by Pamela Horton
Is there a difference between conservative views and liberal views. Of course, there is. Since the government funds most of the large corporate news stations, does this cause a bias opinion on behalf of the journalists. According to the media research organization (http://www.mrc.org/) this is true. Research has shown that ABC, CBS, and NBC have shown bias during this years presidential election run-offs. Mitt Romney and current President Barrack Obama were given two different amount of time putting more negative attention toward Romney. Two tapes were found uncovering each belief of the nominees, however, Romney's tapes were given more time to air.
The media research organization said, "In contrast, when tape emerged of Barack Obama stating he was in favor of “redistribution” of wealth, reporters barely broached the story, spending only six minutes, 28 seconds over eight stories. In all the Big Three networks this week devoted about 88 minutes to the Romney tape compared to just six and a half minutes on the Obama clip -- a 13 to 1 ratio" (http://www.mrc.org/media-reality-check/abc-cbs-nbc-hype-romney-hidden-camera-tape-bury-obamas-redistribution-clip).
As Journalists bias should not be apart of uncovering corruption of anybody. There is a code of ethics (http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp) that is given to follow but not unlawful if not followed. One particular code is to have accurate information. Then further goes on to say tell the story with diversity no matter how unpopular it is. Personal views are put aside and common sense and knowledge take part when writing a story. Every story may not be something we, as journalists, believe in but should that make "us" change our story to fit what we believe. Absolutely NOT! My whole point is if the government was conservative would the views have shifted toward liberal corruption?
Monday, September 24, 2012
Least Favorite/Favorite Websites
by Pamela Horton
• The Anniston Star Online: http://www.annistonstar.com/ I enjoy the Anniston Star because anyone can posts events, stories, etc. a once overviewed by the star will be posted for all to see. Makes it easier than going into the office and having to fill out paperwork and speak to someone.
• The USA Today Online: http://www.usatoday.com/life/index I like the USA Today online paper because the latest topics are listed front and center. Its easy to navigate or locate a story because it has an additional news topic buttons that will take you there easily. More pictures are on the front page as well that can make it easier to find the story your looking for. The websites is labeled according to pics, top news, popular news, area news, etc.
• Jacksonville State University Website: http://www.jsu.edu/ I like the template used. Easily to find anything you’re looking for from phone numbers and emails to financial aid…..All events upcoming and news is on the front page. The box on the upper left hand corner allows incoming transfers or freshman easily make use of the website by giving additional buttons to push for information regarding expenses, academics needed, and campus life.
• Video Chat OOVOO Website: http://www.oovoo.com/home.aspx This website can be irritating to a newcomer. It is not easy to navigate at all. It gives you four tabs to choose from to explain the tools that can be used. If you want to learn how to use it, well good luck, because with the 10 or more buttons for an explanation on how to use it can take someone a lifetime. I like video chat but is not easily understood on this website at all.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Aljazeera
by Pamela Horton
Al Jazeera is a satellite channel news medium most commonly known by Americans for airing tapes by Osama bin Laden. The series of tapes were of Laden sending messages via Al Jazeera satellite channel refusing to have any involvement with the September 2011 attacks on the twin towers in New York City, then in later messages admits to his plans for destruction. These messages started between the years of 2001 to 2011.
Al Jazeera is the closest medium in the Middle East that resembles the Western culture of journalism. Other media fall victim to government authority broadcasting and owned. Al Jazeera was funded by the Qatar government for five years, and then was to pay the money back to Qatar to remain an independent media not run by Arab governments.
Prince Khalifa (who overthrew his father as ruler) became ruler of Qatar. His entire family, Al Thani, is known for arguing and stealing the throne. It is no shock that Prince Khalifa took over while his father was on vacation. Unlike his father, Prince Khalifa, was a democratic leader. He wanted to change the entire way Arab lived. In doing so, he gave $150 million to start Al Jazeera. This would be an Arab medium, for the Arabs, and by the Arabs with a Western twist.
The idea of the Western culture for Al Jazeera was to remain objective and unbiased. It included talk shows about private Arab culture and brought it to the light. Women’s rights were addressed, having freedom of speech and the press, and uncovered corruptiveness within the Middle Eastern countries.
