NYTimes
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/30/sports/basketball/knicks-jeremy-lin-reports-soreness-in-knee.html?_r=1&ref=todayspaper
4/30/12
Summary:
Jeremy Lin, a very famous player on the New York Knicks, especially during one part of the season has been reporting that his knee is very sore. A day after playing one-on-one for the first time, he said that he still has some soreness which is an indication that he needs more time to recover. It has been about five weeks since Lin played, and he needs time to get into game shape.
Significance:
Jeremy Lin is one of the Knicks prominent players this season. He had to go to surgery in early April to deal with a small meniscus tear and luckily is ahead of schedule for recovery. He is one of those players who the Knicks at many times this season have relied on to help win certain games. They are looking for him to play in these crucial playoff games so that they would have more of a fighting chance against the Miami Heat.
Question:
How well will Lin even do if he did come back as soon as possible.
Alternate Title:
As the Knicks are Sore in Need for Lin, He Still Reports a Sore Knee
Monday, April 30, 2012
Monday, April 16, 2012
'We're Not Really Bad Kids'
NYTimes
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/16/sports/carroll-academy-basketball-were-not-really-bad-kids.html?ref=todayspaper
4/16/12
Summary:
Carroll Academy in Huntington, Tennessee has tried to deal with at risk adolescents who need help and guidance. They do have sport teams but are usually disappointed as they do not have any fans or family to come cheer them on at their games. They are usually alone on the court with no real support from any outsiders. This article just describes the whole idea and mission of the school and how some of their students are effected.
Significance:
There are students who use sports as therapy and to get away from their life at home. They show people that there is that hard side and there are people who are definitely struggling. These kids are down deep and all they want is some support. It would make them feel better.
Question:
Will they try to make it easier for kids to cope with this problem?
Alternate Heading:
These Kids are Not as Bad as they Seem.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/16/sports/carroll-academy-basketball-were-not-really-bad-kids.html?ref=todayspaper
4/16/12
Summary:
Carroll Academy in Huntington, Tennessee has tried to deal with at risk adolescents who need help and guidance. They do have sport teams but are usually disappointed as they do not have any fans or family to come cheer them on at their games. They are usually alone on the court with no real support from any outsiders. This article just describes the whole idea and mission of the school and how some of their students are effected.
Significance:
There are students who use sports as therapy and to get away from their life at home. They show people that there is that hard side and there are people who are definitely struggling. These kids are down deep and all they want is some support. It would make them feel better.
Question:
Will they try to make it easier for kids to cope with this problem?
Alternate Heading:
These Kids are Not as Bad as they Seem.
MurderBall
My favorite part was when Joe started to appreciate his life and started to not be so harsh with his son and etc.
I feel like Zupan was one of the most inspirational characters because he did not really make it look like he was paralyzed which makes him very strong and he seemed like he could deal with it pretty well.
They wanted us to get that people are going through this everyday but it is not the end of the world and that we should keep fighting through our problems because we can make a difference.
I would because I thought that it was a good documentary and I really enjoyed it.
I feel like Zupan was one of the most inspirational characters because he did not really make it look like he was paralyzed which makes him very strong and he seemed like he could deal with it pretty well.
They wanted us to get that people are going through this everyday but it is not the end of the world and that we should keep fighting through our problems because we can make a difference.
I would because I thought that it was a good documentary and I really enjoyed it.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Source Check
Michael Oher Sources
Source 1
· URL:
o http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2009-04-23-michael-oher-cover_N.htm
· Title:
o From homeless to the NFL: Oher's journey to draft unique
· Summary:
o Michael Oher started off as a homeless boy who really did not have much. It was evident that there were many issues with his life, early in his life. He had to pursuit a lot with the help of other in order to accomplish something bigger than he could even dream of achieving.
· Projection:
o I will be using this article to get a general idea for some of my information about Michael Oher and his road to glory. Facts about his Child hood and about when he started
Source 2
· URL:
o http://abcnews.go.com/2020/BlindSide/blind-side-michael-oher-story/story?id=9390739#.T4ZX8-ZOHqY
· Title:
o “The Blind Side” How Michael Oher made it
· Summary:
o This article gives a broad overview of some of the things that happened to Michael Oher throughout his life. It starts off with a description of Michael and then goes to talk about his History. It also goes into detail about the Tuohy’s and how the contributed to all of this.
· Projection:
o I can really use this source to my advantage as it includes many quotes in which I can incorporate into this project. It gives many details about what actually occurred and give the reader a better understanding of what Michael went through.
Source 3
· URL:
o http://www.biography.com/people/michael-oher-547478
· Title:
o Michael Oher Biography
· Summary:
o Michael started off as a poor uneducated kid who did not show much talent. He had no father figure and his mother was addicted to drugs. The Tuohys then swooped in an gave him hope.
· Projection:
o Although this article gives me a more broad perspective, it also has some details that not many of the other sources could have had. It also categorizes different parts of Oher’s life into chapters making it easier to organize the timeline for which things occurred.
