I'd like to discuss this in class tomorrow. I know I'm posting it at the last minute. I've been sick. It's an example of a really good feature -- it won a bunch of awards last year -- and I'd like to talk about how it was done and deconstruct it. Thanks. Professor Barker
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/05/01/AR2009050104147.html
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
Lights Not Only Thing Turned Off During Giant Game
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/2010/11/14/2010-11-14_cowboys_play_lights_out_to_beat_giants_3320_at_new_meadowlands_stadium_give_jaso.html
I was debating on whether or not to write about the Jets, I found it fitting that this story comes a week after my previous post. The previous coverage on the Cowboys now sits nicely as they completely dominate the G-Men. It was ironic how the lights go out literally in the stadium at a time when there seemed to be no electricity on either side of the ball for the Giants. "We have to get it through our heads that we can't keep making mistakes," and "They went right after us and kind of caught us off guard.": these quotes seem to define the lose in terms of the Giants thought minor flaws could be committed, but they would still win. However, this was not the case Sunday afternoon. I think Vacchiano could have covered the Giants injuries a little better and also make a contrast between the 'Boys first 7 weeks or so of the season and the stats from their last game. This story was a perfect runner up to my last weeks mention of a coaching change and new players in the lineup. I think the writers report on this was probably rather simpple.
I was debating on whether or not to write about the Jets, I found it fitting that this story comes a week after my previous post. The previous coverage on the Cowboys now sits nicely as they completely dominate the G-Men. It was ironic how the lights go out literally in the stadium at a time when there seemed to be no electricity on either side of the ball for the Giants. "We have to get it through our heads that we can't keep making mistakes," and "They went right after us and kind of caught us off guard.": these quotes seem to define the lose in terms of the Giants thought minor flaws could be committed, but they would still win. However, this was not the case Sunday afternoon. I think Vacchiano could have covered the Giants injuries a little better and also make a contrast between the 'Boys first 7 weeks or so of the season and the stats from their last game. This story was a perfect runner up to my last weeks mention of a coaching change and new players in the lineup. I think the writers report on this was probably rather simpple.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Win by Pacquiao Pits Speed Over Size
Posted by Ramiro S. Funez
Article URL: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/14/sports/14boxing.html?_r=1&ref=sports
This week's article is basically about Manny Pacquiao, a Filipino boxer who has earned a recent claim to fame for his outstanding boxing skills, and his defeat over Antonio Margarito.
The article was very interestingly written because of the way that the writer described the battle, play-by-play. It was also interesting because of the way it made Manny Pacquiao seem like a god by the way he was punching and hitting his opponent.
Overall, I feel that this article was certainly well-written.
Article URL: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/14/sports/14boxing.html?_r=1&ref=sports
This week's article is basically about Manny Pacquiao, a Filipino boxer who has earned a recent claim to fame for his outstanding boxing skills, and his defeat over Antonio Margarito.
The article was very interestingly written because of the way that the writer described the battle, play-by-play. It was also interesting because of the way it made Manny Pacquiao seem like a god by the way he was punching and hitting his opponent.
Overall, I feel that this article was certainly well-written.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
wade phillips finally gone
http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/news/story?id=5780262
After weeks of denying that Jerry Jones will fire Coach Wade Phillips mid-season, he finally did it, and thank god. Phillips and the cowboys were embarrassed sunday night to a 45-7 ass whopping from the packers leaving the team with a miserable 1-7 record. Jason Garret will take over as the new interim coach. The writer of this article i thought did a very good job, he incorporated a lot of quotes from Jones and his players while also adding statements from Phillips. He outlined Phillips tenure as a coach and added stats throughout the story. He then went on to cover Garrets background and what he may be able to bring to the club. i thought the story was very well covered and included all the details following the release of Phillips.
After weeks of denying that Jerry Jones will fire Coach Wade Phillips mid-season, he finally did it, and thank god. Phillips and the cowboys were embarrassed sunday night to a 45-7 ass whopping from the packers leaving the team with a miserable 1-7 record. Jason Garret will take over as the new interim coach. The writer of this article i thought did a very good job, he incorporated a lot of quotes from Jones and his players while also adding statements from Phillips. He outlined Phillips tenure as a coach and added stats throughout the story. He then went on to cover Garrets background and what he may be able to bring to the club. i thought the story was very well covered and included all the details following the release of Phillips.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
nfc east woes
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/2010/11/02/2010-11-02_new_york_giants_are_sitting_pretty_as_redskins_eagles_and_cowboys_implode_in_wea.html?page=1
The Giants have not been mentioned in the same breathe as the NFL elite since the Super Bowl victory against the Pats. Now that Ive been hearing they are the best in the NFC, but this article concentrates on the dismal performances of the rest of the division. For example, the NFL genius in Shanahan benches McNabb (these issues "kind of" "sort of" have followed him), the number of reasons, McNabb's possible next venture to the Vikings after Favre "retires", the 'Boys pathetic 1-6 record, Jones looking at Gruden and Cowher, and Vick's rib strength. I don't think it was difficult at all for Myers to write this up for there is so much going on now among the four teams. I don't know, but I think he covers too much here and should narrow it down a little and specify.
