Herald's game coverage serves as good example

The Miami Herald's online coverage of Saturday's football game between Miami and Florida State serves as a nearly perfect example of how to present news in the online age.

With a simple click on the main game story, Miami Hurricanes and Seminoles produce another classic, readers are able to do so much more than read the traditional "game story."

The page includes several links to more coverage - from written stories on the game (six to be exact), to post-game press conference video, to audio interviews, to game photos, to a narrated slideshow - no stone is left unturned. There is even an embedded video (of coach Randy Shannon's post-game press conference) right on the game story page.

This coverage of the game shows just how much the media industry has evolved with the growth of new technology and an increase in online readership. No longer will a simple "game story" suffice. Journalists must go far behind writing - incorporating various forms of multimedia - to please today's online audience.

Personally, I like to get most of my news from written sources. But, when it comes to sports, I also don't mind taking a look at supplemental photos and videos. Other people want to see the reactions of players and coaches in their post-game interviews, while others are most interesting in game stats.

Whatever your preference, the Herald made sure to cater to the interests of all fans with its awesome coverage of yet another classic between the Hurricanes and Seminoles.