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Money Money Money, Richard C. Crepeau
Money Money Money, Richard C. Crepeau
On Sport and Society
In the last few weeks, the world of sport has brought to mind the lyrics of a wonderful song from ABBA:
Football Obsession, Richard C. Crepeau
Football Obsession, Richard C. Crepeau
On Sport and Society
While watching more and more college football in the last few days as the season comes to its close, I have been struck by what seems to be an increase in the frequency and intensity of the hits received by the players. Some players are knocked out and have concussions; some sustain fractures, while others experience lesser trauma across the body. As the speed and size of football players has increased over the past three decades, the collisions on the football field have become more violent.
The Protopopovs, Richard C. Crepeau
The Protopopovs, Richard C. Crepeau
On Sport and Society
Just about a week ago, the Russian Skating Federation announced the death of Oleg Protopopov. He and his wife, Ludmila Belusova, who died in 2017, were the first of the many great Russian pairs figure skaters who came out of the Soviet Union to initiate the international Soviet dominance in pairs figure skating. The Protopopovs elevated pairs skating to new levels of artistry, consistently performing as near to perfection as humanly possible.
Bobby Knight, Richard C. Crepeau
Bobby Knight, Richard C. Crepeau
On Sport and Society
Late last week, the news of the death of Robert Montgomery Knight was announced. I have let this news settle while traveling and also because I didn’t want to make too hasty a response. Those who have read this column over several years may be familiar with my views on the late great basketball coach. Over the last few days, I have been reading obituaries and tributes, as well as going back to read my own writing on Bobby Knight that dates back into the late 1990s. My last piece on his legacy was written when Knight retired from coaching …
Coco Gauff, Richard C. Crepeau
Coco Gauff, Richard C. Crepeau
On Sport and Society
It seems to me that the U.S. Open Tennis Tournament, played at the end of the summer each year, has consistently produced some of the greatest sports highlights of the year. I have been particularly conscious of this since I started writing these essays over thirty years ago. Almost every September, I have been inspired by something at the Open that prompted me to produce one of these essays. Looking at my records, I see that the second essay on Sport and Society that I ever wrote was in September of 1991. It had as its subject the contrast between …
Big 10, Richard C. Crepeau
Big 10, Richard C. Crepeau
On Sport and Society
Over the past several weeks the world of college sports has gone into overdrive in an attempt to milk the public for as much cash as is humanly possible. The money game this time around has centered on conferences seeking to expand their membership, which mathematically means shrinking the size of the membership of other conferences or, even better, wiping out the conference competition entirely.
A Constant In Sport, Richard C. Crepeau
A Constant In Sport, Richard C. Crepeau
On Sport and Society
The mid-summer glamor events are now history. Wimbledon offered two record-setting championship runs. The All-Star Game was one of the more exciting in recent history, as it opened with two excellent catches by the corner outfielders, both Cubans, who had once roomed together. It ended with a tight finish and the winning home run was hit by a player, not a household name, who blossomed relatively late in his career. The Open also provided some golf excellence as it always does, even though it was without a dramatic finish.
Jim Brown, Richard C. Crepeau
Jim Brown, Richard C. Crepeau
On Sport and Society
Over the past few days, the sports media have been filled with commentary and tributes to Jim Brown, superstar running back of the Cleveland Browns and leader in the battle against racism in the NFL, in Sport, in the United States, and across the world. Brown died last week at 87 having set all sorts of records in the NFL and having played an important leadership role in the fight for Civil Rights.
Florida Politics, Richard C. Crepeau
Florida Politics, Richard C. Crepeau
On Sport and Society
For those who think that sport and politics are separate entities, I offer a look at the strange world of Florida politics and the presidential aspirations of the governor of Florida. I do this as a historian and, in particular, a sport historian; as a Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Central Florida; and as a citizen of Florida and the United States.
Damar Hamlin's Cardic Arrest, Richard C. Crepeau
Damar Hamlin's Cardic Arrest, Richard C. Crepeau
On Sport and Society
The exact cause of Damar Hamlin’s collapse following a tackle in Monday’s night’s NFL game between Cincinnati and Buffalo is not known. He remains in the Intensive Care Unit at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Millions of football fans watched this tragedy unfold on television along with all those in the Stadium. Millions more have seen replays and listened to discussions and reactions to the incident. What is known is that Hamlin experienced cardiac arrest and is now fighting for his life.
