By now I'm sure everyone has seen the Derek Anderson "blow up" on a reporter after the Cardinals 27-6 loss on national TV to the 49ers. If not I will link it to the bottom of the blog.
Its a tough issue, because it is hard to say if anyone is wrong. Both sides of the argument can be correct. The reporter's job is to ask the questions(no matter what they may be) so that reporter has the right to ask whatever he or she wants to ask. At the same time, the player has the right to answer that question in the way they see fit.
I will state my position on this issue right off the bat. I am 100% behind Derek Anderson and completely sympathize with him. Lets make this clear first and foremost. Anderson answered the original question that was asked to him. (See Video) He didn't blow up right then and there, it wasn't until the reporter continued to badger him on the issue. Watch the video and if you see things how I see them, the reporter in question seemed to be scolding Anderson for laughing on the sideline rather than asking a legitimate question about it. However; the fact that Derek answered the original question should have him off the hook right then and there.
Lets take it a step further.. What is the problem with laughing on the sideline? Even when being blown out. Your out on the field for what, 5 hours? (pre game-end of game). Do you really think not one funny thing will be said? Who are YOU to say "so and so should not be laughing!" ? Might I suggest being an athlete before you criticize them?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jErsW7rgHBs
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