5 Points to Ponder: How Much Emotion Is Too Much?
It’s great to see emotion from athletes. But is there a line? And if so, where?
Brad joined Frontstretch.com in 2020 and contributes to the site's 5 Points To Ponder column and other roles as needed. A graduate of the University of Georgia's Henry W. Grady School of Journalism and Mass Communication, he has covered sports in some capacity for more than 20 years with coverage including local high school sports, college athletics and minor league hockey. Brad has received multiple awards for his work from the Georgia Press Association.
It’s great to see emotion from athletes. But is there a line? And if so, where?
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