Why was everybody so fascinated with the O.J. Simpson trial? When we hear the name Orenthal James Simpson we don’t think of his Heisman trophy or his first overall pick in the NFL Draft. We think about the trial of the century, the double murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. The O.J. case was one of the first cases nationally televised; being televised people got to see what happened and therefore, started the fascination with the case. But what made it so fascinating? Was it him being famous, the media, a car chase, or race? Why was everybody so fascinated with the O.J. Simpson trial? One reason everybody was so fascinated with the O.J. Simpson trial was because he was a common household name. Orenthal James Simpson was…
O.J. Simpson was a household name before the trial. Most people in my generation doesn't understand that neither did I. All I knew him for was being on trial for doing something to his wife. And me being a huge sports fan never knew he was a heisman trophy winning running back and an NFL superstar. His stardom was the biggest the world has ever seen. Not only was he great on the field his off the field presence was just as good. He became a really famous actor as well starring in the Naked gun…
His first year at Florida, he was only a backup quarterback. He continued to work hard and became the starting quarterback for the Gators the next year and won many awards including the coveted Heisman Trophy. He lost some big games and took a lot of ridicule, but he beat the University of Alabama when it counted and won championships. Even though he was drafted by the Broncos, he ended up being traded to the New York Jets even after he played an amazing season and leading the Broncos to the…
Throughout the time that I have been alive, the debate between pro life and pro choice has always been a big one. Usually, people with strong biblical beliefs side with pro life because they look at it as if you are killing a human and a chance at life given from God. Someone with very strong biblical beliefs is former Heisman Trophy winner, Tim Tebow. Tim Tebow led the Florida Gators to two National Championships, was a 3x All American, was selected in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft, and…
he just wants to be done with sports and be with his family. A lot of MLB stars go on the be reporters or coaches or anything involved with the sport but Bo told ESPN that he doesn 't want anything to do with it he has had his time and he just wants to be with family. Not only was Bo Jackson successful in baseball, he also excelled on the football field. Bo Jackson had an amazing career in college football and NFL. Aside from baseball Bo had to juggle football to and didn 't seem to have a…
was diagnosed with Dyslexia, however, he did not let this get in the way of his football career. Tim Tebow with the help of his mom realized that “dyslexia wasn’t a disability, just a difference.” (Tebow 27). Pamelia also assisted Tim Tebow in learning that he is not a mistake and God gave him dyslexia for a reason. His parents knew from the beginning that the best option was to homeschool. Tebow’s mom was able to change the curriculum to tailor to his needs. Tim was allowed to play football,…
time All-American and receiving the Heisman Trophy, which basically means that he was the best player in college football in 1968. Simpson married his high school sweetheart, Marguerite L. Whitley, when he was 19 and she was 18. She had been dating Al Cowlings, OJ’s lifelong friend. The following year Arnelle was born, two years after that, their second child, Jason was born. Their third child, Aaren, tragically drowned at a young age. Simpson met Nicole Brown when Marguerite was pregnant with…
The University of Florida is a very prestigious Division One school especially in football. In my research paper I will be talking about the history of Florida Gator football which began in 1906, and how the school started their football tradition. A man by the name of Steve Spurrier is the head coach who set them up for multiple national titles, and the current 3 national championships that they have, Chris Leak who played for them from 2003-2006 had a great contribution. Another legend who…
Participation Trophies Hinder Kids "If I play a whole game I get a whole snow cone, but if I play a half a game I still get a whole snow cone. It's a whole snow cone either way. I'd rather play half a game." This quote is from one of Brian Regan's performances, "Lousy in Little League", where he talks about the new social norm of rewarding children for participating. While Brian Regan is a comedian, and this was meant to be funny, it does have some truth. Just as Brian Regan said, children…
The majority of children participate In many extracurricular activities such as soccer, baseball, and dance. At the end of the season, every team has its annual awards night and where the star players would be recognized for their outstanding achievements. Everyone else on the team receives the “glad you tried but you aren 't good enough” trophy. Many children, including myself, fall into this category. As naive little children, many kids do not understand that this is the situation. They…