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There was a documentary on SMU that I caught some time back on ESPN. Was fascinating. The fans are in fact the big part of the problem. The alumni have some sick need to have their team win (whole 'nother psychological study), and they are willing to cheat to get what they want. Everybody looks the other way because "everyone else does it." Then you have players behaving like spoiled children on and off the field. I quit watching most sports because I got ill watching the inane celebrations after every play, charging the mound, showing up opponents, etc. All bush league crap elevated to high art by television and the viewing public who somehow thinks it is cool to have no class.
Put 'em all on probation. Or better yet, do away with sports scholarships entirely. This would require a serious revamp for most universities but that has to happen anyway. 'nother rant as well...
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