Time for some 2009 season awards....
by SlotMachinePlayer on Jan 18, 2010 10:14 AM EST
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It's the end of the season and while the Patriots are clearing out their lockers, we fans will continue to have much to talk about. For instance: Problems of the 2009 season, free agents that need to be signed, draft needs that need to be addressed and staff that need to be added. I'm going to step outside that and present some awards to the people that made all of this conversation not only possible, but enjoyable. Some folks here on PatsPulpit.
Right away I want to say that the problem with awards is good people get left out. Unfortunately, I know I will leave people out that I would have liked to mention. If you feel I've left someone out, or you've got some awards that you would like to give, feel free to list them in the comments.
Without further ado, here's SMP's 2009 season awards: (after the jump)
Best provider of a sport blog site: SBNation, the kind folks behind all of our interaction here and on many other sports blogs.
Most valuable player: MaPatsFan, between his stories, his interviews, and all he does to keep the blog an enjoyable place to interact (please never give the keys to BigBS again) no one else comes close.
Best regular feature: Marima, and her one stop shopping for all Patriots related news. Required reading for all Pats fans; I'd hate to start my day without it.
Most popular fanpost: RSNexile, Time to start over from scratch (13 recs) A satirical approach to gutting the current team for the chance to be like the Lions.
Favorite fanpost: ProfessorTodd, The Latest Wave of Patriot-hating and Where it Comes From Analyzed the hate that most Pats fans see directed toward their beloved team.
Best fanpost by a non-Patriots fan, DolphinsInBuffalo, Congrats to the 2009 AFC East Champions... A nod to the Pats for winning the division this year.
Rookie of the Year award: The Hill, from new contributor to creator of the popular series "Hill's Power Rankings" to Author. (Note: In the comments, The Hill said Defensive Rookie of the Year goes to me for defending your eyes from filth, and Offensive Rookie of the Year goes to him because his writing is offensive, LOL. Couldn't argue with that logic.)
Best role player: Comedic.Sans, (in the mold of Welker, Brown, and Vrable) Whether offering intelligent discourse in posts, baffling Trolls with intelligence, or adding humorous quips throughout the site, C.S keeps things lively and interesting. Note: I originally called this the Best supporting actor award, but it sounded too Hollywood. Role-player fits the Patriots to a tee.
Best Thread-jacking: FaroreFox, Comedic.Sans, and myself, Stole one of Marima's morning links and took it for a ride.
12th Man Award: j-man, the fan who is more than a fan of his team, he is a fan of the game - so much so that he contributes in an ambassador fashion to every team's site. A fanbassador, if you will.
If I get some time, I may add more. Feel free to add your own.
The views expressed in these FanPosts are not necessarily those of the writers or SBNation.
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I like LegendaryTadpole's posts...
…always very thought out. I wish he’d post more.
Also, I wish C.S. wrote on more ideas he has because he’s usually right on target. I enjoy reading what he has to say.
Offensive Coordinator > Guard > Tackle > DE > OLB > RB > WR > CB
I agree on both.
Alas, C.S has only written one fanpost. He has an excellent grasp of the game.
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Jan 17, 2010 9:57 PM EST up reply actions
I'm usually later on the news than everyone else
Because I’m a time-zone or two ahead, so I’m usually sleeping with stories break, and I don’t get the local press to whinge about, because they’re focusing on other things (not sheep, before you say it, SMP).
In saying that, I might do some magical mind-reading and see how well I can do at predicting Hoodie off-season moves. Dun dun dunnn.
Token southern hemisphere guy - 14,688km from Foxboro. That's 9128 miles, for you heathens.
by Comedic.Sans on Jan 18, 2010 4:03 PM EST up reply actions
Dear southern hemisphere guy...
In saying that, I might do some magical mind-reading and see how well I can do at predicting Hoodie off-season moves. Dun dun dunnn.
If you would be so kind, please send me an email at patspulpit at gmail.com. I have some ideas related to this.
Blogger at SBNation's Patriots blog, Pats Pulpit
Thanks
I didn’t really discover this site until part-way through the season—I plan to be a full-time contributor from here on. If I get a working computer, that is. My laptop’s now broken for the 3rd time in 4 months, which is why I’ve been absent the last couple of weeks. Oh well.
Oh, if a man tried to take his time on earth, and prove before he died
What one man's life could be worth--oh, I wonder what would happen to this world.
by LegendaryTadpole on Jan 21, 2010 3:02 PM EST up reply actions
Sigh...
