| Americans | ||||
| In general, do you think sports players who are convicted of a crime should be allowed to return to their sport after serving time or should they be banned from the sport for life? | ||||
| Be allowed to return to their sport | Banned from sport for life | Unsure | ||
| Row % | Row % | Row % | ||
| Americans | 53% | 31% | 16% | |
| Football fans | 60% | 25% | 15% | |
| Region | Northeast | 57% | 32% | 11% |
| Midwest | 49% | 33% | 18% | |
| South | 56% | 27% | 17% | |
| West | 48% | 34% | 18% | |
| Age | Under 45 | 58% | 28% | 14% |
| 45 or older | 50% | 33% | 17% | |
| Gender | Men | 64% | 23% | 13% |
| Women | 42% | 39% | 19% | |
| Marist Poll National Residents "N=938 MOE +/- 3.2%" Totals may not add to 100 due to rounding. | ||||