The Criminals of Professional Sports

Thunder Collins, the Nebraska Cornhusker's running back, was charged with beating up his live-in girlfriend, twice. Instead of jail time or even a fine, all he's getting is some counseling. Since we're on the subject of criminal football players I'm pretty sure the Cowboys' have more mob connections then the Corleones.
Pro athletes have beaten their wives, been caught with over 200 pounds of marijuana, and have been accused of killing their pregnant girlfriends. Are these the people we want little brothers and sisters looking up to?
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