The three of us working the bar tonight are dressed in referee tops, white and black vertical bars that indicate we are in charge. It’s supposed to be a sexy ode to the Superbowl game blaring from ten different televisions in the bar. Instead, it feels like a cruel joke that I painted myself into. Usually, I tell myself, “At least I’m not working the bar,” but waiting tables and shuttling drinks through the throng of cheering people who can’t find a seat anywhere is worse than having to work the bar with the lean-n-squeeze. My miniskirt feels shorter as time goes by, the men get drunker, and more than a few of them grab things that don’t belong to them. I want to call out, “That’s illegal use of the hands, Sir. Keep that up, and there will be no more beer for you.” Referees in bars should be allowed to carry billy clubs. I don’t even have a whistle to call personal foul, and I can’t throw flags; a billy club would level the playing field. All’s fair in love and football, depending on who’s reffing the game. …show more content…
At half time, I get to bail, drive 30 minutes across town, miss the half-time show, and watch the second half of the game with a friend. Well, more than a friend, I hope. It’s more like a first date over football and beer, but I have to survive this half of the game first. There’s unnecessary roughness when a burly man by the pool tables throws up his arms in disgust at a ref’s call on the play. It wasn’t my call, but I took a hit to the arm anyway. I think he meant to apologize until he saw my shirt and it triggered an almost primal response of disgust at my station in life. He growled at me, chugged the last of his $2 beer, and pointed at the bar for me to bring him another. That’s unsportsmanlike conduct, Sir. I’m only a waitress. Since I don’t have much of a choice, I begrudgingly go fetch the beer
To understand this phenomenon we must go back to March 13, 1955. On this date, the Montreal Canadians were playing a game in Boston against the Bruins. One of the opposing players, Hal Laycoe, high-sticked Maurice Richard, injuring him to the point of requiring eight stitches on his scalp. Richard retaliated by smashing his own stick over Laycoe's head and shoulders and slashed him with another player's stick until it splintered. Becoming annoyed with the official's interference in the fight, Richard then turned and punched him. Since hitting an official was the least honorable thing to do, Richard was expelled from the game (2000).
It’s Saturday Night, the crowd gone wild with an epic hit on the opposing team. The occasional drunk sitting next to you, as your kids enjoy delicious Dipping Dots. Right as the momentum is swinging towards the home team, a penalty is called. A powerplay opportunity is awarded to the defending team. With the home team fighting with all their might to defend from a goal, down 4 on 5, they run around like chickens with their heads chopped off, trying to get the puck out of their zone. Then when everything seems to simmer down, a fight breaks between the bulkiest guys on each team, punches being thrown, blood spattering across the ice. In hockey today, there are two main leagues in the United states: the NHL, and USA Hockey. Just like in any game, there are basic rules that must be followed. In these two leagues there are similarities and differences in basic “golden” rules, benefits from playing, and the official’s code of conduct.
I awaited the day before the big game in nervous apprehension. Would the Red Sox be able to rebound from a 0-2 series deficit and advance to face the Yankees? They had already won two straight games and evened the series at 2-2. The next game would be the do or die situation. I stylishly dressed in all of my Red Sox apparel (even the lucky red socks) and prepared for an invigorating game. Mike from the third floor came down to the first floor lounge to watch the big game. Being from Cleveland, Mike was sporting all of his Indians apparel. For the next the 3 hours Mike would be my most bitter enemy. Mike was the antichrist. We would swear at each other, hurl projectiles at each other, and possibly even have an outright brouhaha if things got out of control. In the bottom of the second inning, the Indians got 2 hits, which spawned an outrageous reaction from mike. He sprung from his seat, arms failing about, and began to do a mock Indian dance in front of me. "Sit your silly ass down," I probably yelled. Then he began to do the tomahawk chop to his fabulously clichéd rendition of an Indian chant, "Ohhhh oh oh oh Ohhhh oh oh oh." I looked up at Mike's hat. The Cleveland Indian logo goofily stared down at me.
Physicality and sports have been synonymous with each other ever since the beginning. All sports leagues of various skill levels must straddle the fine line between what is acceptable within the game and what is pushing the limits. This is especially true for full contact sports, such as; American football, boxing, and ice hockey. Deliberately or incidentally, the physicality of the sport is an integral part of the game. These unique sports are in the crosshairs of the rules, regulations, and policies of the given sport and are at the mercy of civil laws as well. This brings up tort law, in which someone unfairly causes someone else to suffer loss or harm resulting in legal liability for the person who commits the tortious act. Within this paper, I will cover past, present, and potential future issues regarding tort law in the professional sports industry. This information is valuable because many people believe that sport administrators are powerless when it comes to these sorts of problems, and that the judicial system needs to intervene. If it is not up to the sport administrators running and working for these leagues then who is responsible for finding solutions to problems? Or making the game a safe and fun activity for future generations to enjoy? Furthermore, recent lawsuits surrounding head injuries in the National Football League (NFL) and the National Hockey League (NHL) have stem from the alleged negligence of the individuals leagues. These issues can potentially change the way we see and play American football and ice hockey forevermore.
