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THE MORNING ACCORDING TO US

By Brian Hill

Friday, October 17, 2008

Mei Nansheng is a man of principle and deep conviction. The fervent fan of the Chinese soccer club Wuhan Guanggu has chosen to become a Buddhist monk upon hearing the news that his beloved team had withdrawn from the professional league. Mei's mantra: If my team is done, then so am I. Yes, the soccer fanatic known as the "Iron Trumpet" has played Taps to the sports world. Mr. Nansheng will reside at the Shaolin Temple—the birthplace of kung fu, the deathbed of a sports fan. He's shunned ...

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