Monday, October 12, 2009

HAIL TO THE VICTORS!



Toulmin Model: University of Michigan Football

Claim 1: The University of Michigan is the most successful football team in the Big Ten conference.

Ground 1/Claim 2: The University of Michigan is one of the most prestigious football programs in college football.

Warrant 1: Prestige is associated with high quality and success.

Ground 2: The University of Michigan has won more Big Ten championships than any other team.

Warrant 2: The number of Big Ten championships is a good measure of success.

Ground 3: The University of Michigan has won more National championships all-time than any other team in the Big Ten Conference.

Warrant 3: The number of National championships is a good measure of success.

Ground 4: Among Big Ten conference teams, the University of Michigan has the second most alumni currently playing in the NFL.

Warrant 4: Producing NFL players is associated with a successful college football program.

Ground 5: The University of Michigan averages the highest attendance in all of college football.

Warrant 5: Attendance numbers are directly related to the success of a sports program.

Claim 2: The University of Michigan is one of the most prestigious football programs in college football.

Ground 6: The University of Michigan has the most wins in college football history.

Warrant 6: The number of wins is directly correlated to prestige and success.

Ground 7: The University of Michigan has the highest all-time winning percentage in college football history.

Warrant 7: Winning percentage is directly correlated to prestige and success.

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