While being interviewed on Barstool Sports' "Pardon My Take," Fox Sports reporter Charissa Thompson reveals that she makes up reports from time to time:
Thompson explains how sometimes when a coach does not want to do a post-halftime interview, she will make up a report so that she can give the viewers information, even if it is a lie.
This revelation caused outrage, not just from viewers, but from other top NFL reporters around the league:
Not only does this take away the trust from NFL viewers, but this creates a bad look on all members of sport media. Thankfully, many are speaking up and explaining that most do not do this, and that they pride themselves on the truth.
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