Pat Benson
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and
Covers:
Footwear Industry
Sneakers and Jerseys On SI.
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Columnist for Chattanoogan.com
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No
How is social media changing news?
Social media is news. When a public figure tweets, it becomes the story.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
#RomneyShambles put the word "shambles" in my lexicon and has stayed there for many years.
Who do you wish followed you?
Kobe Bryant
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Every one-on-one interview with an athlete or coach.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
You would have to ask Kevin Durant.
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