Children Behave

When did sports become so controlled that celebrating a huge come from behind victory is labeled classless? Everyone criticizes the NFL as the “No Fun League” because of their strict mandates against any type of celebration. Now we are ripping MLB as well for excessive celebrations? The Braves, the team in question, came back from six runs down against division rivals Philadelphia. All of this in the eight inning and beyond. Many of the runs with two outs. The winning runs came in on a bases clearing double by journeyman Matt Diaz. Many of these Braves players are young and weren’t around for most of the division titles. What’s wrong with a little youthful exuberance? Sports are supposed to be fun remember? The Braves had been struggling lately and this victory was well needed just to keep a glimmer of playoff hopes alive. So I say as long as you’re not showing up the other team, go on and celebrate, you deserve it. Next thing you know, they won’t allow fans to cheer in the stands, so enjoy it while you can.