I completely understand where you're coming from, Mike. But what Damon said in response to your argument is that real reporting (you know, that journalism stuff) for the college game is considerably different than it is in the NFL. A reporter can report all kinds of non-football things about coaches, the team owner, staff or players in the pro game long as he or she has verifiable evidence. But the same thing regarding 'the home team' would get a college football reporter crucified, tarred, and feathered.
Heck, our fan base goes bonkers when there's a nationally-reported story about one of our players' legal problems. Can you imagine if a local writer -- armed with documented evidence -- 'breaks a news story' that disparages our head coach? If you honestly believe that local journalist would be applauded for his honesty, integrity, and professionalism you have more faith in our fanbase than I do.