Talk:Brian Gowins

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Review: July 10, 2025. (Reviewed version).

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GA review

Passed. « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @ 02:05, 10 July 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: WikiOriginal-9 (talk · contribs) 04:55, 9 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Reviewer: Gonzo fan2007 (talk · contribs) 19:08, 9 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I will review this. « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @ 19:08, 9 July 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

Northwestern University, and was named comma isn't needed
1995 to 1998.[1] He was redshirted in 1994. -->1995 to 1998 after redshirting in 1994.
overall in 1996.[4] He led the Big Ten Conference in field goal attempts that season.-->overall in 1996 while leading the Big Ten Conference in field goal attempts for the season.
the Coaches I don't think this should be capitalized
Gowins made two of two extra points and two of two field goals during the Bears' 20–17 win-->Gowins made both extra points and both field goals he attempted during the Bears' 20–17 win
he converted one of one extra points and two of four field goals-->he converted his only extra point attempt while making two of four field goals
Panthers, and was released-->Panthers, but was released
He was placed on refused to report on March 19, 2001. this sentence is difficult to read/understand. Maybe "on the refused to report list"
He was placed on refused to report on March 24 ditto the above
He was placed on refused to report again on January 7 ditto the above
References:
- Formatting: Ref 11, the title should be lowercased; there is some inconsistency with capitalization of websites, some are capitalized, while others aren't (like arenafan.com), these should be consistent
- Reliability: all appear reliable for what is being cited
- Spot checks: 5, 6, 8, 14, 20, 27, 35

Nice work. « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @ 23:20, 9 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Gonzo fan2007: I believe I addressed everything. ~WikiOriginal-9~ (talk) 23:42, 9 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Passed. « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @ 02:05, 10 July 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.