Robert MacRae

Robert MacRae is the owner of The Clemson Insider. He serves as publisher and recruiting editor for the site. MacRae graduated from Clemson University in 1987 and has covered Clemson recruiting since 2003.

Biography:  https://theclemsoninsider.com/the-tci-staff/

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

98%

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  • Robert MacRae is a Clemson alumni and has covered Clemson recruiting since 2003.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

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  • Robert MacRae is the owner of The Clemson Insider, which may create a conflict of interest in his reporting.

Contradictions

95%

Examples:

  • The article contains a contradiction in stating that the ACC will fight to protect the league and its members against Clemson and FSU's disputes.

Deceptions

100%

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Recent Articles

ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips Addresses Legal Disputes with Clemson and Florida State: Fighting for the League and Its Members

ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips Addresses Legal Disputes with Clemson and Florida State: Fighting for the League and Its Members

Broke On: Monday, 22 July 2024 ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips defended the league against lawsuits from Clemson and Florida State, both seeking to exit the ACC and avoid stringent fees. Phillips emphasized every member willingly agreed to the Grant of Rights Agreement in 2016, which includes the current television contract and ACC Network. The ongoing disputes are damaging to the conference, with lawsuits stemming from Clemson's exclusion from the College Football Playoff in 2023 and Florida State following suit. Despite ongoing legal proceedings, Phillips vowed to protect the league and its members.