As the U.S. House of Representatives considered whether to impeach President Donald Trump, it got us thinking about who in the sports world we’d like to see stripped of their power.
Yes, I know. Impeachment is a gravely serious matter, and not something that should ever be treated lightly. But since the Republicans are making a mockery out of it, we figured we can take a few liberties.
Without further ado, amendments or a roll call, here are our recommendations:
Houston Astros: Where to begin? Their front office is filled with arrogant, awful people. They cheat. And when they’re exposed, they look for scapegoats to excuse their arrogance and awfulness. One of these things might be excusable. Or, in the case of cheating, deserving of a small fine. Taken together, though, it’s evidence of a franchise that’s run amok.
Dean Spanos: He turned traitor on a loyal fan base because it had the audacity to say the billionaire should pick up more of the tab for a fancy new stadium. Which he would profit from.
International Olympic Committee: Routinely sells out the Olympic ideals and the athletes who are the heart and the soul of the Games to the highest bidder. Or, with increasing frequency, the only bidder, because most countries that aren’t run by dictators or strongmen have gotten wise to the greed and corruption of the IOC’s bigwigs.
NCAA: All too happy to cash the big paychecks from broadcasters and sponsors while stubbornly insisting the “student-athletes” responsible for the largesse aren’t entitled to share in it. By continuing to bury their heads in the sand as public opinion has shifted, however, Mark Emmert and Co. will be their own undoing. Legislation in California, along with bills pending in Florida and other states, will force change, and the issue has now gotten Congress’ attention, too.
Dan Snyder: Has had the title of “worst owner in sports” locked up for quite a while now. He defiantly clings to a racist nickname, and has turned what used to be Washington’s marquee franchise into an afterthought. If that. And he wants to wrangle public funding, or public land, for a new stadium? Hahahahahahaha, hohohohohohoho, heeheeheehee. Oh, that’s a good one! Though watching him try might be more entertaining than his team’s actual games.
Antonio Brown: I’ve lost count of how many times he’s gone scorched earth on the NFL, only to try and make up a few hours later. He’s supremely talented, perhaps the best receiver in the game. But he’s a headache nobody needs — or wants — anymore. Just go away already.
CTE deniers: I’m not talking about the people who have legitimate concerns that every head injury or account of a troubled player in a contact sport is immediately attributed to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Or who want more research into contributing or aggravating factors, like drug and alcohol use or genetics.
No, these are the people who continue to insist that contact sports are perfectly safe, and that there’s been no link found between repetitive head trauma and neurodegenerative diseases like CTE. (Yes, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman. I am talking to you.) While there might not be a definitive link, there is a growing mountain of research that shows strong evidence of one, and continuing to deny it puts athletes’ health and well-being in danger.
Conor McGregor: Come for the racism, bigotry and physical assaults and stay for the ... Never mind.
Duke basketball: There are plenty of successful programs that rub people the wrong way. But the Blue Devils are perhaps the only school that could field a starting lineup and backups for a team of “Most Annoying Players.”
NFL referees: Finally an issue on which the entire country can agree! They’re awful.
Follow USA TODAY Sports columnist Nancy Armour on Twitter @nrarmour.
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