Sometime ago, I missed the obituary; the day modesty and humility among athletes died. Two weeks ago marked the ' letter-of-intent' college signing period. These signing dates have become high profile media events especially within the football world and closely followed by basketball signings. The event offers an opportunity for seventeen year old kids to tease the various colleges who have recruited them the past three years with cute switcheroos of university caps as the smile with a message indicating an overinflated ego.
Many of these athletes will leave the college of choice before graduation for the lucrative professional ranks. They will hone their skills, attend few academic classes and show obnoxious behavior with celebratory dances and taunting screams as they demonstrate a skill worthy of a free college education and millions of pro dollars. These self-ordained jock-strap gods please today's fans who embrace 'aninimal house' behavior.
I am reminded of the great-humble NFL running back, Barry Sanders who commented when asked why he did not celebrate his touchdowns. Sanders said, "I want people to know that I have been in the end zone before and expect to be there again."
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