For me, there is nothing better on a Saturday in the fall than watching the Wisconsin Badgers play a game at Camp Randall Stadium. For many college football fans, this same mentality is shared for their favorite team. Like many sports, there are many hot button issues in the game and in college football, no topic heats up more argument than the BCS bowl system. For those who don’t know, the BCS stands for the Bowl Championship Series. The reason is because in the past couple of years, schools from smaller conferences have been going undefeated and not played in the National Championship game when they and others feel like they deserve it. Look, the BCS is not perfect and yes some teams get the short end of the stick, but like it or not, historically the BCS has been fair and it works.
People first talk about how unfair the BCS is and how it is near impossible for small schools to even be considered to play for the title. But it is possible for them; they just need to be able to beat high profile schools like USC and Texas. A high school football team could probably go undefeated in college football if they play some of these teams that schools like TCU and Boise State play. Not to mention that there are dozens of polls, like the coaches and media polls that go into consideration to calculate a BCS average. Also, teams are graded by numerous factors in determining how good teams match up with each other, including strength of schedule, conference strength, road wins, not just your record.
Another thing that has pissed me off is when people say that the BCS has never worked because the wrong teams have been chosen to play for the National Championship. Just look back at the past national title games and see who has played. I can only think of maybe one or two times, with Ohio State in 2007 and LSU in 2003, where it was somewhat questionable that a team was playing for the title. And for the fact that teams in the non-automatic qualifying conferences have a completely “impossible” journey to even be considered for a national title, which is very untrue. If those teams want to throw their names into the hat, then I have one suggestion for them, BEAT THE BEST TEAMS. Boise State is taking that chance in going in extremely hostile Oregon next year and if they win that game, they will definitely be look at on a much higher level because they beat a tough team on the road.
Like I said before, though it is not perfect, it is working. If teams perform highly during the season by playing against tough competition, then the BCS will reward you over other teams. Hopefully the whole get rid of the BCS madness will end soon so then we can stick to just watching our favorite teams and cheering them on to victory.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Editorial Edits for Chris Tep
1. Is there a clear point of view? (position)
-Yes, job market sucks, need to fight for your job
2. Does the Op-Ed state the problem and solution simply?
-Yes it does
3. Does the piece address the counter arguments?
-No, it is a drawing
4. Is the Op-Ed interesting?
-Yes, and funny
5. Are the paragraphs organized logically?
-No, it's a drawing
6. Does each paragraph develop an idea to support the thesis?
-No, it's a drawing
7. Is the writing clear?
-Yes
-Yes, job market sucks, need to fight for your job
2. Does the Op-Ed state the problem and solution simply?
-Yes it does
3. Does the piece address the counter arguments?
-No, it is a drawing
4. Is the Op-Ed interesting?
-Yes, and funny
5. Are the paragraphs organized logically?
-No, it's a drawing
6. Does each paragraph develop an idea to support the thesis?
-No, it's a drawing
7. Is the writing clear?
-Yes
Editorial Edits for James Webb
1. Is there a clear point of view? (position)
-Yes, Favre should come back.
2. Does the Op-Ed state the problem and solution simply?
-Yes
3. Does the piece address the counter arguments?
-Yes
4. Is the Op-Ed interesting?
-Somewhat
5. Are the paragraphs organized logically?
-No, all one paragraph
6. Does each paragraph develop an idea to support the thesis?
-Not in paragraphs
7. Is the writing clear?
-Yes
-Yes, Favre should come back.
2. Does the Op-Ed state the problem and solution simply?
-Yes
3. Does the piece address the counter arguments?
-Yes
4. Is the Op-Ed interesting?
-Somewhat
5. Are the paragraphs organized logically?
-No, all one paragraph
6. Does each paragraph develop an idea to support the thesis?
-Not in paragraphs
7. Is the writing clear?
-Yes
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Editorial Rough Draft
For me, there is nothing better on a Saturday in the fall than watching the Wisconsin Badgers play a game at Camp Randall Stadium. For many college football fans, this same mentality is shared for their favorite team. Like many sports, there are many hot button issues in the game and in college football, no topic heats up more argument than the BCS bowl system. The reason is because in the past couple of years, schools from smaller conferences have been going undefeated and not played in the National Championship game when they and others feel like they deserve it. Look, the BCS is not perfect and yes some teams get the short end of the stick, but like it or not, historically the BCS has been fair and it works.
People first talk about how unfair the BCS is and how it is near impossible for small schools to even be considered to play for the title. But it is possible for them; they just need to be able to beat high profile schools. A high school football team could probably go undefeated in college football if they play some of these teams that schools like TCU and Boise State play. Not to mention that there are dozens of polls, like the coaches and media polls that go into consideration to calculate a BCS average. Also, teams are graded by numerous factors in determining how good teams match up with each other, including strength of schedule, conference strength, road wins, and your record.
Another thing that has pissed me off is when people say that the BCS has never worked because the wrong teams have been chosen to play for the National Championship. Just look back at the past national title games and see who has played. I can only think of maybe one or two times where it was somewhat questionable that a team was playing for the title. And for the fact that teams in the non-automatic qualifying conferences have a completely “impossible” journey to even be considered for a national title, which is very untrue. If those teams want to throw their names into the hat, then I have one suggestion for them, BEAT THE BEST TEAMS. Boise State is taking that chance in going in extremely hostile Oregon next year and if they win that game, they will definitely be look at on a much higher level.
Like I said before, though it is not perfect, it is working. If teams perform highly during the season by playing against tough competition, then the BCS will reward you over other teams. Hopefully the whole get rid of the BCS madness will end soon so then we can stick to just watching our favorite teams and cheering them on to victory.
People first talk about how unfair the BCS is and how it is near impossible for small schools to even be considered to play for the title. But it is possible for them; they just need to be able to beat high profile schools. A high school football team could probably go undefeated in college football if they play some of these teams that schools like TCU and Boise State play. Not to mention that there are dozens of polls, like the coaches and media polls that go into consideration to calculate a BCS average. Also, teams are graded by numerous factors in determining how good teams match up with each other, including strength of schedule, conference strength, road wins, and your record.
Another thing that has pissed me off is when people say that the BCS has never worked because the wrong teams have been chosen to play for the National Championship. Just look back at the past national title games and see who has played. I can only think of maybe one or two times where it was somewhat questionable that a team was playing for the title. And for the fact that teams in the non-automatic qualifying conferences have a completely “impossible” journey to even be considered for a national title, which is very untrue. If those teams want to throw their names into the hat, then I have one suggestion for them, BEAT THE BEST TEAMS. Boise State is taking that chance in going in extremely hostile Oregon next year and if they win that game, they will definitely be look at on a much higher level.
