It wasn’t long ago that internet users were waiting for their modems to dial in through their phone lines. The dreaded dial-up sound will forever haunt a particular generation. As for parents, they won’t soon forget yelling at their kids to get off the internet so they call aunt Susan. Cable has possibly come even […]
In today’s world, player safety is one of the terms that is always in the news. The NFL put new concussion protocols in place this season, and the NBA did the same in 2011. But what exactly is a concussion? The Center for Disease Control defines it as follows: A concussion is a type of […]
In the NFL, the risk of concussion is far greater than for almost any other sport. While continued improvements to helmet design and stronger regulations against dangerous play may help limit such risk, one serious issue has yet to be resolved—the return to play. Immense pressure is put on injured players to return to the game as fast as possible, which may ultimately increase the risk of re-injury. Should a player recovering from a concussion return to play too soon, re-injury to the brain could potentially result in permanent mental damage. Thus, it is critical that players who are recovering from a concussion be cleared to play only when their brain has completely healed. Although it may be difficult to...
(Vanity Fair) Attending a sporting event has traditionally been a very exciting activity for millions of fans around the country. But lately the combination of increasing ticket prices and rapidly improving television technology has led many fans to re-evaluate their weekend plans and stay at home to watch their favorite teams. This ‘stay at home movement’ has caused many franchises to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to renovate their existing stadium or in some cases completely relocate and build an entirely new stadium (See the 49ers). Stadiums, arenas and ballparks are becoming more user friendly than ever before in an attempt to woo fans back in to the stands. Strong WiFi connections, enormous video display boards, and engaging social media...
We’re all here for the same thing: success. No matter your stake, position or tie to sports, the ultimate goal is success. You play to win. You coach to win. You field a team to win (even if you’re taking a longer route there). You support the team throughout, but you want to win. We’re […]
