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've almost given up watching, either on television or in person (which is probably why I've never heard of the ESPY award.) I can't stand the ads, the crowds, the sitting around doing nothing, the pharmocological freaks and related suspicions, the spoiled athletes, and the dominance of money.
I'll read about it in the newspaper, but those mega-businesses aren't getting any of my money.
I'd rather participate - either as athlete or as an official.
I've almost given up watching, either on television or in person (which is probably why I've never heard of the ESPY award.) I can't stand the ads, the crowds, the sitting around doing nothing, the pharmocological freaks and related suspicions, the spoiled athletes, and the dominance of money.
I'll read about it in the newspaper, but those mega-businesses aren't getting any of my money.
I'd rather participate - either as athlete or as an official.