Bowls, Bowls, Bowls, Richard C. Crepeau
Bowls, Bowls, Bowls, Richard C. Crepeau
On Sport and Society
When you come across the word “bowl,” what comes to mind?
World Series, Richard C. Crepeau
World Series, Richard C. Crepeau
On Sport and Society
The last few weeks has offered some very good and exciting baseball. The new format of the playoffs has not noticeably damaged the playoff process. As in the case of most playoffs, some good teams are eliminated; some very hot teams move forward; and some very good teams advance. This is generally the case in most playoff schemes in most sports. A short series, five to seven games, does not always reward the best team. The Philadelphia Phillies, the hot team, and the Houston Astros, the very good team, have advanced to the World Series. It looks like a very …
Overdosing On Sports, Richard C. Crepeau
Overdosing On Sports, Richard C. Crepeau
On Sport and Society
We have arrived at that moment in the U.S. sports calendar when there is a high risk of overdosing. The NFL has started its season; college football is already deep into its schedule; the NHL starts regular season play next week; the NBA is less than two weeks away from opening night; and, baseball has begun its playoff march to the World Series. And, this is just the major sports.
Tennis In Transition, Richard C. Crepeau
Tennis In Transition, Richard C. Crepeau
On Sport and Society
Over the past few months, I have written this column only a few times, the last being late July. This has not been because I have had nothing to comment upon. Rather the summer has been filled with travel, some to escape the heat of Florida. Over the past few days, I have been trying to decide how to restart. Many topics have shot by over the past three months, any number of which could now be subjects for this column. Not the least of these are the passing of two giants of contemporary American sport: Bill Russell in basketball …
Are You Ready For Some Football?, Richard C. Crepeau
Are You Ready For Some Football?, Richard C. Crepeau
On Sport and Society
For the past two weeks, the temperatures have been near 100 degrees Fahrenheit across much of the United States. Clearly, it is time for football to take center stage in Sportsworld. Heat, humidity, and football are in the air. The internet, social media, print media, radio, and television are full of little else. American sports fans seemingly cannot get enough football. Every season is now football season.
Winning And Losing, Richard C. Crepeau
Winning And Losing, Richard C. Crepeau
On Sport and Society
“Winning Isn’t Everything, it’s the Only Thing” and “Just Win Baby!” are two of the most familiar slogans in competitive sport. To be called a “Winner” is considered a high compliment, while being called a “Loser” is generally considered an insult.
The Nfl Draft, Richard C. Crepeau
The Nfl Draft, Richard C. Crepeau
On Sport and Society
Some of you may remember when the word “draft” referred to a movement of cold air through a warm room from an outside source. Others will remember the Draft as that device controlling compulsory military service. Some will think “Draft lottery” the device designed to make the military draft fair, although the young may think of the NBA Draft Lottery. Others will think “draft” beer.
Sport And The Russian War, Richard C. Crepeau
Sport And The Russian War, Richard C. Crepeau
On Sport and Society
Two months into the Russian invasion of Ukraine, criticism of Russia continues to mount across the world. The world of sport also has been impacted by the invasion. Countries and sports organizations have raised objections to the invasion, and calls for a boycott of Russians and Belarusians in sport increase daily. Generally these are of two types: calls for bans on Russian national participation in international competition and calls for the banning of individual Russians competing in sporting events.
Two Issues For The Nfl, Richard C. Crepeau
Two Issues For The Nfl, Richard C. Crepeau
On Sport and Society
As is generally the case, the Super Bowl served as a distraction from more serious issues and problems in the NFL. One exception was the issue of Race, particularly the hiring of African-American coaches in the League. The firing of Brian Flores as the head coach of the Miami Dolphins and the subsequent filing of a lawsuit by Flores against the Dolphins pushed the issue back out of the shadows.
