Keywords

Arete, Sport and Society, American Sport History, Football, NFL, Athletic events, Sports spectators, National anthem, Patriotism

Subjects

National Football League; National songs; Star-spangled banner (Song); Patriotism; Sports spectators; Freedom of speech;

Introduction

I’ve been on the road over the past two weeks and have not been able to react to any of the many developments in the world of sport, including the latest from Goodell World. The NFL never fails to disappoint, particularly since the emergence of Roger Goodell as Commissioner. Once again the league has been able to create a policy that, on the one hand, pleases the Sunday nationalists, while, on the other, manages to alienate significant numbers of players, fans, and commentators.

Publication Date

6-2-2018

Document Type

Commentary

Type

Text

Format

application/pdf

Source Title

Sport and Society for Arete

Language

English

Publication Version

Author's version

College

College of Arts and Humanities

Department

History

Creator (Linked Data)

Crepeau, Richard C., 1941- (VIAF)

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