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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers And The "Curse Of Doug Williams", Richard C. Crepeau Dec 1992

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers And The "Curse Of Doug Williams", Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

With the end of the National Football League's regular season, we have come to the end of another season of despair for the Tampa Bay Bucs. New levels of futility were achieved as the Bucs turned in their tenth consecutive season in which they have lost at least ten games. And the Bucs don't just lose, they lose in new and creative ways. This is a team of legendary incompetence, whose poor performance over a sustained period of time is earning them a special place in the history of the NFL.


The Ten Days Of Christmas: Tv Sports, Richard C. Crepeau Dec 1992

The Ten Days Of Christmas: Tv Sports, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

The Twelve Days of Christmas we don't have, but we do have ten days of Christmas from December 25 through January 3 during which television offers a mind-boggling array of football, basketball(professional and college), and hockey. Sports television in the late 20th century may have spawned an entirely new concept of the days of Christmas.


The Ucf Report, Vol. 15 No. 10, December 16, 1992, University Of Central Florida Dec 1992

The Ucf Report, Vol. 15 No. 10, December 16, 1992, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

UCF lends hand to neighbor: Research park turns to university, bank, Orange County in time of need; Experts hash our Europe's turmoil at UCF conference; McGinnis resigns as vice president, will direct FSO; Israel ambassador to lecture at UCF; Professor will teach in Pakistan on grant.


Sports Books For Christmas, Richard C. Crepeau Dec 1992

Sports Books For Christmas, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

With but a week until Christmas the time seems right for some last minute gift suggestions for the sportsmen and sportswomen on your Christmas list. As usual baseball books dominate the list from this past year, as baseball remains the most written about sport in America.


Shaq: The Latest Impact Player, Richard C. Crepeau Dec 1992

Shaq: The Latest Impact Player, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

They are called impact players. The kind of player who can come into a league and make an immediate impact on a team, and even on a league. They are few and far between. The Orlando Magic has one. At 7'1" and around 300 pounds he is what Al McGuire termed an aircraft carrier, and Dick Vitale calls a space eater. Either description will do. He is Shaquille O'Neal. The Shaq.


The Ucf Report, Vol. 15 No. 9, December 2, 1992, University Of Central Florida Dec 1992

The Ucf Report, Vol. 15 No. 9, December 2, 1992, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

President promises UCF will be great; Hitt: Thanks for a job well done; UCF students start a film competition; Holiday celebration a chance to share spirit of the season; Fund established in memory of employee; Support group offers help to families of ill; University orchestra plays Christmas opera.


Project Smart: A Restoration/Demonstration, Martin Wanielista Dec 1992

Project Smart: A Restoration/Demonstration, Martin Wanielista

BMP Trains Research and Publications

No abstract provided.


The Ucf Report, Vol. 15 No. 8, November 18, 1992, University Of Central Florida Nov 1992

The Ucf Report, Vol. 15 No. 8, November 18, 1992, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Inauguration lets UCF shine; Hitt: Semester 'off to good start': President addresses variety of topics at faculty assembly; Premier showing at UCF art gallery; Lecture focuses on black athletes; Women's Club plans annual holiday coffee; Retirement reception set for 3 employees.


The Ucf Report, Vol. 15 No. 7, November 4, 1992, University Of Central Florida Nov 1992

The Ucf Report, Vol. 15 No. 7, November 4, 1992, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Inauguration showcases UCF, campus; Increased spring class schedule could provide enrollment boost; Program seeking mentors for students; Newspaper donates $10,000 to university; Placement tests required for nurses.


Red Barber, Richard C. Crepeau Nov 1992

Red Barber, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Two weeks ago "Red" Barber died in Tallahassee. Since 1981 Barber has been a familiar voice on National Public Radio's Morning Edition. Each Friday morning at 7:35 "Red" sitting in his home in Tallahassee had a warm and interesting conversation with Bob Edwards, the Colonel. He would talk about the sports of the week, his recollections of sports past, and very often the state of his garden and the foliage of Tallahassee.


Toronto: The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down, Richard C. Crepeau Oct 1992

Toronto: The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Sunday morning Radio Canada was playing "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" while the Blue Jay announcers could be heard calling the last play of the World Series. It has been an historic World Series: The first outside the United States and the first won by a team based in Canada. And Pat "North of the" Borders was named MVP. Catchers in fact figured heavily in the course of this series.


The Ucf Report, Vol. 15 No. 6, October 21, 1992, University Of Central Florida Oct 1992

The Ucf Report, Vol. 15 No. 6, October 21, 1992, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

United Way pledges op $20,000; amount one-third of UCF's goal; Classes canceled for inauguration; Credit Union robbed at gunpoint, escape; Dead Sea Scrolls focus on lectures; Fourth Annual Crime Prevention Fair set.


Canadian Baseball: A Bit Of History, Richard C. Crepeau Oct 1992

Canadian Baseball: A Bit Of History, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Last Saturday in Atlanta when the Canadian national anthem was sung before the start of the World Series, history was made. Never before had a team from outside the United States participated in the World Series. Tuesday for the first time a World Series game was played outside the United States.


Baseball Playoffs: Atlanta And Toronto Move On, Richard C. Crepeau Oct 1992

Baseball Playoffs: Atlanta And Toronto Move On, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Most of Wednesday it looked as though it would be the year of the bridesmaids in the World Series. But not quite. Francisco Cabrerra and Jose Lind saw to that. Lind's error extended the ninth inning, and Cabrerra's single ended it. Facing certain defeat the Atlanta Braves scored three runs to win 3-2 and the Pirates remain bridesmaids for the third consecutive year. Earlier in the day Toronto got a major monkey off its back by eliminating the Oakland A's.


The Ucf Report, Vol. 15 No. 5, October 7, 1992, University Of Central Florida Oct 1992

The Ucf Report, Vol. 15 No. 5, October 7, 1992, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Program spotlights sensitivity: University leads way in raising gender, ethnic, racial awareness, ending prejudice; enrollment needs boost or $600,000 in jeopardy, Hitt tells Faculty Senate; University pioneer passes away at 67; International fair tempts taste buds; Sexual battery case reported on Sept. 16.


Nfl After Four Weeks - Nfl In Court - Fay Vincent Resigns As Comish- And More, Richard C. Crepeau Oct 1992

Nfl After Four Weeks - Nfl In Court - Fay Vincent Resigns As Comish- And More, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Four weeks into the new National Football League season and already there are a number of surprises. First and foremost among them is the performance of the 3-1 Tampa Bay Bucs, who last Sunday won their first road game after 15 straight losses. The much maligned Sam Wyche seems to have his team going fairly well so far, especially the previously disappointing Vinny Testaverde, who seemed to be suffering from secondary illiteracy until the last few weeks. Before you go out and buy playoff tickets, or even a pair of orange pants, you might note that the Bucs victims are …


Motivating Athletes: Tampons At Catholic University And Bull Castration At Mississippi St., Richard C. Crepeau Sep 1992

Motivating Athletes: Tampons At Catholic University And Bull Castration At Mississippi St., Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Probably the most famous halftime speech ever given was the Knute Rockne, "Win One for the Gipper" classic, which many of us have seen delivered by Pat O'Brien in "The Knute Rockne Story." It is remembered as well because the Gipper was played by the somnambulant President of the United States who incessantly evoked its memory for whatever feeble cause he was pushing. As motivational speeches go this one has no peer.


The Ucf Report, Vol. 15 No. 4, September 23, 1992, University Of Central Florida Sep 1992

The Ucf Report, Vol. 15 No. 4, September 23, 1992, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

united Wa an opportunity to help; Hitt: raises top priority: Budget issues dominate Faculty Senate meeting; President welcomes back employees, students; South Florida hungry for hurricane relief; UCF Theater casts 'Spring Awakening;' Campus roads closed for Saturday kids' race.


Nfl: Some Labor History, Richard C. Crepeau Sep 1992

Nfl: Some Labor History, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Over the past three months an antitrust suit was before a jury of eight women in a Minneapolis Federal Court. Eight players brought suit against the National Football League claiming that the Plan B free agency system was illegal.The verdict rendered last week ruled Plan B too restrictive and awarded four of the players considerable damages, while leaving the NFL to pay the legal fees for both sides. These fees are in excess of $10M. Other matters of free agency arising from the decision are yet to be ruled upon by the judge.


The Ucf Report, Vol. 15 No. 3, September 9, 1992, University Of Central Florida Sep 1992

The Ucf Report, Vol. 15 No. 3, September 9, 1992, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

UCF bucks recession, sets $4.4 million record; University's United Way goal: $60,000; Welcome back reception set; Kodak award helps film program develop; Women's Club hosts welcoming coffee; There is no catch, author will lecture; Newsletter returns to biweekly schedule.


Baseball Stadiums: Tiger Stadium, Atlanta, Skydome, Richard C. Crepeau Sep 1992

Baseball Stadiums: Tiger Stadium, Atlanta, Skydome, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Philip Lowry chose the title Green Cathedrals for his book on the baseball parks of America because of the religious devotion that baseball fans seem to bring to the sport, and the majesty of many of these parks, especially the older ones. Over the past summer my wife and I had the good fortune to visit three parks, representing three distinctly different eras in baseball history.


