Sports preserve an idea of perfect innocence when in reality, the business is corrupt. In H.G. Bissinger’s book, Friday Night Lights, there is no doubt that the passion of Odessa is football, where players, “held the town on their shoulders” (xiv). It is clear that in Texas, the fans, parents, coaches, and teachers were willing to do anything to secure as many wins as possible. At Carter High School, Gary Edward’s grade in Algebra II caused chaos in …show more content…
It is an opportunity where fans are able to act carefree: cheering and yelling for their team or even eating an overpriced hotdog. They can for one night believe in this perfect innocence that the industry tries so hard to preserve. Fans and players can hope for their dreams to come true. They have the ability to celebrate the night before reality sets in and they realize it is all an illusion. Looking past these delusions, one can still see how these sports have to power to unite a community and to acknowledge the pride and dedication of the players, parents, fans, and