good guy athletes

NFL's $45 million man helps Skid Row teen's college dream - CNN.com (http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/11/26/nfl.skid.row.teen/index.html)

Another story of good guy athletes.

I feel like there are lots of stories like this out here, but they dont get the attention from media/fans that negative press typically does. Most of the guys in the NFL are great guys that give back a lot, too bad their names are typically ruined by the few knuckleheads out there.

That's a great point. Drama and craziness sells. A headline story about Woodson giving money to a hospital isn't going to garner the attention that something controversial will. The media sensationalizes the stories that will result in the most "hits" if you will.

I feel like there are lots of stories like this out here, but they dont get the attention from media/fans that negative press typically does. Most of the guys in the NFL are great guys that give back a lot, too bad their names are typically ruined by the few knuckleheads out there.
Great point , an athlete gives to charity and gets no attention from the press , yet if he goes to dinner , has a drink or to = he's an alcoholic . Too many drama queens in the media/press , too lazy to find a great news story .

In 2005 the PGA hit the 1 billion donation mark which all got started in 1938. This does not even count what all the tour players do on their own.
PGA Tour charity donations to hit $1 billion - Golf - ESPN (http://sports.espn.go.com/golf/news/story?id=2207514&campaign=rss&source=GOLFHeadlines)

ESPN - My Wish 2009 (http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/feature/index?page=MyWish)

I'm not gonna lie, I had some tears in my eyes watching this one. What an amazing young man Jake Olson is.

USC Draws Inspiration From No. 1 Fan - ESPN Video - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4695418)

I'm not gonna lie, I had some tears in my eyes watching this one. What an amazing young man Jake Olson is.

USC Draws Inspiration From No. 1 Fan - ESPN Video - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4695418)
Amazing is right ! This link as well as the ESPN-my wish , posted link from SS are the things we should be seeing on TV every day . Great stories , hope for the best with all of those kids !