...professional football players believe that they are too good to not be paid the incredible amount that they already are given, and America’s economy is very much impacted by the NFL. The National Football League has given countless citizens jobs, including those that play professional football. It also provides amazing leaps socially in society along with the entertainment factor. Even though America’s society thoroughly enjoys watching professional football games, people hardly realize the impacts the National Football League has on the country. When the National Football league was beginning to morph into something huge, there was a great deal of other political, social, and economic situations taking place. Politically during the establishment of the NFL, amendments were being passed and conventions were being held. The president that held office during this time was Grover Cleveland. The Platt Amendment was being passed along with the happening of the Anglo-Boer War in the commencement of the new football league. Another political matter that was taking place was the reelection of President McKinley, nominated by the Republican Party. They used “Prosperity at Home, Prestige Abroad” as a platform, while “the full dinner pail” was their slogan. Socially, the United States was very minute before the NFL. There was not nearly as much gambling or entertainment before football went professional. There were no video games that represented any of the...
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...America’s economy is strongly impacted by the NFL. The National Football League has given countless citizens jobs, including those that play professional football. It also provides amazing leaps socially in society along with the entertainment factor. Even though America’s society thoroughly enjoys watching professional football games, people hardly realize the impacts the National Football League has on the country. When the National Football league was beginning to morph into something huge, there was a great deal of other political, social, and economic situations taking place. Politically during the establishment of the NFL, amendments were being passed and conventions were being held. The president that held office during this time was Grover Cleveland. The Platt Amendment was being passed along with the happening of the Anglo-Boer War in the commencement of the new football league. Another political matter that was taking place was the reelection of President McKinley, nominated by the Republican Party. They used “Prosperity at Home, Prestige Abroad” as a platform, while “the full dinner pail” was their slogan. Socially, the United States was very minute before the NFL. There was not nearly as much gambling or entertainment before football went professional. There were no video games that represented any of the players on the field, nor were there any television channels that broadcasted the games. For the duration of the time that the NFL was created, the United States was economically...
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...football The game of football is constantly evolving with the new gear and technology coming on to the scene. The game has rapidly changed over the past couple of years due to the discovery of concussions in 2002. Most football fans may realize that concussions seem to occur almost every week during football games. This may leave you wondering, what is a concussion and how do they occur and what is being done to prevent them? Concussions are caused by a sudden force to the head or body that causes the brain to actually bounce in the skull, which then damages and bruises brain cells causing the brain to change chemically. The concussion was discovered by a Nigerian born physician, forensic pathologist...
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...Throughout the years, the way people communicate with each other has drastically changed due to the advancements in modern technology. People now have numerous portals to communicate – text messaging, social networks, and blogs. All of these portals allow a new creative way for people to communicate faster. Technology has been the main facilitator in being able to communicate effectively, while eliminating physical interaction. With the great advancements in technology, comes emergence in social media. The popularity of social media networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Tumblr, Blogs and Instagram has taken the world by storm. Almost everyone in society has access to the internet. Although, the internet serves as a great source of information, it also has many other purposes. However, like every great thing in the world, there is a downside. One of the biggest benefits and downfalls of social media is the ability to share information to a broad audience, and if you’re the target of that information, it can easily ruin your life. If one person knows about the negative impact of social media, it’s Ray Rice. On September 8, 2014 Ray...
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...Involvement and Responsibility to the Community NFL Play 60 is a campaign designed to tackle childhood obesity. Introduced in October 2007, by the National Football League, NFL Play 60’s goal is to make the next generation of youth more active and healthy by encouraging young fans to be active for at least 60 minutes every day. The NFL has dedicated over $200 million to the health and wellness of children, while also implementing in school, after school and team based programs to get children excited about being active. Childhood obesity is a national epidemic. The current generation of children is projected to be the first generation not to live longer than its parents. Only 8 percent of elementary schools provide daily physical education which has led to 33 percent of children in America being obese or at risk to be obese. NFL players from around the league have donated their time and money to encourage kids to get active. Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers just recently did a commercial promoting the campaign as well. Players from the Washington Redskins, Baltimore Ravens, and Miami Dolphins also supported NFL Play 60 by participating in the Annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House. The players taught children that attended football skills and did some football drills with them as well. Factors that Influence the NFL's Social Responsibility A variety of factors, including education, health, and community, define NFL Play60. The school environment understands...