Like I said before, though it is not perfect, it is working. If teams perform highly during the season by playing against tough competition, then the BCS will reward you over other teams. Hopefully the whole get rid of the BCS madness will end soon so then we can stick to just watching our favorite teams and cheering them on to victory.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Editorial Prewrite
1. An argument that has been going on for years has been whether to rid college football of the BCS computer system or to keep it.
2. I believe that we should keep the current BCS system.
3. What I hope to accomplish with this editorial is educating the public that though the BCS is not a perfect system, it is working.
4. I will talk about the number of polls that go into the entire BCS system. How many different factors are calculated by the computers. Name who was chosen to play for the title game and how it should be those teams. And finally, how the small schools need to start playing legitimate teams to get the recognition they may deserve.
5. I will tell them that human polls are going to just as inaccurate as the BCS polls and how almost all the time, the BCS is right.
6. It will try to end this debate once and for all.
2. I believe that we should keep the current BCS system.
3. What I hope to accomplish with this editorial is educating the public that though the BCS is not a perfect system, it is working.
4. I will talk about the number of polls that go into the entire BCS system. How many different factors are calculated by the computers. Name who was chosen to play for the title game and how it should be those teams. And finally, how the small schools need to start playing legitimate teams to get the recognition they may deserve.
5. I will tell them that human polls are going to just as inaccurate as the BCS polls and how almost all the time, the BCS is right.
6. It will try to end this debate once and for all.
Feature Story Final Draft
It is hard to deny that Brett Favre is one of the best quarterbacks, and players in the history of the game. I have seen it over and over again with his rocket arm and his gutsy mentality of playing the game. But, in case you don’t remember, Brett Favre has had a hard time dealing with the time that his career is coming to an end. For the past four to five years, Favre has jockeyed around with the decision of continue to play another season or to ride off into the sunset as the icon that he became for the National Football League. Easier said than done, if you have ever seen Brett play, you would understand why it is a hard decision for him. He truly loves the game and he has showed it with each one of his 497 touchdown passes, with each 181 games he has won, and with each time he pumps up his team up, whichever one it may be.
My family definitely has our opinions about Brett Favre and his indecisiveness on his future. Almost each one of my family members is a diehard Green Bay Packer fans. Don’t worry, this isn’t going to be a story bashing Favre, well, at least not entirely, that’s all I can promise. When I heard that Favre was retiring after the 2007-2008 season where he led the Packers to the NFC Championship game then threw that interception that cost us the game (sound familiar Viking fans) I was shocked. I didn’t think that Brett would leave a team who was so close to the Super Bowl and favorites to make it back. Many members of the Patten clan were even more stunned than me; my uncle Bob remembers watching that press conference. “I wouldn’t have believed it if I didn’t see it, when he started breaking down, you knew it was truly over.” Packer fans later became at peace with the decision because we had confidence in Aaron Rodgers could keep the Packer tradition strong. Then we all started to hear rumbles about how Brett never filed his retirement papers and was considering coming back and playing one more year. This was shocking, exciting, and puzzling all at the same time for me. I had assumed that it was truly over. Then he announced that it was official and he was not going to retire. Packer fans became ecstatic; we were going to the Super Bowl with Brett at the helm. Surely the team would love to have him back and we could claim what we almost had the year before, or at least that’s what I thought would happen. Reports started to surface on ESPN that the Packers want Favre to stay retired so they can move forward with the franchise. I will never forget what went through my mind when I heard that, “What the %#@$ is going on?” It seemed like all of Packer Nation was thinking something similar to this, why wouldn’t they want him back; he gives us the best chance to win a Super Bowl. When this stalemate with Favre and the Packers continued on for months it started to get really annoying, and believe it or not, more and more people were beginning to side with the organization on this. Hard to believe, but I began to understand why they didn’t want Favre back. For years, it seemed like Brett ran the team. For years, it was always make Brett happy, if Brett wanted something, the Packers would do everything possible to get Brett what he wanted. Not only did Brett seem like the General Manager of the team, he seemed to be the coach as well. Some former players of Favre said that he would change the plays in the huddle and at the line of scrimmage. And with a no nonsense coach like Mike McCarthy, that wasn’t about to go down smoothly. When training camp approached Brett Favre showed up, it seemed like Favre would have to compete for the job, but in reality they were just shopping him around. Weeks later, the hardest thing for Packer fans to hear came upon us; Brett Favre was traded from the Packers to the New York Jets.
I recall Brett’s first game in a Jets uniform very well, because I was able to watch it. I was in Madison, Wisconsin visiting my sister at college and we stopped to get lunch at State Street Brats, a sports bar on campus. We thought we would watch the one of the football games, and then our attention was drawn to Favre wearing a different shade of green than we were used to. It was extremely difficult to watch Favre play for the Jets, but then we saw how successful Aaron Rodgers was in his debut. After that we felt like we could successfully move on from Favre and continue to be a playoff contender for years to come with Aaron. Though the Packers and Jets missed the playoffs, Aaron Rodgers wasn’t the reason why, and Brett once again announced his retirement and once again, none of the sportswriters or sports personalities believed him. They all thought that he would come back to the Jets because he didn’t have a very strong year and he got injured. Then it as announced that the Jets released Favre from his contract and if he was to return, he could sign with any team that he wanted. When that move was made, one team came to mind than any other team, the Vikings. This excited Minnesota fans and sent a bone chilling shiver down the spines of the Packer fans, surely Favre the Packer icon wouldn’t sign with the team’s arch rival. Many Packer fans feared that arguably the greatest Packer to ever put on the famous Green and Gold jersey would dare wear the colors of the Vikings. Then Brett Favre announced to the Vikings that he would stay retired and not play for them. As Packer Nation breathed a sigh of relief, we had no idea what would happen next.
When touring the campus of Wisconsin-Eau Claire I heard one of the parents make a remark to his son, “Hey check that out.” My head jerked around and saw a TV crew in a helicopter following a black SUV on the television. I wondered what it was until I saw a Viking logo next to Favre’s picture. “You have got to be kidding me,” I just kept thinking over and over again. He got us again, the moment we thought that he actually meant he was retired; he goes and tricks us again. The first time that I saw Favre in a Viking jersey I’ll admit, I nearly threw up. But some of my buddies saw it differently. “He has never looked better” my friend Todd Hanson kept chirping. “I’ll tell you what, now that the Vikings have Favre, we will be unstoppable!!” It seemed like they would be, the only problem the Vikings have had for the past couple of seasons is that they didn’t have a high-quality quarterback, now they did, it seemed like they were the favorites for the Super Bowl. Brett played exceptionally well this season with the Vikings, throwing for 4,202 yards and 33 touchdowns; also he was selected to his 11th Pro Bowl. And after going 12-4 and playing for the NFC Championship, it seemed like Favre was going to lead the Vikings to the Super Bowl. Then out of nowhere, Favre makes one of his famous mistakes and threw an interception to eventually end up losing the game.
