Manning, realising he chose the wrong sportHandlers
Roger Federer (Tennis player) - Lost to Nadal this weekend but still, in my eyes anyway, the most technically accomplished racquet sport player of all time. I dream of the things he could do with a disc.
Peyton Manning (Quarterback, Indianapolis Colts) - Undoubtedly the best quarterback of his generation he has wonderful vision and a tonking throwing arm.
Dan Carter (Fly-half, USA Perpignan and New Zealand) - Probably the best distributor of the ball in the modern game, this man has vision, skill, pace and tremendous footwork to boot.
Cutters
Brian Habana (Winger, Bulls and South Africa) - The second rugby player in the line-up, Habana has jaw-dropping acceleration and great straight line pace. He does 100m in 10.4, has been known to race cheetahs and set the 2008 Rugby World Cup alight. He also has great awareness and can catch. I don't see him having problems getting free on an ultimate pitch.
Randy Moss (Wide Receiver, New England Patriots) - Lightning pace, sticky hands and an inbuilt ability to loose his man - just look at this record. He would make a pretty sick deep player on any ultimate side.
LeBron James (Forward, Cleveland Cavaliers) - My ignorance of basketball is considerable and that’s probably why I have picked only one basketball player for my 7. But if you had to pick on one is would be this chap - he is a truly awsome athlete.
Terrell Owens (Wide reliever, Dallas Cowboys) - Another dominating wide receiver, holds the NFL record for most reception in a single game (20). Won’t be winning any spirit prizes with this guy though.
Subs - Here are a few stars that didn’t quite make it into my top 7.
Edwin Van Der Sar (Goalkeeper, Manchester United and Holland) - Hands like glue, reactions of a cat, good height and the ability to jump and layout. He certainly has a host of qualities that could make him a great receiver, but then again I've never seen him run.
Andrea Pirlo (Midfielder, AC Milan and Italy) - Another footballer. Pirlo is the creative force behind a world cup winning Italy side and a Champions League winning AC Milan side. His vision is amazing and he strikes the ball with precision and subtlety. I'd like to think these qualities could be put to good use in ultimate.
Honorable Mention
Shane Warne (Spin Bowler Rajasthan Royals and Australia) - Probably the best leg spinner ever to grace planet earth, Shane Warne can do things with a cricket ball that you wouldn't believe are possible. He's also quite handy with a bat. If he can make a disc spin like he can make a ball spin I reckon he'd made a pretty useful static handler.
Who would be on your Ultimate All-star line?
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I'd be tempted to include some of the following:
Lance Armstrong - given his focus, tenacity and fitness, would *you* fancy meeting him as chase in a zone?
Daley Thompson - taking cross-training to the extreme whilst sporting the world's greatest moustache. Ever
Michael Jordan - predictable, but he has (ok had, but I'm still picking him) unique vision and class A defensive qualities
Carl Lewis - a sprinter has got to be handy on-pitch although it's a shame that drug accusations hang over him
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