Sam Amick

Leading up to BwB 2.0, I was able to chat on the phone with the Sac Bee’s Sam Amick, but during the mayhem of the event, I wasn’t able to introduce myself in person.

Another guy that was in Vegas was Kings blogger Zach Harper of Hardwood Paroxysm/Cowbell Kingdom/Talk Hoops fame.  Zach notes that “…when I began covering the Kings back in June, he was quick to approach me and offer any help that I might need. He even let me tag along with him during the Las Vegas Summer League and show him the enemy’s quarters at Blogs With Balls 2.0. In my short time covering the team, my knowledge of what to do and how to do has grown exponentially thanks to him.”

Today, Zach reports that Amick is heading to FanHouse:

FanHouse often gets those who have been jettisoned from their beat or their column with newspapers due to the changing economy, fledgling newspaper business, and buyouts being the best business practice. But this time, they’re going out and getting a guy who is not even hitting his prime yet in terms of what he does.

We couldn’t agree more, and wish Sam all the best in his new venture.  We have no doubt it will be a smooth transition for him.