For Friday: Get a quote from a teacher or school faculty member about the subject (student) of your profile.
Also, be sure to leave a comment on Duane's post for extra credit.
See you in class!
-Mr. Donohue
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Homework For Thursday, January 30th!
For Thursday: Who is one person you would like to write a profile about? Explain why in 3-5 sentences.
See you in class!
-Mr. Donohue
See you in class!
-Mr. Donohue
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
The Best Poing Guard Is...
cquinn said...
The point guard with the most potential is Raymond Felton. Felton has some of the best raw skills in the game. Felton loves to play afast paced game , this shows whe the 'Cats play the Suns. I feel that Felton is always overlooked because of the market he plays in. Kirk Hinrich should also get looked at as a potential guy. It also seems we forgot about Gilbert Arenas.
To answer the second question,I say that Parker will because of his success already and the skillhe has around him. Rajon Rondo might if the Celts' live up to their skill or Jameer Nelson if Dwight [Howard] does great.
The Mavericks are slowing down so it wont be [Devin] Harris.
Hey guys... I took a couple extra days before dropping a new thread 'cause there wasnt much going on in the sports world, news-wise. We've got news now though! Lol, I'll get to that in a second.
I made my pick for the best pg in the older thread, so you can go there to check it out. I chose cquinn's post to lead things off because I thought he did a decent job of defending his pick, as well as opening up the thread for new arguments by making a case for other point guards throughout the league. Good job C!
On to this week's question:
News has just leaked across the sports desk that the Mets have agreed in principal with the Minnesota Twins on a trade for Johan Santana for prospects Carlos Gomez, Phil Humber, Kevin Mulvey and Deolis Guerra. The Mets still have to sign Santana to a contract in order for the trade to go through, but if that were to happen, what kind of shape would the Mets be in for the upcoming season? Would they be the World Series favorite? Would they still have to prove last season's collapse was a fluke? Are the Red Sox (booooooo!) still the favorite?
You guys know the rules by now, so let's get it started!
The point guard with the most potential is Raymond Felton. Felton has some of the best raw skills in the game. Felton loves to play afast paced game , this shows whe the 'Cats play the Suns. I feel that Felton is always overlooked because of the market he plays in. Kirk Hinrich should also get looked at as a potential guy. It also seems we forgot about Gilbert Arenas.
To answer the second question,I say that Parker will because of his success already and the skillhe has around him. Rajon Rondo might if the Celts' live up to their skill or Jameer Nelson if Dwight [Howard] does great.
The Mavericks are slowing down so it wont be [Devin] Harris.
Hey guys... I took a couple extra days before dropping a new thread 'cause there wasnt much going on in the sports world, news-wise. We've got news now though! Lol, I'll get to that in a second.
I made my pick for the best pg in the older thread, so you can go there to check it out. I chose cquinn's post to lead things off because I thought he did a decent job of defending his pick, as well as opening up the thread for new arguments by making a case for other point guards throughout the league. Good job C!
On to this week's question:
News has just leaked across the sports desk that the Mets have agreed in principal with the Minnesota Twins on a trade for Johan Santana for prospects Carlos Gomez, Phil Humber, Kevin Mulvey and Deolis Guerra. The Mets still have to sign Santana to a contract in order for the trade to go through, but if that were to happen, what kind of shape would the Mets be in for the upcoming season? Would they be the World Series favorite? Would they still have to prove last season's collapse was a fluke? Are the Red Sox (booooooo!) still the favorite?
You guys know the rules by now, so let's get it started!
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Homework For Wednesday, January 30th!
Welcome to the second term!
For Wednesday: Every member of the winning Super Bowl team gets a bonus of $73,000. What would you do with that money if you had to spend it between now and when the Super Bowl happens a week from Sunday? (At least 3-5 sentences).
See you in class!
-Mr. Donohue
For Wednesday: Every member of the winning Super Bowl team gets a bonus of $73,000. What would you do with that money if you had to spend it between now and when the Super Bowl happens a week from Sunday? (At least 3-5 sentences).
See you in class!
-Mr. Donohue
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Homework For Thursday, January 24th!
For Thursday: Have you read any pre-Super Bowl hype? How much media attention is too much? (3-5 sentences).
Example can be found at:
NY Daily News.com
Sports Illustrated.com
ESPN.com
See you in class!
-Mr. Donohue
Example can be found at:
NY Daily News.com
Sports Illustrated.com
ESPN.com
See you in class!
-Mr. Donohue
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Homework For Wednesday, January 22nd!
For Wednesday: What single sporting event would you pay money to see live and why? Explain in 3-5 sentences.
ALSO: Extra credit for visiting Duane on the blog.
See you in class!
-Mr. Donohue
ALSO: Extra credit for visiting Duane on the blog.
See you in class!
-Mr. Donohue
Friday, January 18, 2008
Patriots... Undefeated?
Xavier said...
Acevedo Green
I feel the Patriots can be beaten and i think the Chargers and Giants could. I think they could be beaten because if their 16-0 they arebound to lose anytime. If the Chargers dont take themout this round then the Giants will beat the Packers and the Giants will then defeat the Patriots.
