CURRENT EVENTS By : Jack Hemphill Source : San Jose Mercury News Title : Virtual Football Product : Whiz-Bang

WHAT IS THIS ARTICLE ABOUT? This article is about what virtual simulated sports will help our future. This article also mentions how this product works and how most are using the Whiz-Bang already This article focuses on the pro’s of simulated football. And the way this will help the future by football players spending time on the bench because of injuries

FACT AND OPINION FACT - For players, especially quarterbacks, using the software is a way to practice complicated plays they otherwise see only on game days. FACT - For coaches, it is a way to allow backup players to get experience off the field. OPINION - It is especially helpful in college, where the number of hours that players can practice the contact sport has been cut back. FACT - There is less body contact, fewer head injuries and less time on the field.

WHEN AND WHERE WHEN Q : When did this story take place? Does it have anything to do with past events or issues? A : The story takes place in the present. It has something to do with past issues such as, not enough playing time, and too many injuries. WHERE Q : Where is this event or issue occurring? A: This event is occurring in Stanford University in California where this program is being tested and demonstrated.

HOW AND PREDICT HOW Q : How is this story important? A : This story is important because it reduces amount of football injuries players have. PREDICT Q : Predict, what do you think will happen after this story ends? A : I think the company Whiz-Bang will make more technology like this but with other sports to reduce the amount of injury while practicing in those sports.

QUESTION AND ANSWER Question Does this product make the future better or worse, and why? Answer Yes, because this makes it so football players can not get injured practicing because it’s virtual.

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