Detroit Lions defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh has seen his public reputation turn faster than he can cast aside opposing blockers, according to a poll published in Forbes magazine.

Suh, who four months ago led a Forbes poll of the most-liked players in the NFL with an appeal score of 71 percent, placed fourth on an overall list of most-disliked athletes with a score of 51 percent disliked, according to the magazine.

The poll, conducted by Nielsen and E-Poll Market Research, found Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick and Tiger Woods at the top of the list with scores of 60 percent disliked, suggesting time and public contrition haven't helped either athlete fully overcome past indiscretions when it comes to public perception.


Vick led the list despite being tied with Woods because Woods had fewer "dislike a lot" responses in the poll, Forbes reported.

Suh's stomping on Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Evan Dietrich-Smith during the Lions' nationally televised Thanksgiving Day game this past season didn't help Suh's cause. He was ejected and suspended two games by the NFL.
Despicable Me?
Michael Vick and Tiger Woods have been ranked the most-disliked athetes in a Forbes magazine poll conducted by Nielsen and E-Poll Market Research. While Vick and Woods tied, Woods received fewer "dislike a lot" responses.

Athlete Unlike Pct.
Michael Vick 60
Tiger Woods 60
Plaxico Burress 56
Ndamukong Suh 51
Kris Humphries 50
LeBron James 48
Kobe Bryant 45
Terrell Owens 45
Alex Rodriguez 44
Kurt Busch 42

Despite earlier fines for his rough play, Suh had been popular for his on-field performance, which helped elevate the Lions from sad sack to playoff contender, and for his generosity in donating $2.6 million to Nebraska, his alma mater.


"He went from being so popular to being a pariah in one season," Nielsen vice president of sports Stephen Master said, according to Forbes.

Although years have passed since Vick served a federal prison sentence for his role in a dogfighting ring, he still has a high awareness number -- 42 percent, according to the report.

"His awareness is up there with Peyton Manning, but a lot of it is people knowing him for the wrong reasons," Master said, according to the report.

Third on the most-disliked list is New York Jets wide receiver Plaxico Burress, who returned to the NFL this season after serving 20 months in prison for gun possession, according to the Forbes report.

Kris Humphries of the New Jersey Nets came in fifth at 50 percent, Forbes reported, with his 72-day marriage to reality TV star Kim Kardashian.

Rounding out the top 10 are NBA stars LeBron James and Kobe Bryant; wide receiver Terrell Owens; New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez; and NASCAR driver Kurt Busch, the magazine reported.

This is a good thing. It means people are starting to get worried when their team plays the Lions. And they fear Suh the most. People only hate our players when they are good enough to kick their teams butt. If the Packers sucked, do you think we would hate them as much?

Vick unliked because he tortured dogs, woods cause he cheated on his wife, plax cause he spent 2 yrs in jail for shooting himself, james unliked because he "took his talent to southbeach", Bryant was accused of rape, Owens because he is a premadonna, a-rod because he is a playoff no show and everyone licks his nads, busch because hes cocky...dont know why people hate humphries but you see the point...they are hated not cause theyre feared because people generally have distaste in their conduct just like suh. Understand your point but i think it is a little misguided.

Athlete Unlike Pct.
Michael Vick 60
Tiger Woods 60
Plaxico Burress 56
Ndamukong Suh 51
Kris Humphries 50
LeBron James 48
Kobe Bryant 45
Terrell Owens 45
Alex Rodriguez 44
Kurt Busch 42

Vick unliked because he tortured dogs, woods cause he cheated on his wife, plax cause he spent 2 yrs in jail for shooting himself, james unliked because he "took his talent to southbeach", Bryant was accused of rape, Owens because he is a premadonna, a-rod because he is a playoff no show and everyone licks his nads, busch because hes cocky...dont know why people hate humphries but you see the point...they are hated not cause theyre feared because people generally have distaste in their conduct just like suh. Understand your point but i think it is a little misguided.

Agree with Bishop. All these players did one thing wrong and everone turns against you.

Kris Humphries married Kim Kardashian, I'd like to do something wrong like that (especially if I didn't have to sign a pre-nup).

Agree with Bishop. All these players did one thing wrong and everyone turns against you.

The worst thing Tiger ever did was apologizing to all the jealous couch potatoes out there.

The worst thing Tiger ever did was apologizing to all the jealous couch potatoes out there.

see now I'd argue that the worst thing Tiger ever did was start practicing the wrong stroke. Have you seen his game lately? I'd barely call him an average PGA golfer now

Is he really that bad? I have'nt been paying much attention lately

Yes he is. He's not ranked in the top 10 (currently 18th in world golf rankings; 105th in FedEx cup standings). He just recently won his first tournament since 2009, then proceeded to absolutely melt down in the final round this past weekend. He's also not anywhere near the top in any of the main golf statistics.

Since his scandal, he's completely fallen off the map.