The Pitch, The Scrimmages, and The Fakes
Sport and Society
4/9/11
The Pitch:
The Pitch was about George Bush throwing the first pitch in the World Series after 9/11 at the first game at the Yankee Stadium. It video was shown at the 2004 Republican convention. It was showing how Bush was standing up for the country and saying he was not afraid and that he would keep going. He went out to throw the pitch in a large bullet proof vest, from the top of the mound and still threw a strike. This hit home to people and made them feel easier in a sense.
The Scrimmage:
The Scrimmage was about President Obama. It was when he was trying to win primaries over Hillary Clinton and he need his final to states to vote his way. He had been in a loosing streak to Clinton so he decided to go and play basketball with UNC and the University of Indiana. These were shown on TV and he actually played and eventually won the votes that he needed from those states. He showed that by going to play with these teams that he was an average, everyday person that loves sports too just like most of the country.
The Fakes:
The Fakes were of things that other people in politics have tried but they failed. One was Jimmy Carter where he claimed to be an avid jogger but when his picture was taken on a jog it look like he was about to collapse on the street. John Kerry had a few sports blunders. One was him trying to catch a football and hitting him in the face, in Green Bay he said the name of the wrong field, and on a trip through Ohio and Michigan he said that Buckeye football was the best in both states instead of a school from each state.
These fakes were mostly to do people trying to be something that they are not and saying they can do things that the can't. It wold be better to say that you don't watch to much football than to have the fans of an entire team against you.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior
Why Chinese Mothers are Superior
Sport in Education
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704111504576059713528698754.html
4/9/11
The article was about how "Chinese" mothers treat their children compared to "Western" parents. They do everything in their power to make a child good at something that they want them to be good at. They do not accept failure and constantly push the child. In their eyes the child can take anything that you say to them because it is ultimately helping them to succeed. They focus on their child being able to succeed through musical instruments or school. They do not let their child attend sleepovers, watch TV or play video games, or even have a play-date with a friend; instead this time is used to practice their instruments and school work.
This article was not about sport but the sport could be substituted with music or school work since this is what they do for their extracurricular activities. I do not really agree with the article because I do think that people need to express themselves in their own way and this may be through sports or music. If we all only stressed music and school work then there would be no variety in the world. I don't think that they should be as strict on their children as they are but there definitely needs to be some strictness. The personal account she gave of her daughter playing the piano made me feel sorry for the girl but in the end it paid off and she learned the piece. There needs to be differences in the world so people can choose how to discipline, teach, and raise their kids in their own way.
Sport in Education
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704111504576059713528698754.html
4/9/11
The article was about how "Chinese" mothers treat their children compared to "Western" parents. They do everything in their power to make a child good at something that they want them to be good at. They do not accept failure and constantly push the child. In their eyes the child can take anything that you say to them because it is ultimately helping them to succeed. They focus on their child being able to succeed through musical instruments or school. They do not let their child attend sleepovers, watch TV or play video games, or even have a play-date with a friend; instead this time is used to practice their instruments and school work.
This article was not about sport but the sport could be substituted with music or school work since this is what they do for their extracurricular activities. I do not really agree with the article because I do think that people need to express themselves in their own way and this may be through sports or music. If we all only stressed music and school work then there would be no variety in the world. I don't think that they should be as strict on their children as they are but there definitely needs to be some strictness. The personal account she gave of her daughter playing the piano made me feel sorry for the girl but in the end it paid off and she learned the piece. There needs to be differences in the world so people can choose how to discipline, teach, and raise their kids in their own way.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Big Time College Sports Post
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/ncaa-finances.htm
http://www2.indystar.com/NCAA_financial_reports/
We were to choose 3 universities and look at their NCAA financial report. The three schools that I chose to look at were Nevada, Connecticut, and Ohio. I looked at the 2009-10 seasons. We were then to find out which 3 schools spent the most on women's basketball on coaches salary, recruiting, and the teams that generated the most revenue.
