Sports Reporting; Journalism 375
“Here we go Tennessee here we go!” The loud chants, electric vibes and the contagious big orange spirit is produced from the heart of the University of Tennessee Dance Team. Each member bleeds orange and white no matter the sporting event or appearance they attend. Not only does the team prepare for gamedays on Rocky …
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Sports Reporting 375 has taught me more than I could have ever imagined. From writing, to interviewing, to video production, I am grateful that these are skills that I will benefit from and use throughout my career. When it comes to interviewing there are so many different perspectives. It is extremely important to ask open …
Eric LeGrand: An Inspiration to All Eric LeGrand will forever be a memorable football player from Rutgers University and an inspiring figure to many people across the world. It was on October 16, during the Rutgers vs. Army game that LeGrand would later find out that his life would never be the same. Fans, families, …
The Tennessee Volleyball team fights hard to win the victory during homecoming week against Ole Miss. The Lady Vols record may not compare to last year’s season but it’s their determination and strength that sets them apart from past years.
When it comes to being a successful journalists and/or sports reporter we must learn to feel comfortable and not shy away from the unknown. Understanding how to be fair starts with thinking outside of the box and focusing not only on one topic. Covering women’s sports may not be as “popular” as covering men’s but …
Sports Media is full of visuals that are used for various reasons such as entertainment, a stylistic standpoint, and a tool to help explain a story. When a photo is used in an article it can show a sense of credibility. Words are one thing but when a reader actually sees a moment in time, …
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Jay Shoop had an interesting week to say the least as Tennessee football prepared for the game against Mississippi State. As a third year, defensive back, Shoop was asked to sit out of practices to avoid any uncomfortable confrontation between his father, Bob Shoop. Bob Shoop was a former defensive coordinator at Tennessee and now …
In every career and every opportunity we may get to experience, it is extremely important to build relationships with people. Although, as a journalists it is also very important that we are cautious when doing so. This process can be very crucial to our success. Why are there boundaries when it comes to maintaining relationships …
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In our world today, media has become very prominent to our daily lives and more specifically within the sports culture. When it comes to sports, a media relations specialist must be well educated. They must aim “to create and maintain positive relationships between the organization and media outlets, such as newspapers and broadcasters.” This job …
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