The New York Giants Mr. Shelton

The New York Giants

MetLife Stadium, New York, New York Map Location A Typical Game Day Source of images: Map: Google Maps; Stadium: http://c85c7a.medialib.glogster.com/media/f5/f5923a560554cafd6f2eeac501f51b5c7092377e6dfd3966a4975fc16dddea8b/metlife-stadium-of-the-new-york-giants-and-jets-wallpaper-wallpapersnfl-com.jpg

The National Football League (NFL) The NFL, of which the New York Giants is a part of, is one of the 4 major American sports leagues. Average attendance to an NFL football game is about 67,000 people. However, the games are seen by more than just those in attendance. Each season, at least 200 million people tune in to watch NFL games on television. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Football_League#Media_coverage

Football and American Culture Football adds to American culture through its sense of community. Across the nation, thousands of fans, albeit strangers, can easily join together to celebrate their team. Even in a nation as large as the United States, football can be viewed as a bonding force, connecting Americans from shore to shore.

Why the New York Giants? Ahmad Bradshaw, a former player on the New York Giants, comes from Mr. Shelton’s home county (Tazewell). Furthermore, fans of the Giants tend to not like the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, or Washington Redskins – all of whom members of Mr. Shelton’s family support.