Intro to Sports
This is what GOAT stands for in sports
Greatest of all Time
Main difference between amatuer and professional athletes
Professional are paid to play
Strong and barely controllable emotion
Passion
In 1984 Giant fans were encouraged to do this
Boo the mascot
Jackson's famous play to win the Iron Bowl
Going over the top of the pile and into the end zone for a touchdown
Laettner was considered a villain because of these traits name 3
Looks, greatness, bullying, privilege, and race
The obsession of ranking players, passion of fans discussions, how great sports are engrained in American culture, influential players are all debates which ultimately reveal
The GOAT
Family goes to a game to get away from family issues, medical diagnosis, homework, this is an example of this type of sports motivation
Escape
What is true about Alaska and sports
Most competitions are a multi-day event, with teams travelling by air, land, water to reach the competition site
Two types of players that have constant tension between good and evil
Heroes and villains
Bo was virtually unstoppable in this 1980's video game
Tecmo Bowl
Blamed for wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others
Scapegoat
Any physical activity, requires physical exertion, is competitive are all parts of this definition
Sports
When the Golden Knights arrived in Vegas 10 new hotels where built. This is an example of this type of sports motivation.
Economics
In "I am Yu'pik" 30 for 30 Short episode what does Byron Nicholai do
Travels across the state to compete in a basketball tournament to bring pride to his village
Great feats and accomplishments, larger than life personality, and humble are great examples of
Heroes
Laettner attributes much of his mental and physical toughness to this
Getting picked on by his older brother
Nic Anderson did this in the closing seconds of the NBA finals
Missed 4 straight free throws
A high school basketball player who plan ons entering the NBA draft is considered this type of athlete
Amatuer
He supported rigorous PE classes
President Kennedy
James Braddock competed in this event
Boxing
Bo Jackson attended this University
Auburn
Laettner attend this University
Duke
Bill Buckner's error led on sportswriter to declare this
Cursed with the Curse of the Bambino
Two things about the significance of President George W. Bush's appearance at Yankee Stadium at the World Series in 2001
Helped unify the country, displayed confidence in time of uncertainty, Reinforced the importance of sports, help relate and connect with the American people, Helped the nation heal
Why did the president support rigorous PE classes
Physically strong, fit people would make a strong nation and mentally fit, hardworking and resilient people
this is what they called James Braddock
Cinderella Man
Fans packing a ballpark because of the increased offense and TV ratings increased are reason to attend these types of contests
Professional Sporting events
Of all the things Laettner did he was never was declared this
ineligible because of unauthorized travel and potential recruitment violations
Steve Bartman received death threats for this and what was the name of the left fielder
Tried catching a foul ball that the Cubs left fielder most likely would have caught
Moises Alou