Alex Weber

Alex Weber is a sports journalist who covers college basketball and football for On3.com. They provide unique insights into the world of college sports, focusing on team rankings, player profiles, and industry comparisons. Weber's articles often discuss NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deals and their impact on college athletics. In addition to news articles, Weber contributes to On3's recruiting coverage and transfer portal updates.

Biography:  https://www.on3.com/db/alex-weber-3494/

69%

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

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

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

88%

Examples:

  • The author has a tendency to favor the perspective of college athletic directors in their reporting.
  • There is an absence of counterarguments or opposing viewpoints in the articles.

Conflicts of Interest

60%

Examples:

  • The author has not disclosed any potential conflicts of interest in their reporting.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • Another article contains contradictory statements about Purdue's defensive strategy and their struggles with turnovers.
  • In one article, the author reports contradictory information regarding Dan Hurley's involvement with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Deceptions

55%

Examples:

  • The author uses language that dehumanizes UConn fans by referring to them as 'white supremacists' online.
  • There are instances where the author misrepresents the recruiting aspect of BYU and Mark Pope's potential at Kentucky.

Recent Articles

Anthony Davis Plays Key Role in Lakers' Selection of UConn's Dan Hurley as New Head Coach

Anthony Davis Plays Key Role in Lakers' Selection of UConn's Dan Hurley as New Head Coach

Broke On: Thursday, 06 June 2024 Anthony Davis plays a key role in the Lakers' selection of UConn's Dan Hurley as their new head coach. Hurley, a two-time NCAA champion and Naismith Coach of the Year, has expressed interest in joining successful basketball franchises. Impressed by his sophisticated offensive actions and player development system, the Lakers aim to offer him a massive contract.
Kentucky Hires Mark Pope as New Men's Basketball Head Coach, Replacing John Calipari

Kentucky Hires Mark Pope as New Men's Basketball Head Coach, Replacing John Calipari

Broke On: Saturday, 13 April 2024 Kentucky has appointed Mark Pope as their new men's basketball head coach. The 59-year-old, a former captain on Kentucky's 1996 national championship team, replaces John Calipari who left to become the Arkansas Razorbacks head coach.
UConn and Purdue to Face Off in 2024 NCAA Men's National Championship Game: A Chance for Back-to-Back Titles and a Return to Glory

UConn and Purdue to Face Off in 2024 NCAA Men's National Championship Game: A Chance for Back-to-Back Titles and a Return to Glory

Broke On: Sunday, 07 April 2024 UConn and Purdue will face off in the 2024 NCAA Men's national championship game. The Huskies have a chance to win back-to-back titles, while Purdue is looking for redemption after last year's first round exit. This marks their first meeting since March Madness.