So the Brett Favre saga continues; will stay or will he go? Viking fans seem certain that Favre will stay because he was only one throw away from the Super Bowl. Again that is what Packer fans thought then he left us. “It is strange how similar that it is,” Todd acknowledged. No matter what happens, according to me, you are not a true Packer fan if you are not a Brett Favre fan. As much as I hate to admit it, Brett Favre was one of the best things for the game. He put the Packers back on the map and when my kids ask me who the best player ever was; I will tell them without a doubt, “Brett Favre was the greatest in history.”
My family definitely has our opinions about Brett Favre and his indecisiveness on his future. Almost each one of my family members is a diehard Green Bay Packer fans. Don’t worry, this isn’t going to be a story bashing Favre, well, at least not entirely, that’s all I can promise. When I heard that Favre was retiring after the 2007-2008 season where he led the Packers to the NFC Championship game then threw that interception that cost us the game (sound familiar Viking fans) I was shocked. I didn’t think that Brett would leave a team who was so close to the Super Bowl and favorites to make it back. Many members of the Patten clan were even more stunned than me; my uncle Bob remembers watching that press conference. “I wouldn’t have believed it if I didn’t see it, when he started breaking down, you knew it was truly over.” Packer fans later became at peace with the decision because we had confidence in Aaron Rodgers could keep the Packer tradition strong. Then we all started to hear rumbles about how Brett never filed his retirement papers and was considering coming back and playing one more year. This was shocking, exciting, and puzzling all at the same time for me. I had assumed that it was truly over. Then he announced that it was official and he was not going to retire. Packer fans became ecstatic; we were going to the Super Bowl with Brett at the helm. Surely the team would love to have him back and we could claim what we almost had the year before, or at least that’s what I thought would happen. Reports started to surface on ESPN that the Packers want Favre to stay retired so they can move forward with the franchise. I will never forget what went through my mind when I heard that, “What the %#@$ is going on?” It seemed like all of Packer Nation was thinking something similar to this, why wouldn’t they want him back; he gives us the best chance to win a Super Bowl. When this stalemate with Favre and the Packers continued on for months it started to get really annoying, and believe it or not, more and more people were beginning to side with the organization on this. Hard to believe, but I began to understand why they didn’t want Favre back. For years, it seemed like Brett ran the team. For years, it was always make Brett happy, if Brett wanted something, the Packers would do everything possible to get Brett what he wanted. Not only did Brett seem like the General Manager of the team, he seemed to be the coach as well. Some former players of Favre said that he would change the plays in the huddle and at the line of scrimmage. And with a no nonsense coach like Mike McCarthy, that wasn’t about to go down smoothly. When training camp approached Brett Favre showed up, it seemed like Favre would have to compete for the job, but in reality they were just shopping him around. Weeks later, the hardest thing for Packer fans to hear came upon us; Brett Favre was traded from the Packers to the New York Jets.
I recall Brett’s first game in a Jets uniform very well, because I was able to watch it. I was in Madison, Wisconsin visiting my sister at college and we stopped to get lunch at State Street Brats, a sports bar on campus. We thought we would watch the one of the football games, and then our attention was drawn to Favre wearing a different shade of green than we were used to. It was extremely difficult to watch Favre play for the Jets, but then we saw how successful Aaron Rodgers was in his debut. After that we felt like we could successfully move on from Favre and continue to be a playoff contender for years to come with Aaron. Though the Packers and Jets missed the playoffs, Aaron Rodgers wasn’t the reason why, and Brett once again announced his retirement and once again, none of the sportswriters or sports personalities believed him. They all thought that he would come back to the Jets because he didn’t have a very strong year and he got injured. Then it as announced that the Jets released Favre from his contract and if he was to return, he could sign with any team that he wanted. When that move was made, one team came to mind than any other team, the Vikings. This excited Minnesota fans and sent a bone chilling shiver down the spines of the Packer fans, surely Favre the Packer icon wouldn’t sign with the team’s arch rival. Many Packer fans feared that arguably the greatest Packer to ever put on the famous Green and Gold jersey would dare wear the colors of the Vikings. Then Brett Favre announced to the Vikings that he would stay retired and not play for them. As Packer Nation breathed a sigh of relief, we had no idea what would happen next.
When touring the campus of Wisconsin-Eau Claire I heard one of the parents make a remark to his son, “Hey check that out.” My head jerked around and saw a TV crew in a helicopter following a black SUV on the television. I wondered what it was until I saw a Viking logo next to Favre’s picture. “You have got to be kidding me,” I just kept thinking over and over again. He got us again, the moment we thought that he actually meant he was retired; he goes and tricks us again. The first time that I saw Favre in a Viking jersey I’ll admit, I nearly threw up. But some of my buddies saw it differently. “He has never looked better” my friend Todd Hanson kept chirping. “I’ll tell you what, now that the Vikings have Favre, we will be unstoppable!!” It seemed like they would be, the only problem the Vikings have had for the past couple of seasons is that they didn’t have a high-quality quarterback, now they did, it seemed like they were the favorites for the Super Bowl. Brett played exceptionally well this season with the Vikings, throwing for 4,202 yards and 33 touchdowns; also he was selected to his 11th Pro Bowl. And after going 12-4 and playing for the NFC Championship, it seemed like Favre was going to lead the Vikings to the Super Bowl. Then out of nowhere, Favre makes one of his famous mistakes and threw an interception to eventually end up losing the game.
So the Brett Favre saga continues; will stay or will he go? Viking fans seem certain that Favre will stay because he was only one throw away from the Super Bowl. Again that is what Packer fans thought then he left us. “It is strange how similar that it is,” Todd acknowledged. No matter what happens, according to me, you are not a true Packer fan if you are not a Brett Favre fan. As much as I hate to admit it, Brett Favre was one of the best things for the game. He put the Packers back on the map and when my kids ask me who the best player ever was; I will tell them without a doubt, “Brett Favre was the greatest in history.”
Monday, March 15, 2010
Webb's revisions
1. When describing Parise include more on his background and how he got started. Maybe include his career so far in the pros.
2. Include some of his stats from various sources so we know how good he really is. Talk about how much of a factor he was in the Olympics.