Colin Powell, former Secretary of State for the United States, becomes angry with Al Jazeera. Al Jazeera said, “Attempts by the U.S. government to exert control over media have been broad. In early October, Secretary of State Colin Powell voiced his concerns about the Al Jazeera television station during a meeting with Sheik Hamad bin Khalifa Thani, the emir of Qatar. Powell reportedly told Thani to "rein in" Al Jazeera, which operates out of Qatar and relies on the government for significant funding (Washington Post, 10/9/01). Though the channel is considered by many to be the most independent TV news outlet in the Arab world, Powell and other U.S. officials were reportedly upset by the channel re-airing old interviews with bin Laden and the inclusion of guests that are too critical of the United States on its programs. (In attempting to muzzle Al Jazeera, Powell was mirroring the complaints of Arab nationalists who contend that the channel too often airs the views of Israelis and Western officials.)
When the “Secretary of State Colin Powell complained to Sheikh Hamad about Al-Jazeera’s "inflammatory" reporting. The following month U.S. bombs completely destroyed the agency's Kabul offices. The Israeli media have condemned Al-Jazeera for inciting Palestinian violence, while some Palestinians are enraged that Al-Jazeera interviewed representatives of the Likud government. Even the Arab League at one point called for a boycott of "the TV station that invites Israelis" to be interviewed”. (Kelly)
Later Colin Powell would admit to falsely accusing the Saudi government of harnessing nuclear weapons. Then resign his position of Secretary of State. This incident would leave Al Jazeera to report on the United States wanting to control the Middle Eastern media coverage.
Along with the bin Laden tapes airing, Al Jazeera released footage of civilians being killed and maimed in Afghanistan by the Taliban. Then, National Security Advisor, Condoleezza Rice, told American news networks ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, and Fox news to remove any foul language from the taped before being aired. The networks agreed.
Detailed case description and media coverage
The struggle to keep an audience for Western and non-Western media remains a conflicting issue between the two media mainly because the two media have totally different beliefs/cultures. Western media know that censorship is a must to keep their audiences’ attention and non-Western belief is a non-fiction route to the news with no censorship. The issue is there is not a global set of principles that all journalists favor or practice by causing censored and non-censored forms of media to cloud the audiences with different points of view.
Increasing modern technology, it is becoming easier for cultures to collide and their particular audiences reached. The United States have come up with preventive measures to protect its audience from non-Western media. One measure involves the transmission through blue tooth.
Iranian dissidents have used to transmit data outside authorities’ control. Developers are looking to create a system that allows users to mark data so that when other trusted individuals come into range their mobile devices automatically get the transfer. (Terzieff)
Al Jazeera wants to remain free of censorship. They said in order to report accurate, objective, and truthful news they need to speak up. The way they did this was showing scenes of suffering Afghan civilians experienced when the United States military invaded their country. The U.S. said this was in retaliation of the terrorists issues. Al Jazeera did not stop there. They continued to provide footage of Western held hostage by Iraq until the Al Jazeera left.
Despite graphic images or due to these images Al Jazeera becomes the most sought channel for news during the war. People all over the world tuned in for footage of the war.
Al Jazeera is a satellite channel news medium most commonly known by Americans for airing tapes by Osama bin Laden. The series of tapes were of Laden sending messages via Al Jazeera satellite channel refusing to have any involvement with the September 2011 attacks on the twin towers in New York City, then in later messages admits to his plans for destruction. These messages started between the years of 2001 to 2011.
Al Jazeera is the closest medium in the Middle East that resembles the Western culture of journalism. Other media fall victim to government authority broadcasting and owned. Al Jazeera was funded by the Qatar government for five years, and then was to pay the money back to Qatar to remain an independent media not run by Arab governments.
Prince Khalifa (who overthrew his father as ruler) became ruler of Qatar. His entire family, Al Thani, is known for arguing and stealing the throne. It is no shock that Prince Khalifa took over while his father was on vacation. Unlike his father, Prince Khalifa, was a democratic leader. He wanted to change the entire way Arab lived. In doing so, he gave $150 million to start Al Jazeera. This would be an Arab medium, for the Arabs, and by the Arabs with a Western twist.
