How did the public and the media react to Vick's crimes?
The mainstream media has seized the opportunity to demonize Vick to the extreme, even calling him a “fascist.”
What argument does the author make about addiction?
He said that addictions would be treated with diverse methods ranging from medical to re-education, not incarceration.
What does the author say is the difference between Black athletes and White Athletes?
With white athletes, if they did something wrong, the story would be a come and go kind of thing. With Black athletes, their stories would dominate the media.
What hypocrisy does the author bring up?
The fact that police were able to kill pets that were separated from their owners but Vick got into trouble for it was hypocrisy.
What reference does the author make about Bush and Cheney?
He talks about how they were not arrested for killing so many Iraqis, Afghanistan, and U.S soldiers.
Re-read the last paragraph of the article. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why?
I disagree in the sense that Michael Vick could have stopped what he was doing as he is a millionaire and did not need to do what he did.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
Yankees' Pitchers Built for the Gridiron, at Home on the Mound
NYTimes
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/27/sports/baseball/yankees-pitchers-built-for-gridiron-at-home-on-the-mound.html?_r=1&ref=todayspaper
February 27, 2012
Summary:
Basically this article explains how the Yankees take a particular interest in big, hulking pitchers who look daunting from 60 feet 6 inches away; that is the distance from the pitchers mound to home plate. There are nine pitchers who are taller than 6 feet that play for the Yankees. In the article, the writer goes on about certain stats and what people really think of those pitchers.
Significance:
The significance of this article is the fact that the Yankees follow the saying the bigger, the better. They feel that height has huge significance to the performance that comes out of certain people so they feel that it is necessary to have these players on their team.
Question:
What do the fans think about this?
Alternate Heading:
The Yankees Really Feel that "Bigger" is Better
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/27/sports/baseball/yankees-pitchers-built-for-gridiron-at-home-on-the-mound.html?_r=1&ref=todayspaper
February 27, 2012
Summary:
Basically this article explains how the Yankees take a particular interest in big, hulking pitchers who look daunting from 60 feet 6 inches away; that is the distance from the pitchers mound to home plate. There are nine pitchers who are taller than 6 feet that play for the Yankees. In the article, the writer goes on about certain stats and what people really think of those pitchers.
Significance:
The significance of this article is the fact that the Yankees follow the saying the bigger, the better. They feel that height has huge significance to the performance that comes out of certain people so they feel that it is necessary to have these players on their team.
Question:
What do the fans think about this?
Alternate Heading:
The Yankees Really Feel that "Bigger" is Better
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
"Comeback Athletes
Michael Vick
He went to Prison for illegal dog fighting and now plays for the Eagles.
Tiger Woods
Sex scandal caused many problems and is currently back playing golf
Plaxico Burress
Shot himself in the foot and went away and now is the Wide Receiver of the Jets.
Jimmy Morris
Signed with the Brewers in 1982 but went through several injuries and was released. He then went to teaching and coaching and promised his team that he would try out again if they went to the playoffs. He eventually made it to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and pitched for two years.
Kim Clijsters
In 2007 she announced her immediate retirement from the sport, cutting the season short and hanging up her racket age the ripe old age of 23. She came back and is currently one of the best.
He went to Prison for illegal dog fighting and now plays for the Eagles.
Tiger Woods
Sex scandal caused many problems and is currently back playing golf
Plaxico Burress
Shot himself in the foot and went away and now is the Wide Receiver of the Jets.
Jimmy Morris
Signed with the Brewers in 1982 but went through several injuries and was released. He then went to teaching and coaching and promised his team that he would try out again if they went to the playoffs. He eventually made it to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and pitched for two years.
Kim Clijsters
In 2007 she announced her immediate retirement from the sport, cutting the season short and hanging up her racket age the ripe old age of 23. She came back and is currently one of the best.
In Season of Loss, Nazareth’s Girls Keep Winning
NYTimes
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/15/sports/basketball/in-season-of-loss-brooklyns-nazareth-girls-team-keeps-winning.html?ref=todayspaper
Feb 13
Summary:
The Nazareth High School basketball team in Brooklyn, NY is still on a roll after one devastating loss. Their coach died on January 3 yet the girls kept going with the season. They have been doing really well being ranked No. 15 nationally and now it is said that they are the team to beat.
Significance:
It is important to note that the team is working really hard for their coach who sadly passed away during the season. They all went to his funeral and now play for him. They want to finish the season off well for the memory of their coach. Their determination will get them places.
Question:
Will they make it all the way?
Alternate Title:
The Coach of Nazareth's Girl is Close By
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/15/sports/basketball/in-season-of-loss-brooklyns-nazareth-girls-team-keeps-winning.html?ref=todayspaper
Feb 13
Summary:
The Nazareth High School basketball team in Brooklyn, NY is still on a roll after one devastating loss. Their coach died on January 3 yet the girls kept going with the season. They have been doing really well being ranked No. 15 nationally and now it is said that they are the team to beat.
Significance:
It is important to note that the team is working really hard for their coach who sadly passed away during the season. They all went to his funeral and now play for him. They want to finish the season off well for the memory of their coach. Their determination will get them places.
Question:
Will they make it all the way?