3. Really try to set up a good scene like when he is on the ice, or even what you feel when you're playing and the thrill he must get from being able to do this for a living.
4. Make sure you don't ramble on about other players beside Parise. Hw is the guy that I want to read about in this story. Talk more about him growing up and learning the game in Minnesota.
2. Include some of his stats from various sources so we know how good he really is. Talk about how much of a factor he was in the Olympics.
3. Really try to set up a good scene like when he is on the ice, or even what you feel when you're playing and the thrill he must get from being able to do this for a living.
4. Make sure you don't ramble on about other players beside Parise. Hw is the guy that I want to read about in this story. Talk more about him growing up and learning the game in Minnesota.
Feature Story Rough Draft
It is hard to deny that Brett Favre is one of the best quarterbacks, and players in the history of the game. I have seen it over and over again with his rocket arm and his gutsy mentality of playing the game. But, in case you don’t remember, Brett Favre has had a hard time dealing with the time that his career is coming to an end. For the past four to five years, Favre has jockeyed around with the decision of continue to play another season or to ride off into the sunset as the icon that he became for the National Football League. Easier said than done, if you have ever seen Brett play, you would understand why it is a hard decision for him. He truly loves the game and he has showed it with each one of his 497 touchdown passes, with each 181 games he has won, and with each time he pumps up his team, which ever one it may be.
My family definitely has our opinions about Brett Favre and his indecisiveness on his future. Almost each one of my family members is a diehard Green Bay Packer fans. Don’t worry, this isn’t going to be a story bashing Favre, well, at least not entirely, that’s all I can promise. When I heard that Favre was retiring after the 2007-2008 season where he lead the Packers to the NFC Championship game then threw that interception that cost us the game (sound familiar Viking fans) I was shocked. I didn’t think that Brett would leave a team who was so close to the Super Bowl and favorites to make it back. Many members of the Patten clan were even more stunned than me; my uncle Bob remembers watching that press conference. “I wouldn’t have believed it if I didn’t see it, when he started breaking down, you knew it was truly over.” Packer fans later became at peace with the decision because we had confidence in Aaron Rodgers could keep the Packer tradition strong. Then we all started to hear rumbles about how Brett never filed his retirement papers and was considering coming back and playing one more year. This was shocking, exciting, and puzzling all at the same time for me. I had assumed that it was truly over. Then he announced that it was official and he was not going to retire. Packer fans became ecstatic; we were going to the Super Bowl with Brett at the helm. Surely the team would love to have him back and we could claim what we almost had the year before, or at least that’s what I thought would happen. Reports started to surface on ESPN that the Packers want Favre to stay retired so they can move forward with the franchise. I will never forget what went through my mind when I heard that, “What the %#@$ is going on?” It seemed like all of Packer Nation was thinking something similar to this, why wouldn’t they want him back; he gives us the best chance to win a Super Bowl. When this stalemate with Favre and the Packers continued on for months it started to get really annoying, and believe it or not, more and more people were beginning to side with the organization on this. Hard to believe, but I began to understand why they didn’t want Favre back. For years, it seemed like Brett ran the team. For years, it was always make Brett happy, if Brett wanted something, the Packers would do everything possible to get Brett what he wanted. Not only did Brett seem like the General Manager of the team, he seemed to be the coach as well. Some former players of Favre said that he would change the plays in the huddle and at the line of scrimmage. And with a no nonsense coach like Mike McCarthy, that wasn’t about to go down smoothly. When training camp approached Brett Favre showed up, it seemed like Favre would have to compete for the job, but in reality they were just shopping him around. Weeks later, the hardest thing for Packer fans to hear came upon us; Brett Favre was traded from the Packers to the New York Jets.
I recall Brett’s first game in a Jets uniform very well, because I was able to watch it. I was in Madison, Wisconsin visiting my sister at college and we stopped to get lunch at State Street Brats, a sports bar on campus. We thought we would watch the one of the football games, and then our attention was drawn to Favre wearing a different shade of green than we were used to. It was extremely difficult to watch Favre play for the Jets, but then we saw how successful Aaron Rodgers was in his debut. After that we felt like we could successfully move on from Favre and continue to be a playoff contender for years to come with Aaron. Though the Packers and Jets missed the playoffs, Aaron Rodgers wasn’t the reason why, and Brett once again announced his retirement and once again, none of the sportswriters or sports personalities believed him. They all thought that he would come back to the Jets because he didn’t have a very strong year and he got injured. Then it as announced that the Jets released Favre from his contract and if he was to return, he could sign with any team that he wanted. When that move was made, one team came to mind than any other team, the Vikings. This excited Minnesota fans and sent a bone chilling shiver down the spines of the Packer fans, surely Favre the Packer icon wouldn’t sign with the team’s arch rival. Many Packer fans feared that arguably the greatest Packer to ever put on the famous Green and Gold jersey would dare wear the colors of the Vikings. Then Brett Favre announced to the Vikings that he would stay retired and not play for them. As Packer Nation breathed a sigh of relief, we had no idea what would happen next. When touring the campus of Wisconsin-Eau Claire I heard one of the parents make a remark to his son, “Hey check that out.” My head jerked around and saw a helicopter following a black SUV on the television. I wondered what it was until I saw a Viking logo next to Favre’s picture. “You have got to be kidding me,” I just kept thinking over and over again. He got us again, the moment we thought that he actually meant he was retired; he goes and tricks us again. The first time that I saw Favre in a Viking jersey I’ll admit, I nearly threw up. But some of my buddies saw it differently. “He has never looked better” my friend Todd Hanson kept chirping. “I’ll tell you what, now that the Vikings have Favre, we will be unstoppable!!” It seemed like they would be, the only problem the Vikings have had for the past couple of seasons is that they didn’t have a high-quality quarterback, now they did, it seemed like they were the favorites for the Super Bowl. And after going 12-4 and playing for the NFC Championship, it seemed like Favre was going to lead the Vikings to the Super Bowl. Then out of nowhere, Favre makes one of his famous mistakes and threw an interception to eventually end up losing the game.
So the Brett Favre saga continues; will stay or will he go? Viking fans seem certain that Favre will stay because he was only one throw away from the Super Bowl. Again that is what Packer fans thought then he left us. “It is strange how similar that it is,” Todd acknowledged. No matter what happens, according to me, you are not a true Packer fan if you are not a Brett Favre fan. He put the Packers back on the map and when my kids ask me who the best player ever was; I will tell them without a doubt, “Brett Favre was the greatest in history.”
