Twenty four seven stay here with me
Twenty four seven throw away the key
Twenty four seven i don’t wanna be free
–Tina Turner, Twenty Four Seven, Twenty Four Seven

9. LaDanian Tomlinson doesn’t like the Madden Cruiser. After being asked by officials from Electronic Arts regarding an appearance on the cover of their video game, Madden 08, LaDainian Tomlinson of the San Diego Chargers turned them down.

Did he fear the curse?

Not according to CNBC sports business reporter Darren Rovell. Rovell noted that the all-pro running back turned down the offer due to said offer being less than market value. Tomlinson allegedly felt that the financial offer was less than market value and it wasn’t fair, while EA felt that, as Rovell put it, akin to appearing on the Wheaties box and should be felt as an honor and not a financial reward. So Electronic Arts gave the honor to Tennessee’s Vince Young.

He’ll likely miss a few games — just ask past recipients Michael Vick, Donovan McNabb and Shaun Alexander.

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