Darrelle Revis to the Bucs is one of the most eyebrow raising deals ahead of the upcoming season, but his new income of $96 million, over the course of the next six seasons is perhaps raising even more eye brows. According to the article by Adam Schefter this deal is the biggest in NFL history for a man of his position. This once again is one contract that begs the question as to weather or not athletes are paid too much money in sport. The NFL, as we discussed in class, has some of the highest paid sports stars within American and an average wage far superior to the vast majority of the population in America. The NFL is no stranger to handing out big deals to individuals and with the risk of injury far greater in the NFL than most other sports there is an obvious reason for this. According to Coakley "An increase in salaries that began in the mid-70s has enabled athletes to save and invest money that can be used to create future career opportunities." The lowest wage in the NFL is $405,000 and these players however run the
risk of a career with a terrible injury and never getting another
contract, which accompanied by far shorter careers in general, it is no wonder that their wages are so high.
http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/9195939/new-york-jets-trade-darrelle-revis-tampa-bay-buccaneers
Book Source
Coakley. (2009). Sports In Society. New York: McGraw-Hill
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Racial Bias Builds Hurdle for Smith
By Joe Agerskow and Brett Rubash
On the 18th of April we discusses Race and ethnic groups in sport and how they still to this day, have hurdles to get over and stereotypes to remove. In USA today, Jarrett Bell, discusses how the West Virginia Quarter back has become the latest target of unfounded reports. Geno Smith, is the latest quarterback who has been negatively described as 'not a student of the game and not committed or focused with marginal work ethic. Smith now joins a list of recent black quarterbacks including Cam Newton and RGIII who have all been targeted under the stereotype of black athletes. Jay Coakley poses a good question when he states "does racial ideology influence the ways that African Americans interpret their own physical abilities and potential as athletes?" Coakley is basically asking if black athletes also go along with their stereotypes. The article written by Bell, discusses how these stereotypes that surround black athletes are still used today despite the work ethic and talent shown by the two names mentioned above. Through discussions in class, we know that African American athletes dominate explosive sports and the NFL, however, not as Quarterbacks or kickers. This new image of black quarterbacks certainly goes against what the game as a whole used to be.
Book Source
Coakley. (2009). Sports In Society. New York: McGraw-Hill
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/04/21/bell-geno-smith-racial-bias/2101977/
On the 18th of April we discusses Race and ethnic groups in sport and how they still to this day, have hurdles to get over and stereotypes to remove. In USA today, Jarrett Bell, discusses how the West Virginia Quarter back has become the latest target of unfounded reports. Geno Smith, is the latest quarterback who has been negatively described as 'not a student of the game and not committed or focused with marginal work ethic. Smith now joins a list of recent black quarterbacks including Cam Newton and RGIII who have all been targeted under the stereotype of black athletes. Jay Coakley poses a good question when he states "does racial ideology influence the ways that African Americans interpret their own physical abilities and potential as athletes?" Coakley is basically asking if black athletes also go along with their stereotypes. The article written by Bell, discusses how these stereotypes that surround black athletes are still used today despite the work ethic and talent shown by the two names mentioned above. Through discussions in class, we know that African American athletes dominate explosive sports and the NFL, however, not as Quarterbacks or kickers. This new image of black quarterbacks certainly goes against what the game as a whole used to be.
Book Source
Coakley. (2009). Sports In Society. New York: McGraw-Hill
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/04/21/bell-geno-smith-racial-bias/2101977/
NCAA alleged unethical conduct
By Joe Agerskow and Brett Rubash
Defiance, accounted by rule breaking is a very heated and hotly discussed topic among fans, players pundits and governing bodies alike. On the 16th of April we looked at defiance in sport as a whole and the impact it can have on people and sports. According to Coakley "Some people claim that this deviance has become serious today because financial stakes have become so great in sports. Defiance can be defined as anything that goes against the norms, and within sport, that can includes such things as rule breaking and drug taking. The article by George Schroeder in USA today discusses in depth how Coach Hurtt of Miami, (Fla) is committing several infractions, including 'improperly inducing recruits.' The Miami coach is not the only individual involved in these claims, according the article. He is in fact one of several coaches facing the allegations. The current climate places such an impetuous on winning that the cost of losing for athletes and coaches is so greatly different from those of winning. This creates a scenarios that when the opportunity presents itself to increase the probability of success, it is no wonder as to why some athletes and coaches are willing to take the risk. As George Schroeder states, Coach Hurtt had a clause in his contract stating he was not allowed to bring negative press to the athletics or the college, yet despite this, chose to take the risk anyway by breaking some basic and very clear NCAA rules. As rule breaking becomes a greater focus in society, it will be interesting to see how this case is completed in June as governing bodies are looking to increase punishments in a lot of sports.
Book Source
Coakley. (2009). Sports In Society. New York: McGraw-Hill
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2013/02/25/ncaa-notice-of-allegations-louisville-assistant-clint-hurtt-university-of-miami/1947387/
Defiance, accounted by rule breaking is a very heated and hotly discussed topic among fans, players pundits and governing bodies alike. On the 16th of April we looked at defiance in sport as a whole and the impact it can have on people and sports. According to Coakley "Some people claim that this deviance has become serious today because financial stakes have become so great in sports. Defiance can be defined as anything that goes against the norms, and within sport, that can includes such things as rule breaking and drug taking. The article by George Schroeder in USA today discusses in depth how Coach Hurtt of Miami, (Fla) is committing several infractions, including 'improperly inducing recruits.' The Miami coach is not the only individual involved in these claims, according the article. He is in fact one of several coaches facing the allegations. The current climate places such an impetuous on winning that the cost of losing for athletes and coaches is so greatly different from those of winning. This creates a scenarios that when the opportunity presents itself to increase the probability of success, it is no wonder as to why some athletes and coaches are willing to take the risk. As George Schroeder states, Coach Hurtt had a clause in his contract stating he was not allowed to bring negative press to the athletics or the college, yet despite this, chose to take the risk anyway by breaking some basic and very clear NCAA rules. As rule breaking becomes a greater focus in society, it will be interesting to see how this case is completed in June as governing bodies are looking to increase punishments in a lot of sports.
Book Source
Coakley. (2009). Sports In Society. New York: McGraw-Hill
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2013/02/25/ncaa-notice-of-allegations-louisville-assistant-clint-hurtt-university-of-miami/1947387/
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