[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by SirClintonPortis

Ah, but are average sports fans intelligent enough in the first place? Actually, intelligent isn't the best word. Moral or ethical is better.

Correct. Even the dumbest of people understand the concept of unprovoked violence is wrong.

Originally Posted by mooby

I've seen that movie, it's pretty great. I've often wondered what I or someone else would do if we were in Oswalt's position. If it were me I'd probably sue the athlete and press charges, I wouldn't want a prick like that playing for the Skins anyways, and on top of that I'd want him to pay for any and all damages occured, i.e. hospital bills, pay for wages lost, etc.

I'd beat his ass, then prosecute. I've accepted that fact that there are many asshole players out there (NBA/NFL/MLB/MLS/NHL/etc) and are human like everybody else. Which is primarily the reason I never put them up on pedestals like many fans do. I don't want their autograph, I don't care if they are going to attend this club I'm visiting, I don't even care if they are sitting next to me in a restaurant. I just want them to produce come game day and act like non-retarded civilians on the outside.