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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I just wanted to add one thing, directed mainly to Ion...
So is swimming a sport just because of the fitness of those that do it? I see unfit swimmers and golfers alike. Both take years to excel, hours and hours to become good at them, and a true love for the sport.
I think anything that causes people to get off the couch, dedicate themselves wholeheartedly, push themselves beyond their limits to acheive a goal - physically - that is a sport.
I just wanted to add one thing, directed mainly to Ion...
So is swimming a sport just because of the fitness of those that do it? I see unfit swimmers and golfers alike. Both take years to excel, hours and hours to become good at them, and a true love for the sport.
I think anything that causes people to get off the couch, dedicate themselves wholeheartedly, push themselves beyond their limits to acheive a goal - physically - that is a sport.
