In response to Junior Seau’s suicide, America speaks. A football player is just like a police officer or a soldier.
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January 10th, 2013 at 5:57PM
Just like gladiators, really… they knew what was coming but they did it for Caesar’s entertainment. Aren’t we proud of these athletes week in and week out? They “compete and entertain for those of us who aren’t good enough to compete ourselves, but are also passionate about the sport.” Altruistic, really, wouldn’t you say?