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.”
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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
Monday, January 31, 2011
Ode to Southern Football
Ode To Southern Football
Sport and Heritage
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/eticket/story?page=southernfootball
2/1/11
Winter and Spring: In this section the writer talks about all of the traditions of crazy football fans around the south. He says that this is the time when all of the stories are told reliving past memories and telling stories about tailgating. This is the time of the year when the football season has just recently finished, and fans are already itching for it to begin again. There is recruiting going on that just keeps football fans in the mood for the fall to eventually begin. He talks about how all of the SEC schools have their own traditions including: Rocky Top, Toomer’s corner, and “Pig Sooie.” All of the stories are told around the dinner table or even deer camps and tree stands.
Summer: In this section he talks about how the mood starts to heat up thinking that football season is right around the corner. The college towns are empty and restaurants are easier to be seated in. He mentions that fans are like players; they can get too fired up too far in advance. It is hard not to get fired up when hearing about summer practices in the heat and even the SEC media days in Hoover, Alabama. Towards the end of the summer it is obvious that the season is right around the corner.
Summer Turns to Fall: This section is primarily about the SEC media days in Hoover, Alabama, and all of the tension and excitement that they bring to coaches, fans, and reporters alike. The tension of knowing that the football season is here in a few weeks is intense. The coaches are friends during the media days, but the mood will change as soon as they all get on their respective planes to fly home. They are all undefeated at this point and have a huge smile on their face on the plane.
Fall: When fall gets here it is time to “rock and roll.” The writer talks about how school is now in session and football season is finally here. He mentions how he watches practice then makes his way to sit in the empty stadium imagining it full from top to bottom with fans of all ages. He closes his eyes and sees the Vol Navy and little girls saying “Tiger bait.” Football season is finally here and it is game time.
Estarr10
Sport and Heritage
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/eticket/story?page=southernfootball
2/1/11
Winter and Spring: In this section the writer talks about all of the traditions of crazy football fans around the south. He says that this is the time when all of the stories are told reliving past memories and telling stories about tailgating. This is the time of the year when the football season has just recently finished, and fans are already itching for it to begin again. There is recruiting going on that just keeps football fans in the mood for the fall to eventually begin. He talks about how all of the SEC schools have their own traditions including: Rocky Top, Toomer’s corner, and “Pig Sooie.” All of the stories are told around the dinner table or even deer camps and tree stands.
Summer: In this section he talks about how the mood starts to heat up thinking that football season is right around the corner. The college towns are empty and restaurants are easier to be seated in. He mentions that fans are like players; they can get too fired up too far in advance. It is hard not to get fired up when hearing about summer practices in the heat and even the SEC media days in Hoover, Alabama. Towards the end of the summer it is obvious that the season is right around the corner.
Summer Turns to Fall: This section is primarily about the SEC media days in Hoover, Alabama, and all of the tension and excitement that they bring to coaches, fans, and reporters alike. The tension of knowing that the football season is here in a few weeks is intense. The coaches are friends during the media days, but the mood will change as soon as they all get on their respective planes to fly home. They are all undefeated at this point and have a huge smile on their face on the plane.
Fall: When fall gets here it is time to “rock and roll.” The writer talks about how school is now in session and football season is finally here. He mentions how he watches practice then makes his way to sit in the empty stadium imagining it full from top to bottom with fans of all ages. He closes his eyes and sees the Vol Navy and little girls saying “Tiger bait.” Football season is finally here and it is game time.
Estarr10
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Personal Sports Biography
Sports Participation Background:
- I was introduced to sports by my father in my living room when I was 2 years old. He bought me a tee, ball, and a plastic bat for Christmas. He set it up for me not expecting me to be able to hit it. I hit it and proceeded to shatter the window in the back of the living room.
- I never played informal non-competitive sports as a child.
- Yes I did play formal youth/competitive sports as a child. I played baseball, basketball, and soccer.
- I have played since i was 3 years old.
- I have several memorable positive experiences and not very many negative ones. My highest point in my sports history has to be my first college at bat here at Reinhardt University. I hit a solo homerun to right field against Bluefield College in my very first college at bat. My lowest point would have to be the day I found out I had to have Labrum surgery.
- Now, I play college baseball at RU.
Sports Spectatorship
- Favorite sports to watch are baseball, football, basketball, and golf
- I use the internet and the TV to follow sports
- The National Championship, World Series, Super Bowl, Braves games, UT games, Colts games, and Titans games are all "can't miss" viewing for me
- My least favorite sports to follow are women's basketball and soccer
Contemporary Sports Issues
- Cam Newton's pay for play scandal is very interesting to me right now. I just want the truth to come out and for everything to be set straight.
- Bruce Pearl's suspension is also interesting to me right now considering I am a huge Tennessee basketball fan.
- Also, Terrell Pryor's selling of his merchandise is very interesting to me right now. I am interested to see if he will return for his senior year to Ohio St.
- Chipper Jones is very significant as an athlete to me. He has been my favorite player since I can remember, and I have and still do wear his number.
- Josh Hamilton and his life changes are also very significant to me. What a turn around and a positive impact for God.
- Tim Tebow and his impact on people is also very significant to me. He is an amazing athlete as well as Christian man.
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Sport in Contemporary Society
Attention all followers:
This blog is no longer for my Sports Administration Class. It is now being used for my Sport in Contemporary Society Class. Thank you for your time.
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This blog is no longer for my Sports Administration Class. It is now being used for my Sport in Contemporary Society Class. Thank you for your time.
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