For those of you in the UK who can access BBC iplayer, there is a really interesting programme on sex ('gender') tests in sport. Definitely worth a listen. http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0132l7q/The_Sex_Test/
I grew up in Kansas City, and thought this recent column would be of interest to readers here: http://www.kansascity.com/2011/01/23/2604840/great-play-doesnt-mean-great-character.html I have no idea what kind of person Ben Roethlisberger is now, but setting that aside, I think Mellinger is right about how fans often respond to these types of situations.