Winter Olympics Part L, Richard C. Crepeau
Winter Olympics Part L, Richard C. Crepeau
On Sport and Society
At times during the past two years of Covidlife, it has seemed difficult to keep track of the time or the days of the week. Life could occasionally become a blur. For the fans of Sportsworld, the problem could sometimes be alleviated by reference to the patterns of the sports schedule. Days of the week could be tied down by knowing that professional football generally meant it was Sunday, or a preponderance of college football indicated it was Saturday. Monday Night Football, of course, was self-evident. Then there are the seasons: football meant fall, basketball or hockey meant winter, baseball …
The Valieva Case, Richard C. Crepeau
The Valieva Case, Richard C. Crepeau
On Sport and Society
When it comes to the Olympics, it is the Winter Games that hold most of my interest, and among the various sports, it is figure skating, ski jumping, and hockey that are must viewing for me. The fact that I grew up in Minnesota may account for this. During the current Winter Games, with its time differences and the scrambled NBC schedule, it has been primarily figure skating that has captured most of my interest. Then, with controversy surrounding a doping issue, more attention was given to women’s figure skating.
Pearl Harbor Anniversary, Richard C. Crepeau
Pearl Harbor Anniversary, Richard C. Crepeau
On Sport and Society
As was predicted by President Franklin D. Roosevelt December 7, 1941 was a day that has lived in infamy. Fifty years ago tomorrow the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor drew the United States into World War II.
Tis The Season, Richard C. Crepeau
Tis The Season, Richard C. Crepeau
On Sport and Society
‘Tis the season. . .for? Money, Money, Money.
A Great Month Plus, Richard C. Crepeau
A Great Month Plus, Richard C. Crepeau
On Sport and Society
The month of October for sports fans in the United States presents a feast of events that makes October the best of all possible months. With baseball’s regular season at an end the playoffs and World Series carry the baseball fan through the early fall.
Another Harassment Story, Richard C. Crepeau
Another Harassment Story, Richard C. Crepeau
On Sport and Society
“The breakdown of authority is often cited as a primary cause of the disorders and maladies of society. The loss of respect for authority is seen as a major problem among the young. Many of the symbols of authority have lost their luster and seem no longer capable of evoking deference.
The Nwsl Soccer Scandal, Richard C. Crepeau
The Nwsl Soccer Scandal, Richard C. Crepeau
On Sport and Society
As bad as Jon (not John) Gruden’s email revelations were, the news coming out of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) was worse. The principal player in this disaster is Paul Riley, who is now the poster boy for sexual harassment. His activity took place across two teams over six years while coaching NWSL teams in Portland and North Carolina. Riley had been one of the most respected and successful coaches in women’s soccer, in both the NWSL and with the United States National and Olympic teams. Over the past six years, he built this reputation and public image, although …
Coaches Behaving Badly, Richard C. Crepeau
Coaches Behaving Badly, Richard C. Crepeau
On Sport and Society
Since the beginning of this month the news from the world of sport in the United States has been dominated by coaches behaving badly. More accurately perhaps, the behaviors could be classified as bad, worse, and worst. I will not try to classify these, but feel free to do so.
Long Summer Of Sport, Richard C. Crepeau
Long Summer Of Sport, Richard C. Crepeau
On Sport and Society
It has been quite some time since I have written one of these columns. It also has been a time of some wonderful sporting events, the continued disruption of events by the pandemic, and a continuation of troubling issues and chronic problems in the darker corners of sport. Where to begin?
The Olympics Look Back Part Ii, Richard C. Crepeau
The Olympics Look Back Part Ii, Richard C. Crepeau
On Sport and Society
As the 2008 Games approached, there was fear that air pollution in Beijing would cast a pall over the games. Essentially what happened was the rulers of the People’s Republic ordered the pollution to go away.
The Olympics - A Look Back Part One, Richard C. Crepeau
The Olympics - A Look Back Part One, Richard C. Crepeau
On Sport and Society
August 7, 2021 This is a look back at how in these Sport and Society essays I have characterized the Summer Olympic Games beginning in 1992. It is not meant to be a history of each Olympics but simply a look at how I reacted to them. It is in two parts with this being Part One