The idea of the Western culture for Al Jazeera was to remain objective and unbiased. It included talk shows about private Arab culture and brought it to the light. Women’s rights were addressed, having freedom of speech and the press, and uncovered corruptiveness within the Middle Eastern countries.
Colin Powell, former Secretary of State for the United States, becomes angry with Al Jazeera. Al Jazeera said, “Attempts by the U.S. government to exert control over media have been broad. In early October, Secretary of State Colin Powell voiced his concerns about the Al Jazeera television station during a meeting with Sheik Hamad bin Khalifa Thani, the emir of Qatar. Powell reportedly told Thani to "rein in" Al Jazeera, which operates out of Qatar and relies on the government for significant funding (Washington Post, 10/9/01). Though the channel is considered by many to be the most independent TV news outlet in the Arab world, Powell and other U.S. officials were reportedly upset by the channel re-airing old interviews with bin Laden and the inclusion of guests that are too critical of the United States on its programs. (In attempting to muzzle Al Jazeera, Powell was mirroring the complaints of Arab nationalists who contend that the channel too often airs the views of Israelis and Western officials.)
When the “Secretary of State Colin Powell complained to Sheikh Hamad about Al-Jazeera’s "inflammatory" reporting. The following month U.S. bombs completely destroyed the agency's Kabul offices. The Israeli media have condemned Al-Jazeera for inciting Palestinian violence, while some Palestinians are enraged that Al-Jazeera interviewed representatives of the Likud government. Even the Arab League at one point called for a boycott of "the TV station that invites Israelis" to be interviewed”. (Kelly)
Later Colin Powell would admit to falsely accusing the Saudi government of harnessing nuclear weapons. Then resign his position of Secretary of State. This incident would leave Al Jazeera to report on the United States wanting to control the Middle Eastern media coverage.
Along with the bin Laden tapes airing, Al Jazeera released footage of civilians being killed and maimed in Afghanistan by the Taliban. Then, National Security Advisor, Condoleezza Rice, told American news networks ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, and Fox news to remove any foul language from the taped before being aired. The networks agreed.
Detailed case description and media coverage
The struggle to keep an audience for Western and non-Western media remains a conflicting issue between the two media mainly because the two media have totally different beliefs/cultures. Western media know that censorship is a must to keep their audiences’ attention and non-Western belief is a non-fiction route to the news with no censorship. The issue is there is not a global set of principles that all journalists favor or practice by causing censored and non-censored forms of media to cloud the audiences with different points of view.
Increasing modern technology, it is becoming easier for cultures to collide and their particular audiences reached. The United States have come up with preventive measures to protect its audience from non-Western media. One measure involves the transmission through blue tooth.
Iranian dissidents have used to transmit data outside authorities’ control. Developers are looking to create a system that allows users to mark data so that when other trusted individuals come into range their mobile devices automatically get the transfer. (Terzieff)
Al Jazeera wants to remain free of censorship. They said in order to report accurate, objective, and truthful news they need to speak up. The way they did this was showing scenes of suffering Afghan civilians experienced when the United States military invaded their country. The U.S. said this was in retaliation of the terrorists issues. Al Jazeera did not stop there. They continued to provide footage of Western held hostage by Iraq until the Al Jazeera left.
Despite graphic images or due to these images Al Jazeera becomes the most sought channel for news during the war. People all over the world tuned in for footage of the war.
PRO provides a professional profile
By Pamela Horton
Do you have life insurance? Most of us do not or wait until the last minute to get it. But did you know that “life insurance” to a PR professional is called credibility. Yep, that’s right. Being credible can make you or break you in this business. So get to the “professional” status by getting involved early on with the public relations organization. It will give people time to recognize YOU individually and shape your credibility.
The Public Relations Organization was started in 2002 by Dr. Augustine Ihator. He is a current professor of public relations at Jacksonville State University and a prestigious member of the national PRSA. The organization is run completely by students wanting to develop professional career opportunities. Students gain hands-on experience interacting with student and local media outlets. PRO is one of the most active student organizations on campus!
