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Originally Posted by Dogtag
However, I don't believe fans have a vested interest in any specific player on a team.
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The fans have an obvious emotional investment in the team. But the players are supposed to have the same emotional investment. Yes football is a business, and yes money talks, and of course that plays a big factor here. But in the end, these football players are in the game because they want to win a Superbowl and be the best they can be. Taking part in risky behavior puts your ability to accomplish those goals in jeopardy; and it lets down your coaches, teammates, and fans alike. All of them want to see the team win in the worst way. To me, doing what Roethlisberger did is a major let-down to coaches and teammates who work so hard to win games. Fans are right there, they pour a lot of their own money, but more importantly, their love into their team.