Pigskins, Parsons, and a Crimson Whirlwind

Item sets: The Sphex Club Papers; Jones Memorial Library Manuscripts Collection

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Identifier: JML.MS1133-0270
Barcode: JML.MS1133-0270
Title: Pigskins, Parsons, and a Crimson Whirlwind
Description: Text of a lecture delivered to the Sphex Club in Lynchburg. This academic paper explores the evolution of college football in the United States, focusing on its impact on higher education institutions from the late 19th to the early 20th centuries. It discusses the relationship between football and college reputations, enrollment, alumni loyalty, and financial contributions, highlighting the sport's role in fostering school spirit and community identity. The paper also addresses the controversy surrounding football's violence and the ethical dilemmas posed by the professionalization of college athletes. It concludes by questioning the contemporary role of sports in education and whether it aligns with the values of character building and amateurism.
Date: 30 January 1997
Creator: Sigler, Julius A.
topic: SPHEX Club - lectures; Sigler, Julius A.; Sports -- football; Education -- colleges -- sports
Location: Lynchburg, Virginia
Digital Format: pdf
Language: English
Publisher: George M. Jones Library Association
Repository: George M. Jones Library Association
Rights: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/; George M. Jones Library Association
Rights Holder: Sigler, Julius A.; George M. Jones Library Association