2007 Hype! Sports Awards - Voting done by PM

[Fran]

Hello, my fellow sports fanatics!

Welcome to the 2007 Hype! Sports Awards Extravaganza!

In this thread I will name certain categories that you can send me votes for via PM. We're voting for the funniest, dumbest, etc. events and posters that participate regularly in the SHH! Sports threads (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and NCAA Football/Basketball).

But I do need someone's help: I am looking for a person good with Photoshop, so someone can make basic but funny trophies for the awards.

Here are the categories: Votes are due to me by December 21.

1. Best Overall Sports Poster
2. Funniest Sports Poster
3. Most Intelligent Sports Poster
4. Dumbest Sports Poster
5. Sports Newbie of the Year
6. Funniest Sports Thread
7. Dumbest Sports Thread
8. Best Sports Team of 2007
9. Worst Sports Team of 2007
10. Most Improved Sports Poster
11. Hype! Sports Lifetime Achievement (vote for someone who's been around a long time, that's contributed a ton to the sports threads)
12. Most Hated Sports Team of 2007
13. Most Loved Sports Team of 2007

In this thread, you can discuss certain awards, but just don't give out your own ballot and winners.

[Matt]

Pittsburgh Pirates are the worst sports team of 2007. Hell, they are the worst sports team of the past two decades. Vote them or die :cmad:

[Erzengel]

Why do I get the feeling people will vote Yankees as Worst Sports Team because they are the Yankees. It should be like the Cubs for a 99 year drought or like Tampa Bay for having the most loses last year.

[Badger]

Dear Fran,

Please remove 6 and 7, or give them to Soccer by default.

Thanks,

Badger


:fran:

[Mee]

I will slap you so hard...:cmad:

[Badger]

Hahahahahahha!!!


Sorry. :(

[Fran]

They stay! Vote!

[Badger]

Well then, you got two of my votes then! :cmad:

[Showtime]

Don't knock real Football!

[Fran]

PEOPLE! VOTE! :cmad:

And I need someone who can make trophies via Photoshop.

[Badger]

Don't knock real Football!

Well, if you're going to pull that call it Futbol. :o

[Badger]

PEOPLE! VOTE! :cmad:

And I need someone who can make trophies via Photoshop.

I'm putting thought into these, I'm not half assing it like the other awards. :cmad: :o

[Showtime]

Well, if you're going to pull that call it Futbol. :o

I don't speak alien? :huh:

[Badger]

I don't speak alien? :huh:

Racist!! :cmad:

[Showtime]

Racist!! :cmad:

It's just that I don't? Do they have it available in that program? Rosetta?

[Badger]

Yes, I believe Spanish is an option. :huh: :o

[Iceman/Psylocke]

How many sports threads are there? (enough for an awards thing?)

I need a list.

[Fran]

2007 NCAA Football Thread
2007 NCAA Men's Basketball Thread
2007 NFL Thread
2007 MLB Thread
2007-08 NHL Thread
2007-08 NBA Thread

[Iceman/Psylocke]

No soccer thread :(

[Showtime]

Yes, I believe Spanish is an option. :huh: :o

I prefer Greek. Racist.

[Badger]

I prefer Greek. Racist.

Well, what have the Greek done for me. The Spanish gave me Taco Bell. :o

[Showtime]

Well, what have the Greek done for me. The Spanish gave me Taco Bell. :o

My dad gave me life. :csad:

[DBella]

2007 NCAA Football Thread
2007 NCAA Men's Basketball Thread
2007 NFL Thread
2007 MLB Thread
2007-08 NHL Thread
2007-08 NBA Thread
That is so... sportist!! :cmad: :down:
I demand Soccer thread to be included on that list! O who am I kidding... only 4 people here care about that sport and only 3 cared enough to post in that thread (minus Showtime *disappointed*).

[Fran]

Nominate it if you want, but they probably, PROBABLY won't win.

[DBella]

Well, if you're going to pull that call it Futbol. :o
The English translation of that is still Football. It's a game that ACTUALLY uses the feet to control the ball. I love both versions of football so don't make me choose!

[Showtime]

The English translation of that is still Football. It's a game that ACTUALLY uses the feet to control the ball. I love both versions of football so don't make me choose!

Bellaball?

