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Roger Clemens Indictment: Defiant, Deluded, or Determined?

Matthew PerryAug 21, 2010

The long-time issue with former All-Star pitcher Roger Clemens took an elevated pitch this past week.  He has been indicted by Congress on three counts of false statements, two counts of perjury, and one count of obstruction of justice.  When the Mitchell Report implicated Clemens in his use of performance-enhancing drugs, he was summoned to Congress to testify.  Everywhere, and even before Congress, he claimed innocence.  Even in the face of Brian McNamee, his former trainer, and Andy Pettitte his (former) best friend and fellow pitcher with him with the New York Yankees and Houston Astros, he still claimed innocence. 

Now, he has his day in court.

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And he cannot wait. 

As it turns out, Pettitte's testimony was key in this indictment.  Former Representative Tom Davis of Virginia notes:

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We didn't call Andy Pettitte, we deposed him, and he supported McNamee and that was a problem for [Clemens].  Without Pettitte, neither McNamee nor Clemens was that articulate or credible.

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In listening to varying opinions on the matter, almost to a person believe that Clemens is guilty. Though some come to his defense ("We all make mistakes. Leave the guy alone"), everyone still believes he cheated. 

So what do you think:  is he defiant even with the mounting evidence?  Is he deluded (as Skip Bayless believes) due to a hero worship?  Or is he determined, given that he testified before Congress, even though he knew the consequences of possible jail time?

Also, does he deserve the Hall of Fame?

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