This week for my Introduction to
Marketing class we were asked to perform a bit of research on John Earle,
better known as Johnny Cupcake. I
decided to grab a theme from his interview we watched from Full Sail University
and test its theory. Mr. Cupcake spoke
of his struggles in dealing with friends and family in his business. Although a small sample size, I sent a
message out to 23 friends requesting a brief write up (paragraph or less) on
why they cheer for their favorite sports teams.
I figured this would fit in with my “About Me” section on the right, while keeping the sports theme alive on Pinstripe Fever. Although I had more people drop out of the
conversation (3) than reply to my post (2) I was pleased to say my predictions
on who would reply were 80% correct which supported my own theory, one most
know his relationship with friends.
Whether it be 1. casual, or as I like to call them drinking buddies, 2.
Professional, your friendship serves a purpose or benefit to each other, or 3.
a combination of the two which is the strongest of friendships. The other factor one must weigh in on, is the
situation each friend currently is in.
In my example I only provided 24 hours for replies which is too short of
a time period to truly judge my friends I sent messages to, but does speak
volumes for those that did reply. Much
thanks to Marshall and Tonya for their speedy responses!
What I found coolest about my
short experiment is the reasons for Marshall and Tonya’s fandom. Marshall’s revolved around the local stations
where we grew up and the games he was able to watch, which is the origination
of how I grew to be Yankee fan. My
Grandfather started the Yankee tradition for the same reason. Tonya’s
story revolves around family and even one specific moment that is etched in her
brain. My grandfather passed the Yankee
tradition to my father, who passed it onto my brother and I, even naming me
after Thurman Munson. Without further
adieu, here are their stories…
Tonya K:
Ok here's my sports message. I'd say
one word sums up my loyalty to my teams and that's family. My dad loved to
listen to the Twins on the radio. He spent all summer on a tractor and in a
time before satellite radio they were his entertainment. As a 9 y/o I saw my
dad came home early to watch the Twins in the '87 World Series and with one tv
we all watched the Twins. He was cheering
and happy and clapping and I don't remember ever seeing that before. Four years later it happened again. After that I could have nothing else to say
but we could only talk about the Twins, good, bad or the ugly as a family. As much as I get frustrated with bad pitching,
getting rid of my beloved Morneau, every spring I'm excited for the next
season. My dad gave me that loyalty and can't see it changing.
Marshall B
Twins & Vikes- use to watch with my
dad mostly the Vikes on Sunday while cleaning the bar. Braves-James Conlon, daycares older son &
the most important part TBS had every Atlanta sport on if they played TBS, also
the reason I watched the Hawks growing up. Bulls WGN had every Bulls home game on watched
almost all of them when I was younger. Now still love my Braves don't watch as
much I still keep up with them. Twins & Vikes kill me now, love hate
relationship. Fighting Sioux hockey for life!
Thank you to:
Minnesota Twins, Atlanta Braves and UNDAlumni.org for use of the logos presented...I'd give you more links at the bottom, but that means you didn't read or click above.
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