Let's hear all the facts. Whatever an athlete does off the field, we put that aside because he plays for our team and hopefully will help the team to victory. Sometimes officials with the home teams invite boorish behavior. Teams that issue towels to be waved at opponents send a clear message to harass opponents. At Duke University, Murray State, and other colleges, fans are given long balloons to wave behind the basket to distract an opponent when he shoots foul shots.
Many psychologists say today's fans poor behavior is rooted in changes in society.
Young people today are taught at a very young age that winning is all-important at any cost. What parents and coaches should realize is they shouldn't stress winning or how to be a better performer to young kids. All they're developing are kids that are learning how to criticize. Sort of training ground for tomorrow's abusive fan perhaps. All rights reserved.