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More than earthquakes shake up China as the Olympics approach
Nicole Jacobsen, Associate Sports Editor, njacobse@smu.edu
Issue date: 6/3/08 Section: Sports
Officials and organizations need to draw the line between what is natural athleticism compared to "scientifically-modified" athleticism. Today, it seems that every sport has become plagued with its own handful of performance-enhancing drugs, technological devices and other trade secrets to put the players on top.
Here's proof that letting today's scientific and technological advancements tangle with natural athleticism is not an acceptable notion. Clear and simple, these advancements are doing nothing more than interfering with natural-born talent.
Starting with the anabolic steroid craze that took over Major League Baseball, performance-enhancing drugs are being called into question every time a player or ballclub seems to outshine the rest.
Looks like Barry Bonds' 762 home runs will go down in history as noticed, but not credible. And Roger Clemens' future resembles more of a burned-out light bulb than a shining place in the Hall of Fame after he wielded the same needle as Bonds.
MLB commissioner Bud Selig remains skeptical about who else may be involved, and allegations have swirled long enough. When will they start suspending and even expelling these players from illegally breaking into the top of the record books?
Gold medalist Marion Jones had five medals, three gold and two bronze, stripped from her and her teammates from the 2000 Sydney Olympics after she admitted to succumbing to steroids. So where is the justice in the Major Leagues?
Then there was Spygate - who would have thought a football team, let alone any sports team, would watch pregame tapes of their upcoming opponent? It started in high school, but we find it shocking that the Patriots would dare take it a step farther and tape plays. Maybe officials are overreacting, but they have also failed to realize this practice has been going on for some time.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell did implement a hefty penalty including revoking Patriot's head coach Bill Belichick's first-round draft pick, a giant $500,000 fine, and compliments of Eli Manning, a Super Bowl loss to end what could have materialized into the perfect season. Chalk one up to the officials for administering a punishment - at least in the NFL they get it.
Here's proof that letting today's scientific and technological advancements tangle with natural athleticism is not an acceptable notion. Clear and simple, these advancements are doing nothing more than interfering with natural-born talent.
Starting with the anabolic steroid craze that took over Major League Baseball, performance-enhancing drugs are being called into question every time a player or ballclub seems to outshine the rest.
Looks like Barry Bonds' 762 home runs will go down in history as noticed, but not credible. And Roger Clemens' future resembles more of a burned-out light bulb than a shining place in the Hall of Fame after he wielded the same needle as Bonds.
MLB commissioner Bud Selig remains skeptical about who else may be involved, and allegations have swirled long enough. When will they start suspending and even expelling these players from illegally breaking into the top of the record books?
Gold medalist Marion Jones had five medals, three gold and two bronze, stripped from her and her teammates from the 2000 Sydney Olympics after she admitted to succumbing to steroids. So where is the justice in the Major Leagues?
Then there was Spygate - who would have thought a football team, let alone any sports team, would watch pregame tapes of their upcoming opponent? It started in high school, but we find it shocking that the Patriots would dare take it a step farther and tape plays. Maybe officials are overreacting, but they have also failed to realize this practice has been going on for some time.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell did implement a hefty penalty including revoking Patriot's head coach Bill Belichick's first-round draft pick, a giant $500,000 fine, and compliments of Eli Manning, a Super Bowl loss to end what could have materialized into the perfect season. Chalk one up to the officials for administering a punishment - at least in the NFL they get it.
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Steve
posted 6/03/08 @ 9:37 PM CST
Great job on this story. Very well written and great truth behind it. Thank you for saying what others are afraid to say. Can not wait to read more of your stories, you have great potential. (Continued…)
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