First, this town was segregated in all aspects of daily living. ... This did not go over well with the city, especially since Coach Boone was a Black man. ... It seemed that all the white members of the team were racist at the beginning of the movie, only knowing the ways in which they were taught by their parents to respond towards minorities. ... Eventually they got together as a team and united to have a winning season. ... Coach Boone wanted to make a difference in his players" lives and was soon applauded by the blacks and the whites through the winning football season. ...

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• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Everything just seemed so much harder during football season, and when football is over, everything seems to get so much easier. ... I remember this one time during the season, we had homecoming that week. ... I can't recall of all the times that we were categorized. ... All he said was, "don't worry about it, its none of your concern". ... He wasn't big at all, but still, there is no reason a man can't look at another man in the face while your being questioned. ...

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• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

His achievements included, the most rushing yards gained in one season, the most rushing yards gained in a single game, and the most touchdowns scored in a season. ... His film debuts included the comedy "Naked Gun" where he played an assistant detective, and "The Klansman", where he played a man framed for murder by the police. ... When Nicole called the police to help her they would refuse to charge Simpson with a crime, all except one officer Mark Fuhrman. ... The African Americans cheered because a black man had used his talents, his gifts, and his ability to use the system to get the v...

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• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

I honor all of these traits. The traits that encompass the bear claw all attribute to the young man that I am. ... I have been touched by volunteering with the homeless community during the holiday season and am also active with Habitat for Humanity where I assist in building homes and providing shelter for those that are less fortunate than I during mu summer vacation. ... It is crucial that as a team we all look out for one another. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Everyone thinks of football as the "tough man" sport. ... Not one person is alone out there on the field or court and has to do all of the work himself/herself. ... Teamwork is extremely important if the team wishes to have a successful season. ... A basketball player does not need all of this protective gear. ... The game will keep one's attention and have one sitting on the edge of his/her seat, but what people do not realize is that all sports, in some way or another, have similarities and differences. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

It is going to be a battle between the young bucks and the seasoned veterans. ... After prior success in last years Super Bowl where they held Peyton Manning and the NFL's highest scoring offense, the Denver Broncos, to 8 points and 306 total yards of offense. ... Despite all of that he's got great vision on the field and led the NFL in interceptions last year and has had another All-Pro year this year too. ... Starting receivers consist of Doug Baldwin and Jermaine Kearse who are going to have to play the best they have all year in order to shake off these all-pro corners. ... Eithe...

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• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Prevent them at all costs!" ... "Okay guys, they've been pounding our defensive line with Clement all day. ... Backs, stick with your man. ... The outcome of their entire season may very well rest on which team falls on the ball and claims possession. ... The Cougars begin celebrating the biggest win of their season on the sidelines. ...

• Word Count: 1045
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School