Another good Shane Power article...

[dawgstudent]

<h1>J-SWAT=Mission Possible
</h1>Jarvis Varnado enjoyed a record setting season and helped lead Mississippi State to a near upset of the Memphis Tigers in the NCAA Tournament. Varnado is quickly becoming one of the all-time fan favorites at MSU. Recently, I had a chance to interview Varnado, the National Defensive Player of the Year. Jarvis is back in his hometown of Brownsville, TN, but will be in both summer school sessions starting in June. <p class="MsoNormal">SP: Your dad is a high school coach and obviously has a good knowledge of basketball, how has he influenced your game and what is he telling you to currently work on?</p> <p class="MsoNormal">SWAT: My father is a defensive minded coach, but he has been telling me that this summer I need to work on developing my offensive game. I've been getting in the gym a lot and working hard.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">SP: Are you going to any camps or playing on any exhibition teams this summer?</p> <p class="MsoNormal">SWAT: I got invited to Amare Stoudemire's power forward/ center camp. It's going to be held in Gilbert, Arizona, around June 20-23.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Commentary: This is huge for MSU to get a player invited to Nike's Elite Skill Camps. Nike for the first time is inviting players who may play at an Adidas school. Jarvis will play in front of every NBA general manager and director of scouting; and he will not only play with the top 25 power forwards and centers in the country, but will have the chance to work with Amare and some of Nike's top NBA players.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Click Here for More</p>

 

[Jackdragbean]

I know this was discussed on another thread, but with the staff of the junction., I just don't see how that site doesn't blow Swan's page off the web. It's by far some of the best writing I've seen on any University website. I'm waiting to hear from you announcing that you have sold sixpack.

 

[dickiedawg]

I agree that the Junction should be successful. Shane's writing is entertaining but journalistically it's appalling. "By far some of the best writing I've seen on any University website." Really? If that's really how you feel, then that doesn't speak well for the media associated with our school.

 

[mstateglfr]

I agree that the Junction should be successful. Shane's writing is entertaining but journalistically it's appalling. "By far some of the best writing I've seen on any University website." Really? If that's really how you feel, then that doesn't speak well for the media associated with our school.

</p>while he is no Danielle Steel, he also isnt some chump with a typewriter.
the guy obviously isnt a journalist, but i definitely agree that it is some of the best writing on any of the MSU sites. i think its some of the best because of how its written(humor) and its content. the articles are on topics and subjects that are entertaining and informative. he is also able to provide unique insight on the topics as well.
i cant remember the last article i read on scout, rivals, or the clarion ledger that really provided insight into a player or the program. hell, i cant remember the last article on those sites that had any actual info that i hadnt already heard/read elsewhere.

 

[davatron]

Shane's writing is entertaining but journalistically it's appalling.

Only I wouldn't go as far as to call it appalling. Shane's style of writing fits the style of the site.

No one wants to read a sports column and feel like its Shakespeare or Dickens. It should be entertaining and easy to read (all at the same time informative, of course) and Shane does a good job of making it both.

 

[Maroon Eagle]

I agree that the Junction should be successful. Shane's writing is entertaining but journalistically it's appalling. "By far some of the best writing I've seen on any University website." Really? If that's really how you feel, then that doesn't speak well for the media associated with our school.

while he is no Danielle Steel, he also isnt some chump with a typewriter.
the guy obviously isnt a journalist, but i definitely agree that it is some of the best writing on any of the MSU sites. i think its some of the best because of how its written(humor) and its content. the articles are on topics and subjects that are entertaining and informative. he is also able to provide unique insight on the topics as well.
i cant remember the last article i read on scout, rivals, or the clarion ledger that really provided insight into a player or the program. hell, i cant remember the last article on those sites that had any actual info that i hadnt already heard/read elsewhere.

...is that he's a recent former athlete who not only can write a good story, but is willing to do so. And that has to help Bulldawg Junction to have someone who writes for them who can provide a perspective that's not found on the other sites. If Wardlaw finds more former athletes who can cover/analyze their sports near the level Shane is performing with basketball, it'll be fantastic.
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