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http://online.wsj.com/public/resources/doc...GREATEST08.html1. Roman Sebrle, decathlete2. LeBron James, NBA3. Floyd Mayweather, boxer4. LaDainian Tomlinson, NFL5. Roger Federer, tennis6. Sidney Crosby, NHL7. Lu Xiang, 110m hurdler8. Jeremy Wariner, 400m sprinter9. Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, soccer/football (wherever you live :club: )10. Alex Rodriguez, MLB
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Yea, no Tiger Woods on that list tells me that this list is definitely not legit.

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http://online.wsj.com/public/resources/doc...GREATEST08.html1. Roman Sebrle, decathlete2. LeBron James, NBA3. Floyd Mayweather, boxer4. LaDainian Tomlinson, NFL5. Roger Federer, tennis6. Sidney Crosby, NHL7. Lu Xiang, 110m hurdler8. Jeremy Wariner, 400m sprinter9. Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, soccer/football (wherever you live :club: )10. Alex Rodriguez, MLB
What? No pro bowlers?Tiger Woods isn't in there because golfers aren't considered "athletes'. MICHAEL ANDRETTI is considered one of the most dominant Indy car drivers ever.... also not on the list...not considered an athlete.
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MICHAEL ANDRETTI is considered one of the most dominant Indy car drivers ever.... also not on the list...not considered an athlete.
He's also retired. This is not an all time list, this is _supposed_ to be current.
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He's also retired. This is not an all time list, this is _supposed_ to be current.
OK substitute Jeff Gordon here. Same reason. He's arguably one of the most successful NASCAR drivers.
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OK substitute Jeff Gordon here. Same reason. He's arguably one of the most successful NASCAR drivers.
And Prince Fielder is arguably one of the best baseball players, but he does not belong on the list either; do you see why?Being successful at your sport does not necessarily make you a great athlete.
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And Prince Fielder is arguably one of the best baseball players, but he does not belong on the list either; do you see why?Being successful at your sport does not necessarily make you a great athlete.
That's exactly the point I was trying to make.... why Tiger Woods isn't on this list.
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That's exactly the point I was trying to make.... why Tiger Woods isn't on this list.
I think Tiger not being an athlete is not as clear cut as you think. Obviously, the WSJ experts agree with you though.
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philmichelson.jpgOne of the most successful golfers ever... second among active players and is 13th on the all-time wins list.Athlete? Not so much... lol
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philmichelson.jpgOne of the most successful golfers ever... second among active players and is 13th on the all-time wins list.Athlete? Not so much... lol
Again, that has nothing to do with Tiger.Babe Ruth has the 3rd most HRs ever and was not athletic looking, but that doesn't disqualify any baseball player from the list.Try again, with a little more effort this time please. I expect your best trolling, not this weak attempt...
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Actually, Tiger Woods should be on this list. Don't worry, I fully understand that it's top ten 'athletes'... but look at their criteria:1 - speed; vision and reflex - not too sure on speed, but he has exceptional vision and reflex.2 - stamina and recovery - played the last 5 years after undergoing operations, and obv look at his latest US open win.. amazing.3 - coordination and flexibility - goes without saying.4 - power, strength and size - same as above for power (he may not be as strong as an NFL player, but I'd bet he's stronger than Federer, Liu Xiang and Ronaldinho).5 - success and competitiveness - goes without saying.6 - records held and victories based on the sport's popularity - so... it's clear to me he should most definately be on the list. Since when is hurdling a popular sport?

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Again, that has nothing to do with Tiger.Babe Ruth has the 3rd most HRs ever and was not athletic looking, but that doesn't disqualify any baseball player from the list.Try again, with a little more effort this time please. I expect your best trolling, not this weak attempt...
It's not about how you look.... the key word is athlete! Are you ready to present any evidence that would lead anyone to believe Babe Ruth was an athlete?You keep making my point for me.lol
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It's not about how you look.... the key word is athlete! Are you ready to present any evidence that would lead anyone to believe Babe Ruth was an athlete?You keep making my point for me.lol
You have to be a joke account.If not, can you please re-write your post to make sense?
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Actually, Tiger Woods should be on this list. Don't worry, I fully understand that it's top ten 'athletes'... but look at their criteria:
I agree with your assessment based off the criteria they give.
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You have to be a joke account.If not, can you please re-write your post to make sense?
I once wrote, in reference to Hollywood FAD:Something* about you makes me want to commit indiscriminate murder. Wait, I think I meant "discriminate murder," because I want to murder you, and only you, which would be the opposite of indiscriminate.Wang*- Every single thing you have ever said.I... am not a fan.
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You have to be a joke account.If not, can you please re-write your post to make sense?
Unreal how stupid you are. The point was made that Tiger wasn't on the list because although he's the greatest golfer ever... he isn't considered an athlete by these people.Then you make a comment on how good Babe Ruth was but didnt look like an athlete... my point--He wasn't an athlete.Geeezuz dude... are you stoned?
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Unreal how stupid you are. The point was made that Tiger wasn't on the list because although he's the greatest golfer ever... he isn't considered an athlete by these people.Then you make a comment on how good Babe Ruth was but didnt look like an athlete... my point--He wasn't an athlete.Geeezuz dude... are you stoned?
Yes, I'm always stoned.You forgot the part where you posted a picture of Phil to make some sort of point about Tiger. Your points that Phil and Babe Ruth aren't athletes (I'd beg to differ with Ruth but trying to explain that to you seems like a painful endeavor at best) have nothing to do with Tiger.I've dealt with much smarter trolls then you sir, please come with something better then silly personal attacks.
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I once wrote, in reference to Hollywood FAD:Something* about you makes me want to commit indiscriminate murder. Wait, I think I meant "discriminate murder," because I want to murder you, and only you, which would be the opposite of indiscriminate.Wang*- Every single thing you have ever said.I... am not a fan.
Heh I know, I've been of the same mind set for a while, I just haven't actually exchanged ideas with him until now. I have to admit I'm fascinated by the person behind the account.
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Explains everything.
I'm so disappointed with your performance thus far Hollywood, I thought you had much more talent at trolling then this. I'll bite though and offer the obvious rebuttal:What's your excuse?
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I agree about the golf/athlete argument. The only reason I brought it up is that baseball can easily be compared to golf. Both sports take a ton of skill and don't require a lot of cardio, comparing them to other major pro sports. I just found it odd that leaving a guy off a list that is so far ahead of his nearest competition is odd.

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I agree about the golf/athlete argument. The only reason I brought it up is that baseball can easily be compared to golf. Both sports take a ton of skill and don't require a lot of cardio, comparing them to other major pro sports. I just found it odd that leaving a guy off a list that is so far ahead of his nearest competition is odd.
Yeah this is true. James' breakdown of the criteria they set forth makes it seem pretty obvious he should have been included, regardless of some people's preconceived notions about golfers.
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I'm so disappointed with your performance thus far Hollywood, I thought you had much more talent at trolling then this. I'll bite though and offer the obvious rebuttal:What's your excuse?
No thanks.You're either really stoned or really stupid... perhaps both. Either way... talking to you is futile.Go troll elsewhere please.
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