Bo Doesn't Know the Legal System

If you were to ask me who the greatest athlete I've ever seen in my lifetime is, I wouldn't have to think about it before answering. I'd simply say, Bo Jackson.

So it's pretty obvious that I have a ton of respect for the former two sport superstar, who suffered a hip injury that robbed us all of years of enjoyment. You may remember all those Bo Knows commercials, the ones that informed us that Bo knew everything.

Well, apparently there's one thing Bo knows nothing about, and that's the legal system.

I asked Bo to weigh in on the recent indictment of baseball's Barry Bonds for perjury and obstruction of justice regarding the use of steroids.

"The steroid issue is out of my league because I barely watch baseball anymore," said Jackson. "But I will support Barry until someone or something proves he is guilty. Personally, I don't think he has done anything illegal."

Well, Bo, he has. For some reason the federal government doesn't take too kindly when you lie to a grand jury, and generally they don't indict somebody until they already know he's guilty.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

11-20-2007 @ 1:46PM

Dan said...

Well, yeah, but they still have to prove his guilt. It's very likely they can and will do this, of course, but they do still have to do it. Bo is entitled to believe Bonds has done nothing wrong, of course, but presumably if the Feds prove Bonds' guilt, Bo will change his mind.

His statement does not seem to indicate any misunderstanding of the legal system.

11-20-2007 @ 3:32PM

stanfordfan said...

Who cares what Bo thinks? Why is this news?

11-20-2007 @ 6:25PM

ron said...

Tom, from your quotes it indicates that you asked Bo about steroids not lying to a grand jury. If I remember correctly, about 2-3 days ago the people from BALCO said the records were tainted as were the lab test and the legal experts said the test would not stand up in court. You asked Bo about steroids and then you TRY to twist everything around and make it sound like he is answering a total different question.

11-22-2007 @ 9:47AM

paepachasa said...

Just keep in mind you haven't done anymore than anyone one else...they just haven't got caught yet or had any of their hataz to snitch them out yet...KEEP YA HEAD UP!!!