Just Do It Team Review

The Hierarchy of Teams! Will Ferrell
Overall, the Sports/Gaming Blog was really chill. The remaining team members in our group all worked equally and all deserve high ratings (10's). The group didn't really have any slackers and if we did they dropped or are no longer in the group. Our group "just did it"! Honestly, having a small group made things a lot easier when creating the blog and communicating. Just having common sense and following basic social etiquette helps within a group.


Importance 0-10 Scale:

A.  Showing up - 8

B.  Doing your fair share - 10 

C.  Being on time - 8

D.  Responding timely to email and communicating effectively with other members - 10 

E.  Handling conflict among group members - 5 

F.  Being present in the group -- not distracted by outside cell phone calls or text messages when the group is meeting . - 0

Five Suggestions 

1. trade information ( facebook, telephone,& e-mail) 

2. text and communicate with each other weekly

3. be willing to help out fellow team members and ask for help (when needed) 

4. bring a computer to work on group assignments in class ( use in class time wisely)

5. do your share and be aware of due dates 

Sacramento City Council Approves New Arena Plan to Keep Kings

Future Construction Plans
projected income from the future arena

• $556 million cash infusion to region during building.
• $25 million annual regional infusion.
• $2.3 million annual increase in municipal funds during build.
• $770,000 annual increase in municipal funds during operation

Currently there is a lot of buzz surrounding the building of a 391 million dollar arena ! With the city paying for 255.5 million of the costs. Seriously, the amount of city funding is more than illustrated on the graph! It is actually a majority of the funding. Of course, who doesn't like to watch a good game of Basketball; but to invest so much money into a team that has not played well in a while seems somewhat wasteful. You wouldn't give a employee who sucks a bonus, let alone a multimillion dollar arena. 

 Should the population of Sacramento pay for these costs via taxation? I hope the future projected revenue is accurate so that the new arena makes income and the Kings team improves so tickets are bought. I hope this new arena allows the people of Sacramento to keep enjoying our team while making a profit. 

30 more years of kings!

After the city council vote on March 6 the Kings are here to stay, for 30 more years anyway!  With how much the kings are loved in our area it is no wonder the city council voted to keep the Kings here. With a 7-2 vote for the new arena's financial plan construction will begin next spring. Not only will the construction of the arena be creating much needed jobs in this economical drought but a strong sense of pride in our region. You can see the article here. 

City Council Approves New Sports and Entertainment Complex, Kings to stay

On March 6th, after around three hours of deliberation, the City Council Voted 7-2 in Favor of going through with funding plans to create a new Sports and Entertainment Complex in Downtown Sacramento, with the estimated completion date to be for the 2015-2016 NBA season. With this motion, it allows not only the Sacramento Kings to stay, but the new arena also allows for a host of new entertainment shows such as disney on ice, musicians, and other events.

The location will be in downtown sacramento, near the rail yards. It will be approximately 15 minutes closer than the current I-5 location. The arena is price tagged at close to 391 million, with many different parties pitching in to help fund it.

FBI looking at Auburn guard for alleged point shaving

Federal Authorities are investigating Auburn Point Guard Verez Ward after he allegedly point shaved in at least two games. For those who do not know, point shaving is deliberately keeping the score of a game down, in order to keep the point spread. This then corresponds with bets made at places such as casinos, which can lead to millions of dollars being made or lost.

Federal Officials as well as the NCAA committee are looking into this and are "very concerned." Point Shaving does not only violate NCAA rules, but is also a federal offense, which could lead to some very harsh consequences for Ward. He had not even played the final three games of the season, and is being put under the scope as officials come up with a decision. Auburn University as well as the NCAA can only wait and see, as the FBI will tell NCAA what there findings show.

As for now, if Varez Ward is found guilty he can certainly kiss his college career goodbye, and only hope that he does not receive jail time if he is indeed responsible for it.

Consussions in the NFL

http://espn.go.com/espn/commentary/story/_/page/munson-120302/dave-duerson-concussion-lawsuit-put-nfl-defensive

It is reported by a study in the New York Times that some 60% of all football players will have at least one concussion, while 26% obtain three or more, in their career. Concussions are scary things I have had one myself, and I know I personally would not want to go play a contact sport right after or the next day. The late Dave Duerson a former candidate for office asked that his brain be studied for football related injuries. The study showed that he suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which is damage to the tissue from concussions. They are linking this evidence to the “mood swings and loss of impulse control that derive from damage to the brain.” In the final years of his life. His four children are suing the NFL for wrongful death, which is one of 659 similar cases.

            I find this evidence needs to be further studied and brought to the light if there is indeed a link between concussions in football and how one can live out his life after the game is over. My brother being a former College football player for Washington State is proof enough to me. He was not even getting paid to play and is now Cripple with multiple blood clots and several concussions later. Sure the sport is entertaining to watch and we love the impacts, but at the end of the day coaches need to not look at dollar signs and stop putting injured players back in the game. We need to create more law suites and more pressure to make sure we can enjoy fun sports that are good for the body and mind. 

The Suing Issue in NFL

The idea that players of the N.F.L. are not encourage to sue for damages while on the field is really odd. In this article it explains that often many defenses target players that have current or present health issues of offensive players.Also that defense players can get bonuses for injuring offensive players, it is common for defense players to practice plays attempting to find players they know have injuries. Seriously, can anyone play fair football anymore? This inst war of the worlds! I think that if you premeditate injuries for the field you can be held liable for any occurring problems.Give the Ref a Gavel

Mutated Trout Raise New Concern Near Mine Sites

In Southern Idaho, the J.R. Simplot Companies operations have polluted the nearby creeks, causing the mutation of fish in the creek. Some grow two heads, while others had fin, egg, and other physical deformities. Essentially they are claiming that there Selenium amount that they are putting into the creek is ok, even though it clearly exceeds the recommended regulated amount. The E.P.A is looking into this law, and is reviewing federal rules regarding the selenium. The E.P.A. has to realize that even though it may just be a creek, it is harming the wildlife. Plus, who knows who has access to the creek; maybe humans travel there , and the high concentration could hurt us too. The E.P.A. has to crack down and keep the levels to a minimum, or do not allow any selenium at all in the creeks for safety.

Stolen Valor, Stolen Honor?

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/23/us/stolen-valor-act-argued-before-supreme-court.html?_r=1&scp=2&sq=stolen%20valor&st=cse

If I was in charge of making a ruling on this law, to make it illegal to falsely present oneself rank or act of duty, I would make it illegal. It is a slippery slope with the first amendment there is no denying that. But at the end of the day it should be more about respect than anything. There are men and women who give their lives to earn these medals, and it is utterly disrespectful to tarnish the valor they have been given. Especially just to move up in the political world/ company. The fact is pretending to be a war hero and accomplishing things you have not is harmful. It harms the actual veterans who support and fight for our country. “It belittles us, it makes me feel worthless. Like what I did was not really anything special” (SRG Hayden 3^rd marine aircraft unit 323)