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Jeff Smith's avatar

Coach Jim Dietz would approve of this move. Congrats my friend!

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Paul's avatar

I saw that job posting. It made me wistful for the past. Media buffets with lukewarm hotdogs drifting in ancient mystery swamp water. Finding new angles for features. Gamers. Notes. And, inevitably, getting scooped on my beat.

Being a sports beat writer is a hard-scrabble existence. I would never be cut out for it today. Reporters have to create for social media, produce podcasts, update blogs, do other podcasts... all while monitoring a 24/7 newscycle where @uodux25461 can start a rumor fire that you have to chase.

You did it while running a business. Impressive.

Lookout is a great fit. I'm really glad we're not losing your Ducks coverage. Quality is hard to find these days,

I'm also excited to see how Lookout does. The once-proud RG, where I was an agate clerk in the 90s, is useless now.

Let's rebuild local media! Huzzah!

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James Vos's avatar

Tyson. You rock. I hope this gig feels like the reward it truly is. You fought the void of good sports journalism with a pencil. And you won.

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David Rankin's avatar

I think you have made a good decision. I was looking for more Duck coverage. I didn’t really care for the soccer and I dropped Canzano because 2/3 of his columns are about the new Pac-12.

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Bob M.'s avatar

Tyson, I subscribed to the Athletic so I could follow you and was one of your first subscribers on the I-5 Corridor. You and John are the best writers on the Ducks beat and I am really glad you are staying there. Going on your own is really tough (I did it too in my own field) and it’s wise to recognize that’s not in your best skill set. I look forward to reading you with the lookout.

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Dawn's avatar

So excited for you! Will follow you wherever!

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Ken Goe's avatar

Good luck with the new gig.

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Todd H.'s avatar

Good luck to you Tyson. I enjoyed the Corridor.

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Kevin's avatar

Thanks for the shoutout (and putting me above Sam) and congrats on the move. Excited to see what happens next.

So what happens to my Augusta press pass?

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Joe's avatar

Congrats and welcome back to the bubble!

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Thomas Kyle-Milward's avatar

You keep fighting the good fight, and we'll keep reading. Proud to have been a paid I-5 Corridor subscriber.

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Kevin Curry's avatar

Congrats! I’ve been following the journey of Lookout Eugene/Springfield as they prepared to launch and they are fortunate to have you on board. Hiring you shows they’re making the right moves down there. And, thank you for giving JJ the opportunity to shoot games! (He’s a former student of mine!)

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Lew's avatar

If you are happy with the move, then I'm happy for you. Best of luck to you and the new publication.

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Adam Bryant's avatar

Tyson! So very excited for your next steps here! I'm always happy to support a fellow Alaskan, and excited to continue to ready your Ducks coverage, no matter where you are!

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Jim Thornby's avatar

Congrats Tyson!

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Michael Kesten's avatar

Tyson - Congrats. Sounds like a positive move. Hard work pays off.

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