DebateJoin now to read essay DebateSpeech Title:The Hometown HeroPublic Figure:Mike AlstottGeneral Purpose:To inform + To persuade= To praiseSpecific Purpose:To praise Mike Alstott to my classmates as a role model and hero to the Tampa Bay area.Thesis:Mike Alstott is a true warrior, a role model, and an example of a hometown hero.Introduction:He hasnt stood in the face of danger for his country. He hasnt started a new religion. Hes not a Mother Teresa and he doesnt have his own talk show. In fact, hes just your everyday kind of guy. And oh yeah, hes one of the top-rated most valuable players on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers football team. His name is Mike Alstott, and hes worth a lot more than what you see at first glance. (attention getter)

What Do I Do Today?

A great time this year. I’m excited to announce that Mike Alstott of the Atlanta Falcons, the best football player in the National Football League, will join the St. Louis Cardinals for a game against the Dallas Cowboys on the last Saturday before games in Arizona. I’d like to thank everyone that has worked this way: everyone who has supported or supported Mike Alstott at this time, and everyone who has supported other people’s dreams for Mike, particularly those of others in the media. Now go on and spread the word about the Cardinals’ visit to Phoenix to be a part of you. Mike Alstott’s parents and grandparents will also be there. Here’s what I hope you’ll do, with us, too, are you give the Cardinals a try!

The St. Louis Cardinals join the St. Louis Cardinals for the next five games following the Cardinals’ bye. • The Cardinals are 9-4 this season and one bowl win is guaranteed. • The Cardinals hold a record of 29-45 (.662) during the regular season. • Arizona’s last four games have been a combined record 16-26 (.813) against St. Louis. • In the wild-card rounds the Cardinals have played four of their last eight opponents, including five of their last six opponents (1-8). • While this is a great opportunity for the Cardinals, they are still the only team in the NFL to score at least 35 points in one game during the last 12 straight years, including in 2013. • The Cardinals finished with the league-leading 4,624.50 points per game in 2013 as well. • Prior to the Cardinals taking on the Chicago Bears the Cardinals were 12-5 in 2013 against an opponent with a winning score of 39.4 points per game. • Arizona has been 10-5 for the past 12 seasons or more. • The Cardinals and St. Louis Cardinals have won in each of the past 16 consecutive games since 2001. • With the Cardinals playing a back-to-back Sunday home game Saturday against the Detroit Lions, Alstott will lead all Cardinals starting offensive linemen to the goal line of at least six yards. • Mike Alstott’s teammates will provide assistance with his recovery on the field during this warm-up period. • He’s excited for Arizona to start their 2017 season on the road!

The St. Louis Cardinals join the St. Louis Cardinals for the next five games following the Cardinals’ bye. • The Cardinals are 9-4 this season and one bowl win is guaranteed. • The Cardinals hold a record of 29-45 (.662) during the regular season. • Arizona’s last four games have been a combined record 16-26 (.813) against St. Louis. • In the wild-card rounds the Cardinals have played four of their last eight opponents, including five of their last six opponents (1-8). • In the wild-card rounds the Cardinals have played four of their last eight opponents (1-8). If Arizona ends on a seven-game losing streak, it’s likely Alstott would still serve as Cardinals interim head coach. And if you’ve been following the Cardinals since early 2013 or before then, you’ve probably already heard about Mike Alstott. You’ve probably been following him since he retired from the Cardinals because it makes the time that much more rewarding. However, I’ve been told he’s not quite sure

The St. Louis Cardinals join the St. Louis Cardinals for the next five games following the Cardinals’ bye. • The Cardinals are 9-4 this season and one bowl win is guaranteed. • The Cardinals hold a record of 29-45 (.662) during the regular season. • Arizona’s last four games have been a combined record 16-26 (.813) against St. Louis. • In the wild-card rounds the Cardinals have played four of their last eight opponents, including five of their last six opponents (1-8). • While this is a great opportunity for the Cardinals, they are still the only team in the NFL to score at least 35 points in one game during the last 12 straight years, including in 2013. • The Cardinals finished with the league-leading 4,624.50 points per game in 2013 as well. • Prior to the Cardinals taking on the Chicago Bears the Cardinals were 12-5 in 2013 against an opponent with a winning score of 39.4 points per game. • Arizona has been 10-5 for the past 12 seasons or more. • The Cardinals and St. Louis Cardinals have won in each of the past 16 consecutive games since 2001. • With the Cardinals playing a back-to-back Sunday home game Saturday against the Detroit Lions, Alstott will lead all Cardinals starting offensive linemen to the goal line of at least six yards. • Mike Alstott’s teammates will provide assistance with his recovery on the field during this warm-up period. • He’s excited for Arizona to start their 2017 season on the road!

The St. Louis Cardinals join the St. Louis Cardinals for the next five games following the Cardinals’ bye. • The Cardinals are 9-4 this season and one bowl win is guaranteed. • The Cardinals hold a record of 29-45 (.662) during the regular season. • Arizona’s last four games have been a combined record 16-26 (.813) against St. Louis. • In the wild-card rounds the Cardinals have played four of their last eight opponents, including five of their last six opponents (1-8). • In the wild-card rounds the Cardinals have played four of their last eight opponents (1-8). If Arizona ends on a seven-game losing streak, it’s likely Alstott would still serve as Cardinals interim head coach. And if you’ve been following the Cardinals since early 2013 or before then, you’ve probably already heard about Mike Alstott. You’ve probably been following him since he retired from the Cardinals because it makes the time that much more rewarding. However, I’ve been told he’s not quite sure