Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is the 2011 Male Athlete of the Year, chosen by members of The Associated Press. Rodgers took home the honor after he turned in an MVP performance in the Green Bay's Super Bowl victory over the Steelers in February and then went on to lead his team on a long unbeaten run this season. He received 112 votes out of the 212 ballots submitted from U.S. news organizations that make up the AP's membership. Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander finished second with 50 votes, followed by tennis standout Novak Djokovic (21), Panthers rookie quarterback Cam Newton (6) and NASCAR champion Tony Stewart (5).