More awards from George
Published 11:10 pm Sunday, August 3, 2008
Two weeks ago, I unveiled my idea for my own awards.
As promised, the “Georgies” move on celebrating the best – and sometimes worst – things in sports.
Without further ado, the categories and nominees, listed in no particular order are …
Best sound bite:
“Playoffs?!” — Melvin Mora
“Practice. Not a game. Practice” — Allen Iverson
“I’m king of the world!” — Kevin Garnett after this year’s NBA Finals
“They were who we thought they were!” — Dennis Green
Strangest off-field incident:
Making it rain — Adam “Pacman” Jones
Pushups in the driveway — Terrell Owens
Preseason strip club celebration — Mike Price
Nancy Kerrigan attacked — Tonya Harding and her goons
Best play-by-play team:
Al Michaels-John Madden
Keith Jackson-Howard Cosell
Brent Musburger-Dick Vitale
Bob Costas and pretty much anybody (The man is so good, he can make an old shoe look like a good color commentator).
Best sideline reporter:
Pam Oliver
Jim Gray (Has Pete Rose forgiven him yet?)
Jack Arute
Bonnie Bernstein
Best desk jockey:
Greg Gumbel (Road to the Final Four)
Bob Costas (Costas Now)
Bryant Gumbel (Real Sports)
Chris Fowler (College Gameday)
Most embarrassing moment:
Homer off the head — Jose Canseco
Fat man, old man race — Charles Barkley and Dick Bavetta
Best David vs. Goliath moment:
USA Hockey beats Russia, 1980 Olympics
Rafael Nadal beats Roger Federer, 2008 Wimbledon
New York Jets beat Baltimore Colts, Super Bowl III
Appalachian State beats Michigan
Best throwback uniform:
Dallas Cowboys
Cleveland Indians
L.A. Lakers
Best AARP performance:
Dara Torres competing in fifth Olympics this year (Age: 41)
Nolan Ryan throws sixth and seventh no-hitters (Ages: 43 and 44)
Gordie Howe becomes oldest active hockey player (Age: 52)
Best fans:
Green Bay Packers
Chicago Cubs
Detroit Red Wings
Best college rivalry:
Alabama-Auburn (football)
North Carolina-Duke (basketball)
UCLA-Arizona (softball)
Michigan-Ohio State (any sport, including ultimate Frisbee)
Best pro rivalry:
Cowboys-Redskins
Red Sox-Yankees
Lakers -Celtics