Results: Gay male athletes in college and professional sport
Published on 03/31/2015
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1.
1.
Have you heard any media stories about gay male athletes coming out in either college or professional sport?
Yes
56%
1047 votes
No
29%
537 votes
Undecided
5%
89 votes
Not Applicable
10%
181 votes
2.
2.
One of the highest profile NBA athletes to come out is Celtics player Jason Collins. Whether or not you were aware of this, does knowing about a gay NBA athlete change your opinion of that person?
Yes, in a positive direction.
8%
147 votes
Yes, in a negative direction.
7%
127 votes
No--it doesn't matter to me.
59%
1098 votes
I'm undecided.
7%
128 votes
N/A
19%
348 votes
Other (please specify)
0%
6 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.11% | 2 | |
| i do not care about nba | 0.05% | 1 |
| don't watch sports | 0.05% | 1 |
| why do they find it necessary to announce their orientation to the world? who cares if they are straight or gay??? | 0.05% | 1 |
| i don't care | 0.05% | 1 |
3.
3.
Michael Sam came out as gay before the NFL draft last year. He was drafted by the Rams in the 7th round, cut before the end of training camp, and spent time with the Cowboys' practice squad before being waived. Do you think Sam's coming out had an effect on the decisions to cut and then waive him?
Yes
30%
557 votes
No
19%
359 votes
Undecided
32%
592 votes
Not Applicable
19%
346 votes
4.
4.
Not surprising to some but surprising to others are the strong shows of support of their colleagues by NBA and NFL players. Are you pleased with actions such as professional athletes joining "No H8" campaigns?
Yes
41%
753 votes
No
11%
211 votes
Undecided
22%
413 votes
Not Applicable
26%
477 votes
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