Sports Mania
Street Talk
Thursday, November 4, 1999
To many, sports has become nothing short of a religion. Athletes are worshipped like so many gods. Sure, it''s fun to throw popcorn at the TV when the other team scores, but do we care too much about sports?
Tom Lane
Age 65 Resides: Monterey Occupation: Songwriter
Do you think there''s too much emphasis on sports in our society? I think there is too much of the wrong emphasis. I am really put off by the image our sports heroes put out, especially those involved with drugs. And there''s too much advertising. Dollars, not the actual sports, are important.
Do sports really matter? They do in the way they used to, like kids playing on a team for their school.
What things would you like to see more of in the media? There should be more arts coverage, especially local artists.
Laura Barajan
Age: 16 Resides: Monterey Occupation: Student
Do you think there''s too much emphasis on sports in our society? No, I think it''s a good thing for dudes.
Do sports really matter? I think they''re important. Some kid sees a sports figure and thinks, "I could be in the World Series!"
What things would you like to see more of? My guy friends are into rugby.
Omolara Tafawa
Age: 24 Resides: Monterey Occupation: MIIS student (from Nigeria)
Do you think there is too much emphasis on sports in our society? I don''t think there''s enough! I love sports!
Do you think that sporting events like the World Series are over-hyped? Well, that''s really commercialized, so yes.
Do sports really matter? Kids really need the positive influence.
What things would you like to see more of? More international coverage and non-American sports like lacrosse, rugby, and cricket.
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