Reporter says she doesn’t regret viral moment of praise for Jaguars’ Liam Coen
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- After the Jacksonville Jaguars' playoff loss, reporter Lynn Jones used her postgame microphone time to offer emotional support to head coach Liam Coen instead of asking a question, sparking debate about journalistic ethics.
- Jones, a veteran reporter for over 30 years with a deep connection to Jacksonville and its team, explained her gesture was driven by empathy and community spirit rather than a breach of protocol.
- The incident ignited mixed reactions, with some journalists criticizing the departure from traditional reporting roles, while others found it a refreshing display of humanity in sports media.
- Jones emphasized that no formal rules restrict what can be said in press conferences and expressed that emotional investment in the team and its people is natural and important.
- Her message
