"I am not a role model" / Charles Barkley
Athletes are role models whether they like it or not / Sean Paige
It is difficult for athletes to be role models / Gary Sailes
Athletes inspire people to overcome obstacles / Pat La Fontaine
Baseball heroes offer lessons in determination and persistence / George F. Will
Black athletes are unfairly expected to behave like White role models / Todd Boyd
Football players are poor role models because so many commit crimes / Jeff Benedict and Don Yaeger
Female athletes encourage girls and women to develop confidence / Marian Betancourt
Lesbianism in women's softball discourages young girls from participating / Kathryn Jean Lopez
Too many fans expect male athletes to be super masculine / Dennis Rodman
Homophobia in major league baseball discourages gay teens from pursuing baseball careers / Billy Bean.
