Posted on 05/05/2010 6:24:08 PM PDT by FatherofFive
There are times to be competitive. Moments when all you want to do is humiliate your opponent as you defeat him. It's the nature of sports, and what our internal competition meters usually read.
That, we all know, is how athletes feel most of the time. But, at times, and these are few and far between, we see acts that defy wins and losses. A moment when a girl is brought in on crutches to score a layup to break a record or someone being carried around the field after she twisted her ankle rounding the bases. Opponents coming together to transcend the game.
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It cheapens the whole concept of competition.
Participation trophies instead of championships.
I agree. Deliberately losing a game is something you would do for your baby nephew. It’s inadvertently insulting to the opponent.
It would have been classy if the guy just blew the shots and kept his mouth shut. Pathetically, he had to announce to the world what a noble and great guy he is. He’s a jerk.
I think it was just a crappy tee shot and a lie to attempt to cover for it.
It is what Obama would do.
I remember Human Resources types telling me not to use sports analogies.
It didn’t fit their “diversity” agenda. Results do matter.
He didn’t lose. He made it to the next stage in the competition and graciously allowed a fellow worthy athlete to continue to the next level.
Personal choices and preferences are not supposed to be factors in sports. Athletes should do their best, acting honestly, and not try to advance or impede opponents.
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