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The result was no consensus. Courcelles 03:46, 13 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Eric Mensik[edit]

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Was just released today and after a good faith search, it appears he fails WP:GNG as well as WP:NSPORT. Giants27(T|C) 18:36, 29 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Keep - Um, what exactly do you mean by "fails WP:GNG"? His name is on every result in that page, and most of those appear to be reliable, third-party sources! Inter change able|talk to me 19:58, 29 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I count about one article listed there that is actually about him. A mere mention is not enough to meet WP:GNG.--Giants27(T|C) 20:21, 29 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This debate has been included in the list of American football-related deletion discussions. — • Gene93k (talk) 01:25, 30 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This debate has been included in the list of Sportspeople-related deletion discussions. — • Gene93k (talk) 01:25, 30 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Delete Fails WP:GNG requiring significant coverage in multiple sources. This is a WP:Run-of-the-mill player; his college highlight was being first team all Big-12 in his senior year[1][2]. However, his bio lacks WP:IMPACT that does not stand out in either NCAA or Oklahoma Sooners history. In the event I missed some articles, note that WP:GNG allows that "Editors may reach a consensus that although a topic meets this criterion, it is not appropriate for a stand-alone article." —Bagumba (talk) 23:03, 30 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Delete fails WP:GNG. Stuartyeates (talk) 09:33, 4 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion so a clearer consensus may be reached.

Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, DGG ( talk ) 03:40, 6 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Keep College football players pass WP:GNG if they have received significant, non-trivial coverage in the mainstream media, and Mensik has received such coverage. Mensik played college football at the highest level for the Oklahoma Sooners from 2007 to 2010. He was moved from tight end to offensive line (a major change) and excelled at the new position to such a degree that he was selected as a first-team All-Big 12 player in 2010 -- a remarkable athletic achievement. This article from The Dallas Morning News (11th largest newspaper in USA by circulation) is a good example of the type of feature coverage in a major metropolitan newspaper that helps support a finding of notability. Also, The Oklahoman (which is the largest circulation newspaper in Oklahoma and 51st largest in the USA) has published multiple stories about Mensik. E.g., here, here, here, and here. See also this one, this one, and this one from the Tulsa World, this one from the Enid News & Eagle, and this one from Sooners Illustrated. Cbl62 (talk) 05:37, 6 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Keep – Article is notable per several reliable sources listed directly above this message. Passes WP:NSPORT, WP:NGRIDIRON and WP:GNG. Several articles are about the individual and his accomplishments are listed above this message. Northamerica1000 (talk) 01:38, 7 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Keep Being named to the 1st team all Big 12 conference team qualifies under WP:NCOLLATH as having "Gained national media attention as an individual, not just as a player for a notable team."--TM 20:21, 7 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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