Reaction to columnist’s latest crash is painfully predictable
latimes.com • • sports
Key Points:
- Sports columnist Bill Plaschke humorously reflects on his long history of inaccurate sports predictions, dubbing himself the "Pulitzer Prize for Pitiful Prognostication."
- Plaschke's most notable recent misjudgment was confidently predicting the Los Angeles Rams would have an undefeated season, only for them to lose their season opener against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia.
- The columnist admits he underestimated the Rams' approach to the opener, suggesting they treated the game as a low-priority event compared to their broader playoff goals.
- Readers responded to Plaschke's failed prediction with sharp criticism and sarcasm, often using animal metaphors like "dogs" and "crows" to mock his prognostication skills.
- Despite the backlash, Plaschke maintains a self-deprecating tone, acknowledging his errors while continuing to engage with his audience's spirited reactions.