Mine BSOD’d last night. Luckily, I just bring it into work and the desktop team re-images it for me.
Blogger at SBNation's Patriots blog, Pats Pulpit
Ummmm, you?
Congratulations. LMAO
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Jan 17, 2010 9:58 PM EST up reply actions
Copycats
I jest- wait wrong terminology, lemme rephrase, I kid…
If Mini Anden and Percy Harvin had a kid, and that kid grew up to play Syracuse basketball….ragnarok.
As an engineer, I'm not opposed to "borrowing" ideas that aren't patented or copyrighted (as applicable).
Nice wheel you guys got there - it looks a lot like ours….
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Jan 17, 2010 10:07 PM EST up reply actions
ha
If Mini Anden and Percy Harvin had a kid, and that kid grew up to play Syracuse basketball….ragnarok.
By the way, I added you in for your help in a spectacular thread-jack.
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Jan 17, 2010 10:37 PM EST up reply actions
Sweet memories
Nothing beats a good thread-jack
If Mini Anden and Percy Harvin had a kid, and that kid grew up to play Syracuse basketball….ragnarok.
Cool idea.
But I do say you need to include yourself. I say you win the award for the overall greatest guy on the site. Thanks for being such a great football fan and person (I think this is the second time I’ve told you this.)
by dolphinsinbuffalo on Jan 17, 2010 10:08 PM EST reply actions
Can't happen, my post, not listening, la la la la la.
but you are sweet.
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Jan 17, 2010 10:12 PM EST up reply actions
lol sorry.
I’d do my own awards if the only thing I was going to change wasn’t that you should have an award.
by dolphinsinbuffalo on Jan 17, 2010 10:18 PM EST up reply actions
No need ... I did this to acknowledge the people that make the site special for me.
I appreciate that I make the site special for you. Thanks.
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Jan 17, 2010 10:28 PM EST up reply actions
Anytime.
This is just an overall good place.
by dolphinsinbuffalo on Jan 17, 2010 10:56 PM EST up reply actions
Wait, didn't you join this season as well?
I’d give you defensive rookie of the year as you’re the Mod.
I’ll take the offensive rookie as I write things that are offensive to the eyes.
Offensive Coordinator > Guard > Tackle > DE > OLB > RB > WR > CB
LOL, Good point.
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Jan 18, 2010 4:03 AM EST up reply actions
Who gets the 'Naked Patriot' award?
I liked that one.
Token southern hemisphere guy - 14,688km from Foxboro. That's 9128 miles, for you heathens.
by Comedic.Sans on Jan 18, 2010 4:05 PM EST up reply actions
We'll vote on it, submit pictures below.
Just kidding -- please don’t do that.
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Jan 18, 2010 6:06 PM EST up reply actions
Lots of fun
Let me start over, that is what happens when you press the enter button to quick. Had a great time reading your posts, they were well writen and thought out. Lets keep up the good work and great posts. Since I am kind of new and have only posted a handful of posts, what does (recs) mean next too comments?
by Brady's Revenge on Jan 18, 2010 11:06 AM EST reply actions
To "rec" a comment is to give it a thumbs up
If you click on the red “actions” link next to “reply” you’ll find two choices – Rec or Flag. If you really enjoyed the comment or point made, then you can Recommend it by clicking on “Rec”.
Consequently, if you find a comment offensive, derogatory, insulting or spam, then you can anonymously click on the “Flag” link. Only the moderator will see which comments have been flagged and will then decide whether or not to delete the comments and/or warn the perpetrator.
Keep the faith!
I like your contributions, and your look at free agent series.
I’ve got my eye on you for next year….
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Jan 18, 2010 12:44 PM EST up reply actions
Nice to be appreciated
Thanks SMP. Glad you included yourself in the always amusing thread-jacking (look, a squirrel!) department. Hope that feature continues with some regularity in 2010. It always perked me up after a loss and usually had me laughing out loud.
We sure have some great characters in this neighborhood. You all are the best.
Keep the faith!
Steal this Thread will continue shortly.
People had many good (and football-centric) posts in the last few weeks and it seemed like it would detract from that.
As we enter the long off-season, we’re going to need want some other distractions, and I hope everyone is willing to jump in.
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Jan 18, 2010 1:21 PM EST up reply actions
THE JETS ARE WINN-- look, a squirrel!
I’ve never seen a squirrel in reality. Just thought you guys would want to know