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Penn State University has built a storied American college football program in its 130 year history. The Penn State Nittany Lions are arguably the most beloved college football team in the NCAA(!). The legendary former Nittany Lions coach Joe Paterno saw his team emerge as a national titan, with 3 unclaimed national titles [1969, 1981, 1994] and 2 claimed national titles [1982, 1986].
Paterno's Nittany Lions even became a recognized official 'high-profile' and sports-fabled rival of the mighty/iconic Notre Dame Fightin' Irish (coached by the legendary Lou Holtz).
In 2011, Paterno had to deal with a publicized child-abuse scandal involving a Penn State official (Sandusky), a drama presented in the media and even in an HBO film. Paterno was asked to leave his coaching-position, and his rival-peer (and near-friend) Holtz mentioned that the entire incident was an American tragedy and the mismanagement and egregious handing out of punishments did not reflect the appropriate culpability of the guilty parties involved (e.g., Paterno shouldn't have been summarily dismissed). Penn State has tried to reorient its gears ever since and shift its focus back to NCAAF excellence.
In this modern age of high-profile sports-culture marketing (e.g., Jerry Maguire), the quality of team/athlete aura and prestige is very important, since it keeps up the appearances of valued fanfare. Fans get weary of hearing about administrative scandals and steroids problems(!).
Penn State Nittany Lions are therefore expected to be a 'national face' of sports-culture diligence. With 409 victories, Paterno is the winningest coach in NCAA FBS history(!). He recorded his 409th victory on 29 October 2011, then his career ended 11 days later with his dismissal from the team on 9 November 2011 as a result of the Penn State child sex abuse scandal (source of information: Wikipedia).
Nine-year old Brian Murray wrote an inspiring poem about Penn State football during her first-ever visit to a Nittany Lions game [in November, 2017]. Here's a snippet from that hand-written poem:
Can modern-day sports-culture marketing (especially in the NCAA where student-athlete conduct and overall program prestige affects America's competitive-spirit 'reputation') be reoriented so as to better celebrate sports fans' attitudes towards 'competition-ethics' (e.g., sports-gambling Americana storytelling presented in the iconic film The Sting)?
The answer to this question will affect how future generations catalogue the management of American sports teams development, especially in the NCAA where individual glory is as valuable as teamwork and coaching.
After all, we're all excited to see the Penn State-Michigan Big 10 rivalry ensue this 2018 NCAAF season (the game airs on 11/3!).
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FAN: I love watching collegiate sports on television!
ATHLETE: Yeah, broadcasted college sports is a 'modern marvel.'
FAN: Every Saturday, we enjoy college football games...
ATHLETE: Yes, Notre Dame has a great bond with NBC.
FAN: Notre Dame has played exciting games against Penn State/Michigan.
ATHLETE: Sure. There's a wondrous rivalry between Joe Paterno and Lou Holtz!
FAN: What do college football players think of the Paterno-Holtz rivalry?
ATHLETE: It's surely a competition of great prestige.
FAN: I think you're right; Penn State also rivals the Michigan Wolverines.
ATHLETE: Former Chicago Bears QB Jim Harbaugh is a Wolverines coach!
FAN: 'Harbaugh vs. Paterno' reminds us fans of great televised sports.
ATHLETE: We athletes greatly appreciate sports fans.
FAN: Fanfare is important for the 'aura' of televised NCAAF.
ATHLETE: It's important for sports in general (e.g., PyeongChang).
FAN: Yes, the 2018 Winter Olympics saw a unified North and South Korea!
ATHLETE: Paterno changed the way audiences conceived of NCAA glory.
FAN: That's true; he had to deal with much during the 2011 scandal...
ATHLETE: Paterno relied on his friends and fans in his latter days.
FAN: Penn State recovered and continues to reorganize!
ATHLETE: Everyone's psyched for the Penn State-Michigan game [11/3/2018].
FAN: I'm a big fan of the Barry Levinson HBO film Paterno (Al Pacino).
ATHLETE: Pacino did a super job, and many of us college athletes read Ebert's review!
FAN: Access to sports on TV is a sign of 'modern consumerism.'
