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**H.G. Bissinger ** By Colleen Brown H.G. Bissinger or rather known as Buzz Bissinger is one of the most honored writers across the continental United States. A writer of many years, he is able to make transitions between different genres of writing. He has established a great background in his field of literature by obtaining careers such as a journalist, screenwriter, and author. Through his works he has demonstrated his highly developed skills in writing along with his love for sports. He has written a total of three books related to the subject of sports, two of which have made it onto //The New York Times// Bestseller list, and numerous articles that could be seen in Vanity Fair, The New York Times, and Sports Illustrated. As stated in the Preface of his book //Friday Night Lights,// “I talked with hundreds of people to try to capture the other aspects of the town that I had come to explore, the values about race and education and politics and the economy” (Bissinger xiii), not only does he focus on the core of how sports could impact a community as a whole but demonstrates how the town itself views certain issues that go beyond their community. He writes about situations that people could relate with, from it being the thrill of a sport or the struggle to survive in the economy that we must face. H.G. Bissinger uses his personal experiences and professions to establish that credibility along with his knowledge and skills to create a piece that is enjoyable to many viewers.

Buzz Bissinger: The Official Site. 2009. Buzz Bissinger. 21 August 2009.< [] > 

**John Wilkins**  By Colleen Brown

John Wilkins was a former football coach for the Permian Panthers of Permian High School in Odessa, Texas. At the age of thirty Wilkins had obtained the position as the fifth head coach of the Permian Panthers football team. He held the title of head coach from the years 1973 to 1985. Through those 13 years he has had great success with his team with an “impressive 148-16-6 record, two state championships, and 10 district titles” (MojoLand). With that great record he was inducted into the Hall of Honor for Texas High School Coaches. An honor well deserved seeing as he dedicated countless hours to his team. During his first year as the head coach he was given a team with no experience and from there he built it into a great team, one that would succeed. With a slot open as Ector County ISD Athletics Director, Wilkins left the Permian team and continued on in a new direction with this career until he retired in 1998.

“Past Permian Head Football Coaches”.2004. MojoLand Original Home of the Odessa Permian Panthers. 22 August 2009. < [] >