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...Todd Gillispie Prof. MacAdams 8/23/10 Sports Ethics: How Technology Alters the Balance of Fairness Over the years sports have made great strides in improving fairness so as to create a more competitive form of entertainment. In the early years before the advancements in technology and development of enhancement drugs, it was talent that set athletes apart from one another. But as the number of athletes rose and the revenue generated by sports, as well as the salaries of players, escalated exponentially, so did the need to excell. Accordingly, athletes looked for anything that would give them an edge. Sports enhancers were used to obtain a competitive advantage, thus disrupting the concept of fairness. The problem of fairness did not only lie in the use of enhancers, but also with play calling. In most sports you have an official or team of officials who are solely responsible for ensuring all calls are made correctly. Because of “human error”, as well as the possibility of biased officiating, the idea evolved of using camera systems whose sole duty is to record all plays that can be replayed to ensure that calls were correctly made. In this paper I will analyze two forms of technology – one from a pure technology perspective and one from a medical perspective - that have both positive and negative aspects in tipping the scale of fairness. For most sports, the sole purpose of a video replay system is to determine the correctness of close calls or...
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...lines, or the product lines are performing at a relatively comparable rate, the NMC will simply give you the numbers you need. Usually the Marketing Manager will find the Net Marketing Contribution most useful, while an accountant or financial analyst would be most interested in the net profit ii.) 4. Broad and narrow marketing definitions greatly affect the direction of every organization, once one is decided upon. As seen in this case, the NFL “broadly” defines their market, which plays a main factor in its success. A narrow market focus only addresses articulated needs of customers, which leaves a large part of the potential market unserved (unfulfilled market potential). The NFL brand on the other hand, has practically permeated every household in America. The “big-picture” focus has allowed the NFL to basically create and set its own demand by the very presence of its logo. This is evident in the millions of dollars commanded for mere seconds of a Super Bowl advertisement. A good point of discussion is what market the NFL is actually in. If it followed a narrow market definition,...
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...as an extreme new alternative to the traditional ways of the very successful NFL. They advertised the league as a new way for the customer to watch football, such as, rule changes to speed up the game and make it more intense, different camera angles, sexier dressed cheerleaders, and players and coaches wired for sound. The season was to start right after the Super Bowl of the NFL, so for the avid football fan, it would act as a buffer from the end of the NFL season. They also promoted a more intense and violent way of playing the game, in that, players were allowed much more leeway as far as illegal hits, fighting, taunting, etc. that would never be allowed in the NFL. NBC, a major network, became a partner in support of the XFL along with the original founder, Vince McMahon, CEO of the WWF, which is a professional wrestling organization. Partnering with NBC created a much more favorable marketing position and provided the upstart league a valid foothold in the tough market of professional sports. Step 3: SWOT Strength: The XFL had a unique, new way to watch football and gave viewers a chance to see the game from different perspectives, such as having cameras on the field, sideline interviews, and players and coaches wired for sound. It would bring the customer into the game on a much more interactive level. Some of these technologies introduced by the XFL are now being used by the NFL. Weakness: While promoting the different aspects they would bring to the game...
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...Argument Essay Name:Nicholas Schiff Date:1-14-16 Period:Two, E.L.A Strasser NFL Pad Requirement The NFL needs to increase the padding worn by the players on their upper bodies and heads. More padding, will prevent injuries among players. Next more padding in helmets, will decrease the amount of concussions and brain damage. Thirdly more padding in the chest, ribs, and abdominal area, will allow team players with and without preexisting medical conditions to play contact sports more safely. Padding would increase the weight on a player-it could be 10-20 pounds more of material, and could make it more difficult to play, but if you’re hurt, you can’t play at all. Also, if all players are made to wear the same padding, no one would be at a disadvantage....
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...Concussions In The NFL The Problem * A hit or a bolt to the head ultimately causes a concussion, which is classified as a traumatic brain injury. * Concussions can also be caused by an excessive blow to the body that causes a person’s head to move back and forth, which causes the brain to bounce around or twist in the skull. * Concussions within the National Football League have become a serious health risk due to the fact that athletes were playing in games before their concussions had completely healed, which puts athletes vulnerable to increased injury. * Many retired NFL football players have suffered memory and cognitive issues, such as dementia, Alzheimer’s, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and depression. Indicators of Concussions * During the 2012 NFL football season, there were 265 concussions reported. * From the 2010 season to the 2012 season, the amount of concussions per season only decreased from 270 to 265. * In the 2012, players who suffered concussions have been linked to severe memory loss, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and player suicide. * Mike Webster’s death in 2002 was the first to relate concussions in the NFL with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and death. * In 2012, autopsies of Ray Easterling and Junior Seau both showed evidence of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. * This concerning evidence led to relation of concussions and deaths for several more NFL players. * Chris Henry, a former Cincinnati...
