Ray Lewis recently started up some controvery when he stated that crime will increase if there is no football this season. Many viewed the statement as ridiculous but is it really? I mean sports has always been a diversion for young males who may otherwise join gangs or run the streets. Imagine if there were no recreation centers or positive sports activites that the youth could be involved in. Where would many of the NFL stars be today if there was never any football?
You can view the Ray Lewis interview below: