Brownisearch: 2013

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Reflection paragraph on sources

Overall I think I had some pretty good resources. When you have a popular topic like I do it makes research a whole lot easier. For the most part I think i was successful, my sources were good, they were very informative and helpful. Espn, not only was the most helpful, but it was also the most trustworthy. Espn had the most informative information on Reggie Bush that I could use for my blog. I didn't have any sources that showed bias toward Reggie.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Works Cited

Garrett, . "Detroit Sports Blogging Network." And Boom Goes The Dynamite: Detroit Lions Free Agency. DSBN, March 13th. Web. 16 May 2013. <http://dsbnetwork.blogspot.com/2013/03/and-boom-goes-dynamite-detroit-lions.html#!>.

Eggenberger, Nicole. "Us Weekly." Reggie Bush Leaves Baby Girl, Fiancee Lilit Avagyan to Return to Workouts In Detroit. Celebrity Moms, 10 May 2013. Web. 17 May 2013. <http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/news/reggie-bush-leaves-baby-girl-fiancee-lilit-avagyan-to-return-to-workouts-in-detroit-2013105>.

Traina, Jimmy. "Sports Illustrated." Keeping Up With Reggie Bush. Hot Clicks, 12 Apr 2010. Web. May 17 2013. <http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/extramustard/hotclicks/04/12/rachelle-leah-reggie-bush-dating-rumors/>.

Interviewer, MNF. "Notable Quotes." REGGIE BUSH QUOTES. N.p., 21 Aug 2006. Web. 17 May 2013. <http://www.notable-quotes.com/b/bush_reggie.html>.

Murschel , Matt. "Orlando Sentinel." Reggie Bush forfeits Heisman Trophy. N.p., 14 Sep 2010. Web. 20 May 2013. <http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_college/2010/09/reggie-bush-forfeits-heisman-trophy.html>.

Garrett, Mike. "JockBio.com." Reggie Bush: They Say. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 May 2013. <http://www.jockbio.com/Bios/Bush/Bush_theysay.html>.

Tomlinson, LaDainian. "JockBio.com." Reggie Bush: They Say. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 May 2013. <http://www.jockbio.com/Bios/Bush/Bush_theysay.html>.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Reflection Paragraph On Process

I enjoyed working on this Reggie Bush project. I thought it was really easy because last year I did a blog similar to this one, just with a different topic. The easiest part on Bush was finding pictures, stats, and articles, because is is really well known. The hardest part was trying to find quotes, and what I want to know about home, because he's my favorite player. I know almost everything about him! I enjoyed reading the articles on want critics thought about Bush signing with Detroit and etc.. I didnt have anything I didn't like about this project. If I had to do this project over again, I would choose a topic away from sports, because I've already did an athlete twice.

Wordle #2 Based on Topic Key Terms

Reflection Paragraph On Findings

Reggie Bush is an important addition to the franchise of the Detroit Lions. Other than bring his great football skills, he his gonna bring in many more fans to see the Lions play. He's know for being a great receiver out of the backfield with great speed, but when giving a chance to run the ball he has been around 1,000 yards the last two years. Bush has said, he wants to win championships, nothing else matters. Critics think that Bush is that missing peice that the Detroit Lions have been thriving for. But with great skill, comes great responsibility. Bush a new born dad earlier this month, has a responsibility not just two be at home to father his daughter, but to be at work and prepare for the upcoming season. He's gonna have a really tight schedule. I am really excited to see the Lions play this year, and they aren't even my favorite team.

Friday, May 24, 2013

Finding Paragraph #3

Goals... every player have them. I wanted to know what was Reggie Bush's goals for this year.“I came here to work,” Bush said, via the Detroit News. “I didn’t come here to vacation. I came here to win championships, to win football games, and that’s what I look forward to doing.” Bush is clear, that he's dedicated to the fullest to winning many championships in the future.

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Finding Paragraph #2

In the past few months the NFL has been in there off season. Many Free Agents have signed including Reggie Bush signing with the Detroit Lions. I wanted to know what do critics think his signing with the lions mean for the future of Detroit. In this article i read, one critic said he revolutionizes the Lions offense. They already have one of the best offenses in the league, and he still makes the better. He was brought in not only because he he's one of the top running backs, but also because he will take pressure off of Calvin Johnson and Matthew Stafford.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Finding Paragraph #1

Reggie Bush and his Fiancée Lilt Avagyan gave birth to a daughter on May 2 of this year, which i believe is gonna cut into his practice time with his teamates for the upcoming season. I wanted to know what're his plans for spending time with his family/new born baby while being at practice. Bush said “Each week I’ll be here Monday through Thursday with the team and I’ll fly back Thursday afternoon. I’ll be home with my fiance and the baby until Sunday, then I’ll fly back". This gives hime time at home to be a dad, and time on the feild to better himself with his new team mates.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Quote, Caption, and Citation #5

“He can line up at receiver and run any route, and he can come in the backfield and give it to you inside and out.”
—Tomlinson
Reggie Bush is very versitile, that means he can play about anything on the feild.

Tomlinson, LaDainian. "JockBio.com." Reggie Bush: They Say. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 May 2013. <http://www.jockbio.com/Bios/Bush/Bush_theysay.html>.

Quote, Paraphrase, and Citation #4

“He's very special. Every time he touches the ball, you know he can go all the way.”
—1965 Heisman winner Mike Garrett

Reggie Bush is becoming so good, opposing teams hate having to play him. Its hard to prepare for him, because like Mr. Garrett said " Every-time he touches the ball, he's a threat to go all the way".

Garrett, Mike. "JockBio.com." Reggie Bush: They Say. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 May 2013. <http://www.jockbio.com/Bios/Bush/Bush_theysay.html>.

