It’s not enough to play a good game, get paid, and go home for the night. Athletes today are also CEO’s of their own image. Whether it’s selling shoes, men fragrances, expensive cars; starring in their own reality shows; marrying famous or infamous people, cultivating personas of big homes, big jewelry, lots of women, and fast money; donating money or time to help non-profit organizations, or inspiring young people to work hard to make their dreams come true, today’s athlete has it all. So how are they doing this? What is the motivation? And, what happens when the athlete of the decade becomes part of a relentless sex scandal? Assignment: Discuss how athletes are shaping their image and if it’s helping or hurting their game/image. How are they making their money? How are they expanding their fame? How does this influence the next generation of athletes? What do endorsements help? What happens when there is a sex scandal, a dog fight, or spousal abuse? Are athletes role models or just people with problems like everyone else? Is the celebrity aspect of their lives interfering with the game? Your initial post is due on Thursday (11/18) by midnight and 2 replies are due on Sunday (11/21) by 11:59 . similar to this 82623439 order first need my initial post than will provide posts later .
