It is hard to know what exactly to do in any situation that is illegal‚ even in the sporting realm. As a society we tend to look at any athlete‚ no matter what league they are in; from college‚ minor league and major leagues‚ as if they get anything and everything they want. Almost as if they are invisible to any crimes and believe that because they are in the public eye‚ it means they can get out of it. One should believe that athletes are just like the rest of us and should be punished like we
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of Denial explains how the glorification of violence plays a role in head injuries in the NFL. The National Football League’s chronic brain injury rates are increasing very quickly‚ causing the league to increase protocol to provide better protection for the players. It is hard to find a football player today whose body hasn’t paid a very high price; the love of the game may be destroying the brains of NFL players. Some evidence that football causes CTE is Mike Webster’s medical experience. Mike
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Football‚ like every sport has its risks‚ but so the players should be able to make their own decisions when it comes to whether or not they play. To most people football is just a game where people throw a ball and tackle each other‚ but to certain families and people it is more than just a game. It is a way of a life and there is more to risk out on that field than just winning or losing. There are repercussions if we were to cut out the game‚ football players and others gain from the game‚ and
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Should college athletes get paid? It is a question that as been asked for decades. Although it is a violation of NCAA rules to pay college athletes‚ many colleges have still done so. In the past‚ colleges have bribed athletes during the recruiting process‚ offering them cash to come play for their school. Jersey’s‚ cards‚ collectibles‚ bobbleheads and a variety of other items are sold in merchandise stories around the nation. Professional athletes get paid millions of dollars to wear certain brands
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to play football. In the article‚ “Should Kids Play Football” by Jennifer Shotz it states. “When playing football young athletes learn discipline‚ focus‚ teamwork-skills‚ and life skills‚ that will help them after football.” Football players in the NFL go through one long and grueling season after another‚ and that could put a lot of stress on them and make them more prone to injury. But sometimes it all pays off in the end when you get that full ride (scholarship) to the college of your dreams‚ and
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A concussion is a brain injury due to a violent hit to the head. When you get a concussion you have to sit out till you don’t have any more symptoms and your concussion is gone. Concussions can majorly affect your school grades and you mind. Some symptoms are headaches‚ memory loss‚ and depression. A NFL legend named Junior Seau killed himself because he was impacted by concussions. He forgot a lot of things which eventually led to his death back in 2012. Concussions are very serious
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Compare and Contrast Christopher Smith University of Phoenix COM-170 COMPOSITION AND COMMUNICATION I January 14‚ 2014 Regina Vega Compare and Contrast Growing up‚ there are countless young boys‚ who have the dream of someday being a professional football or baseball player. Going outside and letting the imagination of being on the big stage and making the final pitch to win the World Series or the final Hail Mary throw to win the
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I came across this documentary on PBS titled “A League of Denial” (http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/league-of-denial/). This documentary explores the unreported and hidden concussion related injuries in the NFL. “A League of Denial” piques my interest. It begs the question why were these injuries hidden; who knew‚ why they did nothing‚ and how could the players do nothing? Of course‚ one obvious answer is money‚ but I would like to analyze how sports tend to perpetuate this machismo persona
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FIFA.com. Jul. 11‚ 2011. Web. -Hooper‚ Simon. “Soccer’s influence: Why the ‘World’s spinning around a turning ball’”. CNN. Jun. 9‚ 2010. Nov. 7‚ 2010. Web. -“League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis”. Frontline. PBS: 2013. Nov. 8‚ 2013. Web. -“NFL‚ ex-players agree to $765M settlement in concussions suit”. NFL. Aug. 29‚ 2013. Nov. 8‚ 2013. Web. -Murtha‚ Lyndon. “Incognito and Martin: An Insider’s Story”. MMQB: Behind the Face Mask. Nov. 6‚ 2013. Nov. 8‚ 2013. Web. -“Dallas Cowboys”. Forbes. Aug
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in the NFL. He was known for his passionate playing style and ability to hit hard. He was a ten time All-Pro‚ a 12 time Pro Bowler‚ and named to the NFL 1990s All-Decade player. On May 2nd 2012 the Hall of Fame linebacker shot himself in the chest at age 43. He did this so that Scientist could look at his brain so that they could get a better understanding of CTE. After several examinations and studies Jr. Seau tested positive for Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. The list of ex-NFL players
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