After the tragic Boston Marathon bombings, I am curious to see if participation in marathons will drop or rise. I could honestly see it going either way. Participation may drop out of fear of safety and another bombing/terrorist event. However, I could also see it going up with people running in honor/memory of the Boston Marathon runners and to show support. With the Pittsburgh Marathon coming up on May 5th, I'm interested to see who actually shows up.
--Jayme
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Monday, April 22, 2013
Disappointing Braves
Overall, the Braves were a bust this weekend. After such a hot streak and being labeled the "best team is baseball," it could almost be assumed they'd sweep the Pirates in their four game series this weekend. Thursday night, which I didn't get to watch, was a win as expected. But from there on nothing quite went as expected for the Braves.
I sat in Elephant and Castle on Friday as I watched them play a pitiful game against the Pirates. The only highlight was BJ Upton cussing out the umpire on national tv (which later got blurred out when replayed). But, hey, I found my new favorite player since Chipper retired.
Saturday, when actually going to the game, it was cold. However, I figured, last night was a fluke, at least it'll be worth sitting in the cold for the win. And what happens? Another loss. At least I got a McCutcheon bobble head, right?
Sunday was yet another loss, which I could hardly believe. The best team in baseball just lost 3 of 4 to the Pittsburgh Pirates? Impossible.
But let's look at the bright side - the Pirates just beat the best team in baseball 3 times in a row. As my back up team, it is slightly exciting to see they're on the uprise and CAN play baseball.
I sat in Elephant and Castle on Friday as I watched them play a pitiful game against the Pirates. The only highlight was BJ Upton cussing out the umpire on national tv (which later got blurred out when replayed). But, hey, I found my new favorite player since Chipper retired.
Saturday, when actually going to the game, it was cold. However, I figured, last night was a fluke, at least it'll be worth sitting in the cold for the win. And what happens? Another loss. At least I got a McCutcheon bobble head, right?
Sunday was yet another loss, which I could hardly believe. The best team in baseball just lost 3 of 4 to the Pittsburgh Pirates? Impossible.
But let's look at the bright side - the Pirates just beat the best team in baseball 3 times in a row. As my back up team, it is slightly exciting to see they're on the uprise and CAN play baseball.
Friday, April 19, 2013
Baseball Weekend
After a long week of exams, lesson plans, presentations, and teaching, I am estatic to attend my first MLB game of the season. Even better, this game is on Saturday at PNC with the Braves vs. Pirates. I'm also looking forward to Sunday's afternoon game, too.
After taking the Facility and Events in Sport course, I can't help but think what types of things this organization did to attract me to this Saturday night game. The opposing team playing is my favorite so I go to at least 1 game everytime the Braves are in town. It is also Andrew McCutcheon bobble head night, which is attracting many fans. While I could care less about the bobble head, I do enjoy larger crowds and a better baseball atmosphere. Another attraction is the nice weather coming up this weekend. Last, the 7 p.m. game time leaves plenty of time to tailgate tomorrow before the game in the nice weather.
Enjoy your weekend!
--Jayme
After taking the Facility and Events in Sport course, I can't help but think what types of things this organization did to attract me to this Saturday night game. The opposing team playing is my favorite so I go to at least 1 game everytime the Braves are in town. It is also Andrew McCutcheon bobble head night, which is attracting many fans. While I could care less about the bobble head, I do enjoy larger crowds and a better baseball atmosphere. Another attraction is the nice weather coming up this weekend. Last, the 7 p.m. game time leaves plenty of time to tailgate tomorrow before the game in the nice weather.
Enjoy your weekend!
--Jayme
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Sport & PE
As a Physical Education major, I've recently had the opportunity to be introduced to some new sports and activities through coursework this semester and Mini Convention held on SRU's campus today.
In classes, I have been introduced to angleball, danish longball, gaelic football, and more. With the right promotion of these sports, I could see them really taking off in youth sports and in the US.
Although I was only able to attend the Mini Convention this morning, I was introduced to SCUBA and Brain Gym activities through sessions. Lifetime activities like SCUBA seem to be taking off more than team sports at this time. Parents are pushing their kids to join lifetime sports like tennis, bowling, and more.
Could this be a danger for the popularity of team sports in our culture? Personally, I think the viewing of sport will be safe for a long time in the US, but participation may drop.
