Blog Post #2: Violence in the NFL and Super Bowl 49

Violence in the NFL has always been an occurring issue. Players frequently get themselves involved in crimes or violence. Some believe the motive of their actions is from their past before they were famous athletes. Others can argue that they commit these crimes simply because they want to, and think they will come out innocent because they are famous with tons of money. Initially, if any of these NFL athletes commit crimes because of a rough past, they should be able to control themselves. Having a violent upbringing can mess with your mental judgement in a bad situation, but as an adult they should be able to know that crimes are wrong. They could also become a better person by resisting the effects of their difficult past. Additionally, anyone that commits a crime should be found guilty and will serve their time no matter who you are and what you have. Ultimately, these football players are lucky enough to do what they do and have what they have. They make a ridiculous amount of money to play the sport they love. Yes, they have to do a lot of extra interviews/press conferences for the media, but getting payed to play the sport you love should overrule any of that. Committing any crimes or violence will only screw up these athletes' lives, and take the game away from them. 

Super Bowl 49 was one of the most exciting games I have seen in my lifetime. I love football, so I was very into this game. In the beginning of it, the Patriots were not playing as well as all the fans would want. Brady threw an interception in the end zone stripping the Patriots of being the first ones on the board. We were being stopped by the Seahawks' defense. This was when I was getting nervous and angry because I thought we might continue to blow it. However, after watching games throughout the season and going to the AFC championship I know what the Patriots can do in the second half. They started playing better, but I thought it was over in the middle/end of the fourth quarter. Kearse caught a pass that was near impossible. Lynch was yards away from scoring in the next drive. Then, Malcolm Butler intercepted the throw that would have made the Seahawks repeat. It was so amazing to see, and the Patriots did not let their fans down. The team wanted it, the fans wanted it, and we got it.