Do you think  sport players are free to express themselves when they play?
89831
Yes, they should be able to express themselves to a point.  It would be great if there could be no restrictions of behavior, but in reality, we must have restrictions on behavior in sports, just like we have restrictions on behavior at work, in public, etcetera.  All human behavior must have restrictions or we would live in Anarchy.  If sports figures were given complete control over what they were allowed to do and say, some would be responsible and behave in socially acceptable, non-offensive ways, but others would not.  Rules are a part of all areas of human existence, it is completely acceptable and necessary for them to be a part of professional sports as well.
1023506
Come off it, stingking13.  Do you think the 11 that start for the US are not passionate about the sport?  Just because the nation as a whole isn't rabid about the sport doesn't mean the players on the field don't give it their all.
74137
Sure they do , cuz playing sports means your healthy, fit, and you wont stand him up cuz you wont get sick
1032690
You could argue the same of any and all professional sports.  It's not that hard to kick a ball around, but it is hard to kick it at the level that (most) professional players do.\nYou could also say that "it's not hard to do tell someone how to do math," yet not many people are truly good at teaching math.  You could make the same argument for any profession too (as people already pointed out)!\nSports do have a purpose and place in society - to entertain people, to unite people of different background behind a single team, to give them an outlet for energy passion and so on.\nThe problem, as I see it, is that most people take this passion way over the top and make their fandom an obsession and spend far too much money on merchandise, tickets, etc.  Players get paid the money they get paid because people buy their shirts, pictures, shoes, and all that other stuff.  If people didn't buy their merchandise, teams and companies (Nike, Adidas, Puma, etc.) would not have the money to pay players with.\n\nI can't tell you why all footballers chose becoming footballers, but I can tell you that fame, money (getting out of poverty), glory, representing their country in front of the world, and the joy of doing something they love as a job are good enough reasons to become one.\n\nFind what you love and do it... unless it's illegal and/or harms others :)
689870
No they shouldn't be allowed to play.  By allowing them to play the school, and their parents are telling them that knowledge isn't as important as winning a game.  Although many young people look to sports as a way to physically better themselves or even as a route to college they should not forego bettering themselves academically for the sake of playing.
979858
I AGREE, IT SURE LOOKS LIKE ONE TO ME, BUT DON'T WORRY ABOUT WHAT ANYONE SAYS, JUST KEEP DOING \nWHAT YOU ARE DOING CAUSE IT MAKES ANY GAME MORE \nEXCITING AND FUN TO WATCH!!!  KEEP CHEERING!!!
990906
That’s a good question. The problem is that surfing is first an art and second a sport, so you may be creative and inspired when allowed to freely express yourself, but stiffen up when limits are put upon your surfing.  The easy answer is that some people love the pressure of competition. Some fold under its weight.
1022801
This is a tough one.  I'm English and very proud of it.  I don't like the idea of hooligans though.  However if someone starts giving me grief, there is no way I will back down.  I guess this is the same for a group of lads who are supporting football.  If you look back in the history of English football there has always been hooligans.  However I believe that the action should be kept on the pitch.  Look at rugby fans, the game is violent and the fans get on great with each other.
1124547
this is something that is kept very hush hush if there are any. i don't know if there are any that do. some of them chew..\ni think they all keep it quiet if they do, b/c well, it's just not an image the sport wants out there.. \nin the old days they did though.
802661
that's a real competitive spirit you have there and most people like you do take it emotionally, but you have to refrain and not put your personal feelings into the game.  Just play your best and hopefully your team will win.  All competitors must lose sometimes, but don't let it affect your emotions because it might affect your game.   Good luck.
731310
Unfortunately, No.  Too many of our colleges are football factories.  They turn out pro players with nothing to fall back on.  Maurice Clarett is a real good example.  He came out early, was no were near a degree and now he sits in prison on gun and drug charges.  Every year you see players drafted, they don't make the team and end up working at Subway.  Very sad, but true.
192635
because that is their personality. it is like acting an athlete..why are you so sporty?\nits just who they are.
283883
I always tell my friends this when we discuss sports. I do not consider family lives when a choose I player to respect, because I do not like him for his looks or his shoes, I rather respect him for his techniques and skills. So, personal life is never an issue to me, when the players are out on the court is what matters.
107888
Let go of the selfish gossip.  The team player sounds like they have the right attitude to be trained into being a more productive employee.  You can teach skills, but not attitude.
993918
all my years of playing high school sports, i had problems with the refs and their calls but i just accepted it as a part of the game. players having rights changes the uniformity of the game. there is a set standard that every player knows and follows. its not like the refs are doing anything personal in making calls. they just go with what they think best follows the rules of the game to make it a fair competitive environment. i dont think its worth it to protest.
1047327
No. They are the highest authority in the match. The could be repremended and even lose their license after the game, but during the game THEY are the boss.
1010405
Personally i think they get a high from the insults, it increase their ego position relative to others like "I'm better" "i win" and it entertains them.So concentrate on ways of making the event uneventful or unfun for the players without falling in the trap to get involved in the game.Walk away!!