Doesn’t matter. Media is supposed to have some semblance of objectivity.

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Mar 9, 2021
12:59:39pm

CaliWG Truly Addicted User

And that line is crossed when broadcasters start saying “we” or “us”.

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CaliWG

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I’ve never understood the hate for saying “us” or “we”

ColonelMustard

3/9/21 12:51pm

For fans it’s fine. For broadcasters & media it’s unprofessional.

CaliWG

3/9/21 12:53pm

Unless it's the flagship station. I don't have a problem with it in that case.

Division Bell

3/9/21 12:55pm

Doesn’t matter. Media is supposed to have some semblance of objectivity.

CaliWG

3/9/21 12:59pm

When the BYUTV guys use it, they are we and us guys as BYU employees/players

3/9/21 1:13pm

Notice how the BYUtv guys generally don't use it

CaliWG

3/9/21 1:31pm

Locke says it constantly on Jazz broadcasts and non-game segments on 1280,

neboutefan

3/9/21 1:19pm

I have no problem hearing “we” and “us” from guys like Greg Wrubell, Spencer...

Zastava

3/9/21 1:26pm

I've actually listened for them using it & it doesn't happen often

CaliWG

3/9/21 1:33pm

magathisll was pointing out that Brazilcoug is not 'us'

ZacSeljaas'Stache

3/9/21 12:54pm

This. I recall he attended Gonzaga for grad school or something and was pretty

Murray

3/9/21 12:56pm

Yup. I say us and we all the time. I go to BYU and have been a fan all my life.

Magathisll

3/9/21 12:58pm

Also very annoying on a variety of topics

Heath Squashwell

3/9/21 1:19pm

Ahh my bad! Well my point isn’t directed at him then lol

ColonelMustard

3/11/21 8:07am

They wanted me all in, so I am in, we is expected.

3/9/21 12:56pm

Its fine to call it out when you are calling out someone for acting like a fan

IceCreamButt

3/9/21 1:12pm

Me and my BYU Cougars

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