Hey guys. Took an extra couple days for me to get back to you. Meetings, blahblahblah. Let's get into last week's post.
I picked Acevedo's question because he mentioned two of the teams remaining in the playoffs, hence they both still technically have a chance to knock the Pats off.
However, I dont think it's gonna happen. If you can't stand New England (and I can't; I went to high school up there and I get phone calls every time they win another game), prepare yourself. The Pats are going 19-0.
I think they'll roll over San Diego, for reasons I mentioned in my last blog. I think on paper the Giants represent the toughest matchup for them, but they've played each other this season, which means Belicheck can gameplan to the point that Eli Manning will be traumatized for the rest of his life (He and Peyton can both say they've been victimized by Belicheck...).
That leaves Green Bay. I give them the best chance not because of any specific part of their team, but because everyone would be so riled up with talk of "can Brett Farve win another Super Bowl?" that they might benefit from enough favorable calls to pull off the upset. Refs read newspapers too, and if you saw last week's Colts-Chargers game, you know they're susceptible to multiple bad calls in one team's favor. Unfortunately, I just don't see that happening. I may not like them, but the Pats are human wrecking balls this year, and I can respect it.
...of course, if this post jinxes them in any way, so be it...
Anyway, thanks to all you guys for participating. Let's keep it going! Here's this week's question:
The NBA All-Star game is a few weeks away, and much of the talk around the league so far has been focused on the abundance of great young point guards. Chris Paul. Deron Williams. Tony Parker. My question to you guys is, who do you think is the best young point guard (25 and younger), and why? Also, which young point guard will end up being the best when their careers are all said and done? Same rules as last week: make a point and defend it.
Acevedo Green
I feel the Patriots can be beaten and i think the Chargers and Giants could. I think they could be beaten because if their 16-0 they arebound to lose anytime. If the Chargers dont take themout this round then the Giants will beat the Packers and the Giants will then defeat the Patriots.
Hey guys. Took an extra couple days for me to get back to you. Meetings, blahblahblah. Let's get into last week's post.
I picked Acevedo's question because he mentioned two of the teams remaining in the playoffs, hence they both still technically have a chance to knock the Pats off.
However, I dont think it's gonna happen. If you can't stand New England (and I can't; I went to high school up there and I get phone calls every time they win another game), prepare yourself. The Pats are going 19-0.
I think they'll roll over San Diego, for reasons I mentioned in my last blog. I think on paper the Giants represent the toughest matchup for them, but they've played each other this season, which means Belicheck can gameplan to the point that Eli Manning will be traumatized for the rest of his life (He and Peyton can both say they've been victimized by Belicheck...).
That leaves Green Bay. I give them the best chance not because of any specific part of their team, but because everyone would be so riled up with talk of "can Brett Farve win another Super Bowl?" that they might benefit from enough favorable calls to pull off the upset. Refs read newspapers too, and if you saw last week's Colts-Chargers game, you know they're susceptible to multiple bad calls in one team's favor. Unfortunately, I just don't see that happening. I may not like them, but the Pats are human wrecking balls this year, and I can respect it.
...of course, if this post jinxes them in any way, so be it...
Anyway, thanks to all you guys for participating. Let's keep it going! Here's this week's question:
The NBA All-Star game is a few weeks away, and much of the talk around the league so far has been focused on the abundance of great young point guards. Chris Paul. Deron Williams. Tony Parker. My question to you guys is, who do you think is the best young point guard (25 and younger), and why? Also, which young point guard will end up being the best when their careers are all said and done? Same rules as last week: make a point and defend it.
Homework for Tuesday, January 22nd!
For Tuesday: Keep tabs on the final score of one of the conference title games. Were you surprised by the outcome? Why? (3-5 sentences).
More information can be found at:
ESPN.com
NY Daily News.com
NFL.com
See you in class!
-Mr. Donohue
More information can be found at:
ESPN.com
NY Daily News.com
NFL.com
See you in class!
-Mr. Donohue
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Homework For Friday, January 18th!
For Friday, write out a Central Question from your life and answer it in 3-5 sentences. Start your question with the word “why”. (Ex. “Why do I prefer blue jeans?)
See you in class!
-Mr. Donohue
See you in class!
-Mr. Donohue
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Homework For Thursday, January 17th!
Which NFL playoff team is a sure pick to beat the spread? Explain in 3-5 sentences.
Packers (+7)
Giants
Patriots (+13)
Chargers
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Homework For Wednesday, January 16th!
For Wednesday, answer the following: Can the Patriots be beaten? Who can do it? (Extra credit for also answering this on Duane’s blog post).
See you in class!
-Mr. Donohue
See you in class!
-Mr. Donohue
Monday, January 14, 2008
Homework For Tuesday, January 15th!
For Tuesday, read a recap of one of the AFC Divisional playoff games (Patriots-Jaguars or Colts-Chargers) and write 2-3 new headlines for the article.
Information can be found at:
ESPN.com
NY Daily News.com
Sports Illustrated.com
NFL.com
See you in class!
