The war on steroids has no juice
Sunday, March 07, 2004
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By Jason Whitlock
Quit looking for virtue in American sports. It's not there. It left when the dollars arrived.
For the most part, I believe that as sports fans, we've accepted this reality. As long as we're entertained, as long as the college and pro athletes compete hard, we don't care what they do before or after the first pitch, the opening tip or kickoff. Lie, cheat, abuse drugs, run afoul of the law, skip practice and class ... none of it matters. "
By Jason Whitlock
Quit looking for virtue in American sports. It's not there. It left when the dollars arrived.
For the most part, I believe that as sports fans, we've accepted this reality. As long as we're entertained, as long as the college and pro athletes compete hard, we don't care what they do before or after the first pitch, the opening tip or kickoff. Lie, cheat, abuse drugs, run afoul of the law, skip practice and class ... none of it matters. "