University of Tennessee
• Athletic Dept. Revenue: $71,295,394
• Spent: $71,783,012
• Profit or Loss? How much?
o -$487,618
• Primary Sources of Revenue: Football ticket sales, Men’s Basketball ticket sales, Women’s Basketball ticket sales
• Primary Sources of Expenditure: Football student aid, Football salaries, Women’s basketball salaries
University of Memphis
• Athletic Dept. Revenue: $24,289,381
• Spent: $24,289,381
• Profit or Loss? How much?
o $0
• Primary Sources of Revenue: Football ticket sales, Football contributions, Football guarantees
• Primary Sources of Expenditure: Football Student Aid, Football Salaries, Basketball Salaries
University of Cincinnati
• Athletic Dept. Revenue: $21,124,176
• Spent: $25,247,524
• Profit or Loss? How Much?
o -$4,123,348
• Primary Sources of Revenue: Men’s Basketball ticket sales, Football contributions, Men’s Basketball NCAA/Conference distributions
• Primary Sources of Expenditure: Football Student Aid, Football Salaries, Men’s Basketball Salaries
Women’s Basketball:
• Most money spent on salary and recruiting?
o University of Tennessee, University of Connecticut, University of Texas
• Most revenue generated?
o University of Tennessee, University of Connecticut, University of Texas
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Monday, April 18, 2011
Are Chinese Mothers Superior?
Why Chinese Mothers are Superior
Sport in Education
Wall Street Journal
This article compares the way that Chinese mothers raise their children to the way that "Western" mothers raise their children. Chinese children are known to be "math wizzes and music prodigies." Chinese families are known to be more strict and less leniant about raising their children. The author admits that the stereotype does not include all Chinese or Western parents but it does include most.
Chinese mothers are strict when it comes to playing instruments. They make their children practice for two to three hours a day, compared to the thirty minutes to an hour or "Western" mothers.
Statistics show that "Western" mothers believe that learning should be portrayed as fun and not stressed upon their children. Chinese mothers believe that "academic achievement reflects successful parenting." Studies also show that Western kids are more likely to participate in sports rather than study like the Chinese children.
Strict parenting from the "get-go" results in a higher level of respect from the children. Chinese parents are known to be able to get away with more than Western parents are likely to be able to get away with. When Western parents are strict, the children treat them with disrespect and do not take them seriously.
The main difference is the fact that Western parents try to allow their children to make their own decisions and pursue their own goals. Whereas Chinese parents like to map out their children's successful futures.
Estarr10
Sport in Education
Wall Street Journal
This article compares the way that Chinese mothers raise their children to the way that "Western" mothers raise their children. Chinese children are known to be "math wizzes and music prodigies." Chinese families are known to be more strict and less leniant about raising their children. The author admits that the stereotype does not include all Chinese or Western parents but it does include most.
Chinese mothers are strict when it comes to playing instruments. They make their children practice for two to three hours a day, compared to the thirty minutes to an hour or "Western" mothers.
Statistics show that "Western" mothers believe that learning should be portrayed as fun and not stressed upon their children. Chinese mothers believe that "academic achievement reflects successful parenting." Studies also show that Western kids are more likely to participate in sports rather than study like the Chinese children.
Strict parenting from the "get-go" results in a higher level of respect from the children. Chinese parents are known to be able to get away with more than Western parents are likely to be able to get away with. When Western parents are strict, the children treat them with disrespect and do not take them seriously.
The main difference is the fact that Western parents try to allow their children to make their own decisions and pursue their own goals. Whereas Chinese parents like to map out their children's successful futures.
Estarr10
Sports and Politics
Sports and Politics
“The Pitch”
I remember vividly “The Pitch” by George W. Bush. The president threw out the first pitch of the 2001 World Series in New York. The Yankees were playing the Arizona Diamondbacks. This was right after the September 11th attacks on the Twin Towers in NYC. Bush threw a strike right down the middle and this gave the citizens of the United States hope in a time of sorrow and distress. “No matter what keep pitching, no matter what you go to the game, you go to the mound, you find the plate, and you throw, and you become who you are.” I must say that this video gave me the chills. It was an amazing experience and as an avid baseball fan and an US citizen, I would have given anything to have witnessed it.
A similar event took place in Kuwait with President Obama. He was speaking to American troops in Kuwait and decided to take a 3-point shot while talking to them. He made it on the first attempt.
Sarah Palin’s “Alaska” has been victim to criticism ever since it hit the air on TLC. In this particular video clip she is seen hunting and killing a caribou. She clearly states that, in Alaska, hunting is a way of life and a means of providing for her family. Palin has received criticism from groups due to the fact that she is a woman doing what is considered to be “manly”; however, she still stands strong in her stance. The show also allows Palin to be seen as a “normal” American compared to a highly publicized politician.
One cannot forget Ted Kennedy's famous lines when introducing Mark McGuire and Sammy Sosa at the White House. He introduced McGuire as "Mike Mcguire" and Sosa as "Sammy Sooser." This is extremely embarassing.