-Mr. Donohue
Information can be found at:
ESPN.com
NY Daily News.com
Sports Illustrated.com
NFL.com
See you in class!
-Mr. Donohue
Friday, January 11, 2008
Homework For Monday, January 11th!
For Monday, be sure to read a preview/recap or watch one of the NFL playoff games this weekend and make 3-5 comments about the game.
Also, for extra credit, leave a comment for Duane on the post below this one.
See you in class!
-Mr. Donohue
Also, for extra credit, leave a comment for Duane on the post below this one.
See you in class!
-Mr. Donohue
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Hey guys. Happy New Year!
Sorry I’ve been MIA for so long. My workload has been pretty crazy over the past few months; I’ve had a bunch of stories printed in the magazine, and I’m also mapping out some big projects for SIKIDS.com.
I have been thinking about coming back, however. In particular, I’ve been thinking how best to put this space to use when I did come back. I enjoy dropping posts, but I also want to hear more from you guys.
Towards that end, I’m gonna try a new format for a while. We’ll see how it works, and make adjustments as need be. Either way, I’m back. Once a week at the least, but hopefully more.
Here’s the deal. Each week I’m gonna try to kickstart a group discussion by posing a sports-related question. I’ll leave it up to you guys to get the discussion going via comments, and occasionally pop in to add to the debate or take the discussion further with more questioning.
At the end of the week, I’ll take the best post from the comments section and use it to lead off my next blog. Then I’ll respond to that post in more detail, before posting a new question.
Sound good? I’m hoping this inspires more of a back-and-forth between us, as opposed to me blabbing incessantly about things you may or may not be interested in. I’ll need your help to make it work, however. And with that said, let’s move on to this week’s question…
-With the Divisional Playoffs set to begin this weekend, which of the remaining teams has the best chance to end New England’s undefeated season? Don’t just list the team. If it’s the Jags, is it because of the running game? If you don’t think the Pats will lose, is it because of the Brady-to-Moss combo? Post your answer and your argument in detail, and let the debate begin!
I have been thinking about coming back, however. In particular, I’ve been thinking how best to put this space to use when I did come back. I enjoy dropping posts, but I also want to hear more from you guys.
Towards that end, I’m gonna try a new format for a while. We’ll see how it works, and make adjustments as need be. Either way, I’m back. Once a week at the least, but hopefully more.
Here’s the deal. Each week I’m gonna try to kickstart a group discussion by posing a sports-related question. I’ll leave it up to you guys to get the discussion going via comments, and occasionally pop in to add to the debate or take the discussion further with more questioning.
At the end of the week, I’ll take the best post from the comments section and use it to lead off my next blog. Then I’ll respond to that post in more detail, before posting a new question.
Sound good? I’m hoping this inspires more of a back-and-forth between us, as opposed to me blabbing incessantly about things you may or may not be interested in. I’ll need your help to make it work, however. And with that said, let’s move on to this week’s question…
-With the Divisional Playoffs set to begin this weekend, which of the remaining teams has the best chance to end New England’s undefeated season? Don’t just list the team. If it’s the Jags, is it because of the running game? If you don’t think the Pats will lose, is it because of the Brady-to-Moss combo? Post your answer and your argument in detail, and let the debate begin!
Homework For Thursday, January 10th!
For Thursday, list 2-3 sports topics you would want to discuss with someone else? (to be turned in for credit).
See you in class!
-Mr. Donohue
See you in class!
-Mr. Donohue
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Homework For Thursday, January 10th!
For Thursday, write the opening 3-5 sentences to your column about the Boy’s JV team. Remember to have a central question you are trying to answer and to bring your work with you to class.
See you in class!
-Mr. Donohue
See you in class!
-Mr. Donohue
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Homework For Wednesday, January 9th!
For Wednesday, bring in your central question for your column about the JV basketball team as well as 3-5 questions you can ask members of the team.
Monday, January 7, 2008
Homework For Tuesday, January 8th!
For Tuesday, list 3-5 things you know about Lafayette's JV basketball team.
See you in class!
-Mr. Donohue
See you in class!
-Mr. Donohue
Friday, January 4, 2008
Homework For Monday, January 7th!
For Monday, read an article preview of the BCS Title Bowl game OR a recap of the Giants-Bucs game and write down 3-5 things that stand out to you about the article.
Links for material can be found at:
NFL.com
ESPN.com
NY Daily News.com
Sports Illustrated.com
See you in class!
-Mr. Donohue
Links for material can be found at:
NFL.com
ESPN.com
NY Daily News.com
Sports Illustrated.com
See you in class!
-Mr. Donohue
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Homework For Friday, January 4th!
For Friday, explain in 3-5 sentences if you think sporting events can create long-term change in society.
See you in class!
-Mr. Donohue
See you in class!
-Mr. Donohue
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Homework for Thursday, January 3rd!
For Thursday, answer the following question in 3-5 sentences:
Do you support Tom Coughlin’s (Giants' coach) decision to play his starters? Why?
Happy New Year!
-Mr. Donohue
Do you support Tom Coughlin’s (Giants' coach) decision to play his starters? Why?
Happy New Year!
-Mr. Donohue
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