His players see him pitch on a daily basis and they believe he is excellent pitcher and still has a shot to play in the majors. Jim begins to interpret the kids" reaction to his pitching. This reaction leads Jim to feel that he has a chance to make a major league team and from this feeling Jim forms a new self image. In the self image that Jim develops, he is a tremendous pitcher and he begins to believe that he can play baseball at the professional level. Once he forms this self-concept, he makes the bet with his players, knowing that they are good enough to win the district championship, and that he would have to try out for a professional team.
At this point in the movie the concept of the looking glass-self can be seen working not only on Jim, but also on the team that he coaches. The team is in last place and can not win a game; however, Jim believes in them and gives them one hundred percent of his time. The players begin to realize that Jim has faith in them and that other people around town, whom have helped with the team, also believe that they can win. Once the players begin to realize that others have confidence in them, they form a new self-image about themselves. The image they form no longer has them as losers, but as a team that can win, which they quickly start doing and by the end of the season win the district championship.
After the high school team wins the district championship, Jim has to honor his bet and try out for a professional team. Jim is apprehensive as he sets off for the try outs with his son and baby daughter. He is the oldest player that shows up for the tryouts; and other players begin to question his intentions and abilities. The coaches recognize him, but think he has brought a young prospect. All there of these factors contributed to Jim's self image begins to lower and he starts to doubt his abilities; however, his incredible arm speed earns him a position on a minor league team.
No Man's Land and Cultural Perspectives Culture defines our traditions, customs, physical traits and possibly our perception of certain historical issues. In No man's Land, culture was a major interception for communication relations to grow. The Bosnians and the Serbs were fighting over land....
What do a sharpie marker and a football have in common? Until the 2002-2003 NFL season, nothing. That all changed when Terrell Owens scored a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks, pulled a sharpie out of his sock, signed the ball he had just caught, and proceeded to give it to a friend in the st...
As a rookie, this number is off the charts, almost hitting the same number as veteran quarterbacks such Drew Brees and Tom Brady. ... " This shows Luck's ability and potential once again as a rookie, dominating veteran NFL quarterbacks and striving for success. ... For a rookie, who is new to the league these numbers are high up on the charts. ... These yards are very high and up on the boards for a rookie. ... Griffin's performance is phenomenal and his numbers trump all the other rookies. ...
Dilemma 1 Facts: -Rookie police on first patrol -Restaurant gives free meals to officers -Older officer orders everything Values: -Duty -Integrity -Money -Job Moral Issues: -Could be a test that the F.T.O. is giving me -Shouldn't take advantage of the restaurant Immediate Moral Issue: -Could be a test that the F.T.O. is giving me Resolution: I would order a small amount of food, and then when it came time to pay, I would just leave the money on the table that we ate at. Dilemma 2 Facts: -Rookie responding to call for assistance -Ring of officers around ...
Roy Williams Roy Williams when they hear his name some think of him as one of the greatest free safety to play the game of football, some think of him as one of the hardest hitting free safety of all time and some think of him as no one. But you want to know what I think and what some ...
"Willis Reed" As a Hall of Famer, Willis Reed was born on June 25, 1942 in Bernice Louisiana. As a youngster, Willis Reed began to play basketball and that's when he began to make a name for himself. By the time, Willis got into high school in Lillie Louisiana from 1956-1960. While playing bas...
"He was then moved to shortstop by manager Earl Weaver on July 1, he finished the campaign as AL Rookie of the Year, hitting .264 with 28 HR and 93 RBI."... The next year he became the first player to win Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player in consecutive seasons. ...
He was named ACC Rookie of the Year that year as well. ... He had an immediate impact on the game (winning the Rookie of the Year title). After winning the Rookie of the Year honors, Michael went on to play thirteen magnificent seasons with the Chicago Bulls. ...
His rookie card (1989 Upper Deck, card number 1) is valued at $70.00, in the past four years it has never been valued under $65.00, but as of April 25th he has 13 homeruns and is on pace to break Roger Maris" single-season record (61 in 1961). ... When Jose Canseco became the first player to hit 40 homeruns and steal 40 stolen bases in one season, his 1986 Donruss rookie card soared from $7 to $150, currently the card is available at $12. ... n Cal Ripken Jr broke Lou Gehrig's "Ironman" streak of 2,130 consecutive games his rookie card (1982 Topps Traded) went from $150 to $300. ...
