you didn't stare at her, bugeyed, or holler "nice ta tas!" I bet you pulled her aside and, you know, acted like a grownup. And as the person interviewed (another journalist) said yesterday, if the players and staff thought she was dressed inappropriately, the correct response was to complain to the people who gave her press credentials in the first place.

 

[robinb]

For those of you who are taking her to task for the way she is dressed her outfit is not really improper for her TV station. Mexican TV has a different sensibility when it comes to what women wear and the "ogle-factor" is pretty high. So, it's no surprise that she says she not offended by the player's behavior. My guess is that she lives with it every day and even capitalized on it in her job. HOWEVER, even is SHE didn't mind the comments the Jets cannot allow that kind of misogynistic behavior by their players. Women have worked long and hard to be accepted on the field and into the locker room as reporters and the disrespect given to this particular reporter extends to all female reporters.

 

[suzannen]

Well, as a NYer, I'm sure hoping that she's what distracted them from playing decent football last night - or else it's going to be a really LONG season!

"In their most highly anticipated season opener in recent memory, the Jets were distracted and alarmingly inept on offense."
http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/columns/story?columnist=cimini_rich&id=5570403

 

[plutotek]

I really don't like the "blame the victim" mentality I'm seeing here. I haven't seen any pics but I'm quite sure she was dressed inappropriately. However, she wasn't the only professional on the field. No one had to react like that. They could have behaved like adults. To the poster who had to tell a coworker how to dress... I'm sure you didn't stare at her, bugeyed, or holler "nice ta tas!" I bet you pulled her aside and, you know, acted like a grownup. And as the person interviewed (another journalist) said yesterday, if the players and staff thought she was dressed inappropriately, the correct response was to complain to the people who gave her press credentials in the first place.

Part of this is cultural, too. If you've ever seen any of the news programs on the Hispanic channels, it is not uncommon for the female reporters to wear plunging necklines when doing their jobs, and it's accepted there. So, while someone in the US might consider her dress provocative, her employer may not. The only pic I've seen was taken from the side and it showed a white button-up blouse and jeans.

 

[moburg]

For those of you who are taking her to task for the way she is dressed her outfit is not really improper for her TV station. Mexican TV has a different sensibility when it comes to what women wear and the "ogle-factor" is pretty high. So, it's no surprise that she says she not offended by the player's behavior. My guess is that she lives with it every day and even capitalized on it in her job. HOWEVER, even is SHE didn't mind the comments the Jets cannot allow that kind of misogynistic behavior by their players. Women have worked long and hard to be accepted on the field and into the locker room as reporters and the disrespect given to this particular reporter extends to all female reporters.

Are male reporters allowed into female locker rooms? If not, should they be?

 

[Liberty Belle]

Based on what I heard on NPR yesterday:

(a) She didn't do this looking for attention. She's not the one who reported it, and she is downplaying it and saying it's no big deal.

(b) The players were not just commenting, they were also deliberately throwing the ball at her? near her? while she was on the sidelines. The coaching staff was also involved.

(c) In the locker room, someone was seen (there may have been a photo) standing behind her, staring at her body, with his eyes bugged out. And maybe making hand gestures, I don't remember.

I really don't like the "blame the victim" mentality I'm seeing here. I haven't seen any pics but I'm quite sure she was dressed inappropriately. However, she wasn't the only professional on the field. No one had to react like that. They could have behaved like adults. To the poster who had to tell a coworker how to dress... I'm sure you didn't stare at her, bugeyed, or holler "nice ta tas!" I bet you pulled her aside and, you know, acted like a grownup. And as the person interviewed (another journalist) said yesterday, if the players and staff thought she was dressed inappropriately, the correct response was to complain to the people who gave her press credentials in the first place.

Hear, hear.

I did see the way she was dressed in the link a poster put on here. While I don't think it was that bad, I think she could have worn something a little more appropriate. However, those "men" were behaving like middle school boys. My high schooler knows not to act like that.

 

[Toad_Passenger]

I'm glad to hear that the reporter does not seem offended by any of this...especially the nudity in the locker room.

I enjoy a lot of the female sports reporters because I think they do a great job. However, I don't like when some of them complain about the locker room situations. If you want to be treated equally, then that means you are going to encounter occasional nudity in the men's locker room. Certainly if someone is deliberately exposing themselves that is a problem. But don't act surprised, or offended, when guys are coming out of their post-game showers without a towel on, or are getting changed in front of you.

