Raby
With Raby I was not sure if her discourses were not to be in the order that she lists them in her text. These athletes though do not follow every single one and not necessarily in the order she has them. Also not all of them fall under every single discourse.
The Storm - Raby describes this stage as: "the turbulent, risk-taking, and experimental stage of teens".
The one player that I would say this fits into is Marcus Lattimore. He took a risk in playing for his college when he was advice by many not to, this resulted in both of his knee injuries. He did with time heal and got stronger, but then he would take another risk and go back on the field, again when advised not to, and this is when he hurt his other knee. This risk might cost Lattimore a lot of not only money but time that he could be using to get stronger, healthier and in a better physical shape.
Becoming - Raby defines this stage as: "as a way of finding ones identity and a process of self discovery".
For this stage all of the players fall into it. They are becoming who and what they want to do for the rest of their lives. Some may want it more than others, and some may do anything possible to make sure they stay in this path, even going against all odds to do so, or risking everything hoping they get the end result they want.
At Risk - Raby defines this stage as: "inevitable factors that teens are vulnerable to that lead that leads to experimentation with drugs and alcohol, eating disorders and sexually transmitted diseases".
Some of these players might be at risk for drugs but not by choice, but instead pain killers. The types of injuries these players have endured are not an easy fix, and I am sure they have to be on pain killers for a while, this might cause them to become addicted. Because of this, they are also at risk for falling in between the cracks and not being able to play anymore, and losing their chance at the best thing that they can do with their lives.
Social Problems - Raby defines this stage as: "as society and guardians viewing teens and teen problems as a burden".
The fact that this stage is a problem is a problem on its own. These teens have been taking care or will be taking care of their families because of the amounts of money they will or would've now been making. The fact that they got hurt or cannot play for a few more years, etc. this puts a burden on the families to now take care of them and also to take care of any medical bills they might rack up because of their injury.
Pleasure Consumption - Raby defines this stage as: "the strong force of the media pushing teenagers to buy certain clothes, look a certain way and stay very close to the social "norm";.
This stage is the stage that best fits these players, they will become walking and talking advertisements for the media. This stage is a problematic mainly because those looking in that want to be like them or see them as role models, will spend hundreds to be and look like them. Also this is the way these teens make hundreds of thousands of dollars beside doing their particular sport very well.
The Storm - Raby describes this stage as: "the turbulent, risk-taking, and experimental stage of teens".
The one player that I would say this fits into is Marcus Lattimore. He took a risk in playing for his college when he was advice by many not to, this resulted in both of his knee injuries. He did with time heal and got stronger, but then he would take another risk and go back on the field, again when advised not to, and this is when he hurt his other knee. This risk might cost Lattimore a lot of not only money but time that he could be using to get stronger, healthier and in a better physical shape.
Becoming - Raby defines this stage as: "as a way of finding ones identity and a process of self discovery".
For this stage all of the players fall into it. They are becoming who and what they want to do for the rest of their lives. Some may want it more than others, and some may do anything possible to make sure they stay in this path, even going against all odds to do so, or risking everything hoping they get the end result they want.
At Risk - Raby defines this stage as: "inevitable factors that teens are vulnerable to that lead that leads to experimentation with drugs and alcohol, eating disorders and sexually transmitted diseases".
Some of these players might be at risk for drugs but not by choice, but instead pain killers. The types of injuries these players have endured are not an easy fix, and I am sure they have to be on pain killers for a while, this might cause them to become addicted. Because of this, they are also at risk for falling in between the cracks and not being able to play anymore, and losing their chance at the best thing that they can do with their lives.
Social Problems - Raby defines this stage as: "as society and guardians viewing teens and teen problems as a burden".
The fact that this stage is a problem is a problem on its own. These teens have been taking care or will be taking care of their families because of the amounts of money they will or would've now been making. The fact that they got hurt or cannot play for a few more years, etc. this puts a burden on the families to now take care of them and also to take care of any medical bills they might rack up because of their injury.
Pleasure Consumption - Raby defines this stage as: "the strong force of the media pushing teenagers to buy certain clothes, look a certain way and stay very close to the social "norm";.
This stage is the stage that best fits these players, they will become walking and talking advertisements for the media. This stage is a problematic mainly because those looking in that want to be like them or see them as role models, will spend hundreds to be and look like them. Also this is the way these teens make hundreds of thousands of dollars beside doing their particular sport very well.
Croteau / Does Media Matter
Does Media Matter?
I will argue that in this case media is at the center of the show. Media "made" these teenagers into what they are today. They showcased them in a light where teams want to sign them and where brands want to endorse them into their label, so that they can use this upcoming teen as an advertizement tool.
Media Matters!
And because media matters, now these teens owe them to not let them down in any way. They work hard for themselves and their families yes, but they also work harder for the media.
Media Matters!
In all these instances the player is given titles and or awards as recognition of the job they do in their perspective fields. This gives them and the public watching an idea of their greatness, this also pressures them to do whatever in their power to keep it up, and if it happens where some do not like some of them, then they are looked at and categorized differently, because they are no longer great at what they do in the media’s eyes. They are degraded as players in their fields, no longer valuable to them.
The way media manipulates, rules and regulates these young black kids lives, doing as they please with them whenever they want. Having these young black bodies do whatever it is asked of them because if not otherwise what else would they do with their lives. The fact that the media plays into this is very scary, because deep down these players know that this is their only "way out", they have to be seen as a superhuman in a particular sports arena. Some of them buckle down to the pressures but some try their best not to.
Media Matters!
Media Made Them!!
I will argue that in this case media is at the center of the show. Media "made" these teenagers into what they are today. They showcased them in a light where teams want to sign them and where brands want to endorse them into their label, so that they can use this upcoming teen as an advertizement tool.
Media Matters!
And because media matters, now these teens owe them to not let them down in any way. They work hard for themselves and their families yes, but they also work harder for the media.
Media Matters!
In all these instances the player is given titles and or awards as recognition of the job they do in their perspective fields. This gives them and the public watching an idea of their greatness, this also pressures them to do whatever in their power to keep it up, and if it happens where some do not like some of them, then they are looked at and categorized differently, because they are no longer great at what they do in the media’s eyes. They are degraded as players in their fields, no longer valuable to them.
The way media manipulates, rules and regulates these young black kids lives, doing as they please with them whenever they want. Having these young black bodies do whatever it is asked of them because if not otherwise what else would they do with their lives. The fact that the media plays into this is very scary, because deep down these players know that this is their only "way out", they have to be seen as a superhuman in a particular sports arena. Some of them buckle down to the pressures but some try their best not to.
Media Matters!
Media Made Them!!