Sports Idiot of the Month

I thoroughly enjoy it when people in sports act like inane creatures of the barbaric lagoon. Awkwardness portrayed on the television and in the real life entertains me to know end – hence my love for Ricky Gervais, Extras, The Office, and most British humor. But it is especially great when sports figures act obstinate and absurd. Why? They typically add another variable in the equation…idiocy

Travel with me back in time – to the Super Bowl. If you want – we can take the zip line instead of the time machine. Anyway, as you should recall, the Giants upset the Patriots (yet again) in a nail biter game that went down to the bitter end. Prior to this money-making spectacle of an event, the media constantly reminded us that Rob Gronkowski had a high ankle sprain and would likely see either limited action or he would not play like a freak of nature tight end (like he usually does). And as expected, Gronkowski looked hurt. He was not targeted as much by Mr. Uggs and did not impact the game on a high level. He was clearly hindered by ankle pain. And all blame aimed toward Wes Welker aside, most people would say Gronk’s injury is a main reason the Pats lost. But he was hurt. There was nothing to be done.

But wait a second…

A few days after the Super Bowl – a video emerged on youtube starring Rob Gronkowski. Apparently after the Super Bowl, Gronk decided to go clubbing. This is fine on the surface. Who does not like to drink after a tough day? But if you watch the video – a few questions emerge. Isn’t Gronk hurt? Wouldn’t all of those awful white boy moves hurt his ankle? Why didn’t he move like that in the Super Bowl? And why isn’t he dancing with women?

Bottom line: Gronkowski clearly has the right to blow of steam. He had a great season and an inadequate Super Bowl escapade. But all of the dancing on a high ankle sprain seems a bit preposterous. Especially when he hobbled around hours before on the football field. He looked awkward, idiotic and absurd. And I love it.

-Sarah