Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Road Hockey Hero


From The Daily News of Halifax, by Adam Richardson:

Providing alcohol to a minor. Illegal firearm possession. Grand theft. Spousal abuse. Driving under the influence. Boating under the influence. Drug possession. Resisting arrest.

These are just some of the charges that have faced members of the Cincinnati Bengals since June of 2006.

Through all of these offences - only from one team - I hear the same nauseating cry from fans - "These stars are supposed to be role models for our children."

Come on.

Athletes aren't role models. They're not raising your kids. You are.

But if you really need an athlete to fill those shoes, I'll give you one.

Joe DiPenta.

Continued here.

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