My family definitely has our opinions about Brett Favre and his indecisiveness on his future. Almost each one of my family members is a diehard Green Bay Packer fans. Don’t worry, this isn’t going to be a story bashing Favre, well, at least not entirely, that’s all I can promise. When I heard that Favre was retiring after the 2007-2008 season where he lead the Packers to the NFC Championship game then threw that interception that cost us the game (sound familiar Viking fans) I was shocked. I didn’t think that Brett would leave a team who was so close to the Super Bowl and favorites to make it back. Many members of the Patten clan were even more stunned than me; my uncle Bob remembers watching that press conference. “I wouldn’t have believed it if I didn’t see it, when he started breaking down, you knew it was truly over.” Packer fans later became at peace with the decision because we had confidence in Aaron Rodgers could keep the Packer tradition strong. Then we all started to hear rumbles about how Brett never filed his retirement papers and was considering coming back and playing one more year. This was shocking, exciting, and puzzling all at the same time for me. I had assumed that it was truly over. Then he announced that it was official and he was not going to retire. Packer fans became ecstatic; we were going to the Super Bowl with Brett at the helm. Surely the team would love to have him back and we could claim what we almost had the year before, or at least that’s what I thought would happen. Reports started to surface on ESPN that the Packers want Favre to stay retired so they can move forward with the franchise. I will never forget what went through my mind when I heard that, “What the %#@$ is going on?” It seemed like all of Packer Nation was thinking something similar to this, why wouldn’t they want him back; he gives us the best chance to win a Super Bowl. When this stalemate with Favre and the Packers continued on for months it started to get really annoying, and believe it or not, more and more people were beginning to side with the organization on this. Hard to believe, but I began to understand why they didn’t want Favre back. For years, it seemed like Brett ran the team. For years, it was always make Brett happy, if Brett wanted something, the Packers would do everything possible to get Brett what he wanted. Not only did Brett seem like the General Manager of the team, he seemed to be the coach as well. Some former players of Favre said that he would change the plays in the huddle and at the line of scrimmage. And with a no nonsense coach like Mike McCarthy, that wasn’t about to go down smoothly. When training camp approached Brett Favre showed up, it seemed like Favre would have to compete for the job, but in reality they were just shopping him around. Weeks later, the hardest thing for Packer fans to hear came upon us; Brett Favre was traded from the Packers to the New York Jets.
I recall Brett’s first game in a Jets uniform very well, because I was able to watch it. I was in Madison, Wisconsin visiting my sister at college and we stopped to get lunch at State Street Brats, a sports bar on campus. We thought we would watch the one of the football games, and then our attention was drawn to Favre wearing a different shade of green than we were used to. It was extremely difficult to watch Favre play for the Jets, but then we saw how successful Aaron Rodgers was in his debut. After that we felt like we could successfully move on from Favre and continue to be a playoff contender for years to come with Aaron. Though the Packers and Jets missed the playoffs, Aaron Rodgers wasn’t the reason why, and Brett once again announced his retirement and once again, none of the sportswriters or sports personalities believed him. They all thought that he would come back to the Jets because he didn’t have a very strong year and he got injured. Then it as announced that the Jets released Favre from his contract and if he was to return, he could sign with any team that he wanted. When that move was made, one team came to mind than any other team, the Vikings. This excited Minnesota fans and sent a bone chilling shiver down the spines of the Packer fans, surely Favre the Packer icon wouldn’t sign with the team’s arch rival. Many Packer fans feared that arguably the greatest Packer to ever put on the famous Green and Gold jersey would dare wear the colors of the Vikings. Then Brett Favre announced to the Vikings that he would stay retired and not play for them. As Packer Nation breathed a sigh of relief, we had no idea what would happen next. When touring the campus of Wisconsin-Eau Claire I heard one of the parents make a remark to his son, “Hey check that out.” My head jerked around and saw a helicopter following a black SUV on the television. I wondered what it was until I saw a Viking logo next to Favre’s picture. “You have got to be kidding me,” I just kept thinking over and over again. He got us again, the moment we thought that he actually meant he was retired; he goes and tricks us again. The first time that I saw Favre in a Viking jersey I’ll admit, I nearly threw up. But some of my buddies saw it differently. “He has never looked better” my friend Todd Hanson kept chirping. “I’ll tell you what, now that the Vikings have Favre, we will be unstoppable!!” It seemed like they would be, the only problem the Vikings have had for the past couple of seasons is that they didn’t have a high-quality quarterback, now they did, it seemed like they were the favorites for the Super Bowl. And after going 12-4 and playing for the NFC Championship, it seemed like Favre was going to lead the Vikings to the Super Bowl. Then out of nowhere, Favre makes one of his famous mistakes and threw an interception to eventually end up losing the game.
So the Brett Favre saga continues; will stay or will he go? Viking fans seem certain that Favre will stay because he was only one throw away from the Super Bowl. Again that is what Packer fans thought then he left us. “It is strange how similar that it is,” Todd acknowledged. No matter what happens, according to me, you are not a true Packer fan if you are not a Brett Favre fan. He put the Packers back on the map and when my kids ask me who the best player ever was; I will tell them without a doubt, “Brett Favre was the greatest in history.”
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Interview Questions
Questions for the Packer Fans
1. What are your opinons of the Favre situation?
2. How do you feel about the Brett Favre retirement fiasco now that it is the Vikings going through it?
3. Has Brett Favre tarnished his legacy with the Packers?
4. Who do you blame the most for the Brett Favre fall out, Favre or the Oraganization?
5. Will you consider him the greatest Packer ever?
6. Why do you think Brett keeps going through this?
7. What do you think of the Vikings in this situation, with their take your time approach to Favre?
8. What do you think he will eventually decide to do?
9. Do you think that Brett intended to be a Viking all along and New York was just a standby.
10. In your opinion, are you still a Brett Favre fan, if not, will you ever be one again?
11. Will Aaron Rodgers have a better career than Brett in Green Bay?
12. Do you think you can be a Packer Fan and depise Brett Favre?
Questions for the Viking Fans
13. What do you think Brett will decide to do?
14. How much did you enjoy watching the Vikings win with Brett?
15. How did you feel during the NFC Championship?
16. Are the Vikings and Brett using each other?
17. If Brett caomes back, will the Vikings win the Super Bowl?
18. Since Brett has shown up in Minnesota, the Vikings have seemingly let him do what he wants, can a team function like this?
