Randy Pete Retiring

[Aclone]

You thought you’d never live to see it, right?

Randy Peterson retiring after 5-plus decades as a Des Moines Register sports writer

Iowa State sports columnist Randy Peterson has spent more than five decades writing for The Des Moines Register. He plans to retire this spring.

www.desmoinesregister.com

 

[Peter]

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[sunset]

One would think this is a case of they couldn’t possibly find somebody worse, but you know they will…….

 

[helechopper]

Just find someone that likes the university and has a passion for Iowa State athletics. Something I think Randy never truly had.

 

[CycloneRulzzz]

 

[MugNight]

Must be the press getting relocated to the nosebleeds at the XII Tournament that’s finally doing him in

 

[SCNCY]

Just find someone that likes the university and has a passion for Iowa State athletics. Something I think Randy never truly had.

Maybe the register can buy articles from CW to fill their space.

 

[DrClone]

“It’s been such a part of his life working for that paper, covering the sports people in that state,” said former Register sports editor and columnist Bryce Miller. “I just can’t imagine sports in the state without Randy being a part of it.”

I can

 

[nfrine]

“It’s been such a part of his life working for that paper, covering the sports people in that state,” said former Register sports editor and columnist Bryce Miller. “I just can’t imagine sports in the state without Randy being a part of it.”

I can

It's been a dream of mine...

 

[Acylum]

Just find someone that likes the university and has a passion for Iowa State athletics. Something I think Randy never truly had.

I’d rather have someone with a slightly jaundiced eye tbh. The hoks can have their DMR cheerleaders.

 

[67CY]

Just find someone that likes the university and has a passion for Iowa State athletics. Something I think Randy never truly had.

I don’t think the rag would even consider that.

 

[Pope]

Don't get all the hate and piling on. Have I been frustrated at times with Randy's coverage of the Cyclones? Yes, but overall I think he's been pretty fair for the most part. Would you rather have a Chad Leistikow or David Eickholt type homer covering the Cyclones? If so, I'd say that says more about you than it does about Randy.

 

[CycloneSpinning]

“It’s been such a part of his life working for that paper, covering the sports people in that state,” said former Register sports editor and columnist Bryce Miller. “I just can’t imagine sports in the state without Randy being a part of it.”

I can

It’s weird to me how highly people in the media think of themselves.

 

[ClonerJams]

My favorite moment was when a faux twitter account called Pandy Reterson reported something that people fell for. In all seriousness, I hope he enjoys retirement.

 

[Allikat]

“It’s been such a part of his life working for that paper, covering the sports people in that state,” said former Register sports editor and columnist Bryce Miller. “I just can’t imagine sports in the state without Randy being a part of it.”

I can

Don't get all the hate and piling on. Have I been frustrated at times with Randy's coverage of the Cyclones? Yes, but overall I think he's been pretty fair for the most part. Would you rather have a Chad Leistikow or David Eickholt type homer covering the Cyclones? If so, I'd say that says more about you than it does about Randy.

My opinion is: "meh".

I haven't counted on the Des Moines Register for sports reporting since before the last days of the Big Peach.

Randy's reporting has not moved me in any direction, but it is clear from the few times I have heard him or read him more recently that it was time to retire.

 

[DrClone]

Don't get all the hate and piling on. Have I been frustrated at times with Randy's coverage of the Cyclones? Yes, but overall I think he's been pretty fair for the most part. Would you rather have a Chad Leistikow or David Eickholt type homer covering the Cyclones? If so, I'd say that says more about you than it does about Randy.

Don't think it's hate at least on my part. Just think he's a poor reporter who asks stupid questions.

 

[DrClone]

My opinion is: "meh".

I haven't counted on the Des Moines Register for sports reporting since before the last days of the Big Peach.

Randy's reporting has not moved me in any direction, but it is clear from the few times I have heard him or read him more recently that it was time to retire.

I don't count on the Rag either. Matter of fact don't even read it. Doesn't mean I don't get to hear Randy ask stupid questions.

 

[NorthCyd]

Don't get all the hate and piling on. Have I been frustrated at times with Randy's coverage of the Cyclones? Yes, but overall I think he's been pretty fair for the most part. Would you rather have a Chad Leistikow or David Eickholt type homer covering the Cyclones? If so, I'd say that says more about you than it does about Randy.

I don't get the hate he's gotten for supposedly not liking ISU. I think he's been fair. He's just not a good sports journalist and asks some really odd questions.

 

[CySmurf]

“It’s been such a part of his life working for that paper, covering the sports people in that state,” said former Register sports editor and columnist Bryce Miller. “I just can’t imagine sports in the state without Randy being a part of it.”

I can

Me too.

 

[demoncore1031]

You thought you’d never live to see it, right?

Randy Peterson retiring after 5-plus decades as a Des Moines Register sports writer

Iowa State sports columnist Randy Peterson has spent more than five decades writing for The Des Moines Register. He plans to retire this spring.

www.desmoinesregister.com

I'll storm the court to that. Just kidding. Good for him. Enjoy your retirement.