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...History: National Foods began its journey in 1970 as a Spice company, with a revolutionary product that popularized the concept of having clean, healthy food. National foods’ initiatives were, to make food that is hygienic, reduce time spent in the kitchen by women, foster health and contribute towards personal attractiveness, so that people who use our products would be able to experience a more rewarding life-style. This was long before the phrase ‘Corporate Mission’ had even been invented. However, our founder’s philosophy remains unchanged over time. Even if their language – and the notion of only women doing the housework – have become outdated, in this age of rapidly changing lifestyles, fuelled by the rampant development of technology; consumers are compelled to alter their eating habits. National Foods responds to this challenge of developing innovative food products based on convenience and quick preparation in line with modern lifestyles and yet retains traditional values through its diverse collection of food products. In a history that now crosses three decades, National Foods’ success has been influenced by the major events of the day – economic boom, depression, wars, changing consumer lifestyles and technological advancements. Even after three decades the company’s focal point still remains on customer’s needs through product development in line with the changing market trends. Marketing Channel: A marketing channel is a set of practices or activities...
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...monopoly. Professional sports teams operate in an environment that is different than the typical business structure. The goal of this paper is to look at this industry, in particular the NFL, in an economics context and gain an understanding of the market structure of this unique industry. To do this I will discuss a brief history of the National Football League in the U.S. and how this organization is structured. I will also discuss typical market structures and type of market structure that professional sports may fit into. Further I will briefly discuss the economic concept of a monopsony and how sports leagues such as the NFL exhibit those characteristics. Market Structure and Professional Sports Teams Introduction Teams like the Carolina Panthers, New York Yankees or the L.A. Lakers are part of national leagues of professional team sports such as the NFL, MLB, and NBA. These professional sports teams operate in an environment that is different than the typical business structure. The National Football League is an economic juggernaut. As of 2011, it reportedly makes an estimated $6 billion per year in ticket sales, merchandising and contracts with television networks.[1] This paper will discuss the unique market structure of the National Football League (NFL). Brief History of National Football League Professional football dates back to at least 1892, when an athletic club in Pittsburgh paid William "Pudge" Heffelfinger $500...
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...the concussion total, football is by far the main contributor. “High school football accounts for 47% of all reported sports concussions, while 33% of these concussions occur during practice,” (“Head Case - Complete”). The main reason for this could be improper technique and teaching, neglect, and other factors. But for these players, high school is followed by college and possibly the National Football League (NFL), where concussions get much more attention and criticism. Concussions in the NFL...
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...and her personal stories of players affected by injury on the field. She contends that when a football player receives a concussion, he or she exhibits certain short term side effects which may include blurred vision, headaches, nausea, sensitivity to light, and nausea. Other more serious cognitive impairments may include difficulty concentrating, memory loss, anxiety, seizures, trouble walking, confusion of location, and numbness of the limbs. According to Abreu (2016), “one-third of former NFL players will develop some type of long-term cognitive issue as a result of playing football.” In the article, the author writes about the high rate of severe brain damage among retired NFL players and examines the evidence presented in federal court where players have sued the NFL and provides a synthesis of information on how one third of the former players in the NFL suffer “long term cognitive and emotional problems.” Pro Football Hall of Famers Tony Dorsett and Joe DeLamielleure, and former NFL All-Pro Leonard Marshall who were diagnosed as having signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). CTE is a degenerative condition caused by a buildup of tau, an abnormal protein that strangles brain cells in areas that control memory, emotions and other functions. The author contends CTE is caused by head trauma and linked to depression and dementia and can be associated with injuries associated with their careers of playing football (Abreu...
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...Concussions happen a lot in contact sports across the world in all leagues. A concussion is a head injury that causes your brain to hit the skull, usually caused by a blow to the head or body (WebMD, 1). The NFL has changed rules to protect the players, as well as put money into spending for research to further protect their players. The NFL isn't as truthful as it seems, they have been accused of not spending money it dedicated to concussion research. With concussions happening to often in contact sports, there needs to be rules and regulations to help protect the players from life long...
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