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Well, he’s been mailing it in for years. Now it’s official:
He’ll only do his FWIW Saturday column.
He’ll only do his FWIW Saturday column.
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Re: Bunky semiretiring
same repetitive subjects-Tom Brady,Lamar Odom,Chris Herren,crappy movies,the independent man,Connecticut people in South County.
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This explains a lot.
Bunky wrote:And even though I had freelanced for The Journal’s Sunday magazine for eight or nine years, along with some other freelance gigs, I had never worked on a newspaper before, nor had I ever taken a journalism course in college or written a hard-news story.
In fact, the only journalism course I ever took was at the URI Extension School in downtown Providence about 1980 or so, lured there by my younger sister Polly.
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.......will he be missed??........yeah maybe a little......I have to say, regarding hoops, I did like his commentary on how the game has evolved over time......and perhaps add Barrington to the repetitive list......
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Brian Forster wrote: ↑4 years ago same repetitive subjects-Tom Brady,Lamar Odom,Chris Herren,crappy movies,the independent man,Connecticut people in South County.
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Start your Bill Reynolds column with a sentence.
Start your Bill Reynolds column with a sentence. Then write another.
Start your Bill Reynolds column with a sentence. Then write another. Before you know it, you have three paragraphs.
Start your Bill Reynolds column with a sentence. Then write another. Before you know it, you have three paragraphs. Then make sure you praise some ridiculously overdone theme and pretend the world hasn't beaten said theme to death for decades.
Not only have you started your Bill Reynolds column. You're almost halfway done.
Start your Bill Reynolds column with a sentence. Then write another.
Start your Bill Reynolds column with a sentence. Then write another. Before you know it, you have three paragraphs.
Start your Bill Reynolds column with a sentence. Then write another. Before you know it, you have three paragraphs. Then make sure you praise some ridiculously overdone theme and pretend the world hasn't beaten said theme to death for decades.
Not only have you started your Bill Reynolds column. You're almost halfway done.
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Pete-stop!! Too rich!!
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And, if you actually talk to someone, use quotes that reflect the hard-hitting questions you ask, like, "how's it goin'?"
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PeteRI wrote: ↑4 years ago Start your Bill Reynolds column with a sentence.
Start your Bill Reynolds column with a sentence. Then write another.
Start your Bill Reynolds column with a sentence. Then write another. Before you know it, you have three paragraphs.
Start your Bill Reynolds column with a sentence. Then write another. Before you know it, you have three paragraphs. Then make sure you praise some ridiculously overdone theme and pretend the world hasn't beaten said theme to death for decades.
Not only have you started your Bill Reynolds column. You're almost halfway done.
Lights.
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Vinny Paz is still around. Does he sit at the bar at Twin Oaks with a martini and garlic bread? Probably so, Bunky.
The Yankees and the Red Sox have a rivalry that goes as far back as your great-grandparents.
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URI and PC should play twice a year.Brian Forster wrote: ↑4 years ago same repetitive subjects-Tom Brady,Lamar Odom,Chris Herren,crappy movies,the independent man,Connecticut people in South County.
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But with BOTH games in The DumpSmartyBarrett wrote: ↑4 years agoURI and PC should play twice a year.Brian Forster wrote: ↑4 years ago same repetitive subjects-Tom Brady,Lamar Odom,Chris Herren,crappy movies,the independent man,Connecticut people in South County.
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All movies are made for 15 year olds. And remember when the Giants were RI’s team?SmartyBarrett wrote: ↑4 years agoURI and PC should play twice a year.Brian Forster wrote: ↑4 years ago same repetitive subjects-Tom Brady,Lamar Odom,Chris Herren,crappy movies,the independent man,Connecticut people in South County.
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You've seen a lot of basketball seasons Bunky if you remember the Casci Cox index.
