Today's Athlete

It was disappointing to hear about Tank Johnson and the raid on his home in Gurnee. For the police to find six unlicensed guns in his home where he has children is a real shame. It just seems that today's athletes feel that they are able to do what ever that they want and are able to get a way with anything. I find it personally a little bit frightening that anyone would need that many guns in their home and even worse have them unregistered and apparently use them in an unlawful manner.

It does not stop with guns as well. Today's superstars or super clowns feel that they are "Above The Law." To many of these athletes have no respect for the game nor take the time to hone their skills to become that much better at their craft. There are only a small percentage of athletes that wind up being able to make it to the professional level, then disrespect the game overall. Terrell Owens comes to mind as someone who does not respect the game what so ever. Terrell has made a mess of every team that he has been a part of and it will only be time before problems start happening in Dallas. Granted Terrell will have a formidable opponent in Bill Parcels however, once a distraction always a distraction.

Things are difficult for many people in many different ways and unless these athletes decide to take responsibility for the actions, things will never change. It is up to the player first, coaches and teams second to real these out of control superstars to be accountable for their actions. I am glad to see that the Bears are making Tank Johnson miss this Sunday's game against Tampa Bay however, disappointed that this is not an official suspension. How much longer will we as a society accept this boarish behavior from athletes? Until we all step up and hold these athletes accountable, they will continue to feel that they are able to get away with anything and everything. Wish I was able to get away with everything and not have to pay the price for doing so. Wait a minute I forgot, I am not a superstar athlete.