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The Over Time Literary Achievement Award For Sports Journalism

I love great sports writing. The ability Chicago Bears with 9--and not misleading
to observe a sporting event and turn it them with the fuzzy logic that other
into vivid word pictures is truly an art. teams are the true Dynasties because they
The problem today is thatwhat with the have won more Super Bowls. (An
thousands of sports-related Internet understanding of history is part of what
sites and numerous Cable TV channels makes a writer great).
devoted to sports--there is more stuff --Demonstrating a talent for
out there than even the most dedicated prognostication. This is the easiest way
NFL fan can possibly keep up with. Some to qualify for the Over Time Literary
of it is gem-quality journalism, a lot of Achievement Award. All a writer has to do
it is noisy, unpleasant junk. is maintain Green Bay in the #1 or #2
So, how do we separate the good football position in their NFL Team Rankings for 5
writing from the bad, distinguish between consecutive weeks. Consideration will
the words artists and the finger also be given to those writers who
painters? recommend the Packers entire starting
I had wrestled with this question for lineup in their Fantasy Football leagues.
years, without getting anywhere close to Even our injured players.
answering it. Then, earlier this week, it Award winners receive and impressive
finally hit me! I discovered a rule we package of prizes including an
can all apply (and the rule is so simple autographed copy of the novel, OVER TIME
that I am surprised I didnt discover it and a gift certificate for delicious
before): Johnsonville Bratwurst.
THE MOST TALENTED FOOTBALL WRITERS AND But what do we do with the clueless,
BROADCASTERS TEND TO BE THOSE WHO SAY negative scribes? You know these guys.
NICE THINGS ABOUT THE GREEN BAY PACKERS. When you read the nonsense they write
In fact, tend to be might be too cautious about the Packers, youd think they were
a phrase. Actually, there is a near 100% talking about the NFLs perennial doormat
correlation between writing talent and rather than the team thats had 12 winning
relentless optimism about the Packers. seasons in the last 14 years. You really
My goal is to help you sift through all have to scratch your head when you read
the football-related content out there goofy things like the Packers will be so
and find the very best writing and to bad in 2006 that Brett will regret having
help you avoid the very worst. come back for another season, or truly
The Packers Literary Corner will brain dead predictions such as Green Bay
recognize and encourage excellence in will have the #1 pick in next years
football writing and broadcasting. Draft.
From time to time I will select one truly You have to feel sorry for these people.
deserving writer to receive the partially They are trapped in a mental tar pit of
prestigious: ignorance and no one seems willing to
Over Time Literary Achievement Award throw them a lifeline. I feel compelled
There will be several ways a journalist to do something to help these poor
or broadcaster can become eligible to win individuals get on the path to
this award: enlightenment, to help them find their
--Expressing gushing admiration for Brett Inner Cheesehead, if you will.
Favre, to the point that Chicago Bears Lets visit the Internet, plunge into the
fans in the audience begin to get digital mire and dredge up some of the
nauseous. most foolishly negative statements about
--Describing, at considerable length, why the Packers. Then, we will critique what
Lambeau Field is the best place to see an they had to say, and try to help them
NFL game. Extra credit will be given for become better writers. Help them sharpen
use of words such as magnificent, their thinking. Smooth out their literary
incredible, and phrases such as style. And, recommend books they should
once-in-a-lifetime experience. read to get them back on the right track.
--Reminding readers that the Packers have Its the least we Packer fans can do.
won a league-high 12 Championships, Thats why were renowned as The Best Fans
beginning in 1929no other team is even in the National Football League.
close to that achievement except the




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