 

[Praying Colonel]

she got what she wanted in the first place....exposure! Making the rounds on the tv morning shows is a hard-ship? Doubt it. She probably is loving the attention!

+1

 

[RadioNate]

Nope I'm not directing that at you. I'm saying Okay? because I don't understand the big deal of the whole situation. I understand this behavior obviously wouldn't fly in Corporate America but the sidelines of a football practice area with male professional athletes isn't exactly Corporate America. And it doesn't sound like anything horrible happened.. I'm sure this has happened to Erin Andrews a million times and she takes it like a sport because she understands the nature of the business.

LOL the NFL isn't "corporate America" apparently you've never dealt with the NFL as a business entity.

The locker room, IMO isn't a valid complaint IF they were acting professional toward her while she was there. If they are wagging their business at her while she is trying to work, entirely different situation.

How 'bout boys keep their comments to themselves. She is there to WORK and they are there to WORK not ogle her.

And Erin Andrews didn't spend the last year in court rooms because she is a "good sport" about anything.

Maybe if the Jets spent more time practicing and less time acting like Jr High boys they would have played better.

 

[robinb]

Maybe if the Jets spent more time practicing and less time acting like Jr High boys they would have played better.

*snap*

 

[luvmy3]

For those of you who are taking her to task for the way she is dressed her outfit is not really improper for her TV station. Mexican TV has a different sensibility when it comes to what women wear and the "ogle-factor" is pretty high. So, it's no surprise that she says she not offended by the player's behavior. My guess is that she lives with it every day and even capitalized on it in her job. HOWEVER, even is SHE didn't mind the comments the Jets cannot allow that kind of misogynistic behavior by their players. Women have worked long and hard to be accepted on the field and into the locker room as reporters and the disrespect given to this particular reporter extends to all female reporters.

 

[CaliforniaDreamin]

She's got a kickin bod and she was wearing jeans and a blouse. She didn't mind the attention...this seems to be a victimless "crime", and I use the term crime loosely. If she were the one raising a stink, I might have an issue with it. But she has no problem with it. No harm, no foul.

 

[Tinkermommy]

If the link that was posted earlier was what she was wearing, I am not surprised she got a lot of attention and honestly when women dress like this they are not doing it for comfort.

The players should have acted more professionally as well.

Honestly, this smells of a publicity stunt on her side. She wears provocative clothing, an "anonymous" person complains and she gets to do the talk show circuit. Sounds pretty smart to me. And it doesn't sound like her first publicity stunt either.

And guys whistling and saying juvenile remarks is not misogynistic. In fact, sounds quite the opposite.

 

[Scurvy]

Wearing tight clothes does not give any neanderthal the right to ogle. Keep their comments to themselves.

They do have the right to ogle her. The comments might not have been appropriate, depending on exactly what was said. Obviously there are some comments that they really shouldn't be making and they really shouldn't continue to make any comments if they realize the comments are unwelcome. But the ogling is just a part of life. If you're going to go out in public you are going to have to deal with people looking at you however they want to. You can't regulate how someone looks at other people. That would be ridiculous, and way too open to personal interpretation to ever enforce.

 

[Wishing on a star]

Sure, it would be nice if every single male in the universe were to be a total and complete gentleman.... (even on a football field)

But, to anyone who does not see the reality...
To anyone who thinks that when a woman walks down a football field in skin-tight (painted on) jeans and very little else, and like this is not going to be the normal, inevitable, reaction...

My response is... ummm, yeah right.... on what planet...

It is obvious that this exhibitionist/so-called reporter is getting exactly what she wants here.
Exposure, and LOTS of it....

It is my understanding that nobody made one single comment/gesture directly to her.
So, now some comments between guys are to be considered criminal and need to be censored.
This is not just a victimless crime.
No crime, at all...
I don't even see anything inappropriate. (except for her attire)

 

[wvjules]

Am I the only female that really dislikes female sideline reporters, announcers, commentators?

 

[Jennasis]

Are male reporters allowed into female locker rooms? If not, should they be?

What female locker room??

Heck even the WNBA has such little interest in it that I can't imagine anyone caring enough to watch a locker room interview.

 

[castleview]

Just end locker room interviews and call it a day.

 

[Wishing on a star]

I don't care what gender a so-called reporter is....

IMHO, locker rooms should be off limits to everyone but approved athletes and staff. Period.... no valid reason why this shouldn't be the teams sanctuary....