One is an argumentative piece by Sean Gregory of Time Magazine. He argues that it is time for universities to pay college athletes for their performance, rather than capitalize on the individual's and team's success. He argues that since players are the ones performing, they should be compensated, rather than their coaches, universities, and college towns.
The other article is by Buzz Bissinger of the Wall Street Journal. His claim is simple and straightforward: college football should be banned because it has no academic value. It is a losing enterprise.
On your own blogs, compose a post that discusses which of the two articles offers a more convincing argument. It does not matter which side of the issue you stand on. Focus on how effectively the authors present their points and counterpoints. Compose one paragraph that details the rhetorical strategies, patterns of development, and the effect of the piece.
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