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Wait...they're not?Rhody74 wrote: ↑4 years agoAll movies are made for 15 year olds. And remember when the Giants were RI’s team?SmartyBarrett wrote: ↑4 years agoURI and PC should play twice a year.Brian Forster wrote: ↑4 years ago same repetitive subjects-Tom Brady,Lamar Odom,Chris Herren,crappy movies,the independent man,Connecticut people in South County.
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Tough crowd. Doesn’t sound like there will be many KB’ers at his retirement event
PC Fans with some similar comments but overall more appreciative of the guy
I liked Reynolds. He came up through RI HS Basketball, played at Brown. I’ll miss his writing and glad he is continuing his Saturday column. I like his opinions on movies and books - often have bought books based on his recommendations in his Saturday column.
Doubt he gets replaced for his weekly work.
Newspaper industry continues to cut back with steadily declining circulation.
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PC Fans with some similar comments but overall more appreciative of the guy
I liked Reynolds. He came up through RI HS Basketball, played at Brown. I’ll miss his writing and glad he is continuing his Saturday column. I like his opinions on movies and books - often have bought books based on his recommendations in his Saturday column.
Doubt he gets replaced for his weekly work.
Newspaper industry continues to cut back with steadily declining circulation.
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Bunky used to be good.
This repetitive spiral has been going on for a while now though.
"All to the sound of one hand clapping"
This repetitive spiral has been going on for a while now though.
"All to the sound of one hand clapping"
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That would be "jazz hand", wouldn't it?Brian Forster wrote: ↑4 years ago Bunky used to be good.
This repetitive spiral has been going on for a while now though.
"All to the sound of one hand clapping"
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Fixed it for you.NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑4 years agoThat would be "jizz hand", wouldn't it?Brian Forster wrote: ↑4 years ago Bunky used to be good.
This repetitive spiral has been going on for a while now though.
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"One hand clapping' was a pet,repetitve phrase by Bunky to mean lack of interest (i think)
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There's no truth to the rumor that the Independent Man will be interning to take his place.
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........my vote for second place for the best off season post.......Cameron_Dollar wrote: ↑4 years ago There's no truth to the rumor that the Independent Man will be interning to take his place.
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Except that he is continuing his Saturday column that mentions the Independent Man frequentlyCameron_Dollar wrote: ↑4 years ago There's no truth to the rumor that the Independent Man will be interning to take his place.
His articles during the week had decreased in frequency over the last few years.
I enjoy the Saturday column the most anyway so glad he is continuing it - even though it sounds like I might be the only one here that likes Bill Reynolds.
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.......”raise your hand”......if you are going to miss a Bill Reynolds column......ramster wrote: ↑4 years agoExcept that he is continuing his Saturday column that mentions the Independent Man frequentlyCameron_Dollar wrote: ↑4 years ago There's no truth to the rumor that the Independent Man will be interning to take his place.
His articles during the week had decreased in frequency over the last few years.
I enjoy the Saturday column the most anyway so glad he is continuing it - even though it sounds like I might be the only one here that likes Bill Reynolds.![]()
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Likely only me. But most here do not like the Projo anyway and don’t receive the paper.section(105) wrote: ↑4 years ago.......”raise your hand”......if you are going to miss a Bill Reynolds column......ramster wrote: ↑4 years agoExcept that he is continuing his Saturday column that mentions the Independent Man frequentlyCameron_Dollar wrote: ↑4 years ago There's no truth to the rumor that the Independent Man will be interning to take his place.
His articles during the week had decreased in frequency over the last few years.
I enjoy the Saturday column the most anyway so glad he is continuing it - even though it sounds like I might be the only one here that likes Bill Reynolds.![]()
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"Raise your hand if you ever thought you’d see Lamar Odom on “Dancing With The Stars.”
Todays paper got both a "raise your hand" and Lamar Odom reference in same sentence.
Wasn't he harping on the Kardashians for a while?
Todays paper got both a "raise your hand" and Lamar Odom reference in same sentence.
Wasn't he harping on the Kardashians for a while?
