tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19133799.post972111867378409916..comments2023-11-25T05:18:00.968-05:00Comments on Sports, Media & Society: Is more required of black male superstar athletes?<a href="http://comm.psu.edu/about/centers/john-curley-center-for-sports-journalism">The John Curley Center for Sports Journalism</a>http://www.blogger.com/profile/02939720788476724001noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19133799.post-44044129258779702032012-11-03T11:16:09.888-04:002012-11-03T11:16:09.888-04:00Great points made and intriguing scenario presente...Great points made and intriguing scenario presented here. I can see where it seems like more is expected of black male superstar athletes, but I think it has to do more with popularity than race. I do think there is some expectation because of the former athletes you mentioned so I could see it both ways really. Maybe people are just more interested in their opinions. I honestly hope it doesn’t have anything to do with race as I personally would want to hear JJ Reddick’s point of view on issues as much as LeBron James. I can’t really see the Manning brothers discussing anything like that in the public eye and am surprised that any NFL players did at all. That is at least a step forward. In my opinion the black male superstar athletes in general now are the trend setters for not only youth but everyone globally as well. Many people follow the way they dress or the music they listen to or even the way they speak or handle themselves these days. That is just my opinion of course but maybe that plays into wanting to hear their opinion more on issues than others. If anything I would take it as a compliment instead of an insult or burden. I think Jackie Robinson would love how prominent black athletes have become in the sports world along with all the others that made it possible. I can see your point of view I just hope that isn’t the case.Ryan Mileynoreply@blogger.com