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Athletes who have won you over

Cam Newton, Kurt Warner is a good call (esp. being a 49er fan, that guy tore me apart a number of times with AZ and STL), and I hate to admit this right now but I'm starting to come around on LeBron James. I still don't want the heat to win but I don't hate him like I did last year.
 
Cam for sure. I didn't think he had it in him but after this season, I definitely feel as though I was wrong

Also Mariano Rivera. As a Sox fan, I hate all things Yankee but he and his cutter have won my respect. Same with Jorge Posada. Kobe is regaining some credit but I don't think he'll ever make it into my good graces
 
THE DEUCE said:
Derek Jeter
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I could never be won over by a Yankee, Laker, or Cowboy. It would be very very hard to be won over by a Tarheel. It would take a lot of time.
 
Peyton Manning. Probably partially due to his commericals. Cut that Meat!
 
I agree about Dilfer. Thought he was a horrible player but he's a pretty good analyst and I enjoyed the ESPN special about his QB camp this summer.

Athlete that has won me over the most is Tom Brady. When he took over for Bledsoe I thought he would be a flash in the pan like Frank Reich and would never be a good starting QB (definitely not an elite QB). He has proven me wrong and I respect his abilities and the way he handles a lot of the publicity.

Same for Rodgers. The way he initially handled the Favre coming out of retirement (the first time) made me think he was a whiny little bitch but now I like him and can't help but root a little for the Packers because of him.
 
Iverson - thought him to be only a thug until what he did representing the USA in the Olympics. That was truly awesome
 
I can't think of many QBs that I've been a fan of from the moment I saw them play in college through their whole NFL career despite even playing for a division rival.

I love Drew Brees. Loved him at Purdue. Loved him in San Diego. I wish ill upon them for choosing Rivers over him. I'm happy for what he's done for the people of New Orleans.
 
bym051d said:
Correct answer for the couple who weren't already Breezus fans.
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Don't see how you can't like the guy. As you saw in his speech in the locker room, the man is a true team player. Did not mention himself at all. Only talked about the team, coaches, staff, and even the equipment managers. Guy is a great, if not the best, teammate.
 
i figured you'd say jon barry.
 
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