It seems like just yesterday, even though it was quite some time ago, that 1500 ESPN provided an escape for Minneapolis sports writers that were likely feeling the pinch that came with being a part of a dying newspaper industry. At that time, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune was riddled with annoying “innovations” such as premium content that you had to pay for and more pop-up ads than anyone cared to sit through. These writers, such as long-time veteran of the beat Judd Zulgad, opted to jump ship and embrace the web and radio based content 1500 provided.
Now, one of 1500‘s best assets is doing the exact opposite, as Tom Pelissero is leaving the Vikings beat for a job with USA Today.
According to The Daily Norseman, Pelissero made the news official on Twitter, where Pelissero admitted that he will starting his new job next month. Pelissero has since revealed on Twitter that he won’t have to leave his Minnesota home to take this job, but he will now be covering the NFL as a whole, instead of focusing solely on the Vikings beat.
While the news might make Jerome Simpson smile, as there will be one less douchebag hovering around his locker, I think I speak for Vikings enthusiasts everywhere when I say Pelissero’s absence will leave a huge void. From his keen film analysis, to his unmatched wealth of sources, to his ability to obtain and analyze contract details like nobody else, us bloggers and fans will now have to work a lot harder to get the information we crave on a daily basis.
Pelissero has always treated yours truly very well and I wish him the best of luck in this new chapter of his career, but am also very hopeful that 1500 ESPN chooses wisely in trying to replace him.
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Hey readers! We should petition to have Adam take the job over!!!
That's a grand idea CS. Adam would be great...of course he would have to pack up and move again.
Sad news. I will miss Pellssaro.
I think if Adam wanted to move back to Minnesota to cover the Vikings up close... 1500 ESPN and others would be doing back flips to bring him on board!
Well Adam,
Sounds good to me lol.
Haha, you guys must be drinking this Saturday night or something. Thanks, though.
I think you'd be an obvious choice Adam. Get your resume in.
Adam's Resume:
"Dear 1500 ESPN. I like the Vikings. I have tricked a handful of people into reading what I write for about five years now. Thank you for your consideration."
:)
I'm all for it.
...if for no other reason than that awkward moment when you move into the cubicle next to Reusse's. I'll need that moment on film.
...for a friend.
That's more than what I had on my resume and it worked out for me! I just wrote in big letter like font #84 :)
Hahaha!
Overqualified!
LOLZ!
he's good, too bad we're losing him