The award for the most ridiculous, self-absorbed, overzealous all sports entertainment network in the world goes to...
ESPN, for the 10th year running.
They have once again proven that outside the 4 major sports, Tiger Woods, and the Williams sisters, you're really not much of an athlete. Unless you count token consideration of Cael Sanderson and -ahem- Sarah Hughes (don't even get me started on figure skating).
No offense to college athlete of the year Sue Bird (UConn BB) but a certain swimmer from Cal who set at least 6 AR and 1 WR over the short course season would have had my vote.
Anyone else? Natalie Coughlin, female college athlete of the year as awarded by the USMS discussion crew?
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For me its all about participation and the benefits thereof (physical conditioning, longer lifespan, achievement, the joy of movement, camraderie, peace and quiet at 5:30am, competition, etc.), not recognition or money.
If your objective is recognition, money and fame, very few will achieve their goals, even in the major sports.
For me its all about participation and the benefits thereof (physical conditioning, longer lifespan, achievement, the joy of movement, camraderie, peace and quiet at 5:30am, competition, etc.), not recognition or money.
If your objective is recognition, money and fame, very few will achieve their goals, even in the major sports.
