Saturday, December 20, 2008

Favorism in college sports is ruining classic, valued traditions

Once ago the game of basketball held it's sacred traditions with fiery passions and commitment to excellence. This means money and perks wasn't involved at the college level because educational organizations cared about people. Family values don't exist like they used to in the real world. Colleges such as UNC at Chapel Hill are accustomed to the richer side when it comes to succeeding in sports as well as academics. Small town, simple folks have it tough as they have to compromise everything they nearly believe in because no one in these types of environment who are suppose to leaders don't make the right decisions always. Okay, basically what that means is Roy Williams doesn't want me at UNC because he thinks I'm a hot-blooded smart-ass ass clown.

To spiritually believe in anything a college student coping with academic situations with intense pressure and hectic schedules are lead to believe they can accomplish anything they put their mind to because everyone is a winner in life if they work their ass off. Being made an example of in life sometimes shows where colleges' priorities are at times. When it comes to attendance and assistance with scholarships and financial assistance it doesn't matter if those who are over management spills the beans. These are the same individuals who most likely to praise a student or teacher one day and admonish them the next. For example, a student can ask a teacher for help after class for a specific academic or emotional need such as a family matter. As a result a teacher may not be available and misconstrue information to guide a student.

Returning to core values in universities will help to instill confidence and faith in people again. Everyone in these organizations need to learn to work together and show respect. Otherwise structured systems for advancement will continue to shatter and fall by the wayside. I believe that's why showing favorism in all aspects of college sports as well as academic life is utterly wrong. With the right amount of discipline and belief in God all things can be made equal.

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