>>I've played soccer, baseball and football in leagues from a little kid until now and if I or anyone said openly even half of this guys BS they would be suspended at the least if not kicked out of the league.
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>You've obviously not followed pro sports in the US?< G >\

Yes I have and do. Though said in jest (based on your < G >\), it is a sad statement of the way things are in pro sports. Money rules.