Monday, November 14, 2011
Carrier Classic Means More Than Basketball
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The Carrier Classic, a game between Michigan State and North Carolina that took place on the USS Carl Vinson, was a one-of-a-kind experience.
Being that this took place on Veteran's Day, with the President in attendance, I think it made itself into a column for Gary Parrish of CBSSports.com.
Sports has always been a way for Americans to bond and this game puts that on display again. Parrish did a good job of weaving the non-sport aspects of the story in with basketball undertones, which helps it to transcend sports and help it gain a wider readership.
The best stories aren't really about sports.
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Great story on all sides. The sensationalism that this story provided on its own, would make for a great story. The game itself was actually drowned on for the fact that it was veterans day, they played a game on a military vessel, and because the President was in attendance.
ReplyDeleteIt is refreshing to see a sports story that is not related directly to sports. I haven't seen a story like this in awhile. It was really cool how they set up the court and how all of the people came out to see more than a basketball game. Veterans Day is such an important holiday in this country and it should not be taken lightly. People had a great time and the players enjoyed it as well.
ReplyDeleteThis reminds me of stories around 9/11 of athletes commemorating the tragedy. I think it's really important for athletes to recognize events like this because they have such an effect on their communities. People look up to athletes, and I always love to see them setting a good example.
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