February is commonly known as "Black History Month". In that vein, I would like to base the thoughts of this week's post. The Undefeated 44 is a website that is dedicated to 44 of the most influential Black Americans in history, many of which are athletes. In a time where there is an increasing amount of discussion on the topic of crimes committed due to race, it is no surprise to me that this is in the forefront of most American's minds. With websites and months being dedicated to the "differences" or "diversity" of our nation, it does not surprise me that the stereotypes and mindsets are lingering. It seems as though, in the efforts to destroy the segregated mindset, we are establishing it. I have learned of a theory that allows the media to determine what we think about. Even though we may not agree with whatever article we are reading, it is still bringing the issue to our minds to be debated on a later occasion in which our opinion may be solidified or changed. This theory is called "cultivation", and the more I learn about it, the more I see its verity. The more racism is talked about, the more issues will arise, and the more prevalent the issue will become. But let's say that we begin to see a shift in the media, and more stories come out where we see many individuals of different race and ethnicity working together. Sport is one of the greatest platforms for this to take place on. Shawn Alexander spoke on this subject and how the cultures of the world can be understood and studied through the medium of sports. If you are interested, here is the link: Shawn Alexander. Eventually, I hope to see this issue of race begin to dissolve, causing less stir of emotion. I do believe that there are many efforts in sports media to break down stereotypes attached to race. As we be sure to focus on unity, we will see and increase of such. But I believe that the more the media is focused on the unfairness and inequality, the problems will persist do to the earlier mentioned "cultivation theory". Let us cultivate an atmosphere of respect and equality, while remembering that it really is Just a Game.
Much can be said about small-town spirit, and even more can be said about small-town pride. These two things were key components in bringing some seriously needed talent to Parowan, UT. Carter Miller, former offensive coordinator for the Canyon View High School Falcons football team, has recently been hired to be the head coach and Physical Education teacher at Parowan High School. The unspoken dilemma surrounding the new coach was not what offense to run, who to have help, who should play quarterback or anything related to any decision that he, himself, needed to make. The biggest decision that was going to be made was where his two sons, Porter and Hutch, were going to attend school. Porter Miller was a running back and linebacker for the Falcons last year. He ended the season in 2 nd place for total tackles in all of Utah High School Football, and led 3AA in tackles by a large margin, and was a key ingredient to the Falcons’ success in the upcoming season. Hutch Mil
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