Thread: INT on a DP?
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Old Tue Jul 21, 2009, 09:43pm
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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA View Post
Disclaimer: This is a general comment and not directed toward Stat-Man or anyone else on this board or otherwise.

Why do people think the "heat of the moment", "heat of the game", etc. is an excuse for any type of poor behavior on anyone's part whether it be the player, coach or official?
Disclaimer noted, IrishMafia.

On a personal note, this is something I've been trying to work on personally. I realize that I can't let my on-field/court competitiveness get the best of me because I know any bad actions on my part undo in an instant all I believe in terms of sportsmanship and civility.
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