The Wiz of Odds

'The Tillman Story' Is a Lesson for Journalists

It has been six years since Pat Tillman was shot three times in the head on a rocky hillside in Afghanistan. The Army initially claimed Tillman was killed in a firefight with hostile forces.

Dannie Tillman, Tillman's mom, didn't buy it. She pressed for the truth, and the Army eventually acknowledged that there were no hostile forces in the firefight. Tillman was killed by friendly fire.

Bill Dwyre of the Los Angeles Times writes that journalists — himself included — got caught up chronicling Tillman's heroic story. Instead, they should have followed Dannie's lead and pressed for the truth.

Trailer: Harvard Beats Yale 29-29

"Harvard Beats Yale 29-29" chronicles the Nov. 23, 1968 game between the rivals. Both teams were undefeated entering the season finale but Yale — featuring standouts Brian Dowling and Calvin Hill — was a big favorite to stay that way. The stunning finish had Harvard scoring 16 points in the final 42 seconds to secure the tie.

The documentary is starting to make its way around the country. Play dates are available at the film's site.