included a lengthy ?heat-of-battle?? defense, a good try on the surface. But isn?t the heat of battle when a man?s true colors emerge? Isn?t the heat of battle when real leaders make the best decisions?
     Dan Issel made a horrible decision. And he did it in the heat of battle, which, contrary to the defense of Issel, isn?t why he should be excused ? it?s why he should be indicted.
     This is supposed to be a time of leadership, and Issel displayed none.
     This is supposed to be a time of enlightment, and Issel displayed none.
     This is supposed to be a time of tolerance, and Issel displayed none.