In the excerpt from Leonard Koppett’s Sports Illusion, Sports Reality, why does he use such a strong?

Question

word choice as “poison” and is this choice justified?

Answer 1

Are you referring to "the poison of amateurism?"
I'd say because he thinks it's all a sham - and I'd also say he's got a lot of good reasons for thinking that.

If you'd like to read what he has to say, please go to the link given below.

Answer 2

may u plz state ure question better its kinda confusing