16 Nov 05 113215079181525556

It seems the people of this land, those who care about sports anyway, have a moral conscience. It is possible to cross the line and go too far. But it’s not the actions you might think which incur the wrath and scorn of the sporting public.

Father 11 illegitimate children? No problem welcome to the hall of fame. Hook up a friend with some drugs? Please, doing some time in the big house only increases your bad boy rep. Personally involved in murder and mayhem? Those are off-the-field antics and have no bearing on the field.

Take steroids (or a rogue B-12 injection) and you are out. Bet on baseball and you are out. Act like the spoiled, narcissistic person that professional sports expects and you are out.

Anyone else confused by the mixed messages?