The Giants have not been mentioned in the same breathe as the NFL elite since the Super Bowl victory against the Pats. Now that Ive been hearing they are the best in the NFC, but this article concentrates on the dismal performances of the rest of the division. For example, the NFL genius in Shanahan benches McNabb (these issues "kind of" "sort of" have followed him), the number of reasons, McNabb's possible next venture to the Vikings after Favre "retires", the 'Boys pathetic 1-6 record, Jones looking at Gruden and Cowher, and Vick's rib strength. I don't think it was difficult at all for Myers to write this up for there is so much going on now among the four teams. I don't know, but I think he covers too much here and should narrow it down a little and specify.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Sparky Anderson, Hall of Fame Manager, Dies at 76
Posted by Ramiro S. Funez
Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/05/sports/baseball/05anderson.html?_r=1&ref=sports
I found this article on the New York Times website today and I thought it was really interesting. It basically talked about how Sparky Anderson, a hall of famer who played both in the American and National leagues of baseball. According to the article, he was a really popular guy within the country as he set many records within baseball.
The article was really well-written because it spoke a lot about his background and career as a baseball player. It also offered a lot of statistics on him as a member of the league.
I think that the writer did an excellent job at setting a proper tone for an article that discusses death. Deaths are always a touch subject to write about and they did an excellent job.
Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/05/sports/baseball/05anderson.html?_r=1&ref=sports
I found this article on the New York Times website today and I thought it was really interesting. It basically talked about how Sparky Anderson, a hall of famer who played both in the American and National leagues of baseball. According to the article, he was a really popular guy within the country as he set many records within baseball.
The article was really well-written because it spoke a lot about his background and career as a baseball player. It also offered a lot of statistics on him as a member of the league.
I think that the writer did an excellent job at setting a proper tone for an article that discusses death. Deaths are always a touch subject to write about and they did an excellent job.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
AP on Jordan 39 game
This is for class discussion on Nov. 3
Bulls 122, Trail Blazers 89
BYLINE: By BILL BARNARD, AP Basketball Writer
SECTION: Sports News
LENGTH: 699 words
DATELINE: CHICAGO
Michael Jordan usually can do whatever he chooses on a basketball court. In Game 1 of the NBA Finals, he chose to be an outside shooter and it killed the Portland Trail Blazers.
Jordan scored a Finals record 35 of his 39 points in the first half and set another record with six 3-pointers in the first two quarters of the Chicago Bulls' 122-89 victory over Portland on Wednesday night.
Jordan, who was just 27 for 100 from 3-point range in the regular season and 5 for 16 in the playoffs, made a shambles of the ballyhooed individual battle with Clyde Drexler, who scored 16 points for the Trail Blazers.
"I was in a zone," Jordan said. "The 3s felt like free throws. I took them and they went in."
The Jordan explosion put the Bulls up as they opened defense of their first NBA championship. Game 2 is scheduled for Chicago on Friday night.
The largest margin of victory in the Finals was Washington's 117-82 win over Seattle on June 4, 1978.
On the eve of the Finals, Jordan compared himself to Drexler, saying the Portland Olympian is a better 3-point shooter "than I choose to be."
Jordan then hit 6 of 9 3-point attempts in the first half, lifting the Bulls to a 66-51 lead.
The 35 points broke Elgin Baylor's 30-year-old Finals halftime record of 33, and the six 3-pointers eclipsed the first-half record of four shared by Michael Cooper, Danny Ainge and Isiah Thomas. Jordan now shares the record for a game with Cooper and Bill Laimbeer.
Any hope that the Trail Blazers might rally in the second half ended early when Jordan's jumper capped a 15-2 spurt at the start of the third period. That gave the Bulls an 81-53 lead that Portland never threatened as Chicago continued to ride the wave of emotion raised by Jordan in the first half.
"This was one game, one game doesn't make the Finals," Jordan said. "We have three games out there."
Jordan left the game with 3:04 left in the third quarter after missing his only 3-point attempt of the third quarter, then returned briefly in the fourth period.
Chicago, hoping to become the third team in six years to win consecutive titles, has now won five straight games in the Finals. They lost the championship series opener to the Los Angeles Lakers in 1991, then won four straight for its first NBA title.
While the 1991 playoffs were a breeze for the Bulls with 15 victories in 17 games, they lost five times in the first three rounds this year. But if Chicago can win Game 2, they will eliminate any chance for the Blazers to take away the NBA title in Portland, where the third, fourth and fifth games are scheduled next week.
Scottie Pippen scored 24 points for the Bulls, who led by as many as 38 points in the third quarter and 39 in the fourth in matching the third-highest margin of victory in the Finals.
Terry Porter finished with 13 points for the Trail Blazers, who were 68 for 169 from 3-point range in their first 15 playoff games.
The Bulls' 29-for-80 3-point shooting in 16 postseason games contrasted sharply with Portland, but Jordan left little doubt Chicago could keep up in a long-range duel.
Porter scored 10 points and the Trail Blazers hit 11 of their first 14 shots, including their first seven, to lead 25-17 with 4:22 left in the first quarter. The Bulls missed 10 of 15 shots in the same span, but Jordan's first 3-pointer and his three-point play prevented Portland from breaking away.
Jordan then started a comeback with two more 3-pointers and two medium-range jumpers before a basket by B.J. Armstrong gave the Bulls their first lead, 29-28. A layup and rebound basket by Horace Grant completed a 16-3 run that gave Chicago a 33-28 advantage before the Blazers finished the quarter trailing 33-30 despite outshooting the Bulls 68.4 percent to 46.2 percent.
Jordan rested for nearly six minutes to start the second period, but it took him just 17 seconds to get it going again with a jumper. He scored 15 points, including three 3-pointers, in the final 6:17 of the quarter, keying a 19-6 spurt that gave the Bulls a 66-51 lead at halftime.
After his sixth 3-pointer of the half, Jordan turned to Magic Johnson at the NBC broadcasting booth and gave him a "What can I say?" shrug.
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