... we've seen exceptionally talented athletes undergo major changes in their lives. Due to their own carelessness, we've watched stars like Michael Vick, Ben Roethlisberger, and Tiger Woods make decisions that threaten the longevity of their careers.

To be put on such a platform and to be praised, as they are, for their talents creates a natural human response—psychological arousal.

After Vick came into the league, his potential shone through. Vick brought something to the league defenses weren't used to playing against—a quarterback who was the fastest,...

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