Although I
wasn’t in school on Tuesday for the sports discussion, I found that this topic
was quite interesting and more relevant than I expected it to be. The profound
impact of sports on our society, culture, and generation is in actuality, quite
massive. Sports have become a new plus point and recent ally in bringing great
publicity for major religious affiliations (i.e. Tim Tebowà
Christianity). Sports have also fueled the capitalistic economy with its
outpour of merchandise and fan goods. Consumers are simply eating up the latest
winning team’s or MVP’s merchandise (i.e. Giants winning superbowlà
many jerseys/shirts sold at Models). On the other hand, however, bad
reputations and scandals are brought to light from the sports world, and this
has a negative effect on many. Sexual mishaps, inappropriate conduct, and other
improper behaviors stain the outlook many have on coaches, players, and those
involved with the industry. Despite negative backlash due to recent events
circling college football, it still seems to rank supreme in terms of the top
stories at colleges/universities. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/22/education/edlife/how-big-time-sports-ate-college-life.html?pagewanted=all
Great emphasis is placed upon sports at universities, such
as football in Ohio State; it should be taken into account that the academic
prospects of the athletes are suffering. This begs the question, are sports
being emphasized to too much of a great extent? An extent that compromises the
well being of athletes, students, and individuals? Just take this little fact
into account, at Duke University about 500 students study abroad throughout the
fall, but only 100 during the spring.
Why the sudden decrease in students choosing to study abroad in the
spring? Money issues? Other factors? Maybe. Or it just might be that it’s the
men’s annual basketball season and who wants to miss that? Ultimately, the
impact that sports have on our lives range from a varied spectrum of beneficial
to detrimental.
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