Monday, May 20, 2013

Chart/Map/Graph and Citation

Rushing
Year	Team	G	Att	Att/G	Yds	Avg	Yds/G	TD	Lng	1st	1st%	20+	40+	FUM
2012	Miami Dolphins	16	227	14.2	986	4.3	61.6	6	65T	43	18.9	6	2	4

2011	Miami Dolphins	15	216	14.4	1,086	5.0	72.4	6	76T	40	18.5	7	1	4

2010	New Orleans Saints	8	36	4.5	150	4.2	18.8	0	23	6	16.7	1	0	0

2009	New Orleans Saints	14	70	5.0	390	5.6	27.9	5	55	19	27.1	2	1	2

2008	New Orleans Saints	10	106	10.6	404	3.8	40.4	2	43	20	18.9	4	1	2

2007	New Orleans Saints	12	157	13.1	581	3.7	48.4	4	22	32	20.4	3	0	7

2006	New Orleans Saints	16	155	9.7	565	3.6	35.3	6	18	27	17.4	0	0	2

TOTAL		91	967	10.6	4,162	4.3	45.7	29	76	187	19.3	23	5	21	Here is Reggie Bush's Career Stats running the Ball. Hopefully they will continue to increase this year.

Quote, Caption, and Citation #3

Bush has been under pressure in recent months to hand over college football’s highest award. The NCAA handed down sanctions and a two-year bowl ban to USC after an investigations discovered that Bush and men’s basketball player O.J. Mayo had received improper benefits during their time with the Trojans.
Bush released this statement on the New Orleans Saints website concerning forfeiting the Heisman Trophy.
“One of the greatest honors of my life was winning the Heisman Trophy in 2005. For me, it was a dream come true.
But I know that the Heisman is not mine alone. Far from it. I know that my victory was made possible by the discipline and hard work of my teammates, the steady guidance of my coaches, the inspiration of the fans, and the unconditional love of my family and friends. And I know that any young man fortunate enough to win the Heisman enters into a family of sorts. Each individual carries the legacy of the award and each one is entrusted with its good name.
It is for these reasons that I have made the difficult decision to forfeit my title as Heisman winner of 2005. The persistent media speculation regarding allegations dating back to my years at USC has been both painful and distracting. In no way should the storm around these allegations reflect in any way on the dignity of this award, nor on any other institutions or individuals. Nor should it distract from outstanding performances and hard-earned achievements either in the past, present or future.”
It’s the first time the award has been forfeited by a player.

Bush had to give up his treasured Heisman Trophy in 2010 due to receiving illegal benefits during his time at USC, which i think sucks because he outworked the competition to win the trophy, the benefits had nothing to do with his performance.

Photo, Caption, and Citation #3

I don't know if Bush loves the media, but he's always surrounded by them.Coming outta college Bush won the Heisman Trophy, which means he was probably the best player in the NCAA that year, statisticly.

Friday, May 17, 2013

Quote, Caption, Citation #2

I am my own biggest critic ... I'm constantly criticizing myself, constantly trying to find ways to better myself and ... compete and, you know, just be the best.

REGGIE BUSH, MNF interview, Aug. 21, 2006

He's saying whatever you do, your never gonna be satisfied with just good, or average. Your always gone be thinking what more could i do to improve.

Interviewer, MNF. "Notable Quotes." REGGIE BUSH QUOTES. N.p., 21 Aug 2006. Web. 17 May 2013. <http://www.notable-quotes.com/b/bush_reggie.html>.

Wordle #1 based on one useful site

Photo, Caption, and citation #2

This is Reggie Bush after the New Orleans Saint's Super Bowl win in 2009. After a hard fought game he wanted to relax in the locker-room and enjoy the biggest prize in the NFL. I'm pretty sure he wants to relive this moment again, but this time with Detroit.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Quote, paraphrase, and citation #1

“Each week I’ll be here Monday through Thursday with the team and I’ll fly back Thursday afternoon. I’ll be home with my fiance and the baby until Sunday, then I’ll fly back. If I need to, I’ll take a red eye Sunday night and get here early in the morning and then just come straight to workouts".

Not only as a well paid football player bush has a responsibility at home with his fiancé and new born baby. So he has to make time to be at work and home, so he doesn't get behind and miss valuable time.

Photo, Caption, Citation #1

This is Reggie Bush in his first official press conference as a Detroit Lion.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Animoto based on search questions

Reggie Bush

What do I want to know about my topic

Why did Bush choose Detroit over all the other teams that wanted him?
What will Bush accomplish this year?
How will him and Calvin Johnson pair up?
Why did my team ever trade him?

Monday, May 13, 2013

What I already know about him

I know bush is one of the fastest running backs and the league. He just signed a four year contract with the Detroit Lions. Bush has played for 3 teams in the last 4 years. Reggie has rushed for 1000 yards only once in his career. Most teams don't use him for his ball carrying ability anyway, most teams use him for his receiving out of the backfield

The story behind my topic choice

Reggie Bush... Reggie bush is my favorite nfl football player. He's my favorite because I feel like I relate to him a lot. Not only was he my favorite player coming out of college, but he was also drafted by my favorite team, which made it even that much sweeter. Reggie has bounced around lately being on 3 teams in the last 4 years. Reggie bush left my favorite team the New Orleans Saints 3 years ago via trade, he then spent 2 years as a Miami Dolphin before entering free agency. Reggie has signed a new 4 year contract with the Detroit Lions. With this new addition I think the lions are primed for the post-season. I choose bush because i wanna know whats his work ethic (workouts) like, what are his goals for this year, what're his plans for spending time with his family/new born baby while being at practice, and what does critics think his signing with the lions mean for the future of Detroit. I think it's gonna be interesting to see this new DYNAMIC duo of Reggie Bush and Calvin "MEGA TRON" Johnson.