Since October 1, 2002 PRO has done many exciting things! Every semester PRO will travel to a company to meet the PR staff and learn the strategies they use and receive network opportunities. That particular company will also give a tour of their facility and how it works. It’s enjoyable, fun, and engages PRO in all aspects of the business! Networks made so far include: Honda, Aztec communication, Mizell hospital, RMC, and Delta connection, just to name a few!
In the spring PRO assist during Communication week. They prepare the fliers, posters, and refreshments for the key note speakers. The last day is the Award Luncheon; programs are passed out, along with tickets to win prizes!
An annual Alumni Brunch/Luncheon is held during homecoming week during the fall semester. PRO will put together theme ideas for the float to compete in the parade that week. Last year PRO won $300!
Peer mentoring is an added bonus to this organization. All majors around campus come together as a team with the same goal in mind. PRO members support each other, making for long lasting relationships that are never forgotten.
PRO builds a reputation of leadership and experience, knowledge and trust. You will have gained credibility for your profession!
Do you have life insurance? Most of us do not or wait until the last minute to get it. But did you know that “life insurance” to a PR professional is called credibility. Yep, that’s right. Being credible can make you or break you in this business. So get to the “professional” status by getting involved early on with the public relations organization. It will give people time to recognize YOU individually and shape your credibility.
The Public Relations Organization was started in 2002 by Dr. Augustine Ihator. He is a current professor of public relations at Jacksonville State University and a prestigious member of the national PRSA. The organization is run completely by students wanting to develop professional career opportunities. Students gain hands-on experience interacting with student and local media outlets. PRO is one of the most active student organizations on campus!
Since October 1, 2002 PRO has done many exciting things! Every semester PRO will travel to a company to meet the PR staff and learn the strategies they use and receive network opportunities. That particular company will also give a tour of their facility and how it works. It’s enjoyable, fun, and engages PRO in all aspects of the business! Networks made so far include: Honda, Aztec communication, Mizell hospital, RMC, and Delta connection, just to name a few!
In the spring PRO assist during Communication week. They prepare the fliers, posters, and refreshments for the key note speakers. The last day is the Award Luncheon; programs are passed out, along with tickets to win prizes!
An annual Alumni Brunch/Luncheon is held during homecoming week during the fall semester. PRO will put together theme ideas for the float to compete in the parade that week. Last year PRO won $300!
Peer mentoring is an added bonus to this organization. All majors around campus come together as a team with the same goal in mind. PRO members support each other, making for long lasting relationships that are never forgotten.
PRO builds a reputation of leadership and experience, knowledge and trust. You will have gained credibility for your profession!
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Sexual assault is a growing problem in the United States By: Kevin Brant
Sexual assault is a growing problem in the United States. This is especially true among college campuses. According to the Rape Abuse Incest National Network (RAINN) website, a person is sexually assaulted every two minutes. Forth-four percent of victims are under the age of 18 and 80 percent of victims are under the age of 30. Out of all the sexual assaults that occur 2/3 of them are usually committed by someone the victim knows.
To raise awareness, Jacksonville State University Counseling Services along with Peer Educators, The W.I.S.E. Group and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority of JSU held an event called “Take Back the Night.” This event was held on April 12 on the quad of JSU. More than 150 people came to listen to monologues, music and personal stories about the effects of sexual assault.
Jonathan Coates from Birmingham was one who delivered a monologue called “Gotta Be a Man.”
“I think a lot of people are unaware about how big of an issue sexual assault really is,” Coates said. “I want to use myself as an instrument to spread the news to the masses.”
The music group J-LLYFE was among the entertainment at the event. The group sang songs talking about empowerment. Other monologues included a performance called “My Short Skirt” by Katharine Berquist from Carrollton, Ga., and Jade Wagner from Decatur who performed one called “Covers.”
As the evening continued some startling statistics were shared. One in six women, one in 33 men, one in six people under the age of 18 are victims of sexual assault. As soon as these statistics were shared to motivate the crowd, a chant was led by various people which said “Women unite, take back the night.”
The L.E.A.D. group then performed a drama skit called: “There’s a Fine Line Between Love and Rape.” This skit was then followed by trivia questions called miss or fact. Info was given regarding sexual assault and the crowd was asked whether it was miss or fact.
