Here is their top 10 Most Influential Athlete list:
1. Jimmie Johnson
2. Patriots quarterback Tom Brady
3. Dale Earnhardt Jr.
4. NBA star Shaquille O'Neal
5. Olympic gold medalist swimmer Michael Phelps
6. Steelers safety Troy Polamalu
7. Colts quarterback Peyton Manning
8. Four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jeff Gordon
9. NBA star LeBron James
10. Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow
I'm appalled by this list. It's like this list was polled south of the Mason Dixon line. 3 NASCAR drivers! C'mon man, they don't deserve that credit and anyone that tells me, "Oh, NASCAR is the most popular sport in America" deserves a punch in the nose. Know who are NASCAR fans? Fat, uneducated, racist... well I guess that sums up the south, and people who weren't good at any other sports growing up so they gravitate towards a sport that requires no skill. I wouldn't be able to point out Jimmie Johnson if he was next to me, Dale Earnhardt Jr hasn't won a race since 2008 and I thought Jeff Gordan was dead or retired. But getting off NASCAR I'm almost offended that Shaq is on this list too. He maybe the most followed athlete on twitter but he is more of a side show than influential. And Tim Fucking Tebow? If your going to reach on a bible belt QB, why don't you pick the number 1 pick in the draft Cam Newton. Tebow makes no sense. And who cares about the Olympics and Michael Phelps anymore.
Here is my list:
1. Tom Brady
2. LeBron James
3. Cam Newton
4. Tiger Woods
5. Payton Manning
6. Jimmie Johnson (you have to do this for PR to keep the south at bay)
7. Ray Lewis
8. Shaun White
9. Tim Lincecum
10. Dwayne Wade
Anyone who disagrees with me can go to hell
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