Sometimes it's hard to know when to stop.
I remember watching the Sugar Bowl when Colt Brennan kept getting sacked over and over again. The coach June Jones had to step in (too late) and benched him, even though Colt still wanted to try again even though it was obvious he could no longer be effective after taking all those hits! I wouldn't be surprised if all those hits contributed to Colt's brain trauma and drug addiction, and later his death.
(note: learn more on Colt Brennan at https://pablowegesend.blogspot.com/2021/05/colt-brennan-1983-2021.html)
Simone Biles recognized that she was too overwhelmed to focus while doing all these gymnastic stunts, and knowing that this could lead to permanent injuries, she did the right thing by withdrawing from competition, even if it disappointed fans!
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Some deplorable right-wing nutcases are questioning Simone Biles toughness (nevermind that she was winning competitions in the past with kidney stones and broken toes).
Right-wing nutcase Matt Walsh tried to be clever by claiming Michael Jordan wouldn't quit so easily.
But Micheal Jordan briefly left the NBA after his father was murdered and rumors were spread about his gambling addiction. Jordan was taking a mental health break before it was cool to do so. He even tried out minor league baseball during his break before coming back for 3 more NBA championships.
Another right-wing nutcase Charlie Kirk also questioned Simone Biles toughness. When has Charlie Kirk done anything tough, besides debating college freshmen who haven't fully developed their political philosophy?
And here's a link to a classic article with a classic title
"Simone Biles Doesn't Exist To Make America Proud"
a classic quote in the article
Here's what I am interested in: the very simple and radical idea that Biles' decision was hers to make, because she doesn't owe viewers, or the country, anything at all. No one is entitled to her performance simply because she is the best in the U.S.—and the world—at a sport.
