The Olympics coverage is in a frenzy over U.S. Olympic snowboarder, Scott Lago, ever since “racy” pictures of him surfaced on TMZ.com, friday morning.  

While many reporters used their insidious wit to describe the photos, you can see for yourself.   Lago, who received a Bronze Medal in the men’s half-pipe tournament, quickly apologized to the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association and the U.S. Olympic Committee, then volunteered to leave Vancouver at once. There was speculation that he was coerced to leave voluntarily. Lago, however, told The Daily News that it was solely his decision.  

The US Ski and Snowboard Association President and CEO, Bill Marolt released a written statement Saturday and said:

“Scotty Lago is a great athlete, but with that comes a responsibility of proper conduct and his involvement in this situation is not acceptable. Scotty realizes his conduct was inappropriate. He has formally apologized and also made a decision to leave Vancouver today.”

Marolt also denied that Lago was coerced to leave.

With all fingers pointed at Lago for his misconduct, TMZ.com and its role goes unquestioned.  TMZ.com has been downplaying its own decision to throw up the pictures early Friday, while attempting to salvage support for Lago:

“He’s a snowboarder for cryin’ out loud.  They should have cut him a break.” 

Maybe, readers should also cut celebrity media a break for escalating such foolish charades, maybe not.