http://www.betweenthelines.net.au/blog See the latest blog comments from Between the Lines Fri, 18 May 2012 18:59:1337331599 EST EN-AU http://www.betweenthelines.net.au/blog/do-sportspeople-influence-how-much-you-drink#comment_2281 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 04:58:1276541902 GMT I agree Elisa, i think majority of young people are more than aware of the responsiblities ascociated with drinking.Young people who attend school, sports etc are well versed through the education programs that are provided.<br />However i believe that high profile sportsstars carry a huge responsiblity to be a good role model more so to younger children who idolise these guys.Sports stars especially AFL and NRL are paid huge salaries, and part of that is being an upstanding citizen and it is great to see that the higher powers hold these athletes accountable, and have questions to answer when they go astray.   http://www.betweenthelines.net.au/blog/do-sportspeople-influence-how-much-you-drink#comment_2161 Thu, 20 May 2010 00:19:1274278757 GMT Being a young person myself and a university student, sports players have never influence my level of drinking. I do believe young people today aren&#39;t given enough credit with society suggested sports players are the reason young people drink so much. In addition, the public usually only hear of sports players drinking too much when a fight or arguement has developed and someone is hurt. I highly doubt after hearing this young people feel the need to follow in their footsteps.