Sorry, but no.
I would totally agree with you if the content of the piece actually matched its admirable thesis. There's nothing in there suggesting an actual revelation about what's important in life. "Maybe I'll become a better parent or husband", he says with a shrug.
It's quite evident that the author is simply frustrated that not enough victory parades are running through the streets of Philly. Waaaah, the Phillies haven't won the World Series since 2008. Waaaah, every Eagles season is the same 10-6 nightmare where we lose in the playoffs. Waaaah no Sixers this year. Waaaah, I don't even care about hockey but the Flyers always lose in the playoffs.
And then the bit about Penn State...he's not upset that kids got raped, he's upset that watching sports news makes him sad now.
Like you said, nobody should obsess over sports. Energies should be spent elsewhere. This guy, though, is completely insincere about that message.