ESPN’s Page 2 is running another one of its hottest athlete polls.  I have no problem with these polls; I find them entertaining.  I can even appreciate the majority of the picks in the women’s top 10, which you can see for yourself here.  In fact, I find it refreshing when guys focus on healthy-looking athletic girls like Tanith Belbin rather than your typical anorexic-looking actresses.

But my friends and I agreed that the men’s list, which you can check out here, is in need of some editing.  Who selected the finalists?  We thought we shoudl chime in.  So without further ado, and in no particular order, our picks for the hottest male athletes …

Jeremy Bloom (Freestyle Skier/NFL Prospect) – The reigning World Cup champion failed to medal in Torino but his dating life isn’t likely to be impacted with abs like that.

Jason Taylor (DE, Miami Dolphins) – MMMMMMMMmmmmmmmm, sorry, we lost our train of thought just staring at him.

Henrik Lundqvist (Goalie, NY Rangers) – What is it with Swedish hockey players?  There must be something in the water up there.  Swats away 100 mph pucks like they’re flies and plays in a rock band in his spare time. 

Brady Quinn (QB, University of Notre Dame) – Adorable, Irish and can throw for over 330 yards per game.   Makes us wish we were undergrads again.

Kelly Slater (Pro surfer) – The undisputed king of the waves.  Only gets better with age … just ask Giselle Bundchen.

Hines Ward (WR, Pittsburgh Steelers) – Best smile in professional sports, hands down.  And yes gentleman, a great smile goes a long way.

Michael Owen (Striker, Newcastle United) – Keep your David Beckhams, give us clean cut good looks over Mohawks and peroxide any day.

Dhani Jones (LB, Philadelphia Eagles) – He writes poetry, he paints, he designs bowties and, oh yeah, crushes quarterbacks.  What girl doesn’t love that?

Jim Jackson (Guard/Forward, Phoenix Suns) – This 6’6” swingman can do it all; smooth moves and amazing arms.

Giorgio Rocca (Alpine Skiier) – What woman can resist a rugged Italian man who likes life in the fast lane?

This represents the opinions of just a few of us girls.  Anyone else have thoughts?

Much thanks to my girls – Katy, Chrissy, Nga, Rachel and Laura – for their input.