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Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Dunn’s football not respected enough?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Running back Warrick Dunn said it was “frustrating” that he gets recognized more for his vast philanthropic deeds than for what he’s done on the football field. To hear Dunn say that was intriguing to say the least.
Dunn is recognized as one of the “Good guys” in athletics for providing homes for single mothers, among many other charitable deeds. He’s won a ton of awards and is the Falcons’ face of community service.
Arthur Blank insists his employees be involved with the community and Dunn has set the bar.
However, Dunn feels that he’s held to a different standard, in terms of no matter what he does on the football field, he is simply viewed as the Good Samaritan off the field.
Can you empathize with his feelings? Do you think he gets respect as a football player? This is a really different take from an athlete and I would think it would provike some good opinions.