The Nevada athletic department made $23,157,140 and spent $23,988,811. They lost $831,671. Their top 3 revenue sources were from 1) direct state or other government with $5,850,604 2) contributions with $4,686,526 and 3) ticket sales $3,126,851. Their expenses were spent on 1) athletic student aid $4,665,206 2) coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses paid by the university and related entities $4,484,570 and 3) direct facilities, maintenance, and rental $4,146,957.
The Connecticut athletic department made $58,505,719 and spent $58,379,090. They gained $126,629. Their top 3 revenue sources were from 1) Royalties, licensing, advertisements, and sponsorships $11,620,594 2) Ticket sales $11,469,043 3) NCAA/conference distributions including all tournament revenue $9,928,481. Their expenses were on 1) coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses paid by the university and related entities $12,479,566 2) athletic student aid $9,972,360 3) support staff/entities $9,966,967.
The Ohio athletic department made $23,905,953 and spent $22,875,238 and gained $1,030,715. The top 3 revenue sources were from 1) student fees 416,460,250 2) indirect facilities and administrative support $2,253,715 3) NCAA/conference distributions including all tournament revenues $1,180,974. Their expenses were on 1) athletic student aid $6,569,858 2) coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses paid by the university and related entities $4,274,001 3) support staff/administrative salaries, benefits, and bonuses paid by the university and related entities $2,325,337.
The 3 schools that spent the most on women's basketball coaches salaries were the 1) University of Connecticut with $1,558,398 2) University of Tennessee with $1,504,297 and 3) Ohio State University with $1,357,009.
The top 3 schools that spent the most on women's basketball recruiting were 1) University of Kansas with $156,547 2) West Virginia University with $149,566, and 3) Auburn University with $147,158.
The top 3 women's basketball teams that generated the most revenue were 1) University of Virginia with $5,923,235 2) University of Connecticut with $5,555,758 and 3) Texas Tech University with $4,139,664.
http://www2.indystar.com/NCAA_financial_reports/
We were to choose 3 universities and look at their NCAA financial report. The three schools that I chose to look at were Nevada, Connecticut, and Ohio. I looked at the 2009-10 seasons. We were then to find out which 3 schools spent the most on women's basketball on coaches salary, recruiting, and the teams that generated the most revenue.
The Nevada athletic department made $23,157,140 and spent $23,988,811. They lost $831,671. Their top 3 revenue sources were from 1) direct state or other government with $5,850,604 2) contributions with $4,686,526 and 3) ticket sales $3,126,851. Their expenses were spent on 1) athletic student aid $4,665,206 2) coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses paid by the university and related entities $4,484,570 and 3) direct facilities, maintenance, and rental $4,146,957.
The Connecticut athletic department made $58,505,719 and spent $58,379,090. They gained $126,629. Their top 3 revenue sources were from 1) Royalties, licensing, advertisements, and sponsorships $11,620,594 2) Ticket sales $11,469,043 3) NCAA/conference distributions including all tournament revenue $9,928,481. Their expenses were on 1) coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses paid by the university and related entities $12,479,566 2) athletic student aid $9,972,360 3) support staff/entities $9,966,967.
The Ohio athletic department made $23,905,953 and spent $22,875,238 and gained $1,030,715. The top 3 revenue sources were from 1) student fees 416,460,250 2) indirect facilities and administrative support $2,253,715 3) NCAA/conference distributions including all tournament revenues $1,180,974. Their expenses were on 1) athletic student aid $6,569,858 2) coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses paid by the university and related entities $4,274,001 3) support staff/administrative salaries, benefits, and bonuses paid by the university and related entities $2,325,337.
The 3 schools that spent the most on women's basketball coaches salaries were the 1) University of Connecticut with $1,558,398 2) University of Tennessee with $1,504,297 and 3) Ohio State University with $1,357,009.
The top 3 schools that spent the most on women's basketball recruiting were 1) University of Kansas with $156,547 2) West Virginia University with $149,566, and 3) Auburn University with $147,158.
