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WHEN COMPASSION MEETS CONFLICT
In sports, winners get the glory. No matter how well you play, if you don’t win, you’re often overlooked. But sometimes the real story isn’t found on the scoreboard. We all know a single point can decide a game; one point ahead is victory, one point short is heartbreak, even after a magnificent performance.
That was the reality following the Jacksonville Jaguars’ 2026 playoff loss, when one reporter chose humanity over routine. Veteran Jacksonville Free Press journalist and host of #LynnandFriends, Lynette Lynn Jones followed her heart in a moment when a coach and a city were carrying the weight of a tough defeat. Instead of leading with questions, she led with compassion.
Her decision sparked criticism and raised an important conversation about the balance between empathy and professional protocol in sports journalism.
In this powerful Season Two premiere of the TRUST, Then Know, The Jackie Boyd Podcast, Lynn Jones takes us inside that emotional press conference moment, when instinct, kindness, and compassion spoke louder than policy. Together, we explore why simple encouragement can feel out of place in competitive spaces and whether there’s room for more humanity in sports.
We also honor Black History Month, as this meaningful conversation was recorded at one of Jacksonville’s most historic institutions, the home of the Jacksonville Free Press.
If you appreciate authenticity, heart, and “keep-it-real” conversations, this episode with Lynn Jones - one of the most genuine and compassionate voices you’ll ever hear - is one you don’t want to miss.
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By Jackie BoydWHEN COMPASSION MEETS CONFLICT
In sports, winners get the glory. No matter how well you play, if you don’t win, you’re often overlooked. But sometimes the real story isn’t found on the scoreboard. We all know a single point can decide a game; one point ahead is victory, one point short is heartbreak, even after a magnificent performance.
That was the reality following the Jacksonville Jaguars’ 2026 playoff loss, when one reporter chose humanity over routine. Veteran Jacksonville Free Press journalist and host of #LynnandFriends, Lynette Lynn Jones followed her heart in a moment when a coach and a city were carrying the weight of a tough defeat. Instead of leading with questions, she led with compassion.
Her decision sparked criticism and raised an important conversation about the balance between empathy and professional protocol in sports journalism.
In this powerful Season Two premiere of the TRUST, Then Know, The Jackie Boyd Podcast, Lynn Jones takes us inside that emotional press conference moment, when instinct, kindness, and compassion spoke louder than policy. Together, we explore why simple encouragement can feel out of place in competitive spaces and whether there’s room for more humanity in sports.
We also honor Black History Month, as this meaningful conversation was recorded at one of Jacksonville’s most historic institutions, the home of the Jacksonville Free Press.
If you appreciate authenticity, heart, and “keep-it-real” conversations, this episode with Lynn Jones - one of the most genuine and compassionate voices you’ll ever hear - is one you don’t want to miss.