Courtney Davis sang a song called “My Life is in Your Hands.” This was followed a musical performance by Abby Park.
Sexual harassment information comes from different levels including law enforcement. Investigator Sgt. Carl Preunninger from the Jacksonville State University Police Department shared some tips on sexual assault and prevention.
To close the night out, a candle light vigil was done in honor of those who have been sexually assaulted.
There are ways to lower one’s risk to being a victim of sexual assault -- surroundings. This is especially true at night when most of this activity takes place. Make sure you walk with confidence. If you are confident you are less likely to be attacked in this way. If you are under the influence of alcohol, make sure to know your limits. Trust your instincts. If your gut is telling you that something is wrong, most of the time it is right.
Julie Nix, director of counseling and disability support services at JSU, was the main organizer for the event.
For more information about sexual assault you can visit online at www.rainn.org, www.takebackthenight.com or you can call JSU Counseling services at (256) 782-5475.
Read more:Jacksonville News - Sexual assault is a growing problem in the United States
To raise awareness, Jacksonville State University Counseling Services along with Peer Educators, The W.I.S.E. Group and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority of JSU held an event called “Take Back the Night.” This event was held on April 12 on the quad of JSU. More than 150 people came to listen to monologues, music and personal stories about the effects of sexual assault.
Jonathan Coates from Birmingham was one who delivered a monologue called “Gotta Be a Man.”
“I think a lot of people are unaware about how big of an issue sexual assault really is,” Coates said. “I want to use myself as an instrument to spread the news to the masses.”
The music group J-LLYFE was among the entertainment at the event. The group sang songs talking about empowerment. Other monologues included a performance called “My Short Skirt” by Katharine Berquist from Carrollton, Ga., and Jade Wagner from Decatur who performed one called “Covers.”
As the evening continued some startling statistics were shared. One in six women, one in 33 men, one in six people under the age of 18 are victims of sexual assault. As soon as these statistics were shared to motivate the crowd, a chant was led by various people which said “Women unite, take back the night.”
The L.E.A.D. group then performed a drama skit called: “There’s a Fine Line Between Love and Rape.” This skit was then followed by trivia questions called miss or fact. Info was given regarding sexual assault and the crowd was asked whether it was miss or fact.
Courtney Davis sang a song called “My Life is in Your Hands.” This was followed a musical performance by Abby Park.
Sexual harassment information comes from different levels including law enforcement. Investigator Sgt. Carl Preunninger from the Jacksonville State University Police Department shared some tips on sexual assault and prevention.
To close the night out, a candle light vigil was done in honor of those who have been sexually assaulted.
There are ways to lower one’s risk to being a victim of sexual assault -- surroundings. This is especially true at night when most of this activity takes place. Make sure you walk with confidence. If you are confident you are less likely to be attacked in this way. If you are under the influence of alcohol, make sure to know your limits. Trust your instincts. If your gut is telling you that something is wrong, most of the time it is right.
Julie Nix, director of counseling and disability support services at JSU, was the main organizer for the event.
For more information about sexual assault you can visit online at www.rainn.org, www.takebackthenight.com or you can call JSU Counseling services at (256) 782-5475.
Read more:Jacksonville News - Sexual assault is a growing problem in the United States
Friday, April 13, 2012
JSU baseball and Softball have first pitch luncheon
By Kevin Brant
Success on the athletic field can come about in several ways. One way is through excelling in the classroom. Another way is by winning games. Success also comes by making it to a conference championship or further in the post season. This vision was just one of several things talked about at the first pitch luncheon held on Feb. 7 at the stadium club of Burgess-Snow Field at JSU.
At this luncheon, head baseball coach JSU spoke about his expectations for the upcoming baseball season. Also speaking at this event was JSU softball coach Janna McGinnis.
JSU President Dr. William A Meehan opened the event by recognizing County Commissioner Rudy Abbott who attended at this event. “Rudy thank you for what you do for baseball,” Meehan said. “Thank you for the most unselfish act I have ever witnessed here in my years of being with JSU. I have never known anyone who has ever given up their naming rights in order to honor someone else.”
