Column: Cheer hard, Be positive
Athletes are taught at a young age the importance of sportsmanship in sports. They are taught to help a player who falls down, to tell a teammate ‘good job,” and to shake hands with their opponent – win or lose. Any true sports fan can tell you they hate seeing a player who intentionally attempts to hurt another in a game that is well out of reach. Yet, they love to see two players on opposing sides show each other respect with a post game hug and a few good words. To me though, athletes aren’t the only ones who should practice sportsmanship. It’s you too; yes, you the fans.