Just exactly how much is a piece of history worth? I guess it depends on who is bidding and why they want it. How much are letters spelling out “Yankee Stadium” worth? They had hung over the main gate of the old stadium. I have been running these questions through my mind, and I have […]
Category: On the Bench
On the Bench: Stock market or ticket prices?
Do you ever want to go see your favorite sports team play at their home arena but then you remember you’re a working college student and you can’t afford it? You’re lucky if you can get one ticket that’s not more than $50. This may be frustrating but people have to understand that there are […]
On the Bench: Bandwagoning
We all know that one person who tries to justify being a fan of the Miami Heat, the Golden State Warriors and the New York Knicks all at the same time. Please, just stop. Being a true sports fan means sticking to one team through times of victory and times of loss and heartbreak. The […]
On the Bench: The Slave Gene Myth
When segregation ended in 1964, racial biases continued to thrive through the slave gene myth. If you’re not familiar with this theory, let me enlighten you. The slave gene theory is a racial assumption that African Americans are better athletes, in general, than other races due to the physical legacy of slavery. The idea was […]
On the Bench: Belonging to your favorite team
While you’re on the couch stuffing your face with wings and beer, the team is on the field actually playing. If you’re not receiving a check from the organization, even as a trainer or waterboy, you have no right saying “we” when referring to the team, no matter how much you cheer and care for […]
On the Bench: The NBA All-Star Game roster is biased
It’s that time of the year again. The NBA All-Star Game will take place on Feb. 15 in Madison Square Garden, New York City where fans are given the opportunity to vote for their favorite athletes they believe should play in the Eastern and Western conference as a starter. However, the process of choosing which […]
On the Bench: Don’t fire him right off the bat
In sports like tennis and golf, it’s hard to not pin the blame on the individual who loses. Team sports are a bit different because winning and losing are dependent on so many different factors – from players’ personalities to home court advantages, and even luck. But most importantly, it depends on coaches. It’s almost […]
On the Bench: A different type of belonging to the team
Countless documentaries and features have showcased the undeniable team spirit athletes have. Of course it is not always “Kumbaya” circles and sprinkles, obvious by reports of locker room betrayals, bullying and full-fledged brawls on the field. However, for the most part, stories of team sacrifice such as that of the Cinncinati Bengals, who re-signed defensive […]
On the Bench: Sharks surprise with school spirit
In the two and a half years I’ve attended NSU, it was rare for me to see support for our fellow athletes at their games. As a commuter, it was rare to see any games promoted, and students never talked about them. It wasn’t until this year, when I moved on campus that I attended […]
On the Bench: A tribute to Stuart Scott
ESPN SportsCenter anchor Stuart Scott passed away Jan. 3 leaving behind a legacy in sports media that will never be forgotten. Scott revolutionized the field of sports broadcasting by joining ESPN in 1993. Being African American, Scott created his own place in pop culture as he introduced the diversity that the world of sports media […]