Shut up already!

I listen to sports talk radio almost all day, it is the luxury of driving around in a truck. And as I listen, I constantly hear the Johnny Q. Sportsfan griping and moaning about this or that. So I want to set the record straight on some current issues that are dominating our airwaves.

1.) Athlete Apologies: I hate to break to all of us sports fans, but athletes don't owe us apologies for any of their transgressions. This goes for Tiger Woods, Gilbert Arenas, Greg Oden, Patrick Kane, or any other bonehead that acts like an idiot in public. I have said it before and I will reiterate it here. athletes and celebrities are not role models for out children. They owe the fans nothing other than entertainment. Personally I don't want an apology written by a P.R. guy that has no actual intent to it. These guys aren't sorry, just interested in keeping their image in order to make more money, or continue playing the game they love. Either way, we don't need it and they don't owe it.

2.) Controversial Super Bowl ads: There are two advertisements that are scheduled to air on the day of the Super Bowl that are causing an uproar. The first is an pro-life commercial featuring Tim Tebow and his mother, and the second is an ad by a gay male dating website, that shows two guys making out. Look, whether or not you agree with the message, commercials are commercials. I haven't ever watched Super Bowl commercials and you know why, I am getting another beer. If you are really a sports fan what do you care about the commercials. It is not part of the game and it doesn't affect the viewing pleasure. If you want to watch the commercials go to a back room with the kids, and I will call you when I go to grab a beer.

3.) N.B.A. All-Star Snubs: Look all the complaining you do about those who got in and those who were left out of this game is doing nothing. This is based on a majority vote. Just like you can't help who gets elected president, you can't help who gets voted to these things. The point is that these guys playing don't care about this game, so why should we? (This argument excludes Ray Allen's comments about Allen Iverson and Tracy McGrady getting the vote as starters. This publication recognizes Ray Allen as an expert on the matter and will not challenge any argument he makes.)

We as sports fans are constantly over reacting. But let's try to keep it all in perspective. Live like no one is watching, and know when to shut up!