CURRENT EVENTS
By : Jack Hemphill
Source : San Jose Mercury News
Title : Virtual Football
Product : Whiz-Bang
WHAT IS THIS ARTICLE ABOUT?
This article is about what virtual simulated sports will help our future. This
article also mentions how this product works and how most are using the
Whiz-Bang already
This article focuses on the pro’s of simulated football. And the way this will
help the future by football players spending time on the bench because of
injuries
FACT - For players, especially quarterbacks, using the
software is a way to practice complicated plays they
otherwise see only on game days.
FACT - For coaches, it is a way to allow backup
players to get experience off the field.
OPINION - It is especially helpful in college, where the
number of hours that players can practice the
contact sport has been cut back.
FACT - There is less body contact, fewer head injuries
and less time on the field.
FACT AND OPINION
WHEN AND WHERE
WHEN
Q : When did this story take place? Does it have
anything to do with past events or issues?
A : The story takes place in the present. It has
something to do with past issues such as, not
enough playing time, and too many injuries.
WHERE
Q : Where is this event or issue occurring?
A: This event is occurring in Stanford University in
California where this program is being tested and
demonstrated.
HOW
Q : How is this story important?
A : This story is important because it reduces amount of
football injuries players have.
PREDICT
Q : Predict, what do you think will happen after this story
ends?
A : I think the company Whiz-Bang will make more
technology like this but with other sports to reduce the
amount of injury while practicing in those sports.
HOW AND PREDICT
Question
Does this product make the future
better or worse, and why?
Answer
Yes, because this makes it so football
players can not get injured practicing
because it’s virtual.
QUESTION AND ANSWER
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