Definition Paper-Project, Poster, Newspaper, etc.

This assignment is meant to be a bit vague as I want to get a better understanding of your definition of the various elements of literature that we have discussed over the course of the semester.

Requirements
PAPER=1 pg., double-spaced, pictures must be included (length should be adjusted)
POWERPOINT=5 slides, text on each slide w/ pictures
NEWSPAPER/PUBLICATION=2 pgs, pictures included, layout will be judged

Definition should be based on YOUR THOUGHTS AND OPINIONS about the topic you've selected. This can include, but is not limited to, the impact it has on the sport, the definition you assign to it, and how it has possible changed. This is a combination of a couple of the assignments we have done thus far.

TOPICS
Sports
Media
Cheerleaders
Love of the Game
Fans
Entertainment Value
Sports as an Artform
Sports Idols
Sports Economy
Cheaters
Evolution of Sport...why it has evolved/changed?
Importance of Sports

WORTH 20 POINTS

NFL Draft Move to Prime Time

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/football/nfl/draft/stories/042809dnspogosselin.1183d684a.html

what do you guys think? I personally love the draft but I know alot of people who hate it and think it's extremly boring

Kevin Garnett..Who are you?

He sits on the bench and talks more smack than anybody on the court, AND HE'S NOT EVEN PLAYING! This is folowed by last years famous line "Anything Is Possible" which had to be screamed into the microphone after they won. Kevin Garnett...You are a scumbag.

Rookie QB Bust

I was watching E60 on the Matthew Stafford story with him and his "makeover" and I was wondering who will be the biggest bust of the QB's in this years draft? (Stafford, Sanchez, or Freeman) I think it was Todd McShay who said that Statford was going to be the biggest bust and I think it as Mel Kiper who said Mark Sanchez was going to be the biggest bust, I probably am wrong with who said what.

Don't forget to answer the homework assignment below

Fred Snodgrass

What is the most unrelenting of sports? Why? Which sport, ultimately, is the most lasting in one's life? What do sports provide to the aging athlete?

5 points for your response.

Fred Snodgrass

What is the most unrelenting of sports? Why? Which sport, ultimately, is the most lasting in one's life? What do sports provide to the aging athlete?

5 points for your response.

Tom Izzo: The Humanitarian

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But, Tom Izzo does it all. He's a humanitarian, he's a coach, and he dances.

http://deadspin.com/5223526/tom-izzo-to-make-musical-theater-fans-les-miserables

Your Sports and the Future

Looking at baseball through the eyes of Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner) is truly a remarkable thing. Ray is so in love with the game that it is difficult for him to truly love anything else as much...with the exception of maybe his family.

What will your favorite sport look like in 100 years? What will people say about your favorite sport and this time in history? Will it be a revered era in sports or just another 25 year piece of the puzzle? Are you saddened by this era in sports?

Respond on-line for 5 points.

Chicago Sports Day

BE SURE TO SEE ASSIGNMENT ONE POST DOWN!

I can't remember a better day in Chicago Sport's History. While clearly title wins are exciting, a can't remember a time where the city of Chicago experience so many great/thrilling Chicago wins in one day.

Blackhawks-Down 2-0 early to the Flames, the Hawks and their young stars clawed back for a 3-2 to win for a 2-0 series lead. Toews and Kane are about as exciting as any tandem in the playoffs. Just incredible!!!!

Bulls-Derek Rose! Can you believe this guy? Not only did they defeat the defending champions 105-102 in Overtime, but a rookie from the streets of 'Chicago' scored 36 points on 12-of-19 shooting for one of the best rookie playoff performances in NBA history. WOW!

Cubs-Reeling late into the game, the Cubs hit their way back into an early season Saturday matchup with Central foe St. Louis. Great walk-off homerun by Aramis! It's about time he looked inspired for the Cubies this year. Great game! \

Sox-8-2 win and another good outing for Buehrle. Carlos Quentin continued to look like last year wasn't a fluke.

BONUS SPORTS GOODIES
Fremd Softball - Outscored the Cary-Grove Trojans 18-1 in 12 inning double-header sweep.
Fremd Gymnastics - Fourth place finish at York Invite on the back of Dante Digangi's third place finish in the vault.
Fremd Volleyball -Lost to Addison Trail in the third place game at the Schaumburg Invite. The Schaumburg Invite is always one of the most competitive tournaments in the NW Suburbs. Fourth place out of eight completely respectable.
Fremd Student Body- Johnny Kent watches 17 hours of Tom Izzo coaching tapes and MSU Final Four clips, and Ben Perna pantomimes a wrestling match against Dan Gabel (Iowa wrestling coach and legend).

Field of Dreams Day 1

Okay, so we were clearly supposed to be watching A League of their Own, but I can change up the blog questions to match Field of Dreams.

Directions: Answer the following question with a comment below in at least 3-5 sentences. When you were a kid, what one sport or athlete gave you the most inspiration to sink the final shot, hit the winning homerun, catch the touchdown, pass the leader at the turn, etc.

Due by the end of the movie!!!

Worth 10 points.

For me it was always Marino or Elway. If I was playing with my brother Justin, I was Elway and he was Marino (Justin was always bigger and not as agile). I admired the way these seemingly timeless quarterbacks managed the players on the field, the game they were playing, and the nerves they were fighting. Nothing was as poetic to me, still nothing is, as a game-winning drive. Their ability to directly impact the game, regardless of the other teams impact was spectacular to watch. Now, Peyton Manning and Donovan McNabb entertain me in the same way. Don't get me wrong, Brady is great, but I just have never liked pretty boys quite as much as the grittier, more traditional quarterbacks.

Manning=throwback qb. McNabb=throwback qb with style.

Nicknames

As the end of the year comes closer it's time to put into action what I've been suggest for some name, nicknames for everyone in the class.

ESPN Chicago

ESPN launched their Chicago website. They chose one city to make a website for, and it was Chicago. It is ESPN coverage for every Chicago team. Check it out.

http://espn.go.com/chicago/index

Past, Present or Future

If you could choose an era of sports in which to live, which would you choose and why? Be sure to cite examples from the era in your response. Which athletes would be important to you? Why? What was your favorite team like? What has changed since that era?

Eras to Consider
Pre WWII
Post WWII
Civil Rights and the Desgregation Era
The Wild 60s and 70s
The Conservative 80s
The Overpaid 90s/Steroid Era
TODAY

After answering the above questions, consider the following question for discussion tomorrow.
What is the future of sports going to look like?