The ESPYs are yet another in a long line of award shows, that seemed to be created in attempt to Hollywood-ize every industry possible... or at least those industries that people will tune in to watch awards shows for on television.
But just because they're meaningless doesn't mean they're not fun to win. And the Red Sox are nominated in a bunch of the categories for the 2008 ESPY Awards later this month. As I posted before, David Ortiz will also be one of the presenters.
- Best Team
Boston Red Sox
New York Giants
Boston Celtics
Kansas Men's Basketball
Tennessee Women's Basketball
Detroit Red WingsBest Moment
Central Washington Vs. Western Oregon Softball
Jon Lester's No-Hitter
Danica Patrick WinsBest Coach-Manager
Terry Francona, Boston Red Sox
Tom Coughlin, New York Giants
Pat Summitt, Tennessee Women's Basketball
Doc Rivers, Boston CelticsBest Championship Performance
Venus Williams, 2007 Wimbledon
Josh Beckett, 2007 Baseball Playoffs
Rafael Nadal, 2008 French Open
Tiger Woods, 2008 U.S. OpenBest Baseball Player
Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees
Josh Beckett, Boston Red Sox
Jimmy Rollins, Philadelphia Phillies
Jake Peavy, San Diego Padres
C.C. Sabathia, Cleveland IndiansHummer "Like Nothing Else Award"
Manny Ramirez
Sidney Crosby
Ashley Force
George Martin
Obviously the Hummer "Like Nothing Else" Award is clearly the most vaunted award of the bunch - how could you not be honored to be nominated in that category? The prestigious "we needed to name an award after our sponsor, so how about this one for general sports excellence in one particular situation judging based on random criteria?". Manny was nominated because of that single high-five double-play... George Martin, the former NFL player, walked over 3,200 miles and raised over $2 million dollars for the Ground Zero efforts in NYC. Those two achievements are totally compatible and definitely belong in the same category!
on July 1, 2008 5:18 PM
i agree - the ESPYs are so arbitrary and weird. they compare "moments" that can't really be compared, in different sports. what they're really comparing is what makes for better TV drama.
that being said, you know Beckett scoffs at these things. his response will be, "I don't make those f-ing decisions. just let me worry about executing pitches - I don't give a sh-t about some stupid f-ing award." so I hope he wins just so we can watch the awkwardness that will be his acceptance speech (if he attends).