Coverage Spotlight: Ladainian Tomlinson

This is an amazing challenge that this talented young running back accomplished. He's already seen as an elite player in the league, and there's talks he will be in the Hall of Fame. This just adds to his slew of accomplishments and shows that he is truly dominant.

The article itself was mediocre at best. They didn't even say who had the most career yards or indulge further on what the record meant. They didn't discuss any of L.T.'s big accomplishments or the atmosphere of the moment in which he broke the record.

news clippings from 11/20-11/26

1. 30+ dead in blast near Pakistan (International)

2. Somalion president names new prime minister (International)

3. Plan to reduce some L.A. traffic (Local)

4. Blast in baghdad kills 13 (International)

5. Famous actors newborn twins overoses on medication by hospital (National)

6. Malibu fires under control (Local)

7. Redskins football player in critical condition after shooting (National)

8. Lebanon claims 'State of Emergency' (International)

9. Ladainian Tomlinson reaches 10,000 yards rushing (Local, Sports)

10. Pats keep rolling to 11-0 (Sports, National)

coverage spotlight: Patriots roll to 10-0

I love this article because it focuses on the various talented members of this undefeated team. It gives the stats for each player and comments on personal attitudes and strengths of the team players.

I do have a problem with how they failed to mention much information about the 72' Dolphins who are the only team to go completely undefeated. They also fail to compare this team to such dynasties as the 49ers in the 80's and the Cowboys in the 90's. Overall a very informative article.

news clippings 11/12-11/18

1. Bonds indicted on federal charges (National)
2. Major flaws in airport security (National)
3. Bangladesh cyclone kills 1,000+ (International)
4. Kanye West's mother dies (National)
5. 10-year-old won't face charges for starting fires (Local)
6. Polls suggest Nevada could be a swing state in 08' election (National)
7. Rescuers still battling to save mine victims (International)
8. Coen Brothers new movie a huge success (Local)
9. Long time Michigan coach steps down (Sports, National)
10. Tom Brady continues record breaking season(Sports, National)

coverage spotlight: Peterson breaks rushing record

The story wasn't very good in my eyes. This young man , Adrian Peterson just broke a coveted NFL record. In my opinion the entire story should focus on Peterson and his accomplishment. Instead, the story strays away from Peterson and talks about other players that were in the game.

In a story like this, a reader doesn't care as much about what happened in the game as the individual record that was broken. The journalist could have given more background information on Peterson's college career. Also the record itself could have been discussed in more detail.

news clippings 10/29-11/4

1. Pakistan declares martial law (International)

2. Flooding in mexico (International)

3. Hollywood writers set to go on strike (Local)

4. Bathroom fires in Senate building (National)

5. Turkey attacks Kurd rebels (International)

6. Refunds for Million Little Pieces only claimed by 1500 (National)

7. N. Korea to shutdown nuclear facilities (International)

8. playing with matches caused L.A. wildfires (Local)

9. Torre to be Dodgers coach (Local, Sports)

10. Peterson breaks single game rushing record (Sports)