[DBella]

Nominate it if you want, but they probably, PROBABLY won't win.
Then why bother? :csad:

[Fran]

Then vote for the good threads. :o

[Iceman/Psylocke]

I vote Mee & DBella for Hype Sports King & Queen :up:

Noone else matters!!! :mad:

[DBella]

Bellaball?
What do you do with it?
I vote Mee & DBella for Hype Sports King & Queen :up:

Noone else matters!!! :mad:
I second that nomination!

Anyway, I'm disappointed in you. How can you let our beloved thread die? :csad:

[Iceman/Psylocke]

What do you do with it?You strap Bella to a ball...

I second that nomination!

Anyway, I'm disappointed in you. How can you let our beloved thread die? :csad:Is it dead? :csad:

It shall be reborn!


Wait - where the hell is it? :csad: :csad:

[DBella]

You strap Bella to a ball...
And you bounce and kick it and throw it? Sounds like fun!

Is it dead? :csad:

It shall be reborn!


Wait - where the hell is it? :csad: :csad:
Most of the fans who used to post there have found themselves a life. And you're one of them! :mad: :(

There's so much to talk about. Especially with the January transfer window just around the corner. And the Euro 2008 and the race for league titles and the Champions League!! Where the heck is everybody?!

Where is it? I've no idea. There are two, aren't there?

[Fran]

...:dry:

[DBella]

...:dry:
I'll have you converted! *thinks of ways to torture frannie*

[Badger]

I'm thinking of starting a PBA thread. That Walter Ray Jr. is incredible.

[Fran]

I'd chat in it. I love to bowl :up:

[Iceman/Psylocke]

And you bounce and kick it and throw it? Sounds like fun!..the possibilities are endless. :hulk:

Most of the fans who used to post there have found themselves a life. And you're one of them! :mad: :(

There's so much to talk about. Especially with the January transfer window just around the corner. And the Euro 2008 and the race for league titles and the Champions League!! ..& Kaka winning Ballon d'Or :wow:

Where is it? I've no idea. There are two, aren't there?Your turn to find it. I did it last time :yay:

Where the heck is everybody?!Dunno - gather the followers for my prophesised return.....which should be tomorrow :csad:

[Immortalfire]

I'd chat in it. I love to bowl :up:

Quick, let's make a thread "Official Hype Bowling League!!!!"

[StorminNorman]

When does the Fantasy Bowling season start?

[DBella]

Is there a Fantasy Dart league? I want to take part in that so that I can use the faces of those who diss foo... soccer, as target. Acupuncture!

[Badger]

Just for the record I never dissed soccer, hell I used to play soccer. I were only making ha-ha's.

Dart's are wicked cool too. Basically any sport/activity that can involve adult beverages is alright in my book.

[DBella]

Just for the record I never dissed soccer, hell I used to play soccer. I were only making ha-ha's.

Dart's are wicked cool too. Basically any sport/activity that can involve adult beverages is alright in my book.
Ha! You're just saying that to save your face, you soccer-hater! :cmad:
Okay, that was a ha-ha. Unless you don't mean what you said about your soccer comment being ha-has. Ha-ha? :confused:

I don't mind bowling. I would like it better if I'm good at it. Dart is fun to "play" but kinda boring to watch. Same with bowling and golf, imo.

[Badger]

I was a goaltender up until 7th grade, then Football came a calling. And no I wasn't joking, about the ha-ha's (ha-ha). I've been to 3 Wizard games in the last 6 years. :up:

Is it bad that I sometimes watch the PBA on ESPN if I don't like the NFL games that are on? It is, isn't it? :(

[Fran]

If the Pats are on? No problem at all.

[Showtime]

If the Pats are on? No problem at all.

Maybe the winning will rub off on the teams you follow.

[Fran]

Red Wings, son.

[knowsbleed]

Red Wings, son.

yup, i've earned those :up:

[Showtime]

Red Wings, son.

1 for 4 is good.

[Fran]

Pistons
Tigers
Wings
Spartans
Rams:csad:

[Badger]

yup, i've earned those :up:

LOL, me too. There should be a club. :o

[Showtime]

Pistons
Tigers
Wings
Spartans
Rams:csad:

I was talking 4 major sports.

Tigers will win their division this year though. Red Wings, I don't need to say anything. Rams, I don't need to say anything for the opposite reasons. Pistons are having another strong year.

[Fran]

Don't hate on the NHL's most consistent team. :up:

[Showtime]

Don't hate on the NHL's most consistent team. :up:

I don't. Much respect.

