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http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/02/sports/football/02concussions.html?em&ex=1170651600&en=8cf4638bc35bdcfd&ei=5087%0A ... frightening story from former NFL LB Ted Johnson, on what his football concussions have done to him. There isn't enough guaranteed money in the world to compensate for what this guy is going through.
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Post a Comment*Like the quote Jay, very good one.
I'll care what the NY Times writes about the NFL the day I care what ESPN or Sports Illustrated writes about Broadway, global warming, the war in Iraq, or 2008 presidential election. What makes Ted Johnson's story, sad as it seems, any different from the tales of thousands of everyday addicted, depressed, similarly situated New Yorkers ??
I've got to give it to the New York Times for having the guts to write about something other than all the hype (and a glimpse of the seedy side of the NFL, at that) on Super Bowl weekend.
Anon 9:56, Sports Illustrated has already written extensively about Pat Tillman's death, which though not directly related to Iraq, it did occur in Afghanistan, and I assume it would meet your qualifications. SI has also written about ski races in Europe being cancelled because of lack of snow because of global warming. The magazine regularly covers the blurring lines between sports and entertainment. Broadway isn't necessarily an every-week subject, but Hollywood definitely is. The 2008 election hasn't come up yet, but 2000 and 2004 were definitely covered by the magazine when a former owner of the Texas Rangers was running.
Hey Dustin,
A well-written sports story is why I have read SI since before you were on this earth. A well written political essay, feature news story, or educated opinion on art, culture, or travel is why I have read the New York Times for the same reason.
Just because big media conglomerates are using their clout to "influence" public reaction on such political issues as global warming, the war in Iraq, or George W Bush doesn't make the end result any more palatable, or the propaganda any more "serious" as content in their respective publications.
By the way, Pat Tillman was an NFL star and a true American hero.
I recall several well written essays from SI in the 90s featuring President Clinton: one dealing with the 94 NCAA champion Arkansas Razorbacks, another an excellent piece regarding renewed interest in golf among Baby Boomers. Relevant journalism, no agenda.
Maybe you can blog about politics, and let Howard Wilkinson or Jon Craig muse about the Muskies ?
We know the world will be ending if SI features TO, Chad, Peyton Manning, or other sports stars as political spokespersons in 2008 !
I have been an SI subscriber for most of my life. Yet, the editors have crossed many lines in the name of "sports journalism" and often seem to be more fascinated by popular culture than sports. I won't cancel because I am offended by the upcoming "soft-core porn issue", but most likely because I think the publication has moved away from its charge.
Doc, I recently heard you lauding the prose of Rick Reilly on Furman's show. While I agree Rick Reilly is a pretty damn good short spaced writer, his work crosses the lines too often. The articles are either of insane praise or condemnation (read the particularly troubling wrestler kills mentally ill father article a couple of weeks ago, thanks for winding my day down Riles! Or, how about the piece about the intentional walk to the cancer survivor. Unnecessary.). I think Riley just shovels candy or crap, trying to engage the readership into cheesy reaction. If that's his job, he's good. It's interesting if you're stuck in your sophomore year of college.
Which is unlike Halberstam. He of the Pulitzer wrote a nice Super Bowl III piece recently. This is what has me holding on to my subscription. There is good stuff beyond the neon journalism wrought with baseless acusations, non-story stories, and finger pointing.
Peace.
To Anon 7:24... Agree re Halberstam... he is the best, no matter the subject... 1st of his I rea was The Best and the Brightest... should be require dreading for any president contemplating entering an unwinnable war... just finished The Education of a Coach, his profile of Belichick... thorough, engaging, enlightening... classic Halberstam..as for Reilly: I like the way he makes the words work, not always the use he puts them to... thanks for the intelligent, intelligent post... keep 'em coming...
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