Monday, November 27, 2006

A Poor Response to a Poor Sport

Last night Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick responded to a taunting fan with obscene gestures of his own. The incident is an example of how one person's poor choice of behavior can provoke unsportsmanlike behavior in another. Too often, the chain reaction escalates into a heated exchange between groups of fans and players, or between competing teams.

Vick acknowledged that his actions were inappropriate, and apologized to children and others who watched:

http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/falcons/stories/2006/11/27/1128falcons.html

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