Found February 09, 2012 on Pro Sports Daily: Yardbarker Blogger Network
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick was voted as the most disliked athlete in America, according to a survey conducted by Nielsen and E-Poll Market Research. The survey was published by Forbes. Vick, who was imprisoned for 18 months for operating a dogfighting ring, received 60 percent of the respondents' vote as a player they "dislike", "dislike somewhat" or "dislike a lot." "His awareness is up there with Peyton Manning, but a lot of it is people knowing him for the wrong reason," said Stephen Master, who is the vice president of sports for Nielsen. Golfer Tiger Woods also received 60 percent of the respondents' distain - but Vick earned the top spot because he received more of the "disliked a lot" votes, according to the poll. Plaxico Burress finished third in the poll. The New York Jets wide receiver spent 20 months in jail after discharging a hand gun in a nightclub. Detroit Lions defensive star Ndamukong...
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