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The 2014 SI Sportsman of the Year

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by Moderator1, Dec 8, 2014.

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  1. Meatie Pie

    Meatie Pie Member

    I feel even more correct now in my seeking of discussion.

    Thanks.
     
    Meatie Pie, Dec 9, 2014
    #61
  2. old_tony

    old_tony Well-Known Member

    You don't need any help in looking the fool.
     
    old_tony, Dec 9, 2014
    #62
  3. poindexter

    poindexter Well-Known Member

    Jesus, I love soccer, but Landon? Seriously, why in 2014? Great he led the MLS in assists, but he got cut before the biggest tournament in four years.
     
    poindexter, Dec 9, 2014
    #63
  4. Stoney

    Stoney Well-Known Member

    If that discussion is centered around Landon Donovan then, no, there really is not. It may pain you to hear it, but fact is there simply are not enough people in this country that care or know about MLS to justify that choice.
     
    Stoney, Dec 9, 2014
    #64
  5. Meatie Pie

    Meatie Pie Member

    Priceless.

    Well done.
     
    Meatie Pie, Dec 9, 2014
    #65
  6. poindexter

    poindexter Well-Known Member

    He's playing against a lot of guys who make less than a truck driver. If MLS play is your criteria for Sportsman of the Year choice, I can't see it. He got cut before the big tourney. Otherwise, is this a lifetime achievement award?
     
    poindexter, Dec 9, 2014
    #66
  7. old_tony

    old_tony Well-Known Member

    Maybe he can be Time's Man of the Year. You should start lobbying now.
     
    old_tony, Dec 9, 2014
    #67
  8. MankyJimy

    MankyJimy Active Member

    Jeter has won the award before but it was 5 years ago. Is there a policy that prohibits winning a second time?
     
    MankyJimy, Dec 9, 2014
    #68
  9. Riptide

    Riptide Well-Known Member

    Yes. Yes there is. It was in all the papers. Don't you read, man?
     
    Riptide, Dec 9, 2014
    #69
  10. Moderator1

    Moderator1 Moderator Staff Member

    No, as far as I know there is no such policy. But in no way can you make an argument for Jeter this year. He was very mediocre on a non-playoff team. His retirement doesn't make him Sportsman of the Year.

    I can list about 25 people/teams off the top of my head, including Landon Donovan, who have a much better case.

    As noted in my original post, it was interesting being privy to some of the discussion. Lots of potential winners were kicked around. It is not a process that is taken lightly.
     
    Moderator1, Dec 9, 2014
    #70
  11. TigerVols

    TigerVols Well-Known Member

    Who is the final arbiter? How is the decision made?
     
    TigerVols, Dec 9, 2014
    #71
  12. Moderator1

    Moderator1 Moderator Staff Member

    Not really sure who has the final call, to be honest. I'm not high enough up the food chain (yet). I'm aware of some of the other candidates and some of the discussion. The conversation started a while back. I hope to be more involved next year because I love those kinds of conversations and decisions.
     
    Moderator1, Dec 9, 2014
    #72
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