NEW RULE

The media is innocent.

On July 8, Tony Stewart disparaged Denny Hamlin. On Sunday, he blamed the media. Obviously, he is correct. The media induced the situation. The media acted inappropriately. Stewart acted exemplary. Stewart is ridiculous. Athletes, actions and statements have consequences. The media does not enforce them. Society does. Stewart provoked his situation. The media did not alienate Hamlin. The media did not request Joe Gibbs. Athletes, actions and statements have consequences. Either accept this or shut up.