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    Captain Ramsey’s speech in the movie, “Crimson Tide” (1995) was inspiring, yet it was not a great example of what a “textbook” speech should be. The Commander is speaking to his troops before they deploy to Russia in the submarine USS Alabama. The scene opens with the Captain walking in the pouring rain with his little dog in tow. He conveys an air of privilege, as he begins speaking to the troops. The Captain, holding an umbrella (while the rest stand in the rain) proceeds to walk the line

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    Guillermo Del Toro’s Crimson Peak tells the tale of our heroine, Edith Cushing, portrayed by the doe-eyed Mia Wasikowska. In the opening narrative, she states firmly, “Ghosts are real. I know that now.” Fourteen years after receiving a warning from her dead mother to “beware of Crimson Peak,” Edith writes and lives wither her doting yet stern father, Carter Cushing (Jim Beaver.) They’re well off, a fact Mr. Cushing is proud of. In comes Sir Thomas Sharpe and his older sister, Lady Lucille Sharpe

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    The physical environment of an event can affect the way spectators view the activity that is being held at an event. In this instance, the physical environment of a stadium can affect the way spectators view the game of football. The overall stadium experience a spectator may have depends heavily on some of the physical aspects of the stadium’s environment. If the experience is positive, then the desire to visit the stadium again will be more likely. If the overall experience is negative, then more

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    In The Cartel: Inside the Rise and Imminent fall of the NCAA, Taylor Branch is piecing together pieces of evidence and information about scandals that arose both the NCAA’s perspective as well as his own perspective to show contrast in the controversial findings within the NCAA concerning athletes and leadership. Throughout the entirety of the book, the picture that is being painted by Branch is that the NCAA as well as the institutions are reaping the benefits of intercollegiate athletics. While

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    how their plan has been implemented, and finally, discuss how our organization deals with change. This sector of the paper will give a better indication of the culture of our organization as well as how they accomplish their goals. For the Alabama Crimson Tide, they are no stranger to success. This organization’s rich history runs deep in the State of Alabama. In their own words, we will look at Alabama Athletics mission statement through the Universities athletic handbook. “We will be visionary in

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    Tuscaloosa Museum Essay

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    Museums There are many museums in Tuscaloosa, but the one you have to visit is the Paul W. Bryant museum. This museum is a great one to visit for any Alabama football fans or just anyone who would like to know any background history of the Crimson Tide football team. It was dominated by Coach Bryant and it preserves the great history of the past all until today and the accomplishments of Nick Saban. There is also a Museum of Art that contains a collection of paintings and other models of unique

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    from my vantage point on the steps of Gorgas Library, I can’t see a sliver of green or grey. I’ve never seen so many people taking part in Elephant Stomp, a pregame tradition where the Million Dollar Band and the cheerleaders (along with Big Al) get Crimson Tide fans ready to cheer on the football team as they beat whichever team has traveled to Tuscaloosa today. The football team here is the most infamous of all the sports programs at the university, but certainly not the only successful one. A sharp

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    Imagine getting up at 6 a.m. for a morning working, going to class from about 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., having practice from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., and then going to study tables for about two hours after practice. This is just a typical day in the life of a college athlete. During the seasons they are putting in upwards of 12 hours a day into their school work and sport, and have only a reduced tuition and the pride of representing their university to show for it. College athletes are working full time jobs

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    Alabama has had success in the there football program. Alabama has had some of the best coaches in College football history like Bear Bryant (Hoes 7). They have also won 17 National Championships (Heos 7). They have also had the best recruiting, for example they have drafted legends like Ozzie Newsome and Joe Namath (Heos 25). Alabama has had some of the best coaches in College football history like Bear Bryant (Hoes 7). Nick Saban is the head coach of Alabama. Maisel stated, “None of

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    In the United States, college athletics are growing larger by the minute. College athletics contribute not only to the recognition of colleges and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), it also contributes to the income of colleges and the NCAA. Without student athletes, these colleges and the NCAA would not reap the benefits of college athletics, such as: increased awareness of colleges, higher application rates, and of course the revenue brought in from game and event tickets, apparel

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