Despite issues, football is still America's favorite sport
In partnership with the Washington Post, the UMass Lowell Center for Public Opinion surveyed 1,000 American adults on their attitudes about sports. This, the second release in a series, focuses on general attitudes about sports and sports viewership, with a particular emphasis on professional football and the National Football League (NFL).
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- Press Release
KEY FINDINGS
- 77 percent of those who consider themselves professional football fans said that head injuries causing long-term health issues for players are a major problem.
- Sports fans see other issues with football, including domestic violence (61 percent) and violence in general (60 percent) committed by players as major problems.
- Despite the issues, 60 percent of Americans say they are fans of professional football, with 31 percent identifying themselves as “big fans.”