--Jayme
In classes, I have been introduced to angleball, danish longball, gaelic football, and more. With the right promotion of these sports, I could see them really taking off in youth sports and in the US.
Although I was only able to attend the Mini Convention this morning, I was introduced to SCUBA and Brain Gym activities through sessions. Lifetime activities like SCUBA seem to be taking off more than team sports at this time. Parents are pushing their kids to join lifetime sports like tennis, bowling, and more.
Could this be a danger for the popularity of team sports in our culture? Personally, I think the viewing of sport will be safe for a long time in the US, but participation may drop.
--Jayme
Monday, April 8, 2013
Enough About Ware
Sports news always seem to beat a topic until it's dead. The story on Kevin Ware is no different. Yes, his leg break was terrible, one of the worst seen, and grusome. However, it is being treated as if he suffered a major, life threatening injury on national TV. From the way people are talking about it and tweeting/retweeting "#PrayForWare" you'd think he developed untreatable brain cancer and full body paralysis while on the court against Duke. He broke his leg and was on crutches by the next day. Now, ESPN, let's move on.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Rutger's Coach Fired
Are we getting way too soft in sports? How do we know when enough is enough?
Today it was reported that Rutgers football coach Mike Rice was fired for verbal and physical abuse. This sounds extreme and like a justified reason for termination. However, the physical abuse was shoving and throwing a ball at players and the verbal abuse was gay slurs.
I think the gay slurs needed punishment and need recognized. When it comes to throwing a football at a player, is that really worth termination? Sports, especially football, are full of emotion and intensity. Football is also full of contact - is it that big of a deal that that contact is coming from the coach rather than teammates? If a player did this, would they be kicked off the team or just punished?
I may not have the entire story and missing some facts, but I feel this is an over reaction. It's going to be interesting to see if the NCAA begins monitoring many team's practices and what other punishments come from that.
--Jayme
Today it was reported that Rutgers football coach Mike Rice was fired for verbal and physical abuse. This sounds extreme and like a justified reason for termination. However, the physical abuse was shoving and throwing a ball at players and the verbal abuse was gay slurs.
I think the gay slurs needed punishment and need recognized. When it comes to throwing a football at a player, is that really worth termination? Sports, especially football, are full of emotion and intensity. Football is also full of contact - is it that big of a deal that that contact is coming from the coach rather than teammates? If a player did this, would they be kicked off the team or just punished?
I may not have the entire story and missing some facts, but I feel this is an over reaction. It's going to be interesting to see if the NCAA begins monitoring many team's practices and what other punishments come from that.
--Jayme
Monday, April 1, 2013
Louisville Break
Seeing Kevin Ware break his leg in last night's Louisville vs. Duke game was painful. What was more painful was the fact that the replay was aired multiple times following the injury. From a sport communication viewpoint, was it appropriate to show the replay or should it have been stopped sooner?
Part of me says it should not have been replayed a single time. It was a very graphic and grusome injury given the fact his bone actually protruded from his leg. You also don't want to become the station that highlights a college athlete being injured as a form of entertainment.
However, it happened. The audience is interested. What if the viewer was up getting a drink and game back to their television and the game was on hold with players crying and stretchers - shouldn't they get to know and see what happened? Ware wasn't being violated and it wasn't a violent foul or anything. If someone doesn't want to see it, shouldn't they just turn their head?
Overall, my opinion is that after the first replay (at that point the station probably wasn't even sure what happened yet), the clips should have been stopped. I think this just because how graphic the break was and a college athlete doesn't need that replayed 100 times on national television.
What do you all think?
--Jayme
Part of me says it should not have been replayed a single time. It was a very graphic and grusome injury given the fact his bone actually protruded from his leg. You also don't want to become the station that highlights a college athlete being injured as a form of entertainment.
However, it happened. The audience is interested. What if the viewer was up getting a drink and game back to their television and the game was on hold with players crying and stretchers - shouldn't they get to know and see what happened? Ware wasn't being violated and it wasn't a violent foul or anything. If someone doesn't want to see it, shouldn't they just turn their head?
Overall, my opinion is that after the first replay (at that point the station probably wasn't even sure what happened yet), the clips should have been stopped. I think this just because how graphic the break was and a college athlete doesn't need that replayed 100 times on national television.
What do you all think?
--Jayme
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