The top 3 women's basketball teams that generated the most revenue were 1) University of Virginia with $5,923,235 2) University of Connecticut with $5,555,758 and 3) Texas Tech University with $4,139,664.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Video Response to Magic and Bird: Courtship of Rivals
Magic and Bird: Courtship of Rivals
Sport and Racial Issues
90 Minutes HBO
3/36/11
The video we watched was about Ervin "Magic" Johnson and Larry Bird. Both were very good basketball players. The video gave us the back ground of where each of these players came from and what it meant for them to be playing basketball. Bird was from a small town and family. He was a very hard worker and shy. Basketball was a way for him to escape and be himself. He later went to college at Indiana State two different times and made himself recognizable. We was drafted by the Boston Celtics who loved him because of his hard work ethics and he never gave up. Johnson was from a large town and family. He was always in the spotlight and outgoing. He also had a hard work ethic. He won titles in high school, college, and the NBA. He played for the LA Lakers and helped them develop as a team. He went to Michigan State not far from his house. These players played against each other and with each other on the National team. When they played it was about their team not that they knew each other. Fans of the NBA wanted to see more whites playing and Bird was their answer. Many people, especially blacks, did not think that a white boy could play as good as them until they saw Bird play.
I would like to see the rest of the video to see how their friendship and playing together/against each other turned out. I did not really realize that the NBA was mostly blacks in the 70's. I found it interesting how Bird kept trying to succeed and win a title in high school and college but he failed. I think this was due in part to him being so shy and not going to a college that would fit his playing ability. I wonder what would have happened to him if he was not given a second chance at Indian State. Where would he be today?
Sport and Racial Issues
90 Minutes HBO
3/36/11
The video we watched was about Ervin "Magic" Johnson and Larry Bird. Both were very good basketball players. The video gave us the back ground of where each of these players came from and what it meant for them to be playing basketball. Bird was from a small town and family. He was a very hard worker and shy. Basketball was a way for him to escape and be himself. He later went to college at Indiana State two different times and made himself recognizable. We was drafted by the Boston Celtics who loved him because of his hard work ethics and he never gave up. Johnson was from a large town and family. He was always in the spotlight and outgoing. He also had a hard work ethic. He won titles in high school, college, and the NBA. He played for the LA Lakers and helped them develop as a team. He went to Michigan State not far from his house. These players played against each other and with each other on the National team. When they played it was about their team not that they knew each other. Fans of the NBA wanted to see more whites playing and Bird was their answer. Many people, especially blacks, did not think that a white boy could play as good as them until they saw Bird play.
I would like to see the rest of the video to see how their friendship and playing together/against each other turned out. I did not really realize that the NBA was mostly blacks in the 70's. I found it interesting how Bird kept trying to succeed and win a title in high school and college but he failed. I think this was due in part to him being so shy and not going to a college that would fit his playing ability. I wonder what would have happened to him if he was not given a second chance at Indian State. Where would he be today?
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Video Response to "Straight Outta LA"
Straight Outta LA
Sport and Racial Issues
Video Response from ESPN 30 for 30
3/17/11
The video that we watched was from the ESPN collection 30 for 30. It was about the Raiders football team and how they moved from Oakland, to LA, back to Oakland. It was also about how gangster rap is associated with this football team. The rappers from NWA began wearing Raiders clothes and hats when they performed and this connected them to the football team. The black and silver of the team was the groups colors as well so they wore their material. The Raiders were known as a hard team and this made the gangsters want to act tough and hard toward others. They started carrying weapons and getting into fights which lead to people not supporting the Raiders anymore. The Raiders moving from city to city left the fans somewhat divided and no city recognition. When the Raiders were first in LA they were a very good team. Violence came from the gangster rap that people were listening too. More groups and gangs began wearing the Raiders apparel because they wanted to be hard and tough like the Raiders and the NWA.
