Article By Max Roosevelt on 6th August, 2009
But why? You ask. Doesn't tweeting take Chad Ochocinco's focus away from the playing field? Can he really compete at his highest level while telling America how great his last sip of Gatorade was?
The answer is irrelevant.
Professional athletes are paid grotesque salaries not to make that catch across the middle, but rather to entertain the masses and fill the seats. And nothing fills the seats quicker than humor and accessibility.
By allowing athletes to Tweet during games, owners and coaches bring t...
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