TOW 18: Lights Out, Ravens Beat 49ers

Super Bowl XLVII went out with a bang, the whole dome experiencing a power outage after Beyonce's electric and breathtaking half-time show. In the end, it would be the Baltimore Ravens and the older Harbaugh brother who would reign victorious. 
This article is presented in a rather straightforward manner by the Associated Press's Barry Wilner, a former CUNY of NYC graduate. He simply states what happened during the Super Bowl, highlighting the main events of Beyonce's thriller performance, the black out, and the Raven's impressive defense. Although this article is simple in structure, Wilner utilized the rhetorical device of imagery to add excitement. He illustrated the different plays made by both the Ravens and the 49ers, allowing the readers, those interested in football and especially the outcome of Superbowl XLVII, to relive or experience for the first time, those heart-stopping moments. In succinct sentences, Wilner delivered images in an exciting and real way. He also established his credibility with ethos. He showed that he is knowledgeable when it comes to football, supporting this sentiment with the use of football "lingo". 
I believe that Wilner effectively established his purpose, which in this case was to let others know who the won the Superbowl and how they won. There was a fast-paced vibe that could be felt in this article and it was exciting to read. 

Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Ray Lewis holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy after his team defeated the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game in New Orleans, Feb. 3, 2013.