Alternate Title:
The Coach of Nazareth's Girl is Close By
At the Buzzer, It’s All Lin
NYTimes
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/15/sports/basketball/at-the-buzzer-its-all-jeremy-lin-as-knicks-edge-raptors.html?_r=1&ref=todayspaper
Feb 13, 2012
Summary:
Jeremy Lin is the talk of the town. He is an upcoming legend and in the past couple of weeks has the most selling jersey in the league compared to big time stars like Kobe Bryant and Lebron James. The Knicks played on Tuesday night and Lin was able to make a comeback and lead his team to win the game with only a little time left.
Significance:
An up and coming player starts to become a star as he shows his true talent on the court. The Knicks, who haven't been doing so well this season get hope and look forward to doing something with all of the talent that they now discovered they have on the team.
Question
Will Lin be one of the best in the league?
Alternate heading:
The Knicks are FeelLin Hopeful
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/15/sports/basketball/at-the-buzzer-its-all-jeremy-lin-as-knicks-edge-raptors.html?_r=1&ref=todayspaper
Feb 13, 2012
Summary:
Jeremy Lin is the talk of the town. He is an upcoming legend and in the past couple of weeks has the most selling jersey in the league compared to big time stars like Kobe Bryant and Lebron James. The Knicks played on Tuesday night and Lin was able to make a comeback and lead his team to win the game with only a little time left.
Significance:
An up and coming player starts to become a star as he shows his true talent on the court. The Knicks, who haven't been doing so well this season get hope and look forward to doing something with all of the talent that they now discovered they have on the team.
Question
Will Lin be one of the best in the league?
Alternate heading:
The Knicks are FeelLin Hopeful
Monday, February 13, 2012
Help for the Rangers Waits in the Wings at Boston College
NYTimes
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/13/sports/hockey/rangers-top-pick-makes-strides-at-boston-college.html?ref=todayspaper
Feb 6, 2012
Summary:
The Rangers are looking for a fast and powerful forward with a scoring touch and they are looking at Boston College in order to get that certain someone. A man named Chris Kreider was the Rangers' first -round draft pick in 2009 and will be part of the team at the end of his college season.
Significance:
The Rangers are looking for fresh legs so that their team could be stronger. A student named Chris Kreider who plays for Boston College right now would really help out the team. It is important to note that Kreider was wanted his sophomore year and decided to stay in college for another year. It is interesting because he is debating that same decision today
Question
Will he definitely go to the Rangers this year?
Alternate Title
The Rangers Hope that Kreider Will Skip His Senior Year.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/13/sports/hockey/rangers-top-pick-makes-strides-at-boston-college.html?ref=todayspaper
Feb 6, 2012
Summary:
The Rangers are looking for a fast and powerful forward with a scoring touch and they are looking at Boston College in order to get that certain someone. A man named Chris Kreider was the Rangers' first -round draft pick in 2009 and will be part of the team at the end of his college season.
Significance:
The Rangers are looking for fresh legs so that their team could be stronger. A student named Chris Kreider who plays for Boston College right now would really help out the team. It is important to note that Kreider was wanted his sophomore year and decided to stay in college for another year. It is interesting because he is debating that same decision today
Question
Will he definitely go to the Rangers this year?
Alternate Title
The Rangers Hope that Kreider Will Skip His Senior Year.
Spirit of a Racer in a Dogs Blood
NYTimes
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/13/sports/spirit-of-a-racer-in-a-siberian-huskys-blood.html?_r=1&ref=todayspaper
Feb 6, 2012
Summary:
This Article is about a dog sled racing . There are many famous dogs that are mentioned in this article include a dog named Winnie. Winnie is one amazing racer and even has her own routine before each and every race. She has been racing with her co-owner Diane Baskin Wright along with many other famous dogs. It goes into great detail about a meet/race that was held recently.
Significance:
This article talks about a team of sled dogs who are very famous in that community. There are many controversies and other issues with this sport that go on, that most people in America would not have even heard of. It is very interesting how much effort and time people put into this sport that they are extremely passionate about.
Question:
How much freedom do these dogs really have?
Alternate Heading:
Dogs Work to get What They Want
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/13/sports/spirit-of-a-racer-in-a-siberian-huskys-blood.html?_r=1&ref=todayspaper
Feb 6, 2012
Summary:
This Article is about a dog sled racing . There are many famous dogs that are mentioned in this article include a dog named Winnie. Winnie is one amazing racer and even has her own routine before each and every race. She has been racing with her co-owner Diane Baskin Wright along with many other famous dogs. It goes into great detail about a meet/race that was held recently.
Significance:
This article talks about a team of sled dogs who are very famous in that community. There are many controversies and other issues with this sport that go on, that most people in America would not have even heard of. It is very interesting how much effort and time people put into this sport that they are extremely passionate about.
Question:
How much freedom do these dogs really have?
Alternate Heading:
Dogs Work to get What They Want
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Role Models
I think many Athletes should be considered role models based on the fact that they followed their dreams and achieved their goals. It really depends on the situation because some Athletes are very stupid and can be complete jerks. Overall athletes can be considered as role models because they are very successful doing something that they love.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
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