We have lost the true Role Models in sports, when we turn on ESPN, we see things such as Drugs, Alcohol, Guns, and even my Friend Big Ben not wearing a helmet, what athletes are left for our Kids to Admire?
2006-09-19 16:44:02 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Peyton Manning.
2006-09-19 16:45:35 · answer #1 · answered by super_6ix_4our 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The truth is, most pro athletes have always been drugging, drinking, violent human beings. You think nice sensitive human beings become NFL players? It's a tremendously violent game.
You just hear about it more now because the media is everywhere, and because of the internet.
Who were the role models 10 years ago? 20 years ago? All the guys who were on steroids? The guys in the 60s who swallowed handfuls of bennies before every game? Don't look at the past through false rose colored glasses.
2006-09-20 00:24:38 · answer #2 · answered by West Coaster 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They retired with the Barry Sanders', Walter Payton's, Jack Lambert's,and Joe Green's. No, not even these men were perfect, but I'd rather see players like these for role models, than the rich spoiled punk trash that pollutes most of the NFL and college teams today. And oh yeah... look up what Mel Blount is doing to help troubled inner-city kids!! That man is doing a commendable job, too!!
2006-09-20 06:50:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This question always annoys me. Why would we expect athletes to be good role models for our children? They are often corrupted by their wealth and success. Why not look beyond sports for some true role models?
2006-09-20 00:02:49 · answer #4 · answered by viking_transplant 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ladanian Tomlinson is a good one here in SD. Not only is he one of the greatest to ever play the game, but he is also active in the community, he volunteers his time with local charities, he's never been in any kind of trouble, and he always has time for his fans. Every city has a few, it just seems like the bad eggs are the ones that get all the press.
2006-09-20 00:16:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
There are still some good ones out there, but unfortunately they don't get much press. Cities with NFL teams- their people know who the good ones are. The ones that donate their time and money where needed and aren't "too good" to associate with the common man. Troy Polumalu comes to mind. Clean cut, lives clean, follows his faith, stays out of trouble and seems to appreciate where he is in life.
2006-09-19 23:50:49 · answer #6 · answered by tntwade 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are plenty of role models out there. You just have to look harder and be one yourself.
The sports media suck. They have fallen victum to their own hype. I quit watching the commentators this year. I have had enough of T bleeping O and all of the other losers that get hyped. Who's got time for their noise anyways.
I've taken to looking at the stats and found out that I am as good at predicting results as they are. (average)
This week I enjoyed Monday Night Football and my mute button. It was fun discussing play by play with my son without the one sided "color" commentary.
2006-09-20 00:11:08 · answer #7 · answered by GJ 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Must be a sign of the times in America.
Still have many in Australia, the entire St George/Illawarra team, my favourite, have been alcohol free leading up to the grand final.
So am guessing that includes banned substances as well.
This is not a good example for your children.
2006-09-19 23:56:29 · answer #8 · answered by Gone 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Sorry , I never looked to pro athletes or celebrities to be role models , I looked at my parents .
2006-09-19 23:51:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