Two words:
College Football.
And if you think those kids (typically ages 18-23) or treated with kid gloves and reporters and fans are saying "well, they aren't making any money, so the media shouldn't be harsh with them", think again. They were threatening to lynch a Nebraska player on Twitter last fall.
And to me, that is exactly what is wrong with football fans. I understand being into your sport and being a die-hard fan of a team or person, but I would NEVER be so upset that I would even threaten to do harm to a sports figure. COuld you imagine threatening to lynch Gracie Gold because she popped a jump? That is just crazy and pointless.