Bullying, Sports, and the Locker Room Mentality

Richie Incognito and Jonathan Martin have brought bullying to the fore of Sports Literature, Culture and Society.  We are left trying to piece together our individual feelings regarding the treatment of teammates, friends, colleagues, classmates, etc.  Did Martin and Incognito actually have a friendship?  What are your thoughts on this?  Using the link above, read the articles provided for Tuesday. You may have to access through a smartphone or tablet.  If you have problems, please email me and ask for the list.  

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Run, Ricky, Run

Do you respect the life that Ricky Williams choose to lead?  Did he give up the chance of a lifetime?  Explain your answers on these first two.  Then, answer the following: In what way/ways does Ricky Williams represent all that is right or wrong with athletics?  And, what do you believe to be the intent of this 30-for-30?  Explain.