100 Most Influential Student-Athletes

The NCAA has put out a list of the 100 most influential student-athletes and the good news is that Magic Johnson made the list, clocking in at 74.  Here is the criteria used: 

The NCAA defines the 100 Most Influential Student-Athletes as those who have made a significant impact or major contributions to society.

I would say that Magic has made a significant impact and major contributions, so he definitely deserves to be on the list.  But wait, what's that?  Who's right above him on the list???

Bird?  Are you kidding me?  I get the "significant impact" part, but it only applies to "Bird the Athlete."  Magic Johnson is still a major sports personality and his charitable work has been hugely beneficial to everyone involved.  The fact that they were even paired together is a farce.  The guys on the selection committee probably thought it was funny....

Good to see Charlie Bell getting the job done for the Bucks with Redd out for the season:

8. Charlie Bell, not Charlie Villanueva, was the player of the game for the Bucks.  Bell continued his hot/cold play with a hot day on both ends of the court.  Statistically, he was the biggest reason the Bucks won.  Oh, he actually rebounded, too!!  Mark your calendars.

Maybe he's developing into more than just a nice shooter.  Him hitting the boards is going to take him a long way in the League.