OBR News-o-rama

Compare and Contrast: In-Town vs. Out-of-Town Headlines

Posted: 28 Jul 2008 07:41 AM CDT

While monitoring the newswire recently, I noticed a subtle distinction between headlines on recent Kellen Winslow stories between the in-town media outlets and those out-of-town.

Well, maybe not so subtle. It's the eye of the beholder, I guess.

A lot of out-of-town and national outlets simply run stories from the Associated Press, since they can't afford local correspondents. Headlines are assigned by editors, not the AP writer, and undoubtedly show what the editor thinks will be of interest to readers.

No real comment here, just something that stuck me as these headlines rolled past over the last week or so.

LOCAL HEADLINES

Winslow focusing on big season – Plain Dealer

Winslow wants deal, but focus is on field – ABJ

No holdout for Winslow – Morning-Journal

Winslow's growing up – Canton Repository

Camp Report: Winslow Ready for an Encore - OBR

Winslow all grown up now – Times-Reporter

Winslow wants to be one of the guys – Dayton Daily News

OUT OF TOWN HEADLINES

Browns TE Winslow willing to play this season under current contract – Pro Football Weekly

Browns' Winslow shows up for camp despite contract dispute – NFL.com