19. Can the Vikings be as successful as they were last year without Brett Favre if he decides to retire?
20. Will you hate Brett Favre if he decides to retire this year?
1. What are your opinons of the Favre situation?
2. How do you feel about the Brett Favre retirement fiasco now that it is the Vikings going through it?
3. Has Brett Favre tarnished his legacy with the Packers?
4. Who do you blame the most for the Brett Favre fall out, Favre or the Oraganization?
5. Will you consider him the greatest Packer ever?
6. Why do you think Brett keeps going through this?
7. What do you think of the Vikings in this situation, with their take your time approach to Favre?
8. What do you think he will eventually decide to do?
9. Do you think that Brett intended to be a Viking all along and New York was just a standby.
10. In your opinion, are you still a Brett Favre fan, if not, will you ever be one again?
11. Will Aaron Rodgers have a better career than Brett in Green Bay?
12. Do you think you can be a Packer Fan and depise Brett Favre?
Questions for the Viking Fans
13. What do you think Brett will decide to do?
14. How much did you enjoy watching the Vikings win with Brett?
15. How did you feel during the NFC Championship?
16. Are the Vikings and Brett using each other?
17. If Brett caomes back, will the Vikings win the Super Bowl?
18. Since Brett has shown up in Minnesota, the Vikings have seemingly let him do what he wants, can a team function like this?
19. Can the Vikings be as successful as they were last year without Brett Favre if he decides to retire?
20. Will you hate Brett Favre if he decides to retire this year?
Feature Story Plans
I plan on writing a story on the famous Brett Favre will he or won't he. But the plan is too tell the story from the perspective of a Packer fan. I would interview a few of my fellow cheeseheads and get their thoughts on the quarterback. I also plan on talking to a Vikings fan to see if their thoughts aline with the ones of Packer fans when Favre was doing this to us.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Story Final Draft
Right now, hundreds of the world’s greatest baseball players are preparing for the 2010 Major League Baseball season. This past year provided many fireworks, steroid allegations, dramatic finishes including an extra inning thriller for the American League Central Division championship. It eventually ended with the World Series trophy going back to the Bronx for a 27th time. This year, many fans hope for even more exciting moments and their team hoisting the World Series trophy at the end of the season. With this being said many teams have threw their names in to the mix with big offseason acquisitions. With four weeks till Opening Day, the anticipation is building.
When the season ends in October, the players get to relax for a couple of months. But this is when the owners, general managers and other front office personnel get to the toughest part of their jobs, making their teams better. Many teams at this point of the year open up their checkbooks and attempt to woo the game’s best players to join their organization. Robert Patten believes that the biggest offseason acquisition was the New York Mets signing All-Star outfielder Jason Bay, “With how bad the Mets were last year, this move can only make them better,” he said. About as big of a surprise as Mark McGwire’s steroid confession, the New York Yankees have once again opened the seemingly never ending cash supply to revamp their team for this season in hopes to repeat as world champions. Along with retaining long time Yankee Andy Pettitte and utility man Nick Johnson, they made some big trades during the offseason. One of which was acquiring the exciting outfielder Curtis Granderson from the Tigers and Atlanta Braves ace pitcher Javier Vazquez. The Yankees shouldn’t be overly cocky though, their arch rival Boston has made many key moves as well. The Red Sox were able to sign the best free agent pitcher this year, former Angels ace John Lackey, signing a 5 year/82.5 million dollar contract. Along with Lackey, the Sox also signed veterans Mike Cameron, and Adrian Beltre. Above all else, the Phillies probably made the biggest move this offseason by trading for former Cy Young winner Roy Halladay. This move makes the Phillies, according to most experts, the favorites to win the National League. And what about the Twins, surely their focus would be to save money and extend Joe Mauer’s contract but nope. They went out and signed a couple of veteran players to million dollar contracts. Jim Thome, once rival now player of the Twins signed a one year deal worth 1.5 million dollars, and he joins the team along with second baseman Orlando Hudson who signed a one year deal worth 5 million dollars. The Twins also traded speedy outfielder Carlos Gomez to the Brewers for shortstop J.J. Hardy. This trade, for now gives the Twins a proven player at shortstop when healthy.
With the season just about to start, many experts are trying to predict who will be the last two teams standing at the end and who will be world champion. My interviews were more than happy to give me theirs. Chuck Foster, a lifelong fan of the St. Louis Cardinals believes that his team will be one of the two remaining. “With two of the best pitchers in baseball, strong defense, and Matt Holliday and Albert Pujols, we can’t be beat.” Again, never afraid to voice his devotion for his favorite team, even though he makes a good case. Dan Trehey, who is a Brewers fan, knew his team wouldn’t be there in the end but had his own predictions. “The two teams that I believe will be playing for the World Series Championship are the Cardinals and the Rangers.” I asked him why the Rangers, he then answered, “They’re the underdog, the dark horse team, nobody expects them to but they can easily power their way through the American League playoffs if they get there.” When I asked them about the awards, like the MVP, each one agreed that Joe Mauer would repeat in the American League but were spilt in the National with Chuck saying it would be Albert Pujols, and Dan saying that Ryan Braun of the Brewers would walk away with the honor. When asked about the Cy Young award they were both in agreement on the same thing. In the National League, they both said it would be newly acquired Roy Halladay of the Phillies and in the American League, they both said C.C. Sabathia of the Yankees.
As the temperature rises and the snow continues to melt, many Americans who bleed their team’s respective colors are desperately awaiting the arrival of the season to begin. Whether your team is the defending champ, opening a new stadium, or trying to make drastic improvements from last year, we all wait for that first pitch to be thrown. And as October comes around, we hope that our respective teams can storm through the playoffs, and give us a few more days of summer, and walk away from this year as the Champions of the world.
When the season ends in October, the players get to relax for a couple of months. But this is when the owners, general managers and other front office personnel get to the toughest part of their jobs, making their teams better. Many teams at this point of the year open up their checkbooks and attempt to woo the game’s best players to join their organization. Robert Patten believes that the biggest offseason acquisition was the New York Mets signing All-Star outfielder Jason Bay, “With how bad the Mets were last year, this move can only make them better,” he said. About as big of a surprise as Mark McGwire’s steroid confession, the New York Yankees have once again opened the seemingly never ending cash supply to revamp their team for this season in hopes to repeat as world champions. Along with retaining long time Yankee Andy Pettitte and utility man Nick Johnson, they made some big trades during the offseason. One of which was acquiring the exciting outfielder Curtis Granderson from the Tigers and Atlanta Braves ace pitcher Javier Vazquez. The Yankees shouldn’t be overly cocky though, their arch rival Boston has made many key moves as well. The Red Sox were able to sign the best free agent pitcher this year, former Angels ace John Lackey, signing a 5 year/82.5 million dollar contract. Along with Lackey, the Sox also signed veterans Mike Cameron, and Adrian Beltre. Above all else, the Phillies probably made the biggest move this offseason by trading for former Cy Young winner Roy Halladay. This move makes the Phillies, according to most experts, the favorites to win the National League. And what about the Twins, surely their focus would be to save money and extend Joe Mauer’s contract but nope. They went out and signed a couple of veteran players to million dollar contracts. Jim Thome, once rival now player of the Twins signed a one year deal worth 1.5 million dollars, and he joins the team along with second baseman Orlando Hudson who signed a one year deal worth 5 million dollars. The Twins also traded speedy outfielder Carlos Gomez to the Brewers for shortstop J.J. Hardy. This trade, for now gives the Twins a proven player at shortstop when healthy.
