2008 Woodie Awards
Sporting events take back seat to violence
Kristen Roderick
Issue date: 10/12/02 Section: Silhouette Sports
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Two men had attacked Tom Gamboa, who is the first base coach for the Kansas City Royals. Gamboa was doing his job as a coach when a 35-year-old man and his 15-year-old son jumped him from behind. Gamboa is now suffering a hearing loss in his right ear due to the attacks.
What is happening to sports today? Some angry fans are no longer just sulking over the loss of the team. They are committing violent acts, which doesn't help anything.
This violence does not just happen from angry fans, it also occurs in families of children involved in sports.
In July 2000, Thomas Junta and Michael Costin fought over the children having rough action on the ice. Costin died from beating wounds inflicted by Junta. Junta was sentenced to 6-10 years in prison.
The children witnessed the fatal beating. Parents are supposed to be role models. What are these children supposed to do when they see these role models committing such violent acts? When the children see these violent acts, they think it's okay for them to do the same.
When I look at Garden City Community College, as well as the city of Garden City, I am impressed by the sportsmanship our community conducts. While attending Broncbuster athletic events, I see fans take losses with ease. Violence has not been a part of the fan's spirit. Garden City Community College is just a speck the mentality of what national sports should be.