http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Boy-tackled-Cleveland-Browns-New-York-Jets-111710
Recently the New york Jets played the Cleveland Browns in a football game that concluded in a 26-20 Jets victory; however that was not the main news headline from the event. Prior to the conclusion of the game, an eight year old boy who was wearing a New York Jets jersey was visciuocly tackled by a boozed up grown man wearing a Cleveland Browns jersey in the parkinglot. That leads to the question: is sport spectating dangerous these days. Well I feel this incident is redicoulous and the grown man who tackled the young boy should be prosicuted. The father showed a lot of composure during the incident by showing his son fighting is not the answer, instead fleeing was the answer.
Another point that needs to be mentioned is the excessive alcohol assumption during professional sporting events. For example, if the drunken man in this scenario was unable to obtain alcholic beverages in the stadium, the boy may have not gone through this unescessary tramatic event. Realisticly alchol would never be absolete fromn sporting venues because of the excessive advertisments and profits to be made by the different organizations. Yet another interesting thing is what Browns President Mike Holmgren said when he got here was, "home-field advantage and a fan-friendly environment is very important," Gulkis said." With that being said, the man disregarded the incident by saying it was just unfortunate, but that's good for home field advantage. I feel this could be interpreted by the conflict approach in which sports are controlled by the people in power. I feel this is a tragic event and that more should have been done for justice. No real issues were ever brought to light because of this and I feel that is a shame.
Tyler H.
Kin 332 2104 sec 03.
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As an avid fan of the NFL I find that I spend most of my time paying attention to what happens on the field and to the numbers that permeate the game. However, it is clear that a more humanistic approach needs to be taken when viewing today’s sports and athletics. Far too often people get caught up in the game, taking their love and fan-ship to extremes that are inappropriate, dangerous, and in many cases, illegal. This example of the Brown’s fan tackling a child supporting the New York Jets is a wake up call that our society is over-conforming to the standards of rivalry. I also believe that this incident is an excellent illustration of how fans today view sports and athletics in a more selfish manner, which in some instances could lead to increased aggressive behaviors in the stands and in the parking lots. Many fans are now betting their hard-earned money on athletic events and in turn are investing in games that were once followed primarily for recreation. Modern fans are spending too much attention on the outcome of games, in regards to betting, or on individual athletes’ performances, in regards to fantasy sports, and because of this off the field issues like a man tackling a boy are often overlooked by a selfish audience that should be appalled by this behavior. We as fans need to reevaluate our role in professional sports.
Jonathan A.
Kin 332 Sec. 3017
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