After co producing an independent film (playing on February). I am happy to announce that I have been working so hard to get my hands on events & marketing in San Francisco. Other than tending bar at this unique venue, Cigar Bar & Grill, I have convinced them that I can throw awesome parties. I know some of you can testify to that.
March 8th, 2004 was supposed to be nothing more than a competitive and action packed regular season hockey game between feuding rivals, the Colorado Avalanche and the Vancouver Canucks. The game slipped away from the Canucks, with the Avalanche up 6-2 heading into the third period. The heated contested already had its fair share of fighting majors, but an incident that happened late in the third period shocked the more than 18,000 fans in attendance at Rogers Arena, the hockey community, and North America. After failing to instigate a fight with Avalanche forward Steve Moore, Todd Bertuzzi of the Vancouver Canucks grabbed the back of Moore’s jersey, landed a vicious punch to the back of Moore’s head, before slamming him face first on the ice and falling on top of him. Moore had to be helped off the ice on a stretcher, and has never returned to the NHL. Bertuzzi, on the other hand, was suspended for 20 games by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, and is still playing in the NHL for the Detroit Red Wings. This is one of many examples of deviance in sports, and how a win-at-all costs mentality can drive athletes to act in extreme manners. As a result of the growing commercialization of sports, athletes are socialized at young ages to believe that winning is everything, and that stopping at nothing will help you succeed. Athletes will do almost anything to gain the upper hand in their respective sports, whether it is through engaging in excessive on-field violence or through the use of performance enhancing drugs, excessively committing themselves to their sport, or by violating league rules and policies. In sports, deviance is viewed in a different light than in the outside world. As professional athletes strive towards conforming to spor...
The roaring of the crowd on November 17 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC finally fell silent late in the fourth quarter after star linebacker Luke Kuechly was slow to get off the field after a huge hit to the head. American’s live to be entertained, and the football field is one of the main sources of enjoyment for many. Immediately after Kuechly’s hit, it was quiet in the stadium for the first time that day. The fans watched in fear, waiting to see if their star player could finish the game and bring out the win. However, they all became disappointed as Kuechly shed tears while being carted off the field, not because they were worried about the player and his head but because they feared about losing the game. Americans want excitement,
After a referee makes a call against Arizona, the crowd around me erupts with anger; booing and cussing at the referee, accusing him of cheating or being unfit for the job. In that moment I realize that the referees actually have a very stressful, and even dangerous job. The spectators take every call made against their team as a personal attack and reciprocate in return.
Chuck E Cheese was founded in 1977, Chuck E. Cheese has since been recognized as the leader in family dining and entertainment. With over 600 locations and growing, it entertains over 40 million kids and celebrates over 1 million birthday parties a year. The first location that opened was in San Jose, California on May, 17 1977(chuckecheese.com/franchising). Do you enjoy having an awesome time with the family? Do you love eating the perfect slice of pizza? How does entertainment for the whole family in one place sound for you? Well, Chuck E. Cheese is the best place on earth where kids and parents can enjoy themselves. Not to mention it is also known for its famous motto “where a kid can be a kid”.
Well, a place where to live is essential for everybody. Today I am going to show you a less expensive, practical and ecofriendly solution for this basic but indispensable necessity.
Most people would agree that booing is a problem. Maybe because it hurts others, maybe they don’t like seeing their children being booed, or maybe they just don’t like being booed themselves. I think that the “good sportsmanship” agreement is a great idea and here are some reasons why…
Have you ever had your future all laid out for you? Everything was going to go your way, and happen perfectly. Your plan would lead you to success, but then disaster strikes. You’re walking across the street, then life hits you with a 10,000 pound truck. You’re put into a coma, and don’t wake up for a whole year. Missing out on a lot of important things in your plan that transpired… Well, that didn’t exactly happen to my hero, but it’s basically the same principle.
Borrowing some of the greatest aspects of American culture, football has truly become a spectacle not only in the United States but also around the world. This level of entertainment is not only reserved for the NFL: college football, and high school football also provide enormous value to fans. Although fans of American football cannot have enough of the sport, they are more docile compared to football fans. I admire the enthusiasm of the fans by having pre-game tailgate to rile themselves up for the upcoming game, but for me that’s as far as it goes. American football fans do not bring the same enthusiasm during the game as football
Looking back on previous generations spanning over thousands of years, humans have always rallied over a sport that displayed physical competition. This always brings in an audience, one of the biggest sports in today’s culture is American Football. It’s a sport where players are padded up then told to run into each other over a ball that’s not even round. Sure, it’s a bit dangerous, but that’s what draws in the fans. The National Football League consists of thirty-two teams, with each team having a fan base that varies in number. Some teams that are more popular have more fans, but they are equally committed to their teams. Although very diverse, football fans are unified with the love of their corresponding team; which is sometimes overlooked by critics that would rather stress the negative behavior exhibited by a minority of fans.
The fierce hand strikes again. There is no sense of motherly or fatherly love when sharp pains stem from vermillion scars appearing on your undeveloped and sensitive hand. Would you like to experience this everlasting pain?