Warren Koegel, the Athletic Director for JSU then stepped up to the microphone to say a few words. “I played football but I am more of a baseball person,” Koegel said. “This year is going to be an exciting year for baseball and softball and I love both sports very much.”
Janna McGinnis the head coach of the JSU softball team spoke on the successes of her team in the past and shared a secret that makes her program successful. “Good assistant coaches make your program successful,” McGinnis said.
Her team is not just successful on the field but also in the classroom. The team average grade point average was 3.3 in the fall semester. McGinnis will depend on the leadership of six seniors who are on the team to help lead them to wins.
McGinnis then shared her goals for this season. “We have simple goals this year,” McGinnis said. “We want to win the OVC Championship then win regionals and then the super-regionals and get to the college world series.”
The JSU softball team is picked to win the OVC Championship this year. This is the fourth consecutive year this team has picked to win the OVC championship in the preseason.
Next up to the microphone was Jim Case the head baseball coach for JSU. He started by speaking about JSU players but made an announcement regarding former JSU baseball player Todd Cunningham. “Todd Cunningham got invited to participate in spring training for the Atlanta Braves,” Case said. “This is one step closer for Cunningham to make it to the big leagues.”
Case then shared his thoughts for the upcoming season. “We hope to play for another championship,” Case said. “JSU Baseball should be about winning championships.”
Case then shared two principles that he instated for his team this school year in order to be successful. “Two principles we have as a team this year are as follows: one is to study hard and go to class. The other one is to practice hard and play hard,” Case said.
Because of these principles, there has been success in the classroom for the baseball team. “In the fall semester we as a team had a 3.13 GPA in the fall semester,” Case said. “Out of 33 on our roster, seven of them had a 4.0 GPA.”
The JSU baseball team is picked to win second in the OVC conference this year in preseason rankings. After both coaches spoke, a short video was played highlighting things from both the baseball and softball teams.
Success on the athletic field can come about in several ways. One way is through excelling in the classroom. Another way is by winning games. Success also comes by making it to a conference championship or further in the post season. This vision was just one of several things talked about at the first pitch luncheon held on Feb. 7 at the stadium club of Burgess-Snow Field at JSU.
At this luncheon, head baseball coach JSU spoke about his expectations for the upcoming baseball season. Also speaking at this event was JSU softball coach Janna McGinnis.
JSU President Dr. William A Meehan opened the event by recognizing County Commissioner Rudy Abbott who attended at this event. “Rudy thank you for what you do for baseball,” Meehan said. “Thank you for the most unselfish act I have ever witnessed here in my years of being with JSU. I have never known anyone who has ever given up their naming rights in order to honor someone else.”
Warren Koegel, the Athletic Director for JSU then stepped up to the microphone to say a few words. “I played football but I am more of a baseball person,” Koegel said. “This year is going to be an exciting year for baseball and softball and I love both sports very much.”
Janna McGinnis the head coach of the JSU softball team spoke on the successes of her team in the past and shared a secret that makes her program successful. “Good assistant coaches make your program successful,” McGinnis said.
Her team is not just successful on the field but also in the classroom. The team average grade point average was 3.3 in the fall semester. McGinnis will depend on the leadership of six seniors who are on the team to help lead them to wins.
McGinnis then shared her goals for this season. “We have simple goals this year,” McGinnis said. “We want to win the OVC Championship then win regionals and then the super-regionals and get to the college world series.”
The JSU softball team is picked to win the OVC Championship this year. This is the fourth consecutive year this team has picked to win the OVC championship in the preseason.
Next up to the microphone was Jim Case the head baseball coach for JSU. He started by speaking about JSU players but made an announcement regarding former JSU baseball player Todd Cunningham. “Todd Cunningham got invited to participate in spring training for the Atlanta Braves,” Case said. “This is one step closer for Cunningham to make it to the big leagues.”
Case then shared his thoughts for the upcoming season. “We hope to play for another championship,” Case said. “JSU Baseball should be about winning championships.”
Case then shared two principles that he instated for his team this school year in order to be successful. “Two principles we have as a team this year are as follows: one is to study hard and go to class. The other one is to practice hard and play hard,” Case said.
