One Fan That Wishes He Would Have Stayed Home....

This weekend in the NFL was filled will wild moments.  The Steelers come back to win big against a Lions team that was up by 23 points in the 3rd quarter.  The Bangles put up 31 points in the second quarter against the Browns.  The Panthers get a big win against Tom Brady and the Patriats with a contraversial call on the last play, but what may be the most wild and bazzar moment of this weekend took place at the Bills/Jets game, in the 300 level of the stadium.  A drunk fan on his way to the bathroom, thought it would be a good idea to slide down the railing of the stadium steps, with no protection and nothing to stop him from falling 45 feet to the next level, which is exactly what he did.  To make matters worse, the only thing that broke this mans fall, was a fan sitting in the 200 level, who was trying to enjoy the game.  Both fans were seriously injured and were sent to the hospital.  This brings up a question that has been debated for a long time.  Is it better to watch a game live, or at home.  Well of course it is safer, espicually if your a fan at an away game.  You dont have fans throwing beer and food at you, trying to fight you, and in some cases like this one falling from the sky.  There are other factors as well such as prices.  You get a better view of the game from your couch,  the weather is never bad in you living room, you wouldnt have to pay $12 for a hotdog and soda.  But as a fan, almost all of that seems worth it just to see your team get the W in person.  But when it starts raining men, thats when I draw the line.  What do you think?

Dolphins Richie Incognito under investigation

The Dolphins snap there four game loosing streak this past weekend with a big win over the Bangles in overtime.  The celebration was cuz short however when reports about Dolphins left guard Richie Incognito was virbally abusing former right tackle Johnathan Martin.  It was said that hazing was the cause of this, and that it was taken two far for second year player Martin.  Incognito used threats and racial slurs towards Martin, leaving voicemails and text messages.  As a result, the second years offensive tackle left the team for the remainder of the season. The reports released sunday and the Dolphans quickly acted by suspended Incognito indefintly.  Maybe players were asked about the events at Mondays practice.  The responces were mixed, many speaking out for incognito.  WR Mike Wallace spoke to the media, supporting Incognito, wishing he was at practice.  It seems like many players believe that this was just hazing that might have been taken a little to far.  That their is no need for punishment.  If that was the case, then why is a second year player still being hazed, why has it not stopped, and why did it not stop when it was clear that it was affecting Martin? 

Pirates Back in Post-Season

So i am origionally from Philadelphia, born and raised.  I love all things Philly and am a true Philly sports fan. I love my Eagles, Phillies, 76ers, and Flyers.  I never thought I would cheer for a team outside of my home, but ever since moving  to Slippery Rock, I have caught a bit of Bucco fever. Now im not saying there my new favorite team in baseball, but the story has caught my attenction.  Im not a huge baseball fan to begin with but for the past 6-7 years, my Phillies have been one of the top teams in the MBL, making it to two world-series games and winning one. But for the Pirates, its been a very different story.  For the first time in 21 years, they clintched there first winning season. Yes, thats not a typo..... 21 YEARS!!!!! But with how pashionate the fan base is out here, you would never think it.  Year after year, I watched a nearly packed stadium watch there teams fight against, what seemed to me, be the rest of the world.  Ive seen bars packed to the brim, filled with McCutchin jerseys, cheering for there team, win or lose. And after 21 years, they have chintches a winning season. Fans running wild, posting on twitter and facebook, some even crying, because they would have a season over .500.  I thought it was a bit of overkill till i talked to a friend of mine.  We call him John Tom, a 23 year old resident of Slippery Rock, and once upon a time, baseball star.  He explained to me why this was such a big deal to him. he told me;
" Since i was a kid, ive been a Buccos.  I watch every game and for the most part, it wasnt pretty.  We had such a good team, and came so close so many years, but always fell short. To the rest of the league, we were a punchline, but now we have something to cheer about.  For the first time in 21 years, were competitive, relivent, and the league is taking us seriously.  Its something ive been waiting for my whole life."
I couldnt imagine waiting that long for a winning season. Many cities may not have championships, much like my Eagles, but we have still been compteitive for the most part.  I could see that this city was given new life, and there going to need it because not only did they chintch a winning season, but they also chintch there first playoff birth,  and this city is bumping.  You can feel the excitement in the air, even all the way here in Slippery Rock.  With every strikeout, every hit, every stolen base, you would thing this team just won the world series. Fans here are full of energy and they are keeping this team alive. 
As a sports fan, it is truely a remarkable event to watch. It reminds me why i love sports,  why sports are so important in my life, and why i want to work in this industry for the rest of my life.

And one last comment.... LETS GO BUCS!!!!!!!

About Me

Hello, my name is Robert Fritz, I am a student at slippery rock university and I am a sports management.  I am taking a sports communication and technology class, and this is my first blog.

In sports, communication and technology is very important. without it, we would not be able to watch our favorite teams, get inside access to our favorite players, and even get an inside look into their daily lives.  Someone like Steve Sabol knew about this all too well.  He created NFL Films and opened up a new world to the NFL, giving fans an inside look at what these great athletes go though everyday
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Sports are my passion, and its because of people like Nick Sabol that give me the drive to make my dream a reality.