Digital Age

Rule 2: Technology allows everything you do or say to be documented. You are always 'on the record'

Thanks to the boom in recent inventions technology has improved through out the years. Smart phones, social networks, computers and tables give the ability for a record of everything you say or do. I have a story about sending pics later, which is an obvious no no, but that is not the only threat.Every text or message between you and said athlete can be saved and shared with others. There is nothing private.
Here's the deal, if you send something risque just assume that it will be forwarded to his teammates at some point. They will be taken out of context and used against you once the relations are over. This is also a method that helps prevent them from consequences. I could name so many illegal things I have witnessed college athletes encounter but the character assassination comes with it. Who wants to face that?
I dated "Seth", a college basketball player, long enough to see all his shady dealings. Having an agent before regulations allow. Getting money from various sources that funded his lifestyle (Do you really think a college student can afford nice cars and rims? Take a look at the athletic parking lot in your town and decide for yourself if those are reasonable college cars.) The list goes on, but the implications of reporting it are a killer.
You are made out to be a scorned and crazy ex who is making up stories due to the end of the relationship. Private texts that you may have sent while mad and not thinking are threatened to be made public. The money and power leverage that he had access to was nothing in comparison to what I had. Some coaches don't want a tarnished record and help assist the cover up. You have to remember sports is a billion dollar industry which has employees, players and sponsors as well as sales and merchandise. Those profiting don't wish to mess with their cash cow nor do they take nicely to any attempts to do so. The dirt digging excavation begins, and usually finds the most success in your digital record. The number of times things go unreported or charges are not filed is due to this. Who really wants their conversations and dirty laundry made public?

(Despite associations with shady people who were later implicated for illegal action in the sports world, Seth remains untouched and currently playing for the NBA. )