Mr.Pendleton travels every week around the state of Oklahoma to speak to schools, churches,and youth groups.He is also an active member in the Big Brothers/Sisters of Oklahoma organization. Passing up football is not what makes Carl Pendleton a true role model;what he has done in life does. What do all these athletes have in common? They all decided to better themselves as people over the fame and wealth of professional athletics. No matter if it is to serve your country in time of need,to get one of the best educations the world has to offer,or to become the legal guardian of a child so the child does not have to grow up in the system,true role models do the things beyond what is called for,on and off the field or court. True role models could care less about the fame and wealth.They go beyond just to help others and set good examples for those who look up to them.Mr. Pendleton travels every week around the state of Oklahoma to speak to schools, churches, and youth groups. He is also an active member in the Big Brothers/Sisters of Oklahoma organization. Passing up football is not what makes Carl Pendleton a true role model; what he has done in life does. What do all these athletes have in common? They all decided to better themselves as people over the fame and wealth of professional athletics. No matter if it is to serve your country in time of need, to get one of the best educations the world has to offer, or to become the legal guardian of a child so the child does not have to grow up in the system, true role models do the things beyond what is called for, on and off the field or court. True role models could care less about the fame and wealth. They go beyond just to help others and set good examples for those who look up to them