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In the world of sports, rules are meant to maintain order on the playing field, help the players and the fans make sense of the action on the field and allow them to follow the action. As a life-long sports fan, I have seen the rise and fall of many athletes who seemed incapable of following the rules off the playing field, making them as big a threat off the field as they are on it. … 0 Comments
Competition-motivated behavior is something most of us college students understand very well, whether we are vying for acceptance into top graduate programs or cheering for our Dogs when football season rolls around. Competition exists due to scarcity - after all, two can't win the SEC title. … 0 Comments
Richt drives his 'little girls' to winCongratulations, Coach Richt, on a great win against Auburn last weekend. Your game plan and team execution were remarkable. How disappointing, then, to open The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Sunday and learn that your strategy was to motivate your team by telling them that they were playing like "little girls. … 5 Comments
Here came the Chief University President Michael Adams came to visit our newsroom Wednesday to discuss campus topics. When asked about his retirement plans, Adams said he was "re-energized" in his work and would like to see several projects, such as the medical school and a special collections library, come to fruition during his term, and we want to commend him for the job he's done so far. … 0 Comments