Cody: Here’s what’s ugly on the sports front. Sadly there has been more negative light shed on athletes than the positive that they do. Quick, how many Bengals have been arrested in the past 5 years? More importantly though, how much have Bengals players donated to their charities? Of course the negative story always gets the glory. The drama, the speculation and the attention it generates.
Steve McNair will always be remembered for his ability to play with pain. The Walking Injury Report played with a bruised sternum, a sprained ankle, and bruised ribs AT THE SAME TIME. Four weeks ago I broke a couple of toes after stubbing them on a doorway. I still was able to play Xbox that night, don’t worry. The point is he donated over $30,000 to Boys and Girls Club charities, established the Air McNair Katrina Relief Fund, and The Steve McNair Foundation dedicated to bringing football and positive influences to underprivileged children.
While all these things have given him high marks on character and recognition, he will largely be remembered for being shot by his extramarital affair. No one can fully grip the pain and the thought process of his family after finding out about the death, let alone the pain that an extra affair causes. Let’s focus on the good, the camaraderie, the heart, and the passion of the games. Let’s hear more of the ‘hero’ stories and less of the scoundrels.
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