Merriman Update
Today, San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman decided to drop his steroids appeal and begin serving his 4 game suspension. OK, he says, I'm guilty. OK, he in essence admits, I took steroids.
Also today, Guillermo Mota, a free agent reliever (most recently of the New York Mets), tested positive for banned substances and MLB announced he'll serve a 50-game suspension at the beginning of the 2007 season.
So, OK, let's play our game. Let's see what sort of outrage NFL fans express. Who gets more play on ESPN.com at 4:44 p.m. the day of both announcements?
Mota. Obviously.
Let's recap: It's a bigger story when a journeyman relief pitcher who most recently blew two saves in the playoffs tests positive than when a defensive rookie of the year Pro Bowler admits guilt. Mhmm. Geez, the NFL has got it good.
Selena Roberts, NYTimes, covers that angle today. (Requires TimesSelect).
Also today, Guillermo Mota, a free agent reliever (most recently of the New York Mets), tested positive for banned substances and MLB announced he'll serve a 50-game suspension at the beginning of the 2007 season.
So, OK, let's play our game. Let's see what sort of outrage NFL fans express. Who gets more play on ESPN.com at 4:44 p.m. the day of both announcements?
Mota. Obviously.
Let's recap: It's a bigger story when a journeyman relief pitcher who most recently blew two saves in the playoffs tests positive than when a defensive rookie of the year Pro Bowler admits guilt. Mhmm. Geez, the NFL has got it good.
Selena Roberts, NYTimes, covers that angle today. (Requires TimesSelect).
posted by Chris at 4:50 PM
0 Comments:
Post a Comment
<< Home