Wednesday, November 18, 2009
The Loco Lobo
A woman soccer player at the University of New Mexico, Elizabeth Lambert, has been suspended indefinitely by the league on November 6th due to her actions in a 1-0 loss against BYU in a semifinals match. Now, if you haven't seen the clips of what this girl did during the game, I strongly suggest you do so immediately. It's one of the most violent sports montages I have ever seen. Lambert is caught kicking, punching, jabbing, tripping, and even hair-pulling several different players on six or seven different occasions throughout the game. There was only one penalty on her behalf, and it was one yellow card (which was given for kicking a soccer ball purposely into an opposing players face at point-blank range, an incident that happened before the most blatant and disturbing of attacks—the hair yank). I'm glad someone was able to take a second look at all she'd been doing throughout the game, and that she didn't get away with it. But don't you think the coaching staff would have caught on to all this? What about the coach and players of the other team? The referees? Why did no one seem to notice this while it was going on in a televised matchup? It's stunning to think she was able to get away with all that and I'm pleased to know her unnecessary roughness did nothing to prevent a 1-0 loss. In an apology made by Lambert she states her actions on the field were, “completely inappropriate,” and that she got caught up in the, “excitement of the game,” and that these actions in no way reflect on, “who I am as an athlete and as a person”. But I beg to differ, Liz. I don't care how excited you are about a game, you don't get exceedingly violent and that should be a given. Apparently once someone is caught up in the excitement of the game they think it makes it excusable to be a complete asshole. It shows a lack of discipline and respect on her character in my opinion, and when she should return to the soccer team IF AT ALL should be based on any previous incidents on the court or as a person. The media made a huge deal about this situation, mostly because they were so shocked a woman could do this kind of damage. And although I must admit it is a little surprising, such statements only feed the sexist believe that mens sports is more intense and dangerous than womens. Perhaps this will go to show that they are as just as crazy—if not more so—than we are.
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I really loved reading your article. I watched this youtube clip maybe a 100 times just to catch all the tidbits. I'm kind of on the fence about Liz Lambert though. Because she is a girl, should she have better sportsmanship than a man? I thought she played realy wrong. I played soccer in highschool and girls were never this rough! But as a female athlete I think we tend to be more courteous then men. What she did was wrong I'm not saying any differently. But, if the sexes were switched would that guy have gotten in the same call? Who knows????
ReplyDeleteI really liked your blog about this game. I actually watched this clip on youtube and couldn't bleive what I was seeing. Not because of the fact that it was girls sports, but just the behavior of an athlete. I understand she got caught up in the excitement of the game, but that is not a good enough excuse and no matter what she says she is not getting away for what she did. She is already suspended from the team. Guys sports are a lot different. Referees and spectators are used to seeing some violent things happen during male sporting events. Girls are expected to be courteous, and act like ladies. I comepltely disagree with this rule. An athlete is an athelte whether they are male or female. I think athletes of both sexes shouldnt be expected to act in different ways just because of their gender and they should not be held to different standards while playing sports because of their gender either.
ReplyDeleteThis blog was very good and yes I have also seen these clips. This girl was acting like there weren't cameras all over the stadium. Is this girl crazy or what? She than apparently came out saying that isn't who she is and didn't know what took over during the game. I mean I have never seen somebody act like that over and over again like she was in a dark closet. she needs mental help obviously, good luck finding her a date. lol
ReplyDeletei actually didnt get a chance to watch the clips, but i believe you. I actually never had heard about this before until you wrote about it, its interesting how much stuff happens and how much we really are missing out on. It is quite pitiful that this girl needs to go and play unfairly because apparently she doesnt know how to play the game not only fairly, but correctly. If you cant play the game, then get off the field.
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