Playing Tough: The World of Sports and Politics

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Pl aying Tough Playing The World of Sports and Politics [Roger I. Abrams] Tough Northeastern University Press · Boston Northeastern University Press An imprint of University Press of New England www.upne.com© 2013Northeastern University All rights reserved Manufactured in the United States of America Designed by Mindy Basinger Hill Typeset in Minion Pro University Press of New England is a member of the Green Press Initiative. The paper used in this book meets their minimum requirement for recycled paper. For permission to reproduce any of the material in this book, contact Permissions, University Press of New England, One Court Street, Suite 250, Lebanon NH 03766; or visit www.upne.com Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Abrams, Roger I., 1945– Playing tough : the world of sports and politics / Roger I. Abrams.    p.   cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN978–1–55553–7 53–1 (c loth : alk. paper) — ISBN978–1–55553–81 5–6 (ebook) 1. Sports—Political aspects. 2. Sports and state. 3. Sports and society. I. Title. GV 706.35.A37 2013 306.4'83 2012042100 5 4 3 2 1 Staying within the spirit of the game and playing tough and aggressive are welcome, and those ideas should be taught and encouraged. . . . Sports can be a great model for life off the field . . . Of course, there’s talent and potential, and then there’s the so-called politics of the environment. Brandi Chastain Sometimes, playing tough with push back tactics analogous to boxing is unavoidable. Rick Brandon and Marty Seldman, Survival of the Savvy: High Integrity Politic Tactics for Career and Company Success “Playing Tough” in Politics and Sport It was a tough world, and being a man meant playing tough. Nixon was the most political man imaginable.” Michael A. Genovese When I asked him about staying focused and playing tough, he told me that if you’re going to play tough, you have to keep control. Saul L. Miller, interview with hockey goalie Billy Smith The predominant fear was that playing tough with Germany would lead to another slaughter. Far better to let Hitler have what he wanted and enjoy some peace. Guy Walters Staying within the spirit of the game and playing tough and aggressive are welcome, and those ideas should be taught and encouraged. But you also have to learn that what happens on the field stays on the field. Brandi Chastain It is very difficult for parties to credibly commit to playing tough, however, given the consequences for both parties for doing so. Francisco Cabrillo, Seán Fitzpatrick I’m hanging in here. I’m getting back up. I’m playing toughtoday. Stephen R. Covey ...