Submitted by Steven L.Pate
It appear that the NFL season will proceed as scheduled. The possibility of no football on Sundays is like The Pope refusing to do mass. There is 9 billion dollars at stake. I know this situation is about billionaires vs. millionaires and I don't have a nickel in that quarter but to some extent I'm emotionally and finanacially vested in the outcome of football season like many men and even women all over the country. I buy, jerseys, hats, t shirts, attend games, and spend a good prtion of my time watching it on TV or checking out the latest new on the internet. Football is a way of life for me when it is in season. People gather together on Sundays like going to church and worship there team. I know I could spend a whole Sunday just watching football and being enticed to purchase the newest gimmick the that sponsors would tell me that I need. Football has become a social institution of American Culture as fan we spend countless amouts of dollars on gambling, fantasy football, John Madden XBOX,Playstaion for the ourselves and the children.
Aubrey J.J.
ReplyDeleteSteven does lift up a few interesting points that I agree with in regard that football is a major part of our society. Most men and women do appreciate the feelings and fellowships that football encourages throughout its seasons no matter if we are getting rich with the players and owners or not. We all will be affected by the decision of the players and owners no matter the out come.
Even more important though is the matter of principle and integrity. Are the owners and the NFL honoring their original agreements with the players? Maybe not? Or, are the players just acting like spoiled little rich brats wanting more and more money just because they believe that they can get it? Whatever the reasons are for the discussion integrity, honesty, and reasonable decisions must prevail.
Steven I would have to definitely agree that football has become a social institution for American culture. I would like to acknowledge the fact that America has a variety of different cultures and subcultures in our country. That is why it is intresting to me that the game of football can be converse almost among all people in America. I wonder if this is because us as Americans love the game or does it confirm an underlying issue that we as Americans are a volient and competetive culture. As Aubrey points out the game does bring feelings and fellowship throughout the season, but to whom is it bringing fellowship to? Is this game bringing us togather as an American culture or seperating us? Its not like the olympics where we are going against other countries. Its our own citys and states saying "Hey Philadelphia our team in Pittsburg four hours away is way better than yours". Is that good for our society? Fan's enthusium and passion for their teams have been Known to turn volient.Whether its fans attacking rivial fans or groups of people rioting after a critical lost or crucial win.
ReplyDeleteI'm happy that football season will resume! These players are taking serious injuries to their bodies. The trauma they sustained in playing football leaves many handicapped, retiring from the sport, or even death. When the players are seriously injured they no longer collect benefits from the NFL; which refuse to help these players with their medical bills. Many ex football players are left without money to cover their medical expense, that was one major issue for the walk out. We all enjoy watching this sport, but this sport can be a deadly game. I'm not agreeing for athletes to get more money,but when it comes to medical conditions the league should cover them. The NFL is willing to pay for the young and healthy athletes, but what happens when they get injured?
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