25 Things Sports Fans Think (But Won't Say)

The truth comes out.

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When it comes to sports, there's not a lot that hasn't been said. Every jackass with a fantasy football team and a Twitter handle thinks that they're Howard Cosell reincarnated. But through the insufferable water cooler talk and MJ-vs.-LeBron inspired bar fights there are certain unspoken truths that, whether you're a Red Sox or Yankees fan, we can all agree with. These are the 25 Things Sports Fans Think (But Won't Say).

Written by Sean Evans (@seanseaevans)

Some prominent athletes who have been accused of rape actually did it.

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The best professional female athletes aren't as good as high-level amateur males in the same sport.

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Sports reporters are really just fans with microphones.

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Baseball was at its best during the "Steroid Era."

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Many NBA and NFL players are probably taking PEDs.

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Most of what comes out of Ray Lewis' mouth is totally stupid.

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When you think about it, it would be pretty easy to go broke as an athlete.

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Pete Rose should be in the Hall of Fame. Same with Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens, too.

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We enjoy watching fights (be they boxing, MMA, or hockey) and don't care if combatants are vegetables at age 40

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All athletes are overpaid.

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Put in the same situation, anyone would have done the same thing Barry Bonds or Roger Clemens did.

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The ends of basketball games are insufferably drawn out.

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Slapping someone's butt is an odd way to celebrate.

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So long as they perform, we’re willing to forgive athletes for basically anything.

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After the age of 11, wearing a jersey is pathetic.

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Sportscasters should not have to apologize for accidentally cursing on air.

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Hockey fights are televised felonies.

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No one really expects athletes to be role models.

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Sometimes fans deserve a beat down.

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College recruiting is completely out of control.

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More games are fixed than you think.

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Everyone who hates the Yankees, LeBron James or Bill Belichick wishes their favorite team or team performed just like them.

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One of your favorite athletes is probably secretly gay.

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The Olympics are more about national supremacy and financial disparity than unity and peace.

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Most past legends wouldn't touch the field today.

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