It's Just A Bruize Analysis

In the United States, sports whether it be at the professional, collegiate, or high school level plays an important role in the development of athletes and the choices that they make. From as early as high school athletes, players learn that in order to stand out and play at the next level they need to be “bigger, faster, and stronger.” That ideology in combination with the team having to win games creates an atmosphere in which winning becomes the overall goal, no matter the risk or cost. That risk or cost more often than not involves legal substances that give you a leg up on the competition which eventually turns into anabolic steroids and other banned substances. Two American sports in particular that are known for having anabolic steroids in their systems are football and baseball. “You’re OKAY It’s Just a Bruise” analyzes …show more content…
Rob Huizenga served as the team doctor. With that position he played many roles for team. One of his roles was to attend the NFL combine and analyze prospective players for any abnormalities or injuries. Since everyone had a job, he was flown down specifically to make sure there were no medical problems since muscle and bone problems were for orthopedist and he was an internal doctor (73). As he was one of the doctors who analyzed the players for potential injury, he also had a say in whether or not to draft the players. In addition to regular exams he conducted various exams in search for anabolic steroid symptoms. He conducted hernia checks and inguinal ring checks because testicular cancer (95). He also served as an educational resource of some sorts even though some athlete like Lyle did not listen. He educated the athletes about the possible costly effects of anabolic steroids, any other substances they were taking, and HIV. He even was able to serve as an advocate for certain players who were suspended for testosterone by challenging the leagues knowledge of the substance and getting them