Controversy and Sports

Athletes in professional  and collegiate sports are role models to children and young men and women around the world.  They have been role models in the past and in the present.  The conduct of these athletes are detrimental to the hopes and dreams of countless children around the world.  This is something that should always be in the mind of any athletes around the world.  It is not only important to be successful on the court or field, but also off the field in regards to ethics and morals as well.  Some athletes that portray the right character are Troy Polamalu of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls.  These athletes have proved that they are not only excellent athletes but excellent men as well.     

There are many stories past in present that are absolutely unacceptable.  Arguably the biggest controversy in sports today is the use of anabolic steroids and performance enhancing drugs.  With the use of these drugs it takes away the integrity of the game.  Also, how is it that athletes have receive special treatment in cases such as murder and drug related chargers? A couple of cases come to mind.  Some cases range from the O.J Simpson murder case, to various other athletes being charged with murder.  Also, in the collegiate aspect of sports, some of the nation's largest powerhouses have been under investigation for NCAA violations regarding recruiting.  Athletes who should be worried about receiving an education are being bribed to select schools.  This is unacceptable.  Education should be the primary concern in a young man or woman's life.

There are plenty of different controversies that I will be evaluating during the course of this semester.  These controversies range from drug related controversies, to controversies concerning murder, athletes that are considered "busts" and miscellaneous controversies evaluating to see if they are truly worth the amount of national attention that they receive.