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McNabb Stopped . . . by Voters

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From Associated Press

Philadelphia Eagle quarterback Donovan McNabb, one of the leading candidates for NFL most valuable player, was left off the NFC Pro Bowl team when rosters were announced Thursday.

McNabb was beaten out by the Minnesota Vikings’ Daunte Culpepper, who will start; Jeff Garcia of the San Francisco 49ers, a 5-9 team; and the St. Louis Rams’ Kurt Warner, who was sidelined for 5 1/2 games because of a broken finger.

One reason could be the fan vote. Coaches’ and players’ votes comprise the other two-thirds. Many of the votes were cast before the last few weeks, when McNabb has been at his best in leading the Eagles to a playoff spot.

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Dallas Cowboy running back Emmitt Smith also fell short in the voting, finishing behind the Vikings’ Robert Smith, the Rams’ Marshall Faulk and Charlie Garner of the 49ers.

There was one milestone: Guard Bruce Matthews, 39, of the Tennessee Titans made it for the 13th consecutive time, tying Reggie White for the most appearances.

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Pro Bowl Teams

The teams selected for the NFL 2001 Pro Bowl to be played Sunday, Feb. 4, at Honolulu (x-starter):

NFC OFFENSE

* Wide receivers--x-Randy Moss, Minnesota; x-Isaac Bruce, St. Louis; Cris Carter, Minnesota; Terrell Owens, San Francisco

* Tackles--x-Orlando Pace, St. Louis; x-William Roaf, New Orleans; Korey Stringer, Minnesota

* Guards--x-Larry Allen, Dallas; x-Randall McDaniel, Tampa Bay; Ron Stone, New York Giants

* Centers--x-Jeff Christy, Tampa Bay; Matt Birk, Minnesota

* Tight Ends--x-Chad Lewis, Philadelphia; Stephen Alexander, Washington

* Quarterbacks--x-Daunte Culpepper, Minnesota; Jeff Garcia, San Francisco; Kurt Warner, St. Louis

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* Running backs--x-Marshall Faulk, St. Louis; Robert Smith, Minnesota; Charlie Garner, San Francisco

* Fullback--x-Mike Alstott, Tampa Bay

NFC DEFENSE

* Ends--x-Hugh Douglas, Philadelphia; x-Joe Johnson, New Orleans; Marco Coleman, Washington

* Interior linemen--x-Warren Sapp, Tampa Bay; x-La’Roi Glover, New Orleans; Luther Elliss, Detroit

* Outside linebackers--x-Derrick Brooks, Tampa Bay; x-Jessie Armstead, New York Giants; Keith Mitchell, New Orleans

* Inside linebackers--x-Stephen Boyd, Detroit; Jeremiah Trotter, Philadelphia

* Cornerbacks--x-Champ Bailey, Washington; x-Troy Vincent, Philadelphia; Donnie Abraham, Tampa Bay

* Strong safeties--x-John Lynch, Tampa Bay; Robert Griffith, Minnesota

* Free safety--x-Darren Sharper, Green Bay

NFC SPECIALISTS

* Punter--Scott Player, Arizona

* Kicker--Martin Gramatica, Tampa Bay

* Kick return specialist--Desmond Howard, Detroit

* Special teamer--Michael Bates, Carolina

AFC OFFENSE

* Wide receivers--x-Marvin Harrison, Indianapolis; x-Eric Moulds, Buffalo; Rod Smith, Denver; Jimmy Smith, Jacksonville

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* Tackles--x-Jonathan Ogden, Baltimore; x-Tony Boselli, Jacksonville; Brad Hopkins, Tennessee

* Guards--x-Bruce Matthews, Tennessee; x-Ruben Brown, Buffalo; Steve Wisniewski, Oakland

* Centers--x-Kevin Mawae, New York Jets; Tom Nalen, Denver

* Tight Ends--x-Tony Gonzalez, Kansas City; Frank Wycheck, Tennessee

* Quarterbacks--x-Rich Gannon, Oakland; Peyton Manning, Indianapolis; Brian Griese, Denver;

* Running backs--x-Edgerrin James, Indianapolis; Eddie George, Tennessee; Corey Dillon, Cincinnati

* Fullback--x-Richie Anderson, New York Jets

AFC DEFENSE

* Ends--x-Jason Taylor, Miami; x-Trace Armstrong, Miami; Jevon Kearse, Tennessee

* Interior linemen--x-Trevor Pryce, Denver; x-Sam Adams, Baltimore; Ted Washington, Buffalo

* Outside linebackers--x-Junior Seau, San Diego; x-Mo Lewis, New York Jets; Jason Gildon, Pittsburgh

* Inside linebackers--x-Ray Lewis, Baltimore; Sam Cowart, Buffalo

* Cornerbacks--x-Sam Madison, Miami; x-Samari Rolle, Tennessee; Charles Woodson, Oakland

* Strong safety--x-Blaine Bishop, Tennessee

* Free safeties--x-Rod Woodson, Baltimore; Brock Marion, Miami

SPECIALISTS

* Punter--Darren Bennett, San Diego

* Kicker--Matt Stover, Baltimore

* Kick return specialist--Derrick Mason, Tennessee

* Special teamer--Larry Izzo, Miami

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