The Significance Of The Underdogs In 'The Brave Three Hundred'

Sparta was once one of the most important Greek city-states throughout Greece, famous for their military lifestyle. When you think of a Spartan warrior, you vision a man with huge muscles, red cloaks, long hair, and sharp swords. Spartan warriors were the best and feared fighters in Greece, they spend their whole lives learning new fighting techniques and serving their home, Sparta. At around six or seven years old, young boys would be taken from their homes to be trained as Spartan warriors.

In the documentary “Undefeated” by T.J. Martin and Daniel Lindsay, an underprivileged black high school football team tries to break the streak of never having won a playoff game as long as the school has been around. Through all of the struggles that these kids face, they learn to come together with the help of their football coach. While the film was nominated for an Oscar, there are two completely different views on whether the film was about overcoming difficulties, considering the situation or about made up miracles that are only seen in fictional movies. In both reviews of the documentary, the authors talk about both the characters and the directors and how well they delivered their message.

We showed our strength, the only reason we lost the battle was because we were outnumbered one to twenty five

General Andrew Jackson and his army emerged victorious in this battle in astronomical numbers. “The British lost 700 men, and 2,000 more were wounded or taken prisoner; just 13 Americans died, and only 58 suffered wounds” (Chapter 7, pp. 230). This was a victory in the simplest of terms if I ever saw one. General Jackson re-ignited America’s pride that was depressed due to economic, political, and

Because the CFP advancement selections are not solely determined by computers, choosing teams to advance by only looking at the teams’ performance statistics is impossible. Therefore, schools with a “big-name” had much more leeway and easier entry into the playoffs because of their popularity and pedigree, which led to the CFP making excuses as to why other teams did not advance to the playoffs. This also occurred because large companies that supported “big-name” colleges put more pressure on the CFP to present these teams on a higher stage. In summary, “big-name” schools were treated better than schools with less pedigree by the College Football Playoff committee because of their status and public support, which gave bigger schools a better chance of advancing to the CFPs. As stated in the literature review, many large corporations and organizations support “big-name” schools and the CFP committee, paving an even smoother pathway for these schools to go to the playoffs.

It would give teams from every conference the opportunity to become a champion. It would allow a team to recover f coaches have time to watch all of the games while also preparing their teams each week. A playoff system, used by most other sports, would eliminate the controversy.last con is that The BCS rewards undefeated BCS teams, so schools sometimes try to schedule games against weaker opponents to protect their records. A rom a slow start, come together over the course of the season and make a run for the championship. It would build great national excitement over the

Picture this, you are at your college’s sports game, and it’s the championship game. Your team isn’t doing so hot and they are expected to lose the game. However the star athlete of the team does the unexpected and ties up the game. Everyone is going berserk and the fans’ hopes are up. Then, within the next couple plays the same star player scores again destroying the entire other team to win his college the game and the trophy.

Book Report Title: The Underdogs Author: Mike Lupica Pages: 299 1. Characters- Will and his father, Joe, are the main characters in the story. They both love football, and they have both played football in their lifetime. Will’s mother died when he was 3, so Will has had no connection with his mother.

This could increase both the excitement for the fans as well as the income associated with the playoffs. Additionally, it would remove the misconception that only Power 5 teams deserve to participate in the playoffs for a chance to bring home the title. The power 5 teams include all

In the novel The Things They Carried, Tim O’Brien expresses to the reader why the men went to the war and continued to fight it. In the first chapter, “The Things They Carried,” O’Brien states “It was not courage, exactly; the object was not valor. Rather they were too frightened to be cowards.” The soldiers went to war not because they were courageous and ready to fight, but because they felt the need to go. They were afraid and coped with their lack of courage by telling stories (to themselves or aloud) and applied humor to the situations they encountered.

“I, George Washington, the general of the Continental army, is here to tell you to fight on, evan when things seem bad, it’s at the worst times when things brighten up.” This is George Washington talking inspiration into his soldiers to keep fighting the good fight because he says, “Give up a cause to lose”. In December 25, 1776, George Washington sent some troops and himself to go capture Fort Trenton, but the trick is, it was christmas and everyone at Trenton was asleep. In the end of the “Battle” Washington won without loss. Now because the battle of Trenton was such an amazing win for the Americans it also made people “try harder”.

Also, the soldiers were miserable but, they had “Spirit of Alacrity” which is cheerful willingness (Doc. C). Of course there were tough time, it’s winter! The soldiers had to suffer with not a lot of supplies but the soldiers knew that soon enough, it was all going to be over. After winter come spring and summer where there are good conditions. So if I stay positive just like the others, then I know not to quit and continue fighting for

In Ancient Greece, Sparta, had laws that when you were born you were to be examined for any defects. If you had any you were to be thrown down in a valley to die, and if you were the first born male of your family you were put in a military camp to be trained for further uses. This took away their human rights on living free if you are a man, and if you are a woman you were to stay in the town and be a “house-wife.” The Spartan government wanted to make the city a stronger unit by taking away job choices. The Spartan government was a great government because, they trained young boys to be warriors, their population couldn’t have any flaws, and the people didn’t have a choice in job.

Webb’s “Depth of Knowledge” Levels Homework #18: DOK Level 1 – Question: Who were the Spartans? The Spartans were basically the soldiers of the Ancient Greek city-state, Sparta. The Spartans devoted all their time to the military, partaking in military training, hunting and war battles. They lived a frugal lifestyle and without any luxuries. They were taught to be brave and courageous at a very young age, soon evolving into soldiers for the military.

Racism is a part of American history that can never be forgotten; a dark past that shows the constant mistreatment of African-Americans. Although African-Americans were freed from slavery in the 1860’s, discrimination continues to be seen today. Racism is defined as prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one 's own race is superior. The white supremacy woven into mainstream American culture led to the continued widespread exclusion of African-Americans.