Blog Post #6

      


            In Darren Rovell's article JJ Nelson: Adidas never offered deal, he exposes Adidas for never approaching JJ Nelson with the chance for him to endorse the brand.  They were supposed to pay $100,000 to the top three fastest players endorsed them and signed a separate waiver.  JJ actually signed a contract stating that he would endorse Adidas, but they never offered him the second waiver that would award him the $100,000.  Thus, when JJ finished with the fastest time in the combine, he did not get awarded any money.


Analysis:

            I believe Adidas did this on purpose because they knew Nelson would be a late-round draft picked, if picked at all.  His slimmer chance of making it to the NFL makes him a less valuable endorsement than some of the other all stars there.  The article is rightfully biased in the favor of Nelson's side.  Adidas is clearly in the wrong in this situation, but they will get away with it.

Blog Post #7

    
 

         In Trevor Martin's documentary "Schooled- The Price of College Sports," he challenges the authority that the NCAA has over the players in its system, and challenges the way the company and associated schools make a great amount of money off of the unpaid players.  In the film, the players are compared to indentured servants.  In fact, the exact definition of indentured servant matched up with the work that a college athlete part of the NCAA has to go through.  The NCAA preaches that it helps these players by giving them a priceless education, even when some players do not even have enough money to buy themselves dinner.  Even with the option of gaining a real education, many players find it extremely hard to keep their grades up, never mind actually learn anything, while practicing for their sport nonstop.  The only reason that the majority of them pass is because professors are told by the university to pass the "student"-athletes.  Overall, I must say that I personally agree with this documentary.  It raises questions of the way the NCAA performs its job and the way it treats its players.

       As stated before, many of these athletes barely skate by when it comes to grades.  Even with all of the hardships they are forced to go through for their sport, they can still be terminated by the NCAA at any time.  This means that they are kicked off the team and often kicked out of the college that they were enrolled in.  Players that accept gifts are subject to a harsh punishment, decided by an official in the NCAA sitting behind a keyboard.  Even food for a hungry player with no money is considered a gift and the player can be reprimanded for his actions.  With all of this in mind, is it even possible to believe the NCAA is a kindhearted organization anymore?

New NBA Record

      Last night at TD Garden, the Boston Celtics completely wrecked the Miami Heat 162-54 when Celtics star Liam Lenhart scored 125 points, a new NBA record.

      Lenhart, the rookie power forward that the Celtics acquired in the first round of this year's draft, generated an amazing performance in last night's game.  The Heat were unable to stop this rookie as he scored 67 points in a row for his team, without missing a single shot.

      Lenhart was unstoppable from downtown including a buzzer-beater from outside the stadium.  He scored 36 three-pointers and the rest of his points were tallied from free throws, with multiple four-point plays.  Lenhart was heard saying after the game, "This is no surprise nor is it a fluke.  I'm here to stay."

      Miami was utterly blown away and surprised by their helplessness by the end of the first half.  Reporters tried to interview the Miami players but the poor athletes were literally speechless.  

      This performance could mark a new era for the Celtics, one full of championships.

Super Bowl Reaction

Patriots Win!

         Yes, I know, you've already heard about it and if you're a Seahawks fan or supporter, you've probably heard enough.  Still, what does this win mean for the future, and, does it prove that the Patriots can win without cheating?  Unfortunately, it seems like this win won't mean much for the Patriots' current standing in the league.  Many people still see the Patriots as the villains of the NFL, despite them winning the Super Bowl without using any type of cheat.  Still, I think the whole "DeflateGate" scandal is completely exaggerated.  Even the name of this buffoonery is ridiculous.  Why compare this and the "SpyGate" controversy to the WaterGate scandal?  It makes no sense at all, but I digress.