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Cecil Terwilliger · 11-20-2010, 08:43 PM

The U was good but it left a bad taste in my mouth because it seems to promote the idea that athletes can do whatever they want.

When all the criminal activity was brought up the only guy who didn't just blame it on racism was Michael Irving. He seemed proud of the fact that many of them were criminals but at least he didn't just blame it on racism.

I thought it was a great doc though, don't get me wrong. I just think they glorified some of the darker parts of the U instead of addressing how much of an impact on the sporting world that glorifying criminals has had on subsequent generations of athletes.

11-20-2010, 08:43 PM	#68
Cecil Terwilliger That Crazy Guy at the Bus Stop Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Springfield Penitentiary Exp:	The U was good but it left a bad taste in my mouth because it seems to promote the idea that athletes can do whatever they want. When all the criminal activity was brought up the only guy who didn't just blame it on racism was Michael Irving. He seemed proud of the fact that many of them were criminals but at least he didn't just blame it on racism. I thought it was a great doc though, don't get me wrong. I just think they glorified some of the darker parts of the U instead of addressing how much of an impact on the sporting world that glorifying criminals has had on subsequent generations of athletes. Last edited by Cecil Terwilliger; 11-20-2010 at 08:46 PM.