Source 4
· URL:
o Beyond 'The Blind Side,' Michael Oher Rewrites His Own Story
· Summary:
o This article talks about how Michael Oher rewrote his story and made it very personal. This idea gave him control to do a lot with the story and enabled him to put a lot of passion and heart into it. It also was not to show kids that it could happen to anyone but instead try to show that it most likely wont happen to everyone and that they have to work really hard to pursuit their dreams
· Projection:
o This really provides a lot of information about the other side of the story in which Oher can tell it for himself. Quotes and other info can be very useful from this site.
Monday, April 9, 2012
On Easter Sunday, Tebow Is a Headliner
NYTimes
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/09/sports/football/tebow-draws-thousands-to-an-easter-service-in-texas.html?ref=todayspaper
4/9/12
Summary:
Tim Tebow fans embraced the opportunity to spend Easter with their new Jets finery at an outdoor service that drew thousands of worshipers this past Sunday. People who have been following the Broncos all of their life actually said that they would stick with Tebow because he is a decent human being and you don't find that a lot.
Significance:
Tim Tebow is trying to be a good role model and figure for many young children. During one of his interviews, Tebow said "My biggest prayer is to kind of make that cool again, for a high school kid to get on a knee and pray and it’s not something that’s unique or different and that it’s O.K. to be outspoken about your faith,”. He is a huge role model for many and more people should strive to be more like him.
Question:
How well will Tebow do as a part of the Jets franchise?
Alternate Heading:
Tebow Proves to be More Religious than We Thought
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/09/sports/football/tebow-draws-thousands-to-an-easter-service-in-texas.html?ref=todayspaper
4/9/12
Summary:
Tim Tebow fans embraced the opportunity to spend Easter with their new Jets finery at an outdoor service that drew thousands of worshipers this past Sunday. People who have been following the Broncos all of their life actually said that they would stick with Tebow because he is a decent human being and you don't find that a lot.
Significance:
Tim Tebow is trying to be a good role model and figure for many young children. During one of his interviews, Tebow said "My biggest prayer is to kind of make that cool again, for a high school kid to get on a knee and pray and it’s not something that’s unique or different and that it’s O.K. to be outspoken about your faith,”. He is a huge role model for many and more people should strive to be more like him.
Question:
How well will Tebow do as a part of the Jets franchise?
Alternate Heading:
Tebow Proves to be More Religious than We Thought
Monday, April 2, 2012
After Late Start, Runner is Speeding Through Records
NYTimes
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/02/sports/runner-kathy-martin-60-is-speeding-through-records.html?_r=1&ref=todayspaper
4/2/12
Summary:
Kathy Martin, a 60 year old woman, ran a 3,000 meter race the other day and completed it in a record time. She completed the race in 11 minutes 16.5 seconds, a time 13 seconds faster than any 60-year-old woman had run before. She was noted as one of the most remarkable female distance runners in the world.
Significance:
This 60-year-old woman took it upon herself to work at something physically challenging and ran 3,000 meter race in a record time. She is a great symbol for all out there and she is really an inspiration for people who want to stay physically active in sports.
Question:
Will she continue competing in track meets?
Alternate Title:
An Inspiration to All, this One Woman Shows us that She is not "Too" Old
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/02/sports/runner-kathy-martin-60-is-speeding-through-records.html?_r=1&ref=todayspaper
4/2/12
Summary:
Kathy Martin, a 60 year old woman, ran a 3,000 meter race the other day and completed it in a record time. She completed the race in 11 minutes 16.5 seconds, a time 13 seconds faster than any 60-year-old woman had run before. She was noted as one of the most remarkable female distance runners in the world.
Significance:
This 60-year-old woman took it upon herself to work at something physically challenging and ran 3,000 meter race in a record time. She is a great symbol for all out there and she is really an inspiration for people who want to stay physically active in sports.
Question:
Will she continue competing in track meets?
Alternate Title:
An Inspiration to All, this One Woman Shows us that She is not "Too" Old
For 66 Years, a Force for Judo in the United States
NYTimes
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/02/sports/san-jose-coach-yoshihiro-uchida-a-force-for-judo.html?ref=todayspaper#
4/2/12
Summary:
A man named Yoshihiro Uchida celebrated is 92nd birthday this past Sunday. For 66 years, he has been coaching Judo at San Jose State University. He came to build up the program into a national power and has elevated the visibility of Judo in the United States.
Significance:
The Significance of this story is that this man was determined to work hard and achieve many goals in his life. He was able to work towards his goals and achieve a lot because of his determination. Because of his efforts, many other can now follow this great example and do more.
Question:
How much longer will Uchida coach his team?
Alternate Title:
Almost a Century Old yet Still Going Strong.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/02/sports/san-jose-coach-yoshihiro-uchida-a-force-for-judo.html?ref=todayspaper#
4/2/12
Summary:
A man named Yoshihiro Uchida celebrated is 92nd birthday this past Sunday. For 66 years, he has been coaching Judo at San Jose State University. He came to build up the program into a national power and has elevated the visibility of Judo in the United States.
Significance:
The Significance of this story is that this man was determined to work hard and achieve many goals in his life. He was able to work towards his goals and achieve a lot because of his determination. Because of his efforts, many other can now follow this great example and do more.
Question:
How much longer will Uchida coach his team?
Alternate Title:
Almost a Century Old yet Still Going Strong.
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