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3. Pat Tillman Nov. 6, 1976-April 22, 2004 American football player who left his professional sports career & enlisted in the US Army in June 2002, in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks. American football player who left his professional sports career & enlisted in the US Army in June 2002, in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks. Joined the US Army Rangers & served multiple tours in combat before he died in the mountains of Afghanistan. Joined the US Army Rangers & served multiple tours in combat before he died in the mountains of Afghanistan.

4. Cont. The U.S. government attempted a cover-up, reporting that Tillman died of enemy fire. Later his actual cause of death by friendly fire was recognized. The U.S. government attempted a cover-up, reporting that Tillman died of enemy fire. Later his actual cause of death by friendly fire was recognized.

5. College. Linebacker for Arizona State University in 1994. Linebacker for Arizona State University in 1994. Senior year voted Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year. Senior year voted Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year. Majored in marketing and graduated in 3 ½ years with a 3.84 GPA. Majored in marketing and graduated in 3 ½ years with a 3.84 GPA.

6. NFL 1998 drafted by Arizona Cardinals. 1998 drafted by Arizona Cardinals. Tillman turned down a 5yr. $9million contract offer from St. Louis out of loyalty to Cardinals. Tillman turned down a 5yr. $9million contract offer from St. Louis out of loyalty to Cardinals. In May 2002, Tillman turned down a contract offer of $3.6 million over 3 years from Cardinals to enlist in army. In May 2002, Tillman turned down a contract offer of $3.6 million over 3 years from Cardinals to enlist in army. His brother gave up chance of pro. Baseball career to enlist. His brother gave up chance of pro. Baseball career to enlist.

7. Questions to Answer in Groups (Reid Article) 1. What does Reid mean when he says “it’s impossible to describe Pat Tillman without some hyperbole (paragraph 12)? What hyperbole does he use? Do you think the word “hero” is hyperbole in this case? 1. What does Reid mean when he says “it’s impossible to describe Pat Tillman without some hyperbole (paragraph 12)? What hyperbole does he use? Do you think the word “hero” is hyperbole in this case? Reid says that athletes are “literally and figuratively” larger than life. Explain. Reid says that athletes are “literally and figuratively” larger than life. Explain. Note Reid’s use of repetition in paragraph 7. Do you think it is effective? Why or why not? Note Reid’s use of repetition in paragraph 7. Do you think it is effective? Why or why not? Reid says (paragraph 10) that Tillman’s “death proved that democracy is worth fighting for, even if you don’t believe in every decision made by those in charge.” How do you respond to this statement? Explain. Reid says (paragraph 10) that Tillman’s “death proved that democracy is worth fighting for, even if you don’t believe in every decision made by those in charge.” How do you respond to this statement? Explain.

8. Questions to Discuss and Answer in Groups (Sudboroug Article) Sudboroug repeatedly uses the term “corporate media. Why doesn’t he simply say media? What examples of “corporate media” does he offer? In your opinion do the corporate media glorify war? Sudboroug repeatedly uses the term “corporate media. Why doesn’t he simply say media? What examples of “corporate media” does he offer? In your opinion do the corporate media glorify war? How do Reid and Sudboroug deal with views that appose their positions? How do they introduce their opponent’s arguments into their essays? Provide proof from the articles. How do Reid and Sudboroug deal with views that appose their positions? How do they introduce their opponent’s arguments into their essays? Provide proof from the articles.