With the season just about to start, many experts are trying to predict who will be the last two teams standing at the end and who will be world champion. My interviews were more than happy to give me theirs. Chuck Foster, a lifelong fan of the St. Louis Cardinals believes that his team will be one of the two remaining. “With two of the best pitchers in baseball, strong defense, and Matt Holliday and Albert Pujols, we can’t be beat.” Again, never afraid to voice his devotion for his favorite team, even though he makes a good case. Dan Trehey, who is a Brewers fan, knew his team wouldn’t be there in the end but had his own predictions. “The two teams that I believe will be playing for the World Series Championship are the Cardinals and the Rangers.” I asked him why the Rangers, he then answered, “They’re the underdog, the dark horse team, nobody expects them to but they can easily power their way through the American League playoffs if they get there.” When I asked them about the awards, like the MVP, each one agreed that Joe Mauer would repeat in the American League but were spilt in the National with Chuck saying it would be Albert Pujols, and Dan saying that Ryan Braun of the Brewers would walk away with the honor. When asked about the Cy Young award they were both in agreement on the same thing. In the National League, they both said it would be newly acquired Roy Halladay of the Phillies and in the American League, they both said C.C. Sabathia of the Yankees.
As the temperature rises and the snow continues to melt, many Americans who bleed their team’s respective colors are desperately awaiting the arrival of the season to begin. Whether your team is the defending champ, opening a new stadium, or trying to make drastic improvements from last year, we all wait for that first pitch to be thrown. And as October comes around, we hope that our respective teams can storm through the playoffs, and give us a few more days of summer, and walk away from this year as the Champions of the world.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Story Rough Draft
Right now, hundreds of the world’s greatest baseball players are preparing for the 2010 Major League Baseball season. This past year provided many fireworks, steroid allegations, dramatic finishes including an extra inning thriller for the American League Central Division championship. It eventually ended with the World Series trophy going back to the Bronx for a 27th time. This year, many fans hope for even more exciting moments and their team hoisting the trophy at the end of the season. With this being said many teams have threw their names in to the mix with big offseason acquisitions. With four weeks till Opening Day, the anticipation is building.
When the season ends in October, the players get to relax for a couple of months. But this is when the owners, general managers and other front office personnel get to the toughest part of their jobs, making their teams better. Many teams at this point of the year open up their checkbooks and attempt to woo the game’s best players to join their organization. Robert Patten, believes that the biggest offseason acquisition was the New York Mets signing All-Star outfielder Jason Bay, “With how bad the Mets were last year, this move can only make them better,” he said. About as big of a surprise as Mark McGwire’s steroid confession, the New York Yankees have once again opened the seemingly never ending cash supply to revamp their team for this season in hopes to repeat as world champions. Along with retaining long time Yankee Andy Pettitte and utility man Nick Johnson, they made some big trades offseason. One of which was acquiring the exciting outfielder Curtis Granderson from the Tigers and Atlanta Braves ace pitcher Javier Vazquez. The Yankees shouldn’t be overly cocky though, their arch rival Boston has made many key moves as well. The Red Sox were able to sign the best free agent pitcher this year, former Angels ace John Lackey, signing a 5 year contract worth about 82.5 million dollars. Along with Lackey, the Sox also signed veterans Mike Cameron, and Adrian Beltre. Above all else, the Phillies probably made the biggest move this offseason by trading for former Cy Young winner Roy Halladay. This move makes the Phillies, according to most experts, the favorites to win the National League. And what about the Twins, surely their focus would be to save money and extend Joe Mauer’s contract but nope. They went out and signed a couple of veteran players to million dollar contracts. Jim Thome, once rival now player of the Twins signed a one year deal worth 1.5 million dollars, he joins the team along with second baseman Orlando Hudson who signed a one year deal worth 5 million dollars. The Twins also traded speedy outfielder Carlos Gomez to the Brewers for shortstop J.J. Hardy, this trade, for now, gives the Twins a proven player at shortstop when healthy.
With the season just about to start, many experts are trying to predict who will be the last two teams standing at the end and who will be world champion. My interviews were more than happy to give me theirs. Chuck Foster, a lifelong fan of the St. Louis Cardinals believes that his team will be one of the two remaining. “With two of the best pitchers in baseball, strong defense, and Matt Holliday and Albert Pujols, we can’t be beat.” Again, never afraid to voice his devotion for his favorite team, even though he makes a good case. Dan Trehey, who is a Brewers fan, knew his team wouldn’t be there in the end but had his own predictions. “The two teams that I believe will be playing for the World Series Championship are the Cardinals and the Rangers.” I asked him why the Rangers, he then answered, “They’re the underdog, the dark horse team, nobody expects them to but they can easily power their way through the American League playoffs if they get there.” When I asked them about the awards, like the MVP, each one agreed that Joe Mauer would repeat in the American League but were spilt in the National with Chuck saying it would be Albert Pujols, and Dan saying that Ryan Braun of the Brewers would walk away with the honor. When asked about the Cy Young award they were both in agreement on the same thing. In the National League, they both said it would be newly acquired Roy Halladay of the Phillies and in the American League, they both said C.C. Sabathia of the Yankees.
As the temperature rises and the snow continues to melt, many Americans who bleed their team’s respective colors are desperately awaiting the arrival of the season to begin. Whether your team is the defending champ, opening a new stadium, or trying to make drastic improvements from last year, we all wait for that first pitch to be thrown. And as October comes around, we hope that our respective teams can storm through the playoffs, and give us a few or days of summer, and walk away from this year as the Champions of the world.
