Adam Wodon writes
 
>  "I would like to see a rational explanation from them as to
>> why Erick Barkley's (late of St. Johns) relationship with an attorney was
>> wrong but Bobby Orr's relationship with several college hockey players is
>> OK."
>
>Though I'm a St. John's fan and thought the persecution of Barkley was
>ridiculous ... I think the difference is that Barkley was paid by an AAU
>coach.
>Agents acting as consultants is different.  I'm not saying either is
>right, but
>you asked what the difference was.
>
>AW
 
I was not referring to his AAU coach but the attorney who bankrolled part
of his tuition to attend Maine Central Institute.  Sinister perhaps, and
maybe even more so than being a "family advisor".  However, to me the
difference is whether you are 1 month pregnant or 6.  JMHO.
 
Greg Ambrose
 
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