Back in the Mix
Yes it has been a while. First had some technical problems, then just rant out of time. Anyway, I am back now. Since there has been so much material to write about in the interim since my last post, it is probably best to just go forward from this point and back-fill as time and current events dictate.One incident that can't be over-looked from this past weekend is the University of Miami v. Florida International brawl. In a nutshell it serves as a great teachable moment for two important concepts. First, sports teams are ALL about team culture. "the u" as it seems the football players like to refer to their school, clearly has established a certain culture. This incident did not pop-up out of now where nor was there something special about FIU, that the brawl would have been inevitable with any other team. Clearly a case of having to reap what you sow. The second teachable moment is that bad things don't typically happen on "good days." Athletes tend to keep their cool when they are playing well. If you look at the egregious acts of the past few weeks, ask if any of these players where having "good days?" the answer is no and that is why when you are not playing well, that there needs to be a special emphasis on maintaining your character. Haynesworth, Thomas, etc., would probably like to have a do over that will never come. Read more!
posted by R. A. King @ 2:22 PM
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