Ocho Cinco, Ochoa, high school sports and Washburn's victory - Sep 05, 2008
- ESPN announced it has been working with videogame developer Electronic Arts to produce a new technology that will allow sports anchors to interact with life-like videogame graphics. The move is just one more example of the evolution of new media. Videogames on TV. TV broadcasts on the Internet. Live blogging of sporting events. The lines between "traditional" and "new" media are getting increasingly blurry and it makes us wonder, how long before all media--especially sports coverage--becomes multi-platform?
- The Washington Post had an interesting article about Shun White's school-record 348 yard rushing performance last Saturday for Navy against Towson. What's unique about White's accomplishment was that he amassed his yardage in just 19 carries. The previous record holder at Navy, Eddie Meyers, had 298 yards with 42 carries. Is White's record as impressive as the Post claims?
- The Washington Post also reported on the increasing popularity of swimming after Michael Phelps' incredible Olympic run. Do you think this will have a lasting impact on the sport?
- A few weeks ago, we wrote a top post evaluating the LPGA's new policy requiring its players to speak English, and we're not the only ones raising questions about the policy. According to USA Today, "A California state senator said Thursday that he's seeking a legal opinion to determine whether the LPGA Tour's language requirement for players violates state or federal law." Former University of Arizona golf standout Lorena Ochoa has also criticized the policy, calling it a "little drastic." What do you think about the policy?
- NCAA Football - in association with Russell Athletic, Wilson Sporting Goods and Pop Warner - awarded each of more than 40 youth football leagues and teams with $3,000 in credits for football supplies, including new uniforms and equipment. To obtain the grants, leagues and teams filled out applications through Pop Warner, citing financial need and how the grant would be used. Some grant winners chose to award participation scholarships to low-income youth, while others chose to outfit young players in new jerseys.
- By now you've probably heard about Bengals receiver Chad Johnson legally changing his last name to Ocho Cinco. Johnson has long sought to have his nickname placed on the back of his jersey, but because it wasn't his legal name, the NFL refused to recognize it. After Johnson's move, however, the NFL had no choice but to allow its use. Johnson's campaign for his ridiculous surname is just another example of the self-promoting lifestyle of many high-profile professional athletes. Does this behavior have a trickle-down influence on college and youth sports?
- The Paralympics begin Saturday and the New York Times reports China isn't skimping on the opening ceremonies.
