College Football Exam
Bowl Challenge Due
Extra Credit for over Christmas Break looks like this:
Extra Credit Project:
* Research a person, place or thing that is important to the history of sports in America. After researching, for 25 pts. you may do one of the following:
A. Write a two-three page paper explaining what this topic is about. Explain why knowledge of this topic is important to understanding the period 1946-1995.
B. Write a 1 page summary (including a bibliography) and do a 15 slide PPT.
C. Write a 1 page summary (including a bibliography) and make a poster or diorama of the topic.
A bibliography is necessary to validate your research. (2 Sources Minimum)
An informal presentation to the class on the date which we return
For 15 pts. you may do one of the following:
1. Watch a historical movie or documentary about a sports topic (do not use a movie from the class) and write up a review (1-2 pages typed).
2. Read an article from a newspaper or periodical that is significant and write up a summary (with article attached)---1 to 2 pages typed.
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
12/14 College Football Review
Sternberg Article Summary Due
Bowl Challenge---The $ side of sports---learning about lines and betting while picking the winners in a fun Bowl Challenge.
These two websites are helpful in figuring out how to pick the winner. On your sheet--include the line by + the favorite and - the underdog.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spread_betting
http://www.espn.com/college-football/lines
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2680370-college-bowl-picks-2016-17-latest-odds-and-predictions-against-the-spread
Victory Viewed
Review for Exam on Friday
Bowl Challenge---The $ side of sports---learning about lines and betting while picking the winners in a fun Bowl Challenge.
These two websites are helpful in figuring out how to pick the winner. On your sheet--include the line by + the favorite and - the underdog.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spread_betting
http://www.espn.com/college-football/lines
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2680370-college-bowl-picks-2016-17-latest-odds-and-predictions-against-the-spread
Victory Viewed
Review for Exam on Friday
12/12 Sternberg Article
Sternberg Article
A. Read and Mark the Text.
B. Explain the 13 pluses of competitive sports in college according to the article.
Summarize the 3 caveats to these pluses
C. Analysis Question:
How do the remarks found in this article reinforce the importance and place of college athletics in the overall focus of an University?
Due on 12/14
A. Read and Mark the Text.
B. Explain the 13 pluses of competitive sports in college according to the article.
Summarize the 3 caveats to these pluses
C. Analysis Question:
How do the remarks found in this article reinforce the importance and place of college athletics in the overall focus of an University?
Due on 12/14
12/7-12 Heisman Trophy and Race
Heisman Trophy History and Worksheet (Worksheet Due on 12/12)
The Ernie Davis Story "The Express"
The Ernie Davis Story "The Express"
11/30-12/5 Bear Bryant--Against the Tide
Thorpe and Rockne Articles and Summary Write:
Essential Question :
Explain the importance of this person from a historical perspective and their importance to the development of the sport.
Begin Bear Bryant Study and the Video---Against the Tide
Essential Question :
Explain the importance of this person from a historical perspective and their importance to the development of the sport.
Begin Bear Bryant Study and the Video---Against the Tide
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