Because of these principles, there has been success in the classroom for the baseball team. “In the fall semester we as a team had a 3.13 GPA in the fall semester,” Case said. “Out of 33 on our roster, seven of them had a 4.0 GPA.”
The JSU baseball team is picked to win second in the OVC conference this year in preseason rankings. After both coaches spoke, a short video was played highlighting things from both the baseball and softball teams.
Jacksonville State Basketball teams have tip- off luncheon
By Kevin Brant
On Nov. 9 2011, More than 75 people took part in a tip off luncheon for both the men’s and women’s basketball teams at JSU. This event took place at the stadium club of Burgess- Snow Field on the JSU campus. This event is an annual event that is a way for fans to get to know both coaches, to get to know some of the players and for the coaches to share their expectations for the upcoming season.
Opening comments were delivered by J SU Athletic Director Warren D. Koegel. “I can’t wait to see all of you players perform on the basketball court,” Koegel said. He also mentioned several important things that need to happen this season. “It’s very important for us in our men’s and women’s basketball programs to do things the right way, to play with intensity, to play with dignity, to play with integrity and to play with class,” Koegel said. “When you do that, good things will happen.
After Koegel spoke, the women’s Basketball coach Annette Watts spoke about her team. She introduced her assistant coaches and several of her players. Each player encouraged the fans in attendance to come out and show their support at their home games. Watts spoke on a story she has told her players on what to do when things get tough in a game. “When you see us struggling on the court and I am shaking and stepping up, I am not having a seizure,” Watts said. “I will need your help as fans to show shake it off and step up.”
After Watts spoke, The men’s basketball coach James Green stepped up to the microphone to speak about his team. He spoke about his expectations for the men’s basketball team and introduced his assistant coaches. Green also introduced several of his players. “We have the ability to score a lot of points in a game,” Green said. Green even encouraged the fans in attendance at this event. “ Fans, become a real fan of us defending,” Green said. Green also spoke on the defense end of basketball. “If we want to win games, we need to get better on the defensive side of things.” Green said.
After green finished speaking Green opened the floor up for questions from fans. Green is the head coach for the JSU men’s basketball team. He is assisted by Tom Schuberth, Reggie Sharp and Ben Hicks. Annette Watts is the JSU head women’s basketball coach. Watts is assisted by Dee Bell, Yvette Sparks and Shaneka Bates.
On Nov. 9 2011, More than 75 people took part in a tip off luncheon for both the men’s and women’s basketball teams at JSU. This event took place at the stadium club of Burgess- Snow Field on the JSU campus. This event is an annual event that is a way for fans to get to know both coaches, to get to know some of the players and for the coaches to share their expectations for the upcoming season.
Opening comments were delivered by J SU Athletic Director Warren D. Koegel. “I can’t wait to see all of you players perform on the basketball court,” Koegel said. He also mentioned several important things that need to happen this season. “It’s very important for us in our men’s and women’s basketball programs to do things the right way, to play with intensity, to play with dignity, to play with integrity and to play with class,” Koegel said. “When you do that, good things will happen.
After Koegel spoke, the women’s Basketball coach Annette Watts spoke about her team. She introduced her assistant coaches and several of her players. Each player encouraged the fans in attendance to come out and show their support at their home games. Watts spoke on a story she has told her players on what to do when things get tough in a game. “When you see us struggling on the court and I am shaking and stepping up, I am not having a seizure,” Watts said. “I will need your help as fans to show shake it off and step up.”
After Watts spoke, The men’s basketball coach James Green stepped up to the microphone to speak about his team. He spoke about his expectations for the men’s basketball team and introduced his assistant coaches. Green also introduced several of his players. “We have the ability to score a lot of points in a game,” Green said. Green even encouraged the fans in attendance at this event. “ Fans, become a real fan of us defending,” Green said. Green also spoke on the defense end of basketball. “If we want to win games, we need to get better on the defensive side of things.” Green said.
After green finished speaking Green opened the floor up for questions from fans. Green is the head coach for the JSU men’s basketball team. He is assisted by Tom Schuberth, Reggie Sharp and Ben Hicks. Annette Watts is the JSU head women’s basketball coach. Watts is assisted by Dee Bell, Yvette Sparks and Shaneka Bates.
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