1187941 <p><strong>When did we stop holding our players accountable for their actions.&nbsp; Even some coaches and managers.&nbsp; When you sign a professional contract, you sign your right to set a good example&nbsp; throughout the course of your career. Like it or not, if u want millions of dollars you have to maintain a reputation of a mature adult.&nbsp; Yes were all human and we all make mistakes, but we also are aware of ourselves and what were capable of doing. Therefore, going out to the bar and punching some guy cause your too drunk to be rational, is not excused by being a professional athlete or even perennial athlete. In fact should be made an example of. The suspension of brandon spikes is an insult to the word punishment. eye gouging isn't even aloud in ufc.&nbsp; It absolutely sends the wrong message of how we want to deal with situations of this nature.&nbsp; The players that act in such a way that is morally unexcusable need to be held accountable and suspended in such a way that they change their attitudes and lifestyles.&nbsp; Not to rule out forgiveness but just make that person understand what kind of example they set, and how it will not be tolerated cause it gives the league a bad reputation amongst other things.</strong></p> true 2009-11-04T04:17:43Z 97842 1 2009-11-04T16:53:38Z