Love and Action in Vancouver

It's taken awhile, but I've come to generally ignore stories about fan riots after championships. Why? Well, because you tend to run out of ways to explain why destroying your own city is dumb. The riots in Vancouver after the conclusion of last week's Stanley Cup Finals are a perfect example. I saw the footage, thought it was stupid, and moved on. But something else caught my eye. Amidst all the chaos and mayhem, there was a moment of sanity. A young couple was in the middle of the street - kissing.  You read that right. With police in riot gear, cars burning, and an angry mob charging - this couple found time to share a kiss. I know what you're thinking.  Maybe they enjoyed one too many adult beverages.  Quite the contrary, the young man actually kissed his girlfriend to protect her from the madness. He explains in the couple's Today Show interview below (email subscribers click here). 



This video is also available on SportsmanshipTV.

Scott Jones provides a very good lesson in sportsmanship. While you can't kiss your way out of a bench-clearing brawl, you can take action that will calm the situation rather than exacerbate it. Jones' top priority was the safety of his girlfriend. Our top priority should be the safety of our kids. Fan behavior can and will get out of control. What you do when your fans get out of control is the difference between being part of the problem and being part of the solution. Until next time...

Be a Good Sport!

-Sol