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Clemens Loses Support of Baseball Fans and Non-Baseball Fans Alike


Roger Clemens August
All indicators show the public doesn't believe Clemens's innocence

Flemington, NJ, August 18, 2010 – A new media study among over 1,400 baseball fans and non-baseball fans in 2 studies, one conducted in 2008 and another conducted on August 19, 2010 revealed that support for seven-time Cy Young winner Roger Clemens has dramatically decreased.

The studies are displayed on HCD Research’s MediaCurves.com® website and show viewers’ perceptions of an interview that features former major league baseball player Roger Clemens. To view detailed results go to: www.mediacurves.com.

Over a two year period, support for Clemens’ induction to the hall of fame decreased from 49% in 2008 to 30% in 2010 among baseball fans. When respondents were asked whether they believed Clemens’ denial of steroids use, support decreased from 43% in 2008 to 25% in 2010 among baseball fans.

Among the findings:

If you were to vote for Major League Baseball Hall of Fame inductees, would you vote for Roger Clemens?

 

Baseball Fan

Not a Baseball Fan

 

2008

2010

Pre

Post

Yes

49%

30%

24%

19%

No

33%

51%

48%

49%

Do not know

18%

19%

28%

32%

Do you believe Roger Clemens’s denial regarding the accusation by a former trainer that he used steroids and HGH (human growth hormone) during his baseball career?

 

Baseball Fan

Not a Baseball Fan

 

2008

2010

Pre

Post

Yes

43%

25%

25%

19%

No

38%

57%

48%

55%

Do not know

18%

18%

27%

27%

While viewing the video, participants indicated their levels of believability by moving their mouse from left to right on a continuum. The responses were recorded in quarter-second intervals and reported in the form of curves. The participants were also asked to respond to post-viewing questions.

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HCD Research is a marketing and communications research company headquartered in Flemington, NJ.  The company's services include traditional and web-based research.  For additional information on HCD Research, access the company’s web site at www.hcdi.net or call HCD Research at 908-788-9393.  MediaCurves.com® (www.mediacurves.com) is a media measurement website that provides the media and general public with a venue to view Americans’ perceptions of popular and controversial media events and advertisements.

 

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RE: Roger Clemens August
by charlottekatt (User #243855) on Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 1:00:44 PM (#6083)
I just watched a video with a man controlling his anger, licking his lips, averting his eyes...... he's saying something he's not comfortable with.
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RE: Roger Clemens August
by hairforu (User #213879) on Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 1:00:44 PM (#6084)
THERE IS TO MCH PROOF ABOUT HIS USE YES HE WAS A GREAT BASEBALL PLAYER BUTGOOD SPORTSMANSHIP AND INTEGRETY HAS BEEN LOST BECAUSE HE LIED AND USED STEROIDS. IM ASHAMED OF HIM NOT FOR USING BUT LYING WHAT AN EXAMPLE FOR THE YOUNG. SHAME
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RE: Roger Clemens August
by cairodollar (User #241617) on Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 1:00:44 PM (#6085)
I just heard about the Roger Clemens thing today. Before I pass judgement on any person, I need to have the facts in front of me.
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RE: Roger Clemens August
by fosterl (User #222117) on Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 1:00:44 PM (#6086)
I don't think Roger Clemens is being completely honest in all he says. As to whether he actually used steriods, I really couldn't comment unless there is more damaging evidence.
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RE: Roger Clemens August
by spondrei (User #243847) on Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 1:00:44 PM (#6087)
Clemens is a liar and is sure not a hero, however, i do believe in this era of "steroid users" he should be in the "Hall of Fame".
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RE: Roger Clemens August
by leahjk (User #240743) on Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 1:00:44 PM (#6088)
I sure wish he was never involved with steroids. My son was a fan of his. What are the kids in America thinking about these people today? The heroes are turning into losers.
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RE: Roger Clemens August
by jna2010 (User #244519) on Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 1:00:44 PM (#6089)
his body language tells the story.He seemed nervous and eyes constantly twitching.
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RE: Roger Clemens August
by Cetto888 (User #243338) on Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 1:00:44 PM (#6090)
I am a big baseball fan, big red sox fan, played in to my 40s and coach or over 20 years. He is lying!!!!!!!!!! No one should be in the Hall if that use it!!!!!!!!!!
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RE: Roger Clemens August
by liza73 (User #240651) on Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 1:00:44 PM (#6091)
They won't let Pete Rose in the Hall of Fame for gambling, no way should Clemens be allowed and all of his records should have an asterisk
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RE: Roger Clemens August
by marshall1170 (User #243507) on Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 1:00:44 PM (#6092)
We shouldn't hold our sport figures as heros to be modeled after. They are just human beings who happen to be very talented at something.
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RE: Roger Clemens August
by wboggs (User #244009) on Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 1:00:44 PM (#6093)
Too many sports "stars" become ugly and our children look up to them/ model after them. I think ANY person in they eyes of people who break the law or show immoral behavior should lose thier contract and be thrown off the team. They get paid for more than their skills are worth, the least they can do is have morals as an icon.
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RE: Roger Clemens August
by amjama1 (User #225265) on Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 1:00:44 PM (#6094)
I think this nation puts too much in stuff that is untrue. The media tries to tear down everyone. I believe this guy 100 %
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