[Fran]

:word:

[Showtime]

:word:

http://www.firstandtensportsden.com/store/images/product_images/DYNASTYBANNER-REDWINGS.jpg

[NewYorkSpider]

Votes are in. :word:

[CalebYourMaster]

i wont win cuz i havent been able to get on lately(and i dont post enough)

[Fran]

You can still vote via PM.

[Jerry!]

Why do I get the feeling people will vote Yankees as Worst Sports Team because they are the Yankees. It should be like the Cubs for a 99 year drought or like Tampa Bay for having the most loses last year.

I don't think either of those teams should be voted as worst team of 07'. If I understand it correctly, it is for the team that has done the worst this year, not overall. Like the Dolphins.

[Ben Urich]

kypade :huh:

[Fran]

I don't think either of those teams should be voted as worst team of 07'. If I understand it correctly, it is for the team that has done the worst this year, not overall. Like the Dolphins.

Yes, you've got it.
kypade :huh:

Vote, damn you! :cmad:

.,.

[Immortalfire]

Fan of the Year = GR87. He will win and prove us wrong.


That is, if he ever resurfaces around here to accept it.

[Fran]

Vote, fire! :cmad:

[Immortalfire]

I'm working on it, dangit!

[Immortalfire]

http://www.willisms.com/archives/ivotedsticker.gif

[Showtime]

Voted.

[Badger]

Fran do you still need someone do to Trophies? If so, get me the images and what not, that you want to use, and I'll do it.

:fran:

[Excel]

Pats are a lock for best and most hated.

[Jerry!]

I think the Yanks will edge them out for most hated. There are enough Red Sox/Patriot fans here to overcome the difference.

[Immortalfire]

Fran do you still need someone do to Trophies? If so, get me the images and what not, that you want to use, and I'll do it.

:fran:

I nominate the achievement award to be named the Malice Memorial Trophy. He was a big fan of sports, but isn't around these days.

[Showtime]

No. Pats most hated.

[Immortalfire]

No. Pats most hated.

Probably.

[Showtime]

Probably.

Heck even Patriots fans are picking them.

[Jerry!]

Well then outside of New York sports fans, I don't see how or why they would be the most hated.

[Immortalfire]

Don't forget to make your picks today, Bob.

[DBella]

No. Pats most hated.
Only one reason why they'd be voted Most Hated - jealousy.

[Showtime]

Only one reason why they'd be voted Most Hated - jealousy.

I think that is the reason.

The Cowboys had the same hate back in the early to mid 90's.

[Showtime]

Don't forget to make your picks today, Bob.

Thanks for the heads up. I was learning to levitate and I forgot.

[Immortalfire]

I think that is the reason.

The Cowboys had the same hate back in the early to mid 90's.

I guess it's a rule in sports, hate who's good. And apparently for no other reason than that :huh:

[DBella]

I think that is the reason.

The Cowboys had the same hate back in the early to mid 90's.
I can't think of any other reason. For those who picked Pats as the Most Hated team, I would really like to hear their side of it.

Anyway, I bet none of my Seattle teams get any nominations. Haterz! :cmad: :csad:

[DBella]

I guess it's a rule in sports, hate who's good. And apparently for no other reason than that :huh:
Well... that's a very dumb reason then.

[Jerry!]

I can't think of any other reason. For those who picked Pats as the Most Hated team, I would really like to hear their side of it.



Yeah I want to hear the reason on that as well, from fans of other than the Jets that vote the Patriots as most hated.

[Showtime]

I can't think of any other reason. For those who picked Pats as the Most Hated team, I would really like to hear their side of it.

Anyway, I bet none of my Seattle teams get any nominations. Haterz! :cmad: :csad:

I picked them. Heh Heh.

I know everybody hates them. :csad:

[Jerry!]

The question is why.

[DBella]

Yeah I want to hear the reason on that as well, from fans of other than the Jets that vote the Patriots as most hated.
Hey, I'm a Jets fan too but for me, I'd pick Jets as Most Hated because ... they suck and they disappoint me and watching them cause me so much heartache. I hate you, Jets!!!! :cmad: :heart: :csad:

I picked them. Heh Heh.

I know everybody hates them. :csad:
If your reason for picking them as Most Hated just because you think that "everyone hates them", you should be very ashamed of yourself.

