Stop Children What's That Sound...

What's more interesting than the accusations leveled against Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is ESPN management issuing a "do not report" memo to its outlets and reporters. Hmmm...

I'm not going to write a lot about this because the details are very sketchy. No criminal charges have been filed and if/until they are it’s just an accusation. I will say this though, Mr. Goodell EVERYBODY is watching.

With Matt Jones being positioned as a sympathetic figure poised for redemption if just given an opportunity and Michael Vick painted as Satan--I hope Roger Goodell realizes the PR nightmare that will ensue if a criminal investigation is opened and he does not act swiftly.

Black athletes cannot refuse to play because of contract obligations. However black gloved fists raised in protest after a game would go a long way in voicing the frustration of players and fans with some of the decisions made in the three years since he took over as Commissioner. (After an 88 yard touchdown catch and run I want some celebration dammit!)

There's something in the air. A simmer seems about to boil. Crosby Stills and Nash sang there's something happening here.

Let's hope that something isn't set off by something as trivial as the game of football.