Here's the link, for those following along:
http://deadspin.com/#!5755011/the-somewhat-romantic-story-of-mark-sanchez-and-a-17+year+old-girl
To be clear, I hate the New York Jets and I hate Mark Sanchez. There's something about the over-cocky bravado of the organization that I find to be really abrasive and grating. I consider myself to be a purist when it comes to sports, and the Jets have taken on the personality of The U from the the 1980's, and in the process, they've adopted the same character flaws that plagued Miami.
Here's a brief breakdown of some of the Jets' recent headlines:
- Brett Favre's weinergate (hilarious enough to be mentioned in every post as far as I'm concerned)
- Braylon Edwards DUI
- Rex Ryan's foot fetish photos
- Sal Alosi tripping scandal
- Ines Sainz harassment allegations in Jets' locker room
And now, Mark Sanchez gets involved in a relationship that could easily qualify as statutory rape in many states (not New York or New Jersey, however). Sanchez, 24, allegedly met this girl at a New York nightclub on New Year's Eve, and several dates and romantic encounters ensued. The article talks about how the girl in question was surprised as to how "genuine" and "down-to-earth" Mark Sanchez was. As a 24-year-old myself, I am fully aware of the impressionable nature of any 17-year old girl. If my friends saw me sweet-talking a high school girl, they'd hog-tie me, throw me in a trunk, drive me into the wilderness and show me their best Chuck Liddell impression. There are some things that are morally off-limits, and high school girls fall squarely into that category.
I, personally, don't give a rip what the law says. If Sanchez knowingly pursued and slept with a 17-year-old high school student, he's not only a scumbag, he's a criminal.
-Sam
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