Adam Schefter broke the news of Dwayne Haskins’ tragic death Saturday morning, but he found himself in hot water. Today we will discuss about Adam Schefter: Fired| What did do| Who is| Tweet deleted
Adam Schefter: Fired| What did do| Who is| Tweet deleted
Adam Schefter (born December 21, 1966) is an American sports writer and television analyst. After graduating from the University of Michigan and Northwestern University with degrees in journalism, Shafter wrote for several newspapers, including The Denver Post, before working at the NFL Network. He has worked for ESPN as an NFL Insider since 2009.
| Born | December 21, 1966
Valley Stream, New York, United States
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| Alma mater | University of Michigan Northwestern University |
| Occupation | Sports writer |
| Spouse(s) |
Sharri Maio
(m. 2007) |
| Children | 2 |
Fired
ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter found himself at the center of controversy this week.
Just days after John Gruden was fired from his position as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders over e-mails leaked from the NFL’s investigation into the Washington football team, Shafter became embroiled in a related situation.
On Wednesday, Sam Farmer of the Los Angeles Times reported that in July 2011, Shafter sent a finished draft of an article about the NFL lockout that ESPN was posting to then-Washington football team chairman Bruce Allen.
“Please let me know if you see anything that needs to be added, changed, tweaked,” Schaffter wrote to Allen. “Thanks, Mr. Editor, for that and for the trust. Plan to file this by about 6 a.m…..”
Shafter has yet to comment on the situation on his Twitter account.
What did do
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins was pronounced dead Saturday morning after being struck by a vehicle in South Florida. Haskins was 24 years old, playing college football for Ohio State.
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin issued a statement regarding the tragic passing of Haskins.
“I am devastated and at a loss for words with the unfortunate passing of Dwayne Haskins,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said in a statement. “Upon arrival in Pittsburgh he quickly became part of our Steelers family and was one of our hardest workers, both on the field and in our community. Dwayne was a great teammate, but more than that a tremendous one to so many. Friend. I’m really heartbroken.
Who is
Shafter was born in Valley Stream, New York to a Jewish family, and grew up in Belmore, New York, where he attended John F. Kennedy High School. He graduated in June 1985. [1] He is a 1989 graduate of the University of Michigan and a graduate of Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. Schaffter was an editor at The Michigan Daily, where he began his newspaper career. While at Northwestern, Schaffter worked as a freelance reporter for the Chicago Tribune. After graduating from Northwestern in June 1990, Schaffter was an apprentice for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer before moving to Denver in 1990, when he began writing for Rocky Mountain News in September 1990, and then for The Denver Post in July 1996.[ 2] While at the Denver Post, Schaffter served as president of the Pro Football Writers of America from 2001–2002.
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Shafter has since deleted the original tweet and amended his message.
“Dwayne Haskins, a standout at Ohio State before becoming Washington’s first-round pick and playing in Pittsburgh, died this morning after being hit by a car in South Florida, according to his agent, Cedric Saunders. Haskins May 3. Must have turned 25 years old,” reads the new tweet.
Our thoughts are with the Haskins family and everyone close to them during this sad time.
