Enough Tip-Toeing Around the Ines Sainz Issue

Can we please call a spade a spade? It’s a sad day when people can’t even stay on topic long enough to have an adult conversation without worrying about political correctness.


Here is a brief recap of the “Ines Sainz Situation” so that everyone can be on the same level when making their decision on what’s what in this case:


-          Sainz a long-time reporter for Mexico’s TV Azteca was in the Jets’ facility to do a piece on Mark Sanchez when she began getting “unwanted” attention from players and staff.


-          As she waited for Sanchez on the sidelines and observed practice, Jets coach, Rex Ryan allegedly instructed his assistant coach to conduct passing drills close to the reporter.


-          When Sainz went into the locker room later on, she was met with hoots and whistles.


-          Sainz felt very uncomfortable with the amount of, and the type of attention she received.


-          Since then she has been on a media roller-coaster and has parlayed her “harassment” into segments on CNN, morning shows, etc.


Before delving into the issue at hand, here are some pictures of Sainz at various events. Pay attention to her attire at said events:








Everyone seems to think that there can only be one problem in any given situation. That if you suggest that Sainz has a history of dressing inappropriately you’re lessening how wrong the Jets were in this case. As if asking someone to take responsibility for their own actions in a particular scenerio is the equivalent of placing the blame on them.


The Jets are clearly in the wrong. There is no excuse for making anyone feel uncomfortable in any setting. A woman showing skin in a locker room where she should be acting far more professionally should not be a green light for men to start acting like sixth graders. The players’ reaction to Sainz was completely inappropriate, and they should be punished by the league for being such clowns.


That was issue one. Now onto issue two.


Sainz clearly has a history of playing up to her looks and sex appeal, rather than her knowledge and professionalism as a reporter. The skimpy outfits in the pictures above show this much. This is not the case of acting as if a rape victim was “asking for it” that the media was making it out to be. This is a case of putting on bait, and then acting like you’re shocked when the animals jump on it. The animals shouldn't have jumped, but you should have seen their reaction coming when you put on the bait.


There is a huge difference between being an attractive reporter who dresses in a classy, professional manner while being a legitimate newsperson, and what Sainz has shown a history of being. She is the same woman who at one time rode on the shoulders of Indianapolis Colts players during a segment. She’s done another segment where she measured the biceps of a bunch of players around her. She’s built an entire career on flirting and being completely unprofessional with the athletes she’s covering.


And now, she’s furthering her career because of the coverage she received from this harassment allegation. It’s sickening. The same way she has completely spit on the efforts of all of the legitimate female reporters who have worked long and hard to demand respect in the sports arena with her half-hearted plays on her sex appeal throughout her career, she’s now making the same mockery of women reporters being mistreated in sports.


Is there anyone truly naïve enough to think that women reporters don’t get a raw deal? They have to work twice as hard as men to prove themselves equals in terms of sports knowledge in their male-dominated sports arenas. The unspoken age and appearance requirements that have never existed for their male counterparts exist for them. And now, they have this attention-seeking missile in Sainz blowing up the respect they’ve amassed and the reputations they’ve built up for women reporters everywhere.


Instead of being so conscious of political correctness, maybe folks should start looking at this situation for what it is. We’re all adults, so why can people not grasp the concept of two parties in one situation being criticized?


The Jets are wrong and should be reprimanded for their behavior. However, Sainz making a joke out of the idea of respectable female reporters should not be ignored.


First, let me state that I enjoyed reading this article, and respect the fact that you are intelligent enough to be able to understand that there are two sides to this issue. You also illustrated those two sides soundly. However, I was a bit disappointed towards the end of the article. I think the theme this article presents (being able to acknowledge two sides to an issue) should have been relayed through its conclusion. I don't think you're correct in your assertion that Ines Sainz is making a mockery of all women sports reporters. I believe this is just another case of an individual acting on their own, in a negative way, who's actions should only reflect that individual rather than a group or community in which that individual belongs. In Sainz's case, the action of dressing inappropriately while working and potentially using this Jets issue as a way to further her career should not be viewed as a condemnation of all women sports reporters. That being said, I would like to commend you on your perspective presented in the first part of this article, but I would have to respectfully voice my opinion and disagree with your claim that Sainz is "blowing up the respect" women reporters have accumulated over the years of work in the field.


If ya dress like a bimbo you probably are. She has slut written all over her.


And she should then be treated like a bimbo, right? I mean, every rape victim is asking for it if they are not dressed "appropriately", right? It is obvious that men can not control their sexual urges, therefore, women should not expect them to, right?


Thanks for pointing out you are an idiot and moron diplomat 47, heavy emphasis on the dip.


Just for the sake of argument, "what do you see when you look at the way she is dressed"?
I would not let my daughters out of the house dressed like that. Having worked as a Law Enforcement Officer for 31 years I know what sparks mens interest and what most sex preditors say about the way women dress and if you look at the photos that are online of Sainz they are right "it is provacative.


Just one question. If you believe she needs more clothes to be a reporter, why don't you critize ESPN, CBS and all the other networks for having female reporters? By your logic, there has never been and never will be sex used to sell sports. Female cheerleaders, who by the way, wear less than this reporter, should be gone, too, right?


Come on, I am as conservative as anyone, yet I understand reality and, unfortunately, in this culture, sex sells. Whether it be the product, the reporter, the host, or the ads, sex sells, particularly if it is beautiful and nearly naked women involved with mostly male dominated/watched events.


Either you are ok with sex sells or you are not. But to blame the reporter is intellectually dishonest at best.


I think she's a grown woman and can do as she pleases.


However, what she SHOULDN'T do is put on the attire that she puts on, and then get mad when it brings the type of attention she has to know it will bring.


Because all men can't control themselves. We just have to yell, and cat call and whistle everytime we see a pretty girl dressed a bit scantily.


Oh wait, you must be one of those pro fans who are apologists for their favorite teams and the players. Your "guys" can do no wrong, they are icons, and any women who are in their presence should just be thankful they are not scooped up and "taken" right there on the training table.


Again, like I said, there are TWO issues here.


The first is the issue of the Jets players. They should be punished. Their is NO justifcation for their actions.


But there is a second issue, which Sainz's apologists seem to be ignoring. A level of personal responsibility should be taken here. She has made an entire career of selling flirting and unprofessionalism in her reports. This is not opinion, this is fact. So then why is she shocked when she gets this type of reaction?


AGAIN - the Jets are WRONG. They SHOULD be punished. But Sainz should not be absolved of all responsibility for her unprofessionalism in the locker room.


Alex; you hit the nail right on the head.Best article written on this subject.Heidi