I liked this video because I never really knew anything about this. I didn't know that the Raiders had ever been successful because they have not been in a while. They helped create an image that people wanted to be like as players and rappers. They brought pride to both Oakland and LA when they were in those cities. After the move the pride faded away. If LA were to get a football team then I think that they would be hesitant because of the rioting and violence that was associated with the Raiders. They would have to be a very straight by the book team so that they would be popular to more people. Hopefully this and these cities will regain their passion and pride of football in the years to come.
Sport and Racial Issues
Video Response from ESPN 30 for 30
3/17/11
The video that we watched was from the ESPN collection 30 for 30. It was about the Raiders football team and how they moved from Oakland, to LA, back to Oakland. It was also about how gangster rap is associated with this football team. The rappers from NWA began wearing Raiders clothes and hats when they performed and this connected them to the football team. The black and silver of the team was the groups colors as well so they wore their material. The Raiders were known as a hard team and this made the gangsters want to act tough and hard toward others. They started carrying weapons and getting into fights which lead to people not supporting the Raiders anymore. The Raiders moving from city to city left the fans somewhat divided and no city recognition. When the Raiders were first in LA they were a very good team. Violence came from the gangster rap that people were listening too. More groups and gangs began wearing the Raiders apparel because they wanted to be hard and tough like the Raiders and the NWA.
I liked this video because I never really knew anything about this. I didn't know that the Raiders had ever been successful because they have not been in a while. They helped create an image that people wanted to be like as players and rappers. They brought pride to both Oakland and LA when they were in those cities. After the move the pride faded away. If LA were to get a football team then I think that they would be hesitant because of the rioting and violence that was associated with the Raiders. They would have to be a very straight by the book team so that they would be popular to more people. Hopefully this and these cities will regain their passion and pride of football in the years to come.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Alive and Kicking Article resonse
Alive and Kicking
Sport and racial issues, youth sports
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1140917/index.htm
March 17, 2011
The article was about a soccer team that had been created in Georgia. It was the Fugee Family team. It was made up of refugees from different parts of Africa and the Middle East. These young boys were brought together by Luma Mufleh. She was from Jordan and grew up on a wealthy family. She wanted to make a difference in the children. She made them do their homework, go to school, was their friend, drove them places, supported them in some ways, and helped their families as much as she could. Her father was proud of her after first not supporting her. She has made a huge impact in these kids lives and has really helped them. She has dedicated her life to making their better. I liked the article. I never have heard of this group of players even though I have played soccer all over Georgia most of my life. I found it interesting to read this story. I never really realized that there were people in that bad of living conditions so close to me that had been affected by insurgents in Africa. I think that it would take a person from another country to help these people like Luma did because she has seen what life is like over there. People here would just pass these kids by without even giving them a second look. Her eye was caught by them playing soccer and she progressed from there.
Sport and racial issues, youth sports
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1140917/index.htm
March 17, 2011
The article was about a soccer team that had been created in Georgia. It was the Fugee Family team. It was made up of refugees from different parts of Africa and the Middle East. These young boys were brought together by Luma Mufleh. She was from Jordan and grew up on a wealthy family. She wanted to make a difference in the children. She made them do their homework, go to school, was their friend, drove them places, supported them in some ways, and helped their families as much as she could. Her father was proud of her after first not supporting her. She has made a huge impact in these kids lives and has really helped them. She has dedicated her life to making their better. I liked the article. I never have heard of this group of players even though I have played soccer all over Georgia most of my life. I found it interesting to read this story. I never really realized that there were people in that bad of living conditions so close to me that had been affected by insurgents in Africa. I think that it would take a person from another country to help these people like Luma did because she has seen what life is like over there. People here would just pass these kids by without even giving them a second look. Her eye was caught by them playing soccer and she progressed from there.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Project Proposal
For my project I am going to focus on the equality of gender in sports. I am going to explore and see if Title 9 is followed by the guidelines. I will have a section about Reinhardt and see if they comply with Title 9 or if they just do the bare minimum. I want to determine if schools are being equal to these female athletes the same way they are toward the men. I want to know what the guidelines that Title 9 follow and if they are followed. I will be looking if schools do the bare minimum or if they really do try to give females a chance.
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