I have a friend that goes down to spring training every year and pretends to be a Seattle Mariner. He dresses up in Mariner's attire and tells everyone he's nursing a sore hamstring. Soon everyone is buying him drinks and hot dogs and young women in skimpy outfits are giving him their phone number. Another friend of mine waits until Seahawk training camp to pull off his shenanagins. He dresses up in Seahawks attire and claims to be a DB on injured reserve. By mid August he has at least 3 or 4 women texting him all day and he eats at various teriyaki spots for free. I've even had the privilege of wearing a friend's super bowl ring and let me tell you the indecent proposals roll in like a tidal wave. If my friends and I get this much attention as imposters, imagine what real players go through? Before you start criticizing the modern day athlete ask yourself 3 questions:
1. Can you check into a hotel using your real name?
2. Can you go grocery shopping?
3. Can you go to the mall?
If you answered yes to these questions you can't possibly relate to what these people are going through. The perks are endless and temptation is everywhere. Unlimited options can lead to chaos so don't be surprised the next time a high profile athete gets themselves in hot water. Before judging someone ask yourself what would you do if you could do whatever you wanted?
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