When the season ends in October, the players get to relax for a couple of months. But this is when the owners, general managers and other front office personnel get to the toughest part of their jobs, making their teams better. Many teams at this point of the year open up their checkbooks and attempt to woo the game’s best players to join their organization. Robert Patten, believes that the biggest offseason acquisition was the New York Mets signing All-Star outfielder Jason Bay, “With how bad the Mets were last year, this move can only make them better,” he said. About as big of a surprise as Mark McGwire’s steroid confession, the New York Yankees have once again opened the seemingly never ending cash supply to revamp their team for this season in hopes to repeat as world champions. Along with retaining long time Yankee Andy Pettitte and utility man Nick Johnson, they made some big trades offseason. One of which was acquiring the exciting outfielder Curtis Granderson from the Tigers and Atlanta Braves ace pitcher Javier Vazquez. The Yankees shouldn’t be overly cocky though, their arch rival Boston has made many key moves as well. The Red Sox were able to sign the best free agent pitcher this year, former Angels ace John Lackey, signing a 5 year contract worth about 82.5 million dollars. Along with Lackey, the Sox also signed veterans Mike Cameron, and Adrian Beltre. Above all else, the Phillies probably made the biggest move this offseason by trading for former Cy Young winner Roy Halladay. This move makes the Phillies, according to most experts, the favorites to win the National League. And what about the Twins, surely their focus would be to save money and extend Joe Mauer’s contract but nope. They went out and signed a couple of veteran players to million dollar contracts. Jim Thome, once rival now player of the Twins signed a one year deal worth 1.5 million dollars, he joins the team along with second baseman Orlando Hudson who signed a one year deal worth 5 million dollars. The Twins also traded speedy outfielder Carlos Gomez to the Brewers for shortstop J.J. Hardy, this trade, for now, gives the Twins a proven player at shortstop when healthy.
With the season just about to start, many experts are trying to predict who will be the last two teams standing at the end and who will be world champion. My interviews were more than happy to give me theirs. Chuck Foster, a lifelong fan of the St. Louis Cardinals believes that his team will be one of the two remaining. “With two of the best pitchers in baseball, strong defense, and Matt Holliday and Albert Pujols, we can’t be beat.” Again, never afraid to voice his devotion for his favorite team, even though he makes a good case. Dan Trehey, who is a Brewers fan, knew his team wouldn’t be there in the end but had his own predictions. “The two teams that I believe will be playing for the World Series Championship are the Cardinals and the Rangers.” I asked him why the Rangers, he then answered, “They’re the underdog, the dark horse team, nobody expects them to but they can easily power their way through the American League playoffs if they get there.” When I asked them about the awards, like the MVP, each one agreed that Joe Mauer would repeat in the American League but were spilt in the National with Chuck saying it would be Albert Pujols, and Dan saying that Ryan Braun of the Brewers would walk away with the honor. When asked about the Cy Young award they were both in agreement on the same thing. In the National League, they both said it would be newly acquired Roy Halladay of the Phillies and in the American League, they both said C.C. Sabathia of the Yankees.
As the temperature rises and the snow continues to melt, many Americans who bleed their team’s respective colors are desperately awaiting the arrival of the season to begin. Whether your team is the defending champ, opening a new stadium, or trying to make drastic improvements from last year, we all wait for that first pitch to be thrown. And as October comes around, we hope that our respective teams can storm through the playoffs, and give us a few or days of summer, and walk away from this year as the Champions of the world.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Interview Questions
Interview 1
1. Who is your favorite team?
- Milwaukee Brewers
2. What do you think is the biggest off-season acquisition this year?
- The Mets getting Jason Bay
3. Who do you think will have the best chance of winning the World Series championship.
- The Yankees, again
4. How well do you think your team will do this year?
- Hopefully our pitching will be better and take the NL Central by storm.
5. Do you think that this year will be an exciting one for baseball and its fans?
-Absolutely, I can't wait to witness all the excitement
6. Who do you think will win the Cy Young award in each league?
- Roy Halladay, and CC Sabathia
Interview 2
7. What milestones do you think there will be this year, if any?
- Not sure who is even close to one.
8. Are you excited for the Twins new stadium to open?
- Extremely, it is great for the Twins and their fans.
9. How much baseball do you plan on watching this year?
- About as much time as I am awake.
10. Do you think that the Twins will resign Mauer before the end of this year?
- I'm hoping for before this year, or else it will wait until the next offseason.
11. How strong of a performance do you expect from the Twins this year?
- DIVISION CHAMPS and possibly a world series.
Interview 3
12. Will there be any steroid implications of players this year?
- I hope not
13. Will any records be broken this year?
-Pujols breeaks Bonds' single season home run record.
14. Who is going to be playing for the World Series title this year?
- I believe that it will be the Yankees and the Cardinals
15. Who will be the MVP this year in each league?
- Albert Pujols, Joe Mauer
16. Who do you think will be the Division champs this year.
- Twins, Red Sox, Angels. Cardinals, Phillies, Rockies
17. Do you predict any surprise or dark horse teams this year?
- I think that the Rangers have a chance to be that team.
1. Who is your favorite team?
- Milwaukee Brewers
2. What do you think is the biggest off-season acquisition this year?
- The Mets getting Jason Bay
3. Who do you think will have the best chance of winning the World Series championship.
- The Yankees, again
4. How well do you think your team will do this year?
- Hopefully our pitching will be better and take the NL Central by storm.
5. Do you think that this year will be an exciting one for baseball and its fans?
-Absolutely, I can't wait to witness all the excitement
6. Who do you think will win the Cy Young award in each league?
- Roy Halladay, and CC Sabathia
Interview 2
7. What milestones do you think there will be this year, if any?
- Not sure who is even close to one.
8. Are you excited for the Twins new stadium to open?
- Extremely, it is great for the Twins and their fans.
9. How much baseball do you plan on watching this year?
- About as much time as I am awake.
10. Do you think that the Twins will resign Mauer before the end of this year?
- I'm hoping for before this year, or else it will wait until the next offseason.
11. How strong of a performance do you expect from the Twins this year?
- DIVISION CHAMPS and possibly a world series.
Interview 3
12. Will there be any steroid implications of players this year?
- I hope not
13. Will any records be broken this year?
-Pujols breeaks Bonds' single season home run record.
14. Who is going to be playing for the World Series title this year?
- I believe that it will be the Yankees and the Cardinals
15. Who will be the MVP this year in each league?
- Albert Pujols, Joe Mauer
16. Who do you think will be the Division champs this year.
- Twins, Red Sox, Angels. Cardinals, Phillies, Rockies
17. Do you predict any surprise or dark horse teams this year?
- I think that the Rangers have a chance to be that team.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Title and Angles
My topic for this article is going to be previewing the 2010 MLB season. My angle is looking back at this past offseason with the free agent signings and acquisitions, and finding out who has the best chance to walk away with the world series champions.
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