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NFL Football Players Draft Injuries Rookies Season SuperbowlPublished: March 30, 2009
But ironically, we cast away our allegiances to these sports stars when they fall short of greatness in the most important game of all: life.
The media plays a role in who we idolize and who we vilify when they report on players' lives. For once, it would be great to hear of a story in which a professional athlete conducted himself beyond reproach.
Well, my search for a role model has ended with Ryan Moats.
Moats, you will recall, is a running back for the Houston Texans. By NFL standards, he is neither a prolific star nor a media darling. He seemingly has punched the proverbial clock during his four-year NFL career, shunned the spotlight, and served his role as a back-up player on an average team.
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