Based on the first three story's all have been proven false
SI will be going out of business shortly for the law suits that are being prepared
I just cannot figure out why SI would hire a guy who's resume looked like this, he was also fired by the NY Times for lying about his resume
Education
Putnam City High School – 1996
Putnam City West High School – 1997-1998
Bartlesville Wesleyan College – ????-????
Career
OU Insider
Tulsa World – Part time employee (reference) / intern (reference)
Houston Chronicle (terminated for an inaccurate resume, needs reference)
New York Times – Freelance writer/blogger
Fox Sports – Blogger 2011-2012
Sports Illustrated – Investigative Reporter (reference) 2012-present
Articles Targeting Rivals of University of Oklahoma
Evans is perhaps best known for his pieces targeting The University of Texas and Oklahoma State University. Specific Articles and their inaccuracies are listed below:
Cowboys almost certain to self-destruct
"Chokie State" nickname that he made up is used in what is theoretically a serious article.
http://msn.foxsports.com/collegefoo....belongs-010212
Chokie State
Inside the Red River Recruiting Rivalry
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Man refuses to talk with investigators
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Other Questionable Journalism
Below are additional articles where Evans has shown a penchant for questionable practices.
Story about Jamarkus McFarland
Accused of not verifying the claims of a source and "lazy journalism" by the Chicago Sun-Times (Dec. 28, 2008; Kevin Allen).
Personal Issues
Thayer's ex-wife was forced to file a restraining order in 2009. (reference)