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I’ve always liked Bunky, but like many people as they age, he’s lost a few miles off his fastball. I laughed when I read his Independent Man reference in today’s column, since it was included earlier in this thread. That’s probably one of his top three repeated references and if he ever asked me for any specific column advice, I would tell him to lose that one.
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Now we'll never know what players come from the "mean streets."
I think his best post in this column was several years ago when he said not to spend too much time reading this, because he didn't spend too much time writing this.
I think his best post in this column was several years ago when he said not to spend too much time reading this, because he didn't spend too much time writing this.
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Tough crowd
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He was married to Khloe.Brian Forster wrote: ↑4 years ago "Raise your hand if you ever thought you’d see Lamar Odom on “Dancing With The Stars.”
Todays paper got both a "raise your hand" and Lamar Odom reference in same sentence.
Wasn't he harping on the Kardashians for a while?
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He ended that article saying he doesn’t do “My Face”. No one does because MySpace hasn’t been a thing in 10+ years.ramster wrote: ↑4 years ago Bill Reynolds Saturday....
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I think that was a reference to Bill Belichick and is basically saying he isn't into social media.Taylor Swift wrote: ↑4 years agoHe ended that article saying he doesn’t do “My Face”. No one does because MySpace hasn’t been a thing in 10+ years.ramster wrote: ↑4 years ago Bill Reynolds Saturday....
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It was a reference to the Pats HC. He has used it before too.RhodyKyle wrote: ↑4 years agoI think that was a reference to Bill Belichick and is basically saying he isn't into social media.Taylor Swift wrote: ↑4 years agoHe ended that article saying he doesn’t do “My Face”. No one does because MySpace hasn’t been a thing in 10+ years.ramster wrote: ↑4 years ago Bill Reynolds Saturday....
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Oh I am aware of what BB says but BB said that a long time ago.ramster wrote: ↑4 years agoIt was a reference to the Pats HC. He has used it before too.RhodyKyle wrote: ↑4 years agoI think that was a reference to Bill Belichick and is basically saying he isn't into social media.Taylor Swift wrote: ↑4 years ago
He ended that article saying he doesn’t do “My Face”. No one does because MySpace hasn’t been a thing in 10+ years.
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Mark Patinkin on Bill Reynolds from today's Sunday Journal......
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I partially retract some of my criticism. This showed me a side of Reynolds that I wasn’t aware of. Nice tribute.ramster wrote: ↑4 years ago Mark Patinkin on Bill Reynolds from today's Sunday Journal......
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Rhody74,no need to apologize.
Bunky used to be at very least a good writer. Good features on players and coaches.
There is a huge sports world with RI people in it.
He never scratched the surface on it at the end. Every one says he is a great guy also.
The FWIW column and mini columns got ridiculous over the last decade.
Bunky used to be at very least a good writer. Good features on players and coaches.
There is a huge sports world with RI people in it.
He never scratched the surface on it at the end. Every one says he is a great guy also.
The FWIW column and mini columns got ridiculous over the last decade.
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I believe that I remain the only KB poster to be quoted (by handle) in FWIW. I'll always be a fan for that reason alone.
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Redacted: it wasn't written by Bill. Had to dig out the old scrapbook, was a different Projo writer.
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Bill Koch on Bill Reynolds....
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.......I hope both the RC and the Dump leave open a 50 yd line seat at court side tables for all hoop games.......
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Just finished reading today’s For What It’s Worth column. As I got towards the end, I was worried that there would be no Independent Man reference this week. He snuck it in just under the wire, in the last bullet. He indicated that the Independent Man is looking for a pair of tickets to Friday night’s game.
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Good job Bunky!
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The Independent Man will be embarrassed to wear a Providence College t-shirtJimSidd wrote: ↑4 years ago Just finished reading today’s For What It’s Worth column. As I got towards the end, I was worried that there would be no Independent Man reference this week. He snuck it in just under the wire, in the last bullet. He indicated that the Independent Man is looking for a pair of tickets to Friday night’s game.
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.......I wonder if he will take his media row seat.....and then suggest(again) PC/URI play a home and home every year.....
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