ATHLETE: Let's hope the Nittany Lions continue to provide audiences with stellar stories.
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{Paterno film review: Roger Ebert}
Paterno's Nittany Lions even became a recognized official 'high-profile' and sports-fabled rival of the mighty/iconic Notre Dame Fightin' Irish (coached by the legendary Lou Holtz).
In 2011, Paterno had to deal with a publicized child-abuse scandal involving a Penn State official (Sandusky), a drama presented in the media and even in an HBO film. Paterno was asked to leave his coaching-position, and his rival-peer (and near-friend) Holtz mentioned that the entire incident was an American tragedy and the mismanagement and egregious handing out of punishments did not reflect the appropriate culpability of the guilty parties involved (e.g., Paterno shouldn't have been summarily dismissed). Penn State has tried to reorient its gears ever since and shift its focus back to NCAAF excellence.
In this modern age of high-profile sports-culture marketing (e.g., Jerry Maguire), the quality of team/athlete aura and prestige is very important, since it keeps up the appearances of valued fanfare. Fans get weary of hearing about administrative scandals and steroids problems(!).
Penn State Nittany Lions are therefore expected to be a 'national face' of sports-culture diligence. With 409 victories, Paterno is the winningest coach in NCAA FBS history(!). He recorded his 409th victory on 29 October 2011, then his career ended 11 days later with his dismissal from the team on 9 November 2011 as a result of the Penn State child sex abuse scandal (source of information: Wikipedia).
Nine-year old Brian Murray wrote an inspiring poem about Penn State football during her first-ever visit to a Nittany Lions game [in November, 2017]. Here's a snippet from that hand-written poem:
Can modern-day sports-culture marketing (especially in the NCAA where student-athlete conduct and overall program prestige affects America's competitive-spirit 'reputation') be reoriented so as to better celebrate sports fans' attitudes towards 'competition-ethics' (e.g., sports-gambling Americana storytelling presented in the iconic film The Sting)?
The answer to this question will affect how future generations catalogue the management of American sports teams development, especially in the NCAA where individual glory is as valuable as teamwork and coaching.
After all, we're all excited to see the Penn State-Michigan Big 10 rivalry ensue this 2018 NCAAF season (the game airs on 11/3!).
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FAN: I love watching collegiate sports on television!
ATHLETE: Yeah, broadcasted college sports is a 'modern marvel.'
FAN: Every Saturday, we enjoy college football games...
ATHLETE: Yes, Notre Dame has a great bond with NBC.
FAN: Notre Dame has played exciting games against Penn State/Michigan.
ATHLETE: Sure. There's a wondrous rivalry between Joe Paterno and Lou Holtz!
FAN: What do college football players think of the Paterno-Holtz rivalry?
ATHLETE: It's surely a competition of great prestige.
FAN: I think you're right; Penn State also rivals the Michigan Wolverines.
ATHLETE: Former Chicago Bears QB Jim Harbaugh is a Wolverines coach!
FAN: 'Harbaugh vs. Paterno' reminds us fans of great televised sports.
ATHLETE: We athletes greatly appreciate sports fans.
FAN: Fanfare is important for the 'aura' of televised NCAAF.
ATHLETE: It's important for sports in general (e.g., PyeongChang).
FAN: Yes, the 2018 Winter Olympics saw a unified North and South Korea!
ATHLETE: Paterno changed the way audiences conceived of NCAA glory.
FAN: That's true; he had to deal with much during the 2011 scandal...
ATHLETE: Paterno relied on his friends and fans in his latter days.
FAN: Penn State recovered and continues to reorganize!
ATHLETE: Everyone's psyched for the Penn State-Michigan game [11/3/2018].
FAN: I'm a big fan of the Barry Levinson HBO film Paterno (Al Pacino).
ATHLETE: Pacino did a super job, and many of us college athletes read Ebert's review!
FAN: Access to sports on TV is a sign of 'modern consumerism.'
ATHLETE: Let's hope the Nittany Lions continue to provide audiences with stellar stories.
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{Paterno film review: Roger Ebert}