SI Sportsman of the Year

[TheSportsPredictor]

Armando Galarraga the leading candidate?

The guy got jobbed out of a perfect game yet handled it with class. He never said a bad word and didn't even show negative body language. He accepted Jim Joyce's apology with no animosity. His reaction may very well have saved Joyce's career.

Of course Joyce earned forgiveness because of the respect people have for his body of work. He showed humility on his darkest moment.

Usually the award goes to someone who wins with class. In this case perhaps it can go to a guy who lost something with class.

 

[BYH]

A great idea, but it'll go to someone who overcame obstacles of his own assholishness, like Kobe or Roethlisraper or Tiger.

 

[Buck]

Not a big enough name, not a big enough accomplishment and probably too early in the year.

 

[clintrichardson]

how about braden, halladay and gallaraga collectively? you could argue that the three perfect games in one year (even with only two officially counting) is a rare piece of history, and the segment devoted to gallaraga would add to the sportsmanship element of the package.

 

[slappy4428]

how about braden, halladay and gallaraga collectively? you could argue that the three perfect games in one year (even with only two officially counting) is a rare piece of history, and the segment devoted to gallaraga would add to the sportsmanship element of the package.

Braden won't get it for running yang with A-Rod a month before...

 

[Smasher_Sloan]

How about we wait and see what happens over the next six months?

 

[cyclingwriter]

Just give it to Favre and get it over with.

Seriously, though, I would vote for the Canadian Olympic ice hockey at this point of the year. However, there is a long six months to go.

 

[slappy4428]

How about we wait and see what happens over the next six months?

Quit being a ****ing killjoy...

 

[wissportsguy80]

A great idea, but it'll go to someone who overcame obstacles of his own assholishness, like Kobe or Roethlisraper or Tiger.

"Roethlisraper." I laughed out loud when I read that. That's good stuff!

 

[Den1983]

How about we wait and see what happens over the next six months?

This.

And I agree with the person who said Galarraga isn't a big enough name. If Kobe wins his fifth, I could see him being a frontrunner for it.

 

[Double J]

Just give it to Favre and get it over with.

Seriously, though, I would vote for the Canadian Olympic ice hockey at this point of the year. However, there is a long six months to go.

If the Pens had managed to repeat as Stanley Cup champions, Sidney Crosby would be as good a choice as any.

If he leads Chicago to the Cup, Jonathan Toews would be a great choice, although it won't happen because he doesn't have the name recognition. Not only was he part of Canada's gold medal winners in Vancouver, he led the team in scoring and the entire tournament in plus-minus.

 

[spnited]

It's freaking June 4 and we're having this thread?

Talk to me in December.

 

[93Devil]

Too soon, but Drew Brees is ahead by a few lengths right now.

 

[Captain_Kirk]

The UConn women's basketball team.

 

[Mizzougrad96]

The UConn women's basketball team.

Yeah, that would sell well...