sonally don't think it has to do with the game winning hit he gave up because no one placed much emphasis on him. They instead focused on Edgar Renteria's base hit. Kicker and closers know that they have to go through the pressure of the game they are in. Also, you have to understand, these players are the cream of the crop and still make allot of money by our standards. The average closer makes about 2.5 million a year in baseball because it is such an overwhelmingly demanding position. It takes allot of skill. Most closer are not young. Older pitchers are closers because that can handle the pressure, but how can any pitcher, not just an old pitcher, take the stress he must endure to keep his job and do it effectively. The same goes for the NFL. The NFL wants veterans who get the job done. Choking isnt a life threatening disease. It is just a condition that happens when pressure situations arise....
