I would say this is most definitely true. Almond goes on to say “the driving ambition is not education but entertainment” Most students will put more time and effort into winning a game then they would in making an A. They’ll exercise to strengthen their muscles but would forget about the most important one the brain. Most parents don’t concern their selves to motivate them to work hard in schools or do a little extra studying cause it all leads to one goal for them maybe a scholarship but overall the NFL. Football has become a cultural obsession in America and the south and has become very detrimental. Where parents, coaches, and even them players themselves will risk injury and a proper education for glory. Football is a very big thing especially in my town. Pre work out season starts maybe two months before actual season. In the gym on weights that morning come back and hit the field that evening Two- a-days is what they call them. Where an athlete will do two practices a day once in the morning then again that evening. Conditioning and training for the season getting them at their top performing peak. Above the weight room is a picture with the team mascot written up under is was “no …show more content…
They disagree with my agreement with him that there are dangers in football rather physical or educational. They may say as the old people back home would say “you making a mountain out of a mole hill”. That they are boys they’re supposed to be rough and tough. The old time let boys be boys will come into play. It builds character, a sense of family. Teaches brotherhood like the classic Remember the titans taught us like being from different walks of life and race and coming together on the field and becoming one, one unit, one family, and one team. It will discipline them so they can become responsible and better men teach them hard work and keep them on the straight and narrow. They would say there are rules and procedures that the coaches know that will insure their safety> Some guys aren’t meant for school; school isn’t for everybody this is their only way out their only ticket to success. The community bonds over the game give them a sense of pride or honor to be the town with the championship team. You’ll also have the people like me who say no he’s not making a mountain out of a mole hill that there are reported cases of injuries and even death cause from effects of the sport. Alzforum says “Players who spent at least five seasons