Ralph D.

Ralph D. was an author who wrote books on miraculous healing and went to see Father Ralph DiOrio, a Catholic priest known for his charismatic personality. He led Arizona to third place in the Pac-12 standings and beat Oklahoma in the Alamo Bowl before leaving for Washington.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2018/04/04/why-we-need-both-a-national-apology-and-reparations-to-heal-the-wounds-of-racism/

54%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

75%

Examples:

  • The author uses language that dehumanizes those who disagree with the decision to expand the College Football Playoff format.
  • The move to decrease the number of spots reserved for conference champions from six to five was prompted by realignment and disassembling of Pac-12. This statement is misleading as there were other factors at play such as a desire for more revenue and increased competitiveness in college football.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The author uses language that dehumanizes those who disagree with the decision to expand the College Football Playoff format.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • One team outside of ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC will make it to the playoffs in a new format
  • The number of spots reserved for conference champions has been reduced from six to five due to realignment and the disassembling of the Pac-12

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

  • The move to decrease the number of spots reserved for conference champions was prompted by realignment and disassembling of Pac-12. This statement is misleading as there were other factors at play such as a desire for more revenue and increased competitiveness in college football.

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