Whats new in the sports world?

If you follow any kid of sports today, then you'll know what I'm talking about when I ask "Why is Mark Sanchez still the JETS quarterback?'' Well finally Rex Ryan (JETS coach) has decided to change things around and put in back up Greg McElroy for this weekends game against the San Diego Chargers. The JETS no longer have a chance to make the playoffs so it makes sense for the switch. But why did it take so long for the change to finally occur? Why did Tim Tebow never get a chance? Since they cant make the playoffs now, a lot of these questions will probably be asked.

However in a news conference when Rex announced that the change will be 100%, he quoted that "In dealing with it, I told Mark, 'I think we need to make a change,' and he respected my decision. That's not easy, that's for sure". Rex Ryan also refused to cite his reason for bypassing Tebow who has starting experience and playoff experience. He even won a playoff game last year against the always difficult Pittsburgh Steelers. You would think it would be an easy decsion on Ryan's part with the way the JETS last game ended. Sanchez played horribly in the last game against the Titans, throwing four interceptions. In fact, the Jets' last three possessions ended with a Sanchez turnover inside the Tennessee 26-yard line two interceptions and a fumbled snap in the shotgun. He leads the league with 24 turnovers an NFL-high 50 over the past two seasons.

So what happens if the JETS win there next 2 games with a rookie quarterback? Does that mean Sanchez will be out? Will Tebow really want a trade? What if happens if they continue to lose though? Will Ryan be out and someone new in? There are so many questions that need to be answered but will they ever be answered?


 http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/8759414/mark-sanchez-new-york-jets-benched-greg-mcelroy-start

The Path to a Well Founded Sports Article

1) Know the Context- know players and coaches names, know the standings, know some stats about the teams and individual players. Also be up to date with some of the rules about the sport your writing about, some history about the teams and if so their rivalry, the league standings, and some calls or mistakes that were made during the game.

2) Give the major play by play- even though there are hundreds of plays and moments that happen during any sports games, you wont be able to report about all of them. So as a reporter your job is to report about the beginning, middle, and end. However you shouldn't forget about the major events that happened in the game. Like turning points, big plays, big mistakes,and momentum-builders. Keep the readers interested and get them to believe that they were there.

3)  Use quotes in your article from either coaches or some of the players that you think will be able to give you good, valuable information. Make sure to ask good questions and collect the good info they give you.

4) Dont forget to check your facts either. Make sure to have many of the players that were involved in the game so that the article isnt focued just on one person. Always double check your stuff and have someone read it over for you.

5) Have a strong lead (opening statement)- You want to start your sports article out with a strong lead, one that encapsulates the available information on "who, what, where, when, why and how." Get the readers attention. Make them want to read your article so they dont just skim through it.

6) Write clearly and concisely- You know that some sports articles can be what you might call "literary non-fiction:"  lengthy, poetic, filled with metaphor and digressions into back story. If your particular assignment requires that kind of writing, go for it. But if you read the daily sports section of your city paper, you will also notice that most of the articles reporting on the sporting events of the past day are concisely written. Use language that people will understand and not be confused about. Make it easy to understand and easy to read.

In order to excel, you must be completely dedicated to your chosen sport. You must also be prepared to work hard and be willing to accept destructive criticism. Without 100% dedication, you won't be able to do this. - Wilson Minzer




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