As I figured...the purists have their panties in a knot
Yikes...it was a tongue in cheek article...not sure why anyone would be at all offended by it.
Hell I remember when he would write similar things about hockey...people freaked. It wasnt all serious stuff...just some observations even if they have been made by Jim Riome, doesnt mean those that read Reilly listen to the "have a take" master.
Reilly...11 time National Sportswriter of the year...but a hack if your a soccer fan??