Talk:Spero Dedes

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This article was nominated for deletion on January 2, 2006. The result of the discussion was keep, withdrawnsee close notes.

[edit] 2006 Texas Bowl

I've seen there have been quite a bit of edits to Spero's page... so let me paint some broad strokes here...

Spero called the 2006 Texas Bowl. He repeatedly and erroneously misidentified Rutgers. A LOT of Rutgers personnel, both students and alumni, already upset with the NFL Network's handling of the game, were highly incensed about this.

The information I presented, after discussing with Zoe, was presented in a neutral, factual way, with cites by a Rutgers beat reporter and a Rutgers blogger, both employees of the Star-Ledger, New Jersey's largest newspaper.

Although the information is negative, it is reflective of Spero's career. It is not an attack, nor is it personal information. MattyFridays 00:44, 2 January 2007 (UTC)

This is easily verifiable with the references given. --ElectricEye (talk) 12:43, 2 January 2007 (UTC)

So what? Is everything anyone says going to be reported on WP? Steve Dufour 14:03, 2 January 2007 (UTC) i.e., it is not important. If he goes on and becomes a successful sportscaster then this mistake early in his career could be noted. But as it is he is probably not notable enough for a WP bio and his comments while broadcasting one game are certainly not notable.

Did you even read the article? He's 26 years old and is doing play-by-play for the Lakers. That is DEFINITELY notable enough for a WP Bio. This was a national broadcast. I'm sure as Spero's career grows, it will be noted for other things that he did, but this was factual, neutral information about an occurrence that happened on a nationwide stage. Yes, it's negative, but it's notable for a bio. We aren't just puppydogs and flowers here. MattyFridays 15:18, 2 January 2007 (UTC)

I could care less about his reporting prowess, but he must have a huge set of "cajones" based on the deep, deep sound of his voice!!!!! Does james Earl Jones have a Greek son?

[edit] Deletion

I would like to see this article deleted. The fact that Mr. Dedes has a job talking on the radio and TV, while fine, does not make him notable enough to have a WP article. And the fact that the only interesting thing which is said about him is some mistakes he made while broadcasting a football game only points out his unimportance. Steve Dufour 14:55, 2 January 2007 (UTC)

If talking on the radio and TV on a regular basis doesn't make for good WP material, please feel free to nominate Opie and Anthony, Rick Dees, Rush Limbaugh, Marv Albert, and John Sterling for deletion. MattyFridays 15:20, 2 January 2007 (UTC)

He is notable. Look at my version. Cleanup, copyedit, contribution, etc. encouraged. Thanks! ^_^--ElectricEye (talk) 04:58, 3 January 2007 (UTC)

Thanks again E.E. I voted to keep the article. Unless anyone objects we could remove the tag. Steve Dufour 19:03, 4 January 2007 (UTC)