Vote + to improve this toplist's ranking
Report Abuse

Most Useless Reasons to Root for an Athlete

20 items ranked


Rated 0 points - posted 12 years ago by laneave in category Sports.
Click on up and down arrows to affect item's ranking
Visit our Sports forum



1.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
Their colors Report Abuse
This has absolutely no bearing on their ability to play.
20 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -

2.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
Their name Report Abuse
19 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -

3.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
Their sponsors Report Abuse
18 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -

4.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
Their attractiveness Report Abuse
This often relates to popularity and salary, but it's not reflective of skill.
17 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -

5.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
Their stance on a social issue Report Abuse
This is how many athletes get cult fans, but it's not logical.
16 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -

6.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
You dreamed about them Report Abuse
15 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -

7.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
Personal acquaintance Report Abuse
Knowing a person doesn't mean they're automatically better at a game.
14 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -

8.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
You heard they're nice Report Abuse
13 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -

9.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
Their car Report Abuse
12 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -

10.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
Their past Report Abuse
11 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -

11.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
They're the underdog Report Abuse
This is popular and a fun way to choose, but life it's fair, and underdogs lose.
10 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -

12.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
You like their spouse Report Abuse
9 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -

13.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
You made a bet Report Abuse
8 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -

14.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
Their team number Report Abuse
7 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -

15.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
They have similar interests Report Abuse
6 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -

16.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
Everyone else likes them Report Abuse
5 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -

17.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
They're from your hometown/state Report Abuse
4 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -

18.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
They're you're parents' favorite Report Abuse
3 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -

19.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
You want the opponent to lose Report Abuse
2 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -

20.

Vote + to improve this item's ranking
Vote - to decrease this item's ranking
You've seen them play before Report Abuse
1 point - added 12 years ago by laneave -
ShareRanks is about ranking things that are top, most, greatest, or even worst in all categories.
Use arrows to rank one item in versus another.
Top 10 Most Useless Reasons to Root for an Athlete are especially marked