[Xs & Joes #5] Rivalry Essentials: Unpacking the Crucial Role That Rivalries Play in How We Experience College Sports
In Episode 5, Mike and Bob take a deep dive into rivalries and the many critical roles they play in the college sports ecosystem -- not just for fans, but for coaches and administrators too.
In Episode 5, Mike and Bob take a deep dive into rivalries and the many critical roles they play in the college sports ecosystem -- not just for fans, but for coaches and administrators too.
In this episode …
Segment 1: One, Two, Three, Four … wait, what are we fighting for?
Why are there no moral absolutes in the souls of fans?
What are rivalries and how do they happen?
Why do we see prestige as a “zero sum” game?
Segment 2: The Constant Battle of Keeping Ahead (or Up With) The Joneses
How does the performance of a rival drive our greatest fears or confirm our greatest hopes?
When does a rival push a program to make substantive changes?
Why are rivals, oftentimes, polar opposites of one another in their style?
Segment 3: Telling what we truly think: What are Mike’s and Bob’s deep feelings and thoughts on rivals?
Purdue
Kentucky
Why is this healthy? We hope…
Here is the slide Bob and Mike use in the episode:
Wrap-Up: How could and have changes in conferences and throughout athletics impact functional rivalries and why these matchups need special consideration?
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