There has been a lot of controversy surrounding the Super Bowl, and some questionable last minute play calling by Seattle head coach Pete Carroll. After some last minute heroics by Tom Brady and the New England Patriots Marched down the field to take a 28-24 lead with a few minutes left. Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks matched it with one of their own. A pass down the sideline by Wilson to his receiver Jermaine Kearse was one of the more incredible (lucky?) catches that can only really be rivaled by the one David Tyree made in the Super Bowl a few years prior. This set up a first and goal from the Patriots 5 yard line. After a first down rush of 4 yards by Marshawn (Beast-Mode) Lynch. The Seahawks called for a slant route for Lockette. The pass was intercepted by an undrafted corner, who was on the wrong side of the pass made just two plays prior. This sealed the win for the Patriots, and led millions of people wonder why the Seahawks, one of the biggest proponents of the Ground-and-Pound style of play would throw the ball on the most important call of the day.
Bias for sports teams
Since the Super Bowl is coming up rather soon, I thought it would be good to comment on what has been a major debate since the AFC divisional round. When D’qwell Jackson, an linebacker for the Colts, intercepted a pass, and handed the ball to the equipment staff, something did not seem right. The possibility of under inflated footballs was brought to the attention of the officials, and subsequently the league as a whole. Ever since ‘deflategate’, as it has now commonly being referred to, started, fans from across the country have put in their two-cents, about the supposed scandal. Patriots fans have come out in droves questioning the leagues motives, and if this was all a part of a massive sting operation (it was proven not to be). Social media has been a major catalyst for these fans voicing their concerns, and opinions. As a die hard Cowboys, and Bears fan, I can say that I have no real qualms with the Patriots as a team and organization (Does anyone really care about the AFC anyway). They have played the highest level of football for the past 15 years, and their success over that time is unrivaled. But with yet another potential indicator of cheating popping up, in the playoffs no less, how can these fans continue to support these individuals. The one player who knows every single ball inside and out, is the quarter back. If the balls were not EXACTLY to his liking they would immediately switch it for one more suitable. Tom Brady chose these footballs, and had an extremely successful game playing with them. So why are people treating this man as if he is being targeted by the league, and are personally offended that the NFL would launch an investigation into a matter like this.
Should we blog?
As access to the internet is growing at an astounding rate, with thousands of people becoming connected with each passing moment, it is no surprise that these people want to be seen amongst the crowd. The real question is, is it really feasible for everyone to have their voice heard? We have created a culture that makes everyone believe that they are such a unique individual that anyone and everyone should know what they are thinking and feeling. How much of the content being posted is nothing more than mindless dribble…half… two-thirds…ninety percent. I don’t know, and I won’t claim that I have the answer, but by giving people free reign to post as they wish, are we actually gaining anything as a society or just fueling the fire to selfish obsessions, and useless endeavors. People blog for any number of reasons, and I am sure that some are quality pieces worth reading, but sifting through hundreds of accounts and posts to find that one diamond will not make it shine any brighter.
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