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“The Pitch”
I remember vividly “The Pitch” by George W. Bush. The president threw out the first pitch of the 2001 World Series in New York. The Yankees were playing the Arizona Diamondbacks. This was right after the September 11th attacks on the Twin Towers in NYC. Bush threw a strike right down the middle and this gave the citizens of the United States hope in a time of sorrow and distress. “No matter what keep pitching, no matter what you go to the game, you go to the mound, you find the plate, and you throw, and you become who you are.” I must say that this video gave me the chills. It was an amazing experience and as an avid baseball fan and an US citizen, I would have given anything to have witnessed it.
A similar event took place in Kuwait with President Obama. He was speaking to American troops in Kuwait and decided to take a 3-point shot while talking to them. He made it on the first attempt.
Sarah Palin’s “Alaska” has been victim to criticism ever since it hit the air on TLC. In this particular video clip she is seen hunting and killing a caribou. She clearly states that, in Alaska, hunting is a way of life and a means of providing for her family. Palin has received criticism from groups due to the fact that she is a woman doing what is considered to be “manly”; however, she still stands strong in her stance. The show also allows Palin to be seen as a “normal” American compared to a highly publicized politician.
One cannot forget Ted Kennedy's famous lines when introducing Mark McGuire and Sammy Sosa at the White House. He introduced McGuire as "Mike Mcguire" and Sosa as "Sammy Sooser." This is extremely embarassing.
Estarr10
Courtship of Rivals: Magic and Bird
Courtship of Rivals: Magic and Bird
Sport and Race
HBO Documentary
Erving “Magic” Johnson and Larry Bird were two players that came from totally different backgrounds but both became major stars in the NBA. During their professional careers they were each other’s biggest rivals on and off the court. Magic was an African-American that had dealt with racial tension and obstacles his whole life. Bird was a country born white player from Indiana that just played the game of basketball. Their rivalry began when Magic was at Michigan State and Bird was at Indiana State. These two teams met in the 1979 NCAA National Championship. Magic and the Michigan State Spartans prevailed with a victory over Bird and the Indiana State Sycamores. Both Bird and Johnson were drafted early in the 1979 NBA draft. Their rivalry continued on into the NBA. The rivalry fit right into the racial stereotypes of the time. Magic was an African-American and Bird was a country boy. Magic played the game of basketball with a flashy style and Bird just seemed to get the job done. A lot of controversy arose after their Converse commercial together hit the air in 1986. In 1993 at Bird’s retirement ceremony, Magic is quoted as describing Bird as a “friend forever.”
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Sport and Race
HBO Documentary
Erving “Magic” Johnson and Larry Bird were two players that came from totally different backgrounds but both became major stars in the NBA. During their professional careers they were each other’s biggest rivals on and off the court. Magic was an African-American that had dealt with racial tension and obstacles his whole life. Bird was a country born white player from Indiana that just played the game of basketball. Their rivalry began when Magic was at Michigan State and Bird was at Indiana State. These two teams met in the 1979 NCAA National Championship. Magic and the Michigan State Spartans prevailed with a victory over Bird and the Indiana State Sycamores. Both Bird and Johnson were drafted early in the 1979 NBA draft. Their rivalry continued on into the NBA. The rivalry fit right into the racial stereotypes of the time. Magic was an African-American and Bird was a country boy. Magic played the game of basketball with a flashy style and Bird just seemed to get the job done. A lot of controversy arose after their Converse commercial together hit the air in 1986. In 1993 at Bird’s retirement ceremony, Magic is quoted as describing Bird as a “friend forever.”
Estarr10
Straight Outta LA
Straight Outta L.A.
ESPN 30 for 30
This video was part of the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary series. This particular film talked about the Raiders football team. It spoke about how the city of Los Angeles really took hold of the Raiders attitude and how the team represented the city of L.A. The NFL franchise made the move to Los Angeles in 1982 under head coach and general manager Al Davis. The Raiders had a reputation of being a tough and hard-nosed football team. Likewise, the city of Los Angeles has a reputation of being a rough area to live in. Ice Cube narrates this documentary and really speaks from his heart about how much he cared for the Raiders and how much the Raiders meant to his career as a rapper. His rap group was called the NWA (Niggas with Attitude). Other members of the NWA were Snoop Dogg, Eazy E, and Dr. Dre. They always were seen in Raiders gear and really grasped the hard-nosed mentality in their music and lifestyle. Even after the Raiders left Los Angeles in 1994, Ice Cube claims that the city of L.A. will always be tied to the Raiders franchise.
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ESPN 30 for 30
This video was part of the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary series. This particular film talked about the Raiders football team. It spoke about how the city of Los Angeles really took hold of the Raiders attitude and how the team represented the city of L.A. The NFL franchise made the move to Los Angeles in 1982 under head coach and general manager Al Davis. The Raiders had a reputation of being a tough and hard-nosed football team. Likewise, the city of Los Angeles has a reputation of being a rough area to live in. Ice Cube narrates this documentary and really speaks from his heart about how much he cared for the Raiders and how much the Raiders meant to his career as a rapper. His rap group was called the NWA (Niggas with Attitude). Other members of the NWA were Snoop Dogg, Eazy E, and Dr. Dre. They always were seen in Raiders gear and really grasped the hard-nosed mentality in their music and lifestyle. Even after the Raiders left Los Angeles in 1994, Ice Cube claims that the city of L.A. will always be tied to the Raiders franchise.
