No More “Swagger”

Anyone else tired of the overuse of — and positive connotation accorded — “swagger” in sports, notably football? Typical use: athletes or teams – University of Miami football comes readily to mind – who have finally regained their “swagger” and are obviously so much better for it. Not to wax too old school, but what’s wrong with merely playing with the confidence that is a product of being talented, practicing hard and hustling every play? Doesn’t that speak volumes? Why condone, encourage – and celebrate – insolence, bluster and conceit? Or is the genie of look-at-me boorishness beyond rebottling?

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