ESPN: True Trailblazer In Sports Media

Growing up in a household full of males, minus my Mother, Monday nights were always such a big deal to our family for one reason, Monday Night Football! It did not matter if the team we disliked the most was playing, our whole family was glued to the television after seven o’clock. It was not until I was enrolled into this class, that I figured out how one man changed the game of sports television single handedly. This man went by the name of Roone Arledge. I chose to write about this topic because I know how much of an impact sports television had on my family. It always brought us closer together no matter how stressful our weeks were. We always enjoyed spending that time together and Roone Arledge was the visionary behind all of it.

The author sets the stage of his article by talking about the upcoming Super Bowl. He uses distinct adjectives to create imagery that in turn sets the mood for the rest of the writing. Keating goes on to describe how America is the only country to play football and tells that only the best two teams out of thirty-two play in this Super Bowl for the title of “world champion” (1). Football is described as played on a ninety-one meter field involving “two large teams of large men wearing large amounts of protective padding ...while their opponents attempt to knock them to the ground with maximum force” (Keating 1). While the actual playing time is only about eleven minutes, the game usually lasts as long as three hours. It is usually taken up by many advertising commercials and replays. The author explains that the players begin playing at an early age and work their way up. Women are only seen as cheerleaders and dancers in this masculine dominated sport. In his conclusion, Keating demonstrates how businesses get involved by spending millions of dollars in their hopes to show their latest brands.

However, this doesn’t always make for the best television, as a transcendental take on life doesn’t translate to the flat screen. It demands a special kind of athlete and viewer to appreciate the beauty of the game and its connection to the ideas of transcendentalism - patience (waiting for the right pitch), self-awareness (knowing which pitcher you can steal on) and self-discovery (practicing to improve your batting average over a 162 game season) more that are so much richer than any of America’s other

Social media has made a massive impact on our culture. One of the areas that has not been affected is professional sports. In today’s world, professional sports teams and players from around the world use social media to connect with their global fan bases. Sports teams attempt to build a larger, stronger fan base by engaging fans through social media sites. Additionally, social media sites allow professional athletes to increase their marketability. However, they can also severely damage their career, personal life, and their ‘brand’ if they do not handle their social media interactions with care (Van Schaik). Twitter and Facebook allow teams and

During the fall, regardless of who is playing, Monday Night Football is my favorite time of the week. My roommates and I order a pizza, have a few beers, and listen to Jon Gruden and Mike Tirico’s commentary. Monday Night Football is great because it is something that enables my roommates and I to get through Mondays. ESPN is also a program that is always on in my house. It’s usually being played in the background but when live sporting events are being broadcasted, my roommates and I can usually be found watching it. When trying to figure out what to write about in regard to this paper, I decided that I would be very interested in expounding upon the man most responsible for the creation of Monday Night Football and ESPN. Without Roone Arledge,

A billion dollar industry based off of not paying the men that make them the big bucks. College sports have been in the limelight lately because of how the players do not make a dime of what they brought in. This documentary shines the light on many subjects that have been put in the dark corner so everyone can forget about what really happened. They really leave the hard part up to the viewer on if college students should be paid for what they do or not?

As a sport fan, particularly an NBA basketball fan, there isn’t anything that’s more genuine, authentic, and interesting to hear directly from the players themselves to me. There are numbers of sport media companies that provide instant updates, trending topics, and any eye-catching content that bring sport fans closer to the game; ESPN, Bleacher Report, and Sport Illustrated are just three of the many examples. Fans are given a variety of choices on ways to consume and receive information based on their personal preferences. I personally enjoy receiving and watching direct message from the players and coaches themselves; having middle men like reporters and journalists to cover a story just isn’t as raw and satisfying. Therefore, I seek for shows and interviews that involve current or retired players more often.

Claritas MyBestSegments identifies one psychographic profile that aligns with the target market we are pursuing. The “Up-and-Comers” are individuals who watch ESPN and follow college sports; range from 25-44 years of age; work in management and professional job roles; and use above average technology. Up-and-Comers are young sports enthusiasts who work demanding jobs and are well versed in using technology. In addition, “Up-and-Comers” are individuals who willing to try new things. Consequently, “Up-and-Comers” may likely be part of the early adopters or early majority of the ESPN streaming

Flashback to before September 9th, 1979, all televised sporting events were on ABC, NBC, or CBS, and fans had to wait for the 5 o'clock or 10 o'clock or the next morning's paper to see other teams' highlights and scores of. That was the pre-ESPN era. Now, sports fans have unlimited access about sports anytime they want 24/7 in today's sports world dominated by ESPN. William Rasmussen was the mastermind behind the fresh edgy network that's broadcast to over half the countries in the world. Blossoming into a mini-media conglomeration in its own, ESPN has conquered of the so-called "Sports Nation" does not show any signs of slowing down anytime take over. In addition of being a subsidiary of Walt Disney Company, ESPN's

Edgar Allan Poe: the name alone conjures an atmosphere of darkness and mystery. With notoriety like that, it is awful peculiar that so little is definitely known about the man: particularly with his personal on-goings, relativity or interaction with his world, and of course, his outré death. Based on the intertextual references he placed throughout several of his works, researchers and readers alike are open to interpretation and speculation of the great, and awe-inspiring Poe. For instance, his short story “Hop-Frog” sparks readers’ interest with a series of intertextual references/allusions regarding disability, such as his subtle nuanced phraseology, and carefulness in characterizing otherness amongst the members of the society detailed. Character interactions paired with Poe’s distinct phraseology are the intertextual references that allow for an interpretation of disability: what the societal perception was of disability, both physical and mental, how the disabled were received/treated socially, and why the plight of the physically ill-equipped became an underlying theme within Poe’s works. The short story “Hop-Frog,” possesses these intertextual references in order to build the case that Poe himself was somewhat inebriated by disability, both through experience and internal struggle.

The real tragedy of Richard III lies in the progressive isolation of its protagonist.   From the very opening of the play when Richard III enters "solus", the protagonist's isolation is made clear. Richard's isolation progresses as he separates himself from the other characters and breaks the natural bonds between Man and nature through his efforts to gain power.

Central Idea (Thesis): There are so many sports leagues out there, and we would like to inform you a little bit about the NFL, MLB, NHL, and competitive swimming

Football remains the most popular sport in America and the ninth most popular sport in the world for a reason. Since its creation in 1869, football has played a fundamental part of American society. Every Sunday, my family along with millions of other Americans turn the television to CBS, NBC or FOX to watch their favorite football team go to battle. My family and I bleed burgundy and gold and root for the home team the Washington Redskins. Americans including myself display great intensity and passion for the game of football and the result of the game often changes my attitude for the better or worse. Watching the game on television may come as exhilarating and entertaining, but playing the game creates the best times. Overall football has made a severe impact on many people’s lives. Football teaches unique lessons in a hands on manner which helps athletes like myself sustain a much more adventurous life. Football has made an immeasurably positive influence upon my life, but the sport has its dangers. Football changes lives.

Sports of old were merely competitive activities rooted in heroism and romanticism. Sports activities today, however, have no such innocence or simplicity. Currently in America, the activities that make up our sports culture is not only the competitive events themselves but the processes and issues that underlie and surround them. Entwined in our sports culture is the giant business of mass broadcasting. Indeed, sports and the media go hand in hand like peanut butter and jelly, like Mickey and Minnie, Darth Vader and Luke. They are intertwined and depend on each other to continue to grow. Sports media includes television, radio, magazines, newspapers, books, films, and, now, most importantly, social media devices provided by the

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