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Sleepyjack, I think reporters are pretty well versed in what questions provide them with quotable copy. Remember, they not only need the answers, but short, succinct ones from an athlete/coach that sum up the contest.
That said, I know what you mean. These questions may be okay for the casual fan, but those of us who wish for a little more information about certain places in the contest come up short.
I'm sure Australians don't get the benefit of seeing ESPNews, not would they want to, but this network does carry live press conferences after big events. And I love tuning in - the reporters in the press conferences tend to ask more in-depth questions. And you get to hear the athletes total answer, not read some snipped up quote the next day.
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