So, let's survey the state of our heroes:
Kill dogs in illegal ring, do time, play football again, become an analyst..ok. (Mike)
Rape women, do time, still get in the ring, get one -man show...sure. (Another Mike)
Do time, become charity run hero....well then.(Yet another Mike)
Commit crimes, get reinstated into NFL after each crime.(Adam)
Create unrest after traveling over an hour away, shoot people in defense, get a Michael Berry interview. (Kyle)
Meanwhile, Dikembe Mutombo put millions toward medical facilities in Africa.
Pat Tillman died after choosing to give up a suitable pro career in football.
Roberto Clemente died in a crash on the way to Puerto Rico with supplies.
Are we really becoming that depraved that we see accomplishments as central to a good life, rather than respecting the people who didn't need Miranda rights, lawyers, scared straight, bail, time served to naturally stay away from crimes and substances???
Is bad behavior fashionable now?
What a about those who came back to running after conquering or lessening breast cancer, melanoma, other cancers, heart disease, asthma, or came back to running after having to work 60-80 hours a week as a night nurse?
I could go on....but how can people ever spotlight a former addict as if their transcendence was not self-centered to begin with?