Who's your choice for Sportsman of the Year?

[SabresRule]

On December 1, Sports Illustrated will name their annual Sportsman of the Year Award.

Unlike last year with Michael Phelps, it's hard to find a slam-dunk pick for this award.

Who would you go with?

 

[Jimbo]

On December 1, Sports Illustrated will name their annual Sportsman of the Year Award.

Unlike last year with Michael Phelps, it's hard to find a slam-dunk pick for this award.

Who would you go with?

What is the criteria ?

 

[Islandguy43]

On December 1, Sports Illustrated will name their annual Sportsman of the Year Award.

Unlike last year with Michael Phelps, it's hard to find a slam-dunk pick for this award.

Who would you go with?

I think it should go to retired football player Chris Spielman, whom quit football for a year, helped his wife cope with her cancer and then set up a foundation together with her for cancer awareness. Chris lost his wife the other day. That is the type of role model I want my kids to look up to.

Stefanie Spielman, wife of Ohio State and NFL star, dies at 42 after long battle with cancer -- chicagotribune.com

 

[HD MM]

I think it should go to retired football player Chris Spielman, whom quit football for a year, helped his wife cope with her cancer and then set up a foundation together with her for cancer awareness. Chris lost his wife the other day. That is the type of role model I want my kids to look up to.

Stefanie Spielman, wife of Ohio State and NFL star, dies at 42 after long battle with cancer -- chicagotribune.com

Chris is certainly a great choice! :up

 

[The Insider]

What about Tim Teabow. The man spends his entire summers on missions over seas helping underprivleged people.

 

[SandraC]

Not necessarily my choice, but Derek Jeter. You heard it here first...


Sandra

 

[cosmo_kramer]

What about Tim Teabow. The man spends his entire summers on missions over seas helping underprivleged people.

Sorry but I still think it's funny you can't spell your man's name right.

2009 winner - Roger Federer

 

[BillD1984]

Not necessarily my choice, but Derek Jeter. You heard it here first...


Sandra

I was also going to say Jeter.

 

[Ira Lacher]

As much as I don't like him, Brett Favre, for being an inspiration for the geezers everywhere.

 

[SabresRule]

Sandra and Bill got it right.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/20...n/2009/11/25/derek.jeter/index.html?eref=sihphttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/20...n/2009/11/25/derek.jeter/index.html?eref=sihp

 

[The Insider]

How many circumsisions did Jeter give? Tebow has given dozens.

 

[skysurfer]

I disagree with Jeter. There were other yankees ahead of Jeter if you're going to name a Yankee like Teixeira and Sabathia who led the Yankees to a world championship. Without them, Jeter may not have even sniffed the playoffs like the previous season.

My favorite was Jimmie Johnson.

 

[SandraC]

My favorite was Jimmie Johnson.

He's a good pre-game guy and all, but Sportsman of the Year? I think not...


Sandra

 

[HD MM]

I disagree with Jeter. There were other yankees ahead of Jeter if you're going to name a Yankee like Teixeira and Sabathia who led the Yankees to a world championship. Without them, Jeter may not have even sniffed the playoffs like the previous season.

My favorite was Jimmie Johnson.

The master at left turns, Jimmie Johnson? As sportsman of the year? You serious?!

 

[cosmo_kramer]

How many circumsisions did Jeter give? Tebow has given dozens.

Good for him, but that probably only qualifies him for the Mohel of the Year though....

 

[mccoyrj]

Zenyatta - she's 14 for 14 (has beaten some of the big boys), no ego, and makes money instead of takes it. Probably 2009 Horse of the Year. :up

 

[HD MM]

Zenyatta - she's 14 for 14 (has beaten some of the big boys), no ego, and makes money instead of takes it. Probably 2009 Horse of the Year. :up

Over Mine that Bird?! You crazy cajun you!

 

[mccoyrj]

Over Mine that Bird?! You crazy cajun you!

I almost suggested that crazy cajun that rode Bird - good ole boy Calvin.

 

[The Insider]

Good for him, but that probably only qualifies him for the Mohel of the Year though....

He also broke the SEC record for the most rushing TDs.. He also is a hesiman QB, and has 2 national titles under his belt and working on a third.. But aside from his on the field accomplisments hes also a great role model.

 

[mccoyrj]

He also broke the SEC record for the most rushing TDs.. He also is a hesiman QB, and has 2 national titles under his belt and working on a third.. But aside from his on the field accomplisments hes also a great role model.

I'm still pulling for the horse.