This is an example of good social media, as it congratulates Joe Castiglione on being given one of the highest honors possible in baseball media #srm3224
@TommyCat215 The last few years of F1 have also been a huge example of how quickly villain narratives can change. There was huge support for Verstappen fighting for his first championship in 2021, but now that he wins nearly every race, people want to see him dethroned #SRM3224#Group2
@TommyCat215 As long as rivalries and dynasties exist, there will always be villain narratives. Look at the Patriots. Everyone hated them when they kept winning, and now they are merely laughed at due to their (unfortunate) crash and burn of a season #SRM3224#Group2
@BrianAckerman77@col_trainor@jack7schultz@lefthandhunchoo It's easy for glorification like this to happen in these leagues or even the NFL with top draft picks because they so quickly become starters for the teams. It's tough to market MLB draftees like this because it's usually years before they make their debuts #SRM3224#Group2
@jack7schultz I would still count these championships. Seasons may have been shorter, but they arguably were tougher mentally and physically, given the quarantine restrictions and drastically less practice/training time everyone had #SRM3224#Group2
It should also be noted how athletes from different sports can be amplified more or less. In the NFL, only so many players out of 53 can be talked about, while in a sport like Formula 1, every driver gets coverage since there are only 2 per team. #SRM3224#Group2
@curti_julie I definitely think social media is a big part in this. As short-form media becomes more popular, focus will be kept on what can generate easy clicks #SRM3224#Group2
@BrianAckerman77@col_trainor This is an interesting "chicken or the egg" scenario to me that will be constantly debated. Either others don't get talked about as much because they won't generate as much interest, or they don't get interest because they aren't talked about. #SRM3224#Group2
Especially given the NCAA's desire to have a strict distinction of amateurism, should we be amplifying college athletes the same way we do with professional stars? #SRM3224#Group2
Even though tobacco sponsorships have been banned, McLaren F1 is still prominently is sponsored by Vuse, an e-cigarette company, which could create noise for people who do not agree with this type of partnership #srm3224
@kaescobar13@DGriff93901@curti_julie@lefthandhunchoo I could see something like this as an add on for a preexisting service. One of the perks of F1 TV Pro is getting to view races from the POV of all 20 drivers, and I could easily see this having a future VR integration #srm3224#group2
@NateBash_ I wonder if AR could also be used to enhance views in older stadiums where many seats are obstructed, I have some not so fond memories of going to games at Fenway and having a pole right in my line of sight #srm3224#group2
I enjoy how AR has been integrated into sports, Thursday Night Football's Prime Vision is is very helpful in helping me see where my fantasy players are on the field, especially when I'm watching on the go #srm3224#group2
@curti_julie@TommyCat215 I like the idea of ABS as a review-style mechanic for overly terrible calls, though I believe human umpires should still be primarily calling games #srm3224#group2
@dr_marshmallow@curti_julie@jack7schultz I definitely see potential for negative VR advancements. Teams will try to use the tech to replicate going to games as a "virtual experience" to make a profit but nothing will ever beat the atmosphere of truly being present at a game #srm3224#group2
One of the most beneficial uses for VR will be how it can revolutionize training for athletes and teams. As Formula 1 attempts to increase sustainability, it will be able to reduce fuel and tire use by allowing drivers to train in simulators rather than on track #srm3224#group2
Between the application for athlete training and the opportunity for fan engagement, I believe virtual reality will have the greatest impact on sports 10 years from now #srm3224
This message appeals to fans' passionate characteristic. By talking about how incredible the fanbase is, Craig Breslow is hoping that fans will support him as the new CBO of the Red Sox. #srm3224
@jack7schultz@NateBash_ Player development is an aspect I never thought about with VR. It could be especially helpful for racing, where getting time in simulators is crucial #srm3224#group2