Matt Mosley writes about Michael Vick and the Philadelphia Eagles. It seems he is giving reasons for Andy Reid (head coach for the Eagles) signing Vick. He uses logos to explain his major points. Michael Vick was recently released from prison for dog-fighting. He was there for eighteen months.
Matt portrays Andy Reids' motives to be out of jealousy and that is why he signed Michael Vick. Though this is a reason, it is not one that has evidence behind it. Logos can be very effective, but one needs to have significant evidences for each individual point. This can be seen logical, which agrees with logos. Another reason he gives is that Andy Reed has sons, who have been in trouble with the law and everyone needs a second chance. This point definitely has more evidence than the last one. He assumed one point and actually has evidence for the second one. He also states later in the article that Michael Vick will not be listed as the second string quarterback, therefore he is not fully prepared to be the full-time quarterback. Preparation has different meanings, but he has not talked to Reid or Vick, so he has no association with them. He then goes so far to say that Andy Reed signed Vick only because his pride. That he wanted to prove his critics wrong and "rub in their face", so to say. He is another reason for signing with no actually evidence. He gives a comparison between Reid and another NFL coach, but it is not valid. In the end one must have evidences to show reasons.
Friday, September 25, 2009
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He actually does give evidence for the "jealousy" and "pride" angles--look again and what's behind the jealousy and pride and you'll find what Mosley thinks is the real reason, and you'll see his supporting arguments.
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