The Way I See It — Sports
By Madisson Heinl
The way I see it, sports are an important element in shaping our society, especially as a campus. Playing sports takes a lot of discipline and dedication, and watching sports takes a lot of self-control and strength.
Many people do not believe me when I say that I enjoy watching sports. However, watching sports is fun — I just don’t have a normal heart rate. Sometimes, when I watch a football game, I have to change the channel just because I think if I watch any more, I may have a heart attack, keel over, and die an embarrassing death with my face planted in a bowl of Cheetos. Perhaps this misconception also comes because of my obvious lack of athletic ability. Or maybe it’s an assumption that has sprouted as a result of my favorite, unbiased phrase to yell at sporting events: “GO, SPORTS!”
Mankind’s undying love of sports was even apparent during the Greco-Roman era. Of course, our sporting events today can hardly be compared to the deadly fights and games that would take place in Rome or Athens (unless we are referring to powder-puff football). Most of us value good competition. Honestly, most of us value bad competition. Ok, ok, I lied; most of us value competition as long as we are winning.
As football season is in full-swing, just remember that how your favorite team does this year will define you as a fan for the rest of your life. No pressure.
But in all seriousness, some people are not careful enough to enjoy the sports-watching experience and even neglect to make it enjoyable for other students. I think I once heard that a freshman had to get his head sewed back on after an upperclassman tore it off because the poor little freshman accidentally didn’t respect a Sunday afternoon pink sticky-note television reservation. That’s extreme. He’s going to have a scar for the rest of his life.
So get out there, enjoy watching the sports, and live life according to the way I see it.
