Excellence in Football Writing and Broadcasting to be Recognized: ‘Over Time’ Literary Achievement Award

The ability to observe a sporting event and turn it into vivid word pictures is truly an art. The ‘Over Time’ Literary Achievement Award will recognize and encourage excellence in football writing and broadcasting.

(PRWEB) September 7, 2006 -- The ability to observe a sporting event and turn it into vivid word pictures is truly an art. The problem today is that—what with the thousands of sports-related Internet sites and numerous Cable TV channels devoted to sports--there is more ‘stuff’ out there than even the most dedicated NFL fan can possibly keep up with. Some of it is gem-quality journalism, a lot of it is noisy, unpleasant junk.

So, how is the good football writing separated from the bad? How can the words artists be distinguished from the finger painters?

The Packers Literary Corner (http://overtimethenovel.blogspot.com) will recognize and encourage excellence in football writing and broadcasting. From time to time one truly deserving writer will receive the prestigious: ‘Over Time’ Literary Achievement Award

There will be several ways a journalist or broadcaster can become eligible to win this award:

--Expressing gushing admiration for Brett Favre, to the point that Chicago Bears fans readers begin to get nauseous.

--Describing, at considerable length, why Lambeau Field is the best place to see an NFL game. Extra credit will be given for use of words such as magnificent, incredible, and phrases such as once-in-a-lifetime experience.

--Reminding readers that the Green Bay Packers have won a league-high 12 Championships, beginning in 1929—no other team is even close to that achievement except the Chicago Bears with 9--and not misleading them with the fuzzy logic that other teams are the true “Dynasties” because they have won more Super Bowls. (An understanding of history is part of what makes a writer great).

--Demonstrating a talent for prognostication. This is the easiest way to qualify for the Over Time Literary Achievement Award. All a writer has to do is maintain Green Bay in the #1 or #2 position in their NFL Team Rankings for 5 consecutive weeks. Consideration will also be given to those writers who recommend the Packers’ entire starting lineup in their Fantasy Football leagues. Even our injured players.

Award winners receive an impressive award certificate, and an autographed copy of the novel, Over Time. You can find out more at The Packers Literary Corner (http://overtimethenovel.blogspot.com) and see who’s in the running.

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