Estarr10
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Alive and Kicking Article Review
Alive and Kicking
Sporting Heritage
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1140917/1/index.htm
3/17/11
Alive and Kicking is the story of the Fugees, a soccer team of war refugees. The Fugees are a team out of the state of Georgia. The players are from 24 different war torn countries throughout the world. Each single player has his own story about his family was torn apart because of the war and things that he had witnessed growing up. Even the coach, Luma Mufleh, has her own story about growing up in a rich family but becoming a refugee and her journey to America.
Luma found herself in an apartment complex in Clarkston, Georgia, after taking a wrong turn on her way home from work. She witnessed a handful of kids playing soccer in a parking lot. They were all of foreign nationality and were playing barefoot on the asphalt. This reminded her of where she came from. All of the kids were war refugees that had never been taught anything about soccer, just picked it up while playing. She approached the kids about becoming a team and she would be their coach. She wanted to start an under-10 team and an under-12 team. They gladly accepted her and they began practicing.
The rest of the story is about the challenges Luma and her team had to overcome, including a fight in which African-American boys jumped one of her players. Luma has to overcome her own fears and help the kids in their challenges on and outside of the soccer field, including school. Alive and Kicking is very interesting, informative, and inspirational article.
Estarr10
Sporting Heritage
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1140917/1/index.htm
3/17/11
Alive and Kicking is the story of the Fugees, a soccer team of war refugees. The Fugees are a team out of the state of Georgia. The players are from 24 different war torn countries throughout the world. Each single player has his own story about his family was torn apart because of the war and things that he had witnessed growing up. Even the coach, Luma Mufleh, has her own story about growing up in a rich family but becoming a refugee and her journey to America.
Luma found herself in an apartment complex in Clarkston, Georgia, after taking a wrong turn on her way home from work. She witnessed a handful of kids playing soccer in a parking lot. They were all of foreign nationality and were playing barefoot on the asphalt. This reminded her of where she came from. All of the kids were war refugees that had never been taught anything about soccer, just picked it up while playing. She approached the kids about becoming a team and she would be their coach. She wanted to start an under-10 team and an under-12 team. They gladly accepted her and they began practicing.
The rest of the story is about the challenges Luma and her team had to overcome, including a fight in which African-American boys jumped one of her players. Luma has to overcome her own fears and help the kids in their challenges on and outside of the soccer field, including school. Alive and Kicking is very interesting, informative, and inspirational article.
Estarr10
Monday, March 14, 2011
Dare to Compete: Women in Sports
Dare To Compete
Sports and Gender
3/15/2011
"Dare to Compete: Women in Sports" is a short film produced by HBO. It is about women and the way that they have progressed in the area of sports throughout the years. We were not able to watch the whole film; however, what we did watch was very interesting and informative.
The part that we were able to watch mentioned two women that are well known for their part in sport history. The first is Gertrude Ederle. She was the first woman to swim the English Channel and also the first person to ever swim it freestyle. She broke the men’s record by two hours. Ederle was able to swim the English Channel in 14 hours. The second woman mentioned was Suzanne Lenglen. She was known for being elegant and graceful. Lenglen was a women’s sports superstar in tennis. She is said to have appeared as a ballerina on the court.
We also learned about John R. Tunis. He wrote an article about the first time women were allowed to run the 800M in the Olympic games. The women were worn out after the race and laid down on the ground one at a time. The damage from his article about the 800M women’s race kept women from running more than 100M for the next 32 years.
The last thing that was mentioned was the bicycle. It was believed that the way a bicycle seat was made was bad for a woman’s body in the area of reproduction.
I am interested in watching the rest of this film and learning more about women in sport.
Estarr10
Sports and Gender
3/15/2011
"Dare to Compete: Women in Sports" is a short film produced by HBO. It is about women and the way that they have progressed in the area of sports throughout the years. We were not able to watch the whole film; however, what we did watch was very interesting and informative.
The part that we were able to watch mentioned two women that are well known for their part in sport history. The first is Gertrude Ederle. She was the first woman to swim the English Channel and also the first person to ever swim it freestyle. She broke the men’s record by two hours. Ederle was able to swim the English Channel in 14 hours. The second woman mentioned was Suzanne Lenglen. She was known for being elegant and graceful. Lenglen was a women’s sports superstar in tennis. She is said to have appeared as a ballerina on the court.
We also learned about John R. Tunis. He wrote an article about the first time women were allowed to run the 800M in the Olympic games. The women were worn out after the race and laid down on the ground one at a time. The damage from his article about the 800M women’s race kept women from running more than 100M for the next 32 years.
The last thing that was mentioned was the bicycle. It was believed that the way a bicycle seat was made was bad for a woman’s body in the area of reproduction.
I am interested in watching the rest of this film and learning more about women in sport.
Estarr10
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