African-American Teens Name Michael Vick Their Favorite NFL StarNORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick's legal tumult, the suspended NFL superstar is among African-American teens' favorite athletes -- ranking ahead of such sports luminaries as Tiger Woods, Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, Reggie Bush, Peyton Manning, and Tim Duncan, among many others.
The TRU Study asked teens to name their two favorite athletes (professional, amateur, active, or retired). African-American teens ranked Vick their favorite NFL player and fifth-favorite athlete overall. The study was conducted after his indictment but prior to his guilty plea.
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4 comments:
Every one loves a rebel.
Cin Mike,
Do you think that's what it is or could it be a distorted view of right and wrong?
No these kids no exactly what right is wrong, they will make a hero out of any one counter culture. I did when I was a kid how else to best get on your parents last nerve?
Cin Mike,
(lol) You have a point. Well that's better than them not knowing.
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