Former Louisiana Tech basketball coach Tyler Summitt did not have an improper relationship, no matter how desperately he tries to attach that phraseology to the banging of and, at least according to some outlets, impregnating of a player under his care.
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He had an affair.
He willfully engaged in a dereliction of his marital vows and his professional responsibilities.
He committed a sin.
So why are we so willing to euphemize this, to say improper relationship when what we really mean is banged, nailed and f-worded?