Baseball Commissioner, Richard C. Crepeau Sep 1992

Baseball Commissioner, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

As I record this piece the baseball owners are meeting in Chicago to decide the future of Baseball Commissioner Fay Vincent. He has been under fire for several months now. The immediate issues are Mr. Vincent's use of his powers to force a realignment, an attempt he abandoned earlier this week, and his renewed challenge to the power of the superstations like WGN and TBS. Some owners see the Commissioner as too friendly to the players and would like to remove him so that they could fly headlong into a struggle to the death with the MLBPA. They would reopen …


Feasibility Analysis Of The World Of Oz Theme Park, Harrison Price Company Sep 1992

Feasibility Analysis Of The World Of Oz Theme Park, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

Recognizing the wide popularity and durability of the Oz fable, a Kansas City-based consortium known as Oz Resorts & Entertainment, Inc. proposed the development of a major themed amusement park called the Wonderful World of Oz, to be fittingly located in Kansas where the story takes place. The company acquired the rights to use the characters and images from the film in articulating the park's physical and entertainment content, and an endorsement has also been secured from The Baum Trust to draw on additional material in the Oz books. Landmark Entertainment Group was retained to design the park on a …


The Ucf Report, Vol. 15 No. 2, August 26, 1992, University Of Central Florida Aug 1992

The Ucf Report, Vol. 15 No. 2, August 26, 1992, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Bright ideas, big savings: Incentive/Efficiency Programs turn brain storms into bucks; Three UCF employees pass away in August; Handicapped services receives new name; Hitt welcome-back reception on Sept. 15.


The Olympics And Performance Enhancement, Richard C. Crepeau Aug 1992

The Olympics And Performance Enhancement, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

As has been the custom over the last several decades the Olympic games, and the trials, were plagued by drug scandals and disqualifications. Throw in a few accusations of illegal substance use and you have the international athletics scene in a nutshell. Three British athletes were sent home for drug violations which occurred before the games, a Chinese woman volleyball player and a Russian woman marathon runner were disqualified for use of stimulants, two Americans, a male hammer thrower and a female shot putter were disqualified for use of anabolic steroids, and countless others were disqualified before the games began. …


Baseball Stadiums:Wrigley Field, Tiger Stadium, Skydome, Richard C. Crepeau Aug 1992

Baseball Stadiums:Wrigley Field, Tiger Stadium, Skydome, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

It is clear why Philip Lowry chose the title Green Cathedrals for his book on the ball parks of America. Over the past two years I have had the good fortune to visit five of them representing three distinctly different eras in baseball history.


Pat Williams Magician- St. Petersburg Giants - Nbc's Final Olympic Overkill, Richard C. Crepeau Aug 1992

Pat Williams Magician- St. Petersburg Giants - Nbc's Final Olympic Overkill, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

There is Magic. There is the Orlando Magic. And now there is the Magician. Pat Williams has clearly earned that title for his latest prestidigitation. I don't know anyone who thought that Williams could pull off the signing of Shaquille O'Neal prior to the deadline to match the offer sheet that Dallas had tendered to Stanley Roberts. Certainly the fact that Rich DeVoss was willing to shell out $40M to get the deal done, and then turn around and cough up another $15M of pocket change for Stanley, made Pat's job a little easier. But nonetheless, Pat Williams has achieved …


Hall Of Fame Inductions: Cooperstown And Akron, Richard C. Crepeau Aug 1992

Hall Of Fame Inductions: Cooperstown And Akron, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Three weeks ago in the middle of the Olympics two sports conducted their Hall of Fame ceremonies. On Saturday August 1, the NFL held its ceremonies at Canton, Ohio, and on Sunday August 2, Major League Baseball held its ceremonies at Cooperstown.


The Ucf Report, Vol. 15 No. 1, August 5, 1992, University Of Central Florida Aug 1992

The Ucf Report, Vol. 15 No. 1, August 5, 1992, University Of Central Florida

The UCF Report

Increased fall schedule assures 'U Can Finish;' Astro, Bass resign as provost, V.P.; Staff Council offered commencement seat; AIDS Education Consortium expanded; Judaic studies expands fall course listings.


Olympic Sponsorship:Theme And Variation, Richard C. Crepeau Aug 1992

Olympic Sponsorship:Theme And Variation, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

It is enlightening to page through the "Olympic Preview" issue of Sports Illustrated. The photos are beautiful, but the advertising is clearly the central feature. Not unlike the Olympic Games themselves.