Talk:Tom Birney

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Review: April 15, 2025. (Reviewed version).

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GA review

Passed. « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @ 14:05, 15 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

The following discussion is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.

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Nominator: BeanieFan11 (talk · contribs) 02:20, 14 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Reviewer: Gonzo fan2007 (talk · contribs) 14:29, 14 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I'll do this one. « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @ 14:29, 14 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

GA review (see here for what the criteria are, and here for what they are not)
It is reasonably well written. a (prose, spelling, and grammar): b (MoS for lead, layout, word choice, fiction, and lists): It is factually accurate and verifiable, as shown by a source spot-check. a (references): b (citations to reliable sources): c (OR): d (copyvio and plagiarism): It is broad in its coverage. a (major aspects): b (focused): It follows the neutral point of view policy. Fair representation without bias: It is stable. No edit wars, etc.: It is illustrated by images, where possible and appropriate. a (images are tagged and non-free images have fair use rationales): b (appropriate use with suitable captions):
Overall: Pass/Fail:
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Comments

He was used in preseason at punter.[10] He was released on August 17, 1978. I would combine these sentences
- Done.
tying the Packers single-game record for field goals made this record has since been surpassed, so I would add "at that time" to the end of the sentence
- Done.
including a potential game-winning 25-yard kick towards the end of regulation, and then what would have been a game-winning 35-yard kick at the end of overtime; the game finished as a 14–14 tie. I would add a period at the end of "regulation". Then say something like "He had another attempt in overtime, but also missing a 35-yard kick; the game finished as a 14–14 tie."
- Changed to He made both extra point attempts, but missed all three field goal attempts, including a potential game-winning 25-yard kick towards the end of regulation. He had another attempt near the end of overtime, but missed a 35-yard kick; the game finished as a 14–14 tie.
released by them before the regular season as well. delete "by them" as this is implied
- Done.
References:
- All sources are formatted consistently and reliable for what is being cited
- Spot checks: 2, 4, 7, 8, 10, 13, 16
- Ref #7 doesn't support 38.1 yards per punt. It also says he was one of the worst punters, which is probably an interesting fact to add to his article
  - Added the worst punter part, and a ref for 38.1.
- Ref #8: I don't see how this article supports "top", although is notes his statistics compared to another team, it doesn't state those were "top"
  - Cut.
Ref #16 needs an access-date

Looks good! « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @ 17:52, 14 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Gonzo fan2007: BeanieFan11 (talk) 04:04, 15 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- Passed. « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @ 14:05, 15 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

The discussion above is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.