1.
Their colors
This has absolutely no bearing on their ability to play.
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2.
Their name
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3.
Their sponsors
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4.
Their attractiveness
This often relates to popularity and salary, but it's not reflective of skill.
17 points - added 11 years ago by laneave -
5.
Their stance on a social issue
This is how many athletes get cult fans, but it's not logical.
16 points - added 11 years ago by laneave -
6.
You dreamed about them
15 points - added 11 years ago by laneave -
7.
Personal acquaintance
Knowing a person doesn't mean they're automatically better at a game.
14 points - added 11 years ago by laneave -
8.
You heard they're nice
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9.
Their car
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10.
Their past
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11.
They're the underdog
This is popular and a fun way to choose, but life it's fair, and underdogs lose.
10 points - added 11 years ago by laneave -
12.
You like their spouse
9 points - added 11 years ago by laneave -
13.
You made a bet
8 points - added 11 years ago by laneave -
14.
Their team number
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15.
They have similar interests
6 points - added 11 years ago by laneave -
16.
Everyone else likes them
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17.
They're from your hometown/state
4 points - added 11 years ago by laneave -
18.
They're you're parents' favorite
3 points - added 11 years ago by laneave -
19.
You want the opponent to lose
2 points - added 11 years ago by laneave -
20.
You've seen them play before
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