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It all starts with Artest

Saturday November 20, 2004 | 05:48:42 191 words, 2177 views
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One drunken idiot throws a beer at Ron Artest, and the fan experience changes forever. You thought players were out of reach before? Don’t be surprised if they put up 40-foot-high netting around the court after this debacle.

Players should not be going into the stands; it’s that simple. Suspend Ron Artest for 35 games and see if that sends a message. Artest had every reason to become enraged, but he’s the one making millions. On this night, he’s the employee, the one people are paying to see. Somehow, some way, he needs to stop himself from going after the guy. If he pulls it together, none of this happens.

Lastly…as part of espn’s wrap-up, they showed a dad sitting with his concerned young daughter in the stands while the riot was taking place. And then another young boy was seen crying after watching everything. Hello? Did we miss a day in Responsible Parenting 101? Shouldn’t these parents have started for the exits as soon as all hell broke loose? When the Detroit police start issuing warrants for this mess, they might want to ask those parents a few questions, as well.


Comments:

Comment from: Paul [Visitor]
As for parental responsibilities, if you had to fork out the kind of money to seea pro game these days, how could you afford to get up and leave????????
Permalink 2004-11-22 @ 11:10
Comment from: Greg Pryor [Visitor] · http://www.lifepriority.com
Hey Doug, it didn't start with Artest!

I played for 9 seasons in MLB. When you get hit by a pitch you have a choice of taking your base or going to the mound. Had Wallace "taken his base" because he got nicked by a pitch (he wasn't even knocked down by the foul), beer would not have been thrown on Artest, and he wouldn't have gone into the stands. It started with Wallace not Artest.
Permalink 2004-11-26 @ 12:20
Comment from: Stuart [Visitor]
Start heading for the exits as soon as all hell broke loose? I don't think so. Think about it you big dope. Where are you and your kids most likely to get trampled, by staying in your seat, or running for the exits? I think running for the exits. If I was there, I would either stay in my seat, or simply move for higher ground. The exits are the last place I would go.
Permalink 2004-11-30 @ 14:46

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