A Tragic Collision Exposes the Dark Side of Gridiron Culture The news that Saskatchewan Roughrider linebacker Jayden Dalke was driving on the wrong side of a divided highway has sent shockwaves through the Canadian sports community.
The investigation is ongoing, but one thing is certain: substance use and high speed living are a toxic combination with devastating consequences.
Dalke's death highlights the culture of excess that pervades professional sports. Athletes who push themselves to the limit on the field often push the limits of safety off it.