From
where I sit it looks like the IOC is in deep trouble no matter what
they do...
The
Russian government has left the IOC with no safe way to deal with the
situation. They either follow their own rules and support a
draconian law...or do the right thing and risk losing their
international support from other countries. I'm sorry to say this
but Russia isn't even the worst offender. In fact, some major
Olympic stars come from countries where homophobia is rampant. Take
a look at this case from Jamaica. But Usain Bolt is still the
biggest name in track. There isn't really much the IOC can do here.
If they want to move the games, where do they go? Even the most
recent Olympic city, Vancouver, couldn't be ready to go in this short
a time frame. Plus for the sake of the people in Sochi I don't think
it should be moved. Honestly, this is when the IOC needs to stand
up, change their own rules and wave the rainbow flag proudly.
Whether or not they will is something else entirely.
Meantime,
the NFL is once again making headlines, this time for banning the use of
customized facemasks.
via sportsgrid.com
Guess,
what...I'm fine with this. Those helmets look idiotic. I want the
league to focus on letting players have fun through skill and
showmanship. Not stupid facemasks. I can't even understand why
someone would want to do this. Apart from some extra protection, it
only adds weight. It certainly can't make breathing any easier.
Plus it's only going to add to the strain on a players neck. These
helmets look more like something to put in front of the fireplace to
keep the sparks down...or maybe a high school metal shop art project.
They can ban all the helmets they want, but please let me watch the
players have fun.
At
least that's how I see it...and I sit in the cheap seats.
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