Adam Rittenberg

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterFeb 21, 2013, 12:00 AM ET College football reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. As old men, they've come to appreciate how their Michigan State teams, which blended white, black, North and South, reflected a changing America during a defining decade.

Biography:  https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/8970293/segregation-led-star-players-michigan-state-spartans-1960s-college-football

98%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

95%

Examples:

  • Adam Rittenberg quotes Seth Greenberg as saying that Colorado State validated its placement and showed it perhaps deserved a stronger seed, implying that Virginia's loss was due to poor play or deception on their part when in fact they were vulnerable to sluggish offensive outputs both this season and the previous one.
  • Niko Medved is quoted as saying that Colorado State found cracks in Virginia's signature defense but no evidence of this is presented in the article.
  • . . . the article seems to favor the perspective of the Michigan athletic department.
  • The article suggests there is more of a monetary bias at play since it implies that Michigan State has more resources than other teams.
  • The author uses language like 'horrendous' and an embarrassment to dehumanize the loss of Virginia, but provides no evidence to support this claim.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The article seems to favor the perspective of the Michigan athletic department.
  • . . . the author seems to favor the perspective of the Michigan athletic department.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The article suggests that there is a conflict between Colorado State and Virginia, but it doesn't provide enough information to validate this.
  • The author uses language like 'horrendous' and an embarrassment to dehumanize the loss of Virginia, but provides no evidence to support this claim.
  • . . . the Cavaliers had maxed out its potential and came to the First Four with genuine excitement.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • There are no deceptions in this article.

Recent Articles

Big Ten Football Media Days: Tony Petitti Announces Extension of Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium Through 2028 and Welcomes Four New Members

Big Ten Football Media Days: Tony Petitti Announces Extension of Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium Through 2028 and Welcomes Four New Members

Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024 Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti announces the conference's championship game will stay at Lucas Oil Stadium through 2028, expresses optimism about recent expansion to 16 teams, including UCLA, USC, Oregon and Washington. The new members bring a combined total of 10 Heisman Trophy winners and 73 College Football Hall of Famers. No immediate plans for further expansion.
EA Sports Announces the Return of College Football Video Games with College Football 25

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Broke On: Thursday, 16 May 2024 EA Sports announces the return of college football video games with College Football 25 on July 19, 2024. The game features all 134 FBS teams, popular modes like Dynasty and Road to Glory, and covers athletes Quinn Ewers, Travis Hunter, and Donovan Edwards. Student-athletes receive compensation for likeness use. Standard edition costs $70; deluxe edition retails for $100.
Colorado State Defeats Virginia in NCAA Tournament First Four Matchup, Advances to Round of 64 Against Longhorns

Colorado State Defeats Virginia in NCAA Tournament First Four Matchup, Advances to Round of 64 Against Longhorns

Broke On: Tuesday, 19 March 2024 Colorado State has just defeated Virginia in the NCAA Tournament First Four matchup with a final score of 67-42. The Rams, who finished the regular season with a record of 22-9 and received an at-large bid to participate in the tournament despite losing in the Mountain West conference tournament semifinals to New Mexico, dominated the game. Joel Scott had a game-high performance by scoring 23 points and adding 11 rebounds while Nique Clifford also contributed with 17 points, six assists and ten rebounds. Virginia finished shooting poorly with only five field goals in the first half for a total of just fourteen points.

Uncertainty Surrounds Jim Harbaugh's Future at University of Michigan

Broke On: Sunday, 01 January 2023 Jim Harbaugh's contract with the University of Michigan was set to expire at the end of the 2021 season. Reports of a rescinded contract extension have raised questions about Harbaugh's future with the team. Potential replacements for Harbaugh have been discussed, including Matt Campbell, Luke Fickell, and Bob Stoops. There could be potential legal implications if Harbaugh were to move to the NFL, including possible antitrust issues.

FBI Joins Investigation into Allegations Against Former Michigan Assistant Football Coach

Broke On: Tuesday, 15 March 2022 The FBI has joined the investigation into allegations against a former assistant football coach at the University of Michigan. The coach is accused of stealing signs from opposing teams, a violation of NCAA rules. The allegations were first brought to light by a former Ohio State offensive lineman, Dawand Jones.