just got done reading it before I came here, excellent read. I especially agree with the Simmons part, I use to be a fan, now his stuff is repetative and boring. I've never liked Reilly's stuff, so I probably wouldn't be the most fair judge! If you get a chance, listen to Dan Patrick's new show. He's affiliated with si.com, but he seems more free than he was on espn. I believe he cited that one of the reason's he left espn was he felt too many conflicts existed at espn, and this week on his show he said he probably should have left earlier.
http://www.firejoemorgan.com/2008/04/most-stuff-sucks.html
that's a link to firejoemorgan.com and their take on the article, good read as well. I just completely miss the boat on the new breed of sports coverage, like ATH, Mariotti, etc. It's just these pompus a-holes ripping on people.