But when the Dixie Chicks shared political beliefs that were at odds from much of their fan base they were cast into a virtual wilderness and forced to reinvent themselves.

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James totaled 1, 074 points including 85 first-place votes, from ballots cast by a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters, as well as fan votes.

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Over 11 million votes were cast during the first four weeks of the competition in the first-ever ESPN.com fan voting bracket.

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