NSSA

http://www.poynter.org/how-tos/digital-strategies/146345/10-ways-journalists-can-use-twitter-before-during-and-after-reporting-a-story/

Sound human:  http://www.poynter.org/latest-news/romenesko/146547/ira-glass-commentary-is-trouncing-fact-based-reporting-because-of-its-down-to-earth-style/

  The timing was unfortunate.  Syracuse and Pittsburgh announced they were leaving the Big East Conference the day after the founder of the Big East, Dave Gavitt, died.  More unfortunate is that Gavitt’s life isn’t receiving the attention it deserves; instead, overshadowed by college conference realignment discussion. I grew up not far from Gavitt’s first [...]

        The Houston chapter of the American Heart Association, the presenting organization for the Bear Bryant Awards, has announced that longtime University of Iowa footbvall coach Hayden Fry will receive the 2012 Bear Bryant Lifetime Achievement Award.  Here’s the news release from the AHA:  http://www.bryantawards.com/hayden-fry-to-receive-lifetime-achievement-award/. The National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association members [...]

From USA Football website:  http://www.usafootball.com/news/featured-articles/see-where-your-state-stands-concussion-law

NSSA member Allen Smothers of SC sent a note questioning the legality of the AllState Sugar Bowl’s ticket “reservation” plan, based on your favorite team.  Details here.