[Showtime]

If your reason for picking them as Most Hated just because you think that "everyone hates them", you should be very ashamed of yourself.

I know everybody hates them besides Patriots fans. It's all over blogs, radio, television. It stems from them being the best team in football and also the cheating incidents.

I picked them as Most Hated, not hated by Showtime.

[Showtime]

The question is why.

Why do people hate them? They are a great team and because of the cheating scandal.

[Jerry!]

Anyone who is a rational thinking human being can see that the whole "spygate" incident has had no effect on how good the team is playing. It doesn't help the offensive line be as good as they are, it doesn't help Moss catch a football in between his elbow and the side of his chest in between two defenders, etc,etc, etc.

[DBella]

I know everybody hates them besides Patriots fans. It's all over blogs, radio, television. It stems from them being the best team in football and also the cheating incidents.

I picked them as Most Hated, not hated by Showtime.
Ahh... okay.
I am not a Patriots fan and I don't hate them. In fact, I enjoy watching their games. They don't play well all the time but even when they are not playing well, they still get the win.
Anyone who is a rational thinking human being can see that the whole "spygate" incident has had no effect on how good the team is playing. It doesn't help the offensive line be as good as they are, it doesn't help Moss catch a football in between his elbow and the side of his chest in between two defenders, etc,etc, etc.
Hear! Hear!

[Showtime]

Anyone who is a rational thinking human being can see that the whole "spygate" incident has had no effect on how good the team is playing. It doesn't help the offensive line be as good as they are, it doesn't help Moss catch a football in between his elbow and the side of his chest in between two defenders, etc,etc, etc.

There are alot of irrational thinkers out there obviously that hate the Patriots.

[Showtime]

Ahh... okay.
I am not a Patriots fan and I don't hate them. In fact, I enjoy watching their games. They don't play well all the time but even when they are not playing well, they still get the win.


Same with me for the Colts. Even though they are huge rival of the Patriots I love to watch them play. They are exciting. Same goes for the Rams in the late 90's early 2000's. Nothing wrong with appreciating an exciting team.

The Yankees are the biggest and oldest rival of the Boston Red Sox, however I can't help but appreciate them. Jeter a phenomenal baseball player and Rivera is the best closer I have ever seen play.

I guess I am more a fan of baseball or football as a whole.

[Jerry!]

Yeah my list of teams I hate is pretty short and are more or less just have been rivals for years against the team I root for.

[DBella]

Same with me for the Colts. Even though they are huge rival of the Patriots I love to watch them play. They are exciting. Same goes for the Rams in the late 90's early 2000's. Nothing wrong with appreciating an exciting team.
No, I don't see anything wrong with appreciating an exciting team that makes watching them play such a fun thing to do. Sometimes it gets on my nerves when I show appreciation for a team that's playing well and I am immediately labeled "a bandwagoner".

The Yankees are the biggest and oldest rival of the Boston Red Sox, however I can't help but appreciate them. Jeter a phenomenal baseball player and Rivera is the best closer I have ever seen play.

I guess I am more a fan of baseball or football as a whole.
I am the same way. As a Yankee fan, I am "expected" to hate the Red Sox. But I don't. They have been phenomenal for the past few years and I always enjoy watching their games, no matter what teams they are playing and I have much respect for the Sox's manager and many players on that team.

Like you, for me, love for the sports come first. I am a huge soccer fan but my viewing of the game are not limited to big league teams.

[Showtime]

No, I don't see anything wrong with appreciating an exciting team that makes watching them play such a fun thing to do. Sometimes it gets on my nerves when I show appreciation for a team that's playing well and I am immediately labeled "a bandwagoner".

I agree. There is nothing wrong with appreciating a team's accomplishments or enjoying the game you love.

I am the same way. As a Yankee fan, I am "expected" to hate the Red Sox. But I don't. They have been phenomenal for the past few years and I always enjoy watching their games, no matter what teams they are playing and I have much respect for the Sox's manager and many players on that team.

I feel the same way about Torre, the guy is just a class act. I wish him the world in L.A.

Like you, for me, love for the sports come first. I am a huge soccer fan but my viewing of the game are not limited to big league teams.

I played soccer for years as a kid. My dad is from Greece right off the boat. He played soccer until his mid 50's and coached my teams up until high school. We enjoy watching his club team play as well as watching MLS together. We basically watch whatever soccer might be on, whether it be English Premier or Women's NCAA. That being said, the soccer threads on The Hype are pretty lame for the most part.

[DBella]

I agree. There is nothing wrong with appreciating a team's accomplishments or enjoying the game you love.
Damn straight! :up:

I feel the same way about Torre, the guy is just a class act. I wish him the world in L.A.
It... feels kinda odd for me to watch him not managing the Yankees anymore.

I played soccer for years as a kid. My dad is from Greece right off the boat. He played soccer until his mid 50's and coached my teams up until high school. We enjoy watching his club team play as well as watching MLS together. We basically watch whatever soccer might be on, whether it be English Premier or Women's NCAA. That being said, the soccer threads on The Hype are pretty lame for the most part.
What's your Dad's club? In the Greek league? I don't think I've ever seen any Greek teams play unless it's their national team playing in the WC or Euro tournament. I believe they were Euro 2004 tournament. But then again, I am getting old and going senile... my memory isn't as sharp as it was 10 years ago... :(

I still can't get into MLS much. I've been watching more but most of the time, they don't hold my interest long enough for some reason. I find games from the Japanese league more exciting. :huh:

Soccer thread here lame? How dare you!! :cmad: I admit, it's lame unless me, I/P and Equinox are posting actively. *ahem* :oldrazz*
But seriously, what do you think contributed to the "lameness"?

[Fran]

Fran do you still need someone do to Trophies? If so, get me the images and what not, that you want to use, and I'll do it.

:fran:

Sorry, Norman has got the privilege already.

Only one reason why they'd be voted Most Hated - jealousy.

No, I'm not jealous of their success. I just hate the Pats :up:

[Badger]

Sorry, Norman has got the privilege already.



No worries, just making sure somebody was doing it. :up:

:fran:

[Kel]

Yeah the Pats are the most hated team around these parts.........but they have a fine lookin QB......*smiles*

[Badger]

Such a girl... :o

[Alex The Great]

DA PATS!!! :cmad::up:


i'm not gonna vote...just to annoy you all! HA! *flees and throws rock at fran*

[Fran]

You're stupid.

[NewYorkSpider]

When did the hype turn into kindergarten?:huh:

[Alex The Great]

You're stupid.
omfg...i'm..like.....so insulted :dry:

[Fran]

omfg...like....type ebtter :dry:

[Alex The Great]

ebtter? :oldrazz:

[Fran]

Case in point.

[Immortalfire]

Yeah the Pats are the most hated team around these parts.........but they have a fine lookin QB......*smiles*

Down, girl.

[Kel]

Such a girl... :o


Truth....:word:

[Fran]

Come on, vote people. :huh:

[Badger]

:up:

:fran:

:csad:

[Showtime]

I want results.

[Fran]

Votes are due to me by December 21.

...

[Showtime]

...

I dont get it.

[Badger]

That's Friday, for the Calendar challanged.

[Fran]

Waiting on Norman for trophies.

[Showtime]

That's Friday, for the Calendar challanged.

Right, but I thought the problem was that the voting had "slowed", hence releasing the results before said date. Luckily I have a calendar.

[Badger]

Right, but I thought the problem was that the voting had "slowed", hence releasing the results before said date. Luckily I have a calendar.


That was not pointed at you. Just a general PSA. :o

[Showtime]

That was not pointed at you. Just a general PSA. :o

Showtime Caught Feelings. :csad:

[Fran]

There were three tiebreakers, and the winners were chosen at random via a random number generator.

Aka, my girlfriend drew numbers out of a hat :o

[Showtime]

There were three tiebreakers, and the winners were chosen at random via a random number generator.

Aka, my girlfriend drew numbers out of a hat :o

I wish my girlfriend was a number generator. All she does is generate stress.

[Fran]

One of the tiebreakers was for dumbest poster :o:o:o

[Showtime]

Noted.

[Fran]

Oddly enough DOG LIPS won that one :huh:

[Showtime]

Oddly enough DOG LIPS won that one :huh:

It can't be.

[Arc-Light]

Oh this should be interesting...

[Fran]

Move this into Sports forum please. Thank you :yay:

[Fran]

Please?

[Fran]

Hopefully Norman has the trophies done tomorrow, then the ceremony will commence.

[Fran]

Still waiting on the trophies :mad:

[NewYorkSpider]

What time will you present them tommorow if Norman has the trophies done?

[Fran]

I don't know. I'm thinking of making them myself.