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Rick Morrissey’s column failed to mention their fundamental purpose that David Terrell himself acknowledges: money.
Whether deemed “creative” or “goofball,” most post-touchdown displays end up on someone’s highlight reel–recall Terrell’s “SportsCenter” comment after the Minnesota game.
Individual exposure in a high-profile team sport means endorsement opportunities and endorsements mean cash, which sadly appears to be all that motivates some young athletes today.
