Moss' troubles continue off field
by Nick Nance, managing editor

    Recent news involving Randy Moss has become as prevalent as stories on the sex life of pop-star Britney Spears.

    The adage "Give them enough rope and they'll hang themselves" couldn't be more fitting to what the Minnesota Vikings have done with arguably the best receiver in the game.

    The team has provided the rope for Moss.

    His temper has been evident since he entered the league, and his attitude has been questioned by football fans since he was drafted. However, had Moss played for a decent coach, things would be different.

    Recently, a police officer stopped Moss for a traffic violation. Believing his detainment unnecessary, Moss decided it was time for him to leave.

    Although the traffic officer had not dismissed him, Moss began driving away.

    When ordered to stop by the officer, he refused dragging the officer a few blocks down the road.

    Duh, this was a bad idea.

    Now, the hot-headed Viking faces jail time and a huge fine. This occurrence has become all too typical for Moss.

    During a recent news conference, according to the Saint Paul Pioneer Press, Moss expressed his remorse.

    "I've apologized to the people that mean the most to me: my teammates, my coaching staff, my family."

    However, he failed to mention the police officer he dragged with his SUV.

    Moss has refused to apologize for his actions at the scene.

    Moss showed his commercial loyalty when he extended his apologies to the Vikings' fans and his corporate sponsors. But he failed to apologize to the woman he dragged down a street.

    The most obvious evidence that this incident will be repeated in the future occurred when Moss said, "I don't know if trouble is out to find me, but I'm certainly not out to find trouble."

    These statements resemble those the public heard after the O.J. Simpson trial.

    Moss is arguably the best receiver in football today, but problems seem to swallow him.

    Until players such as Moss end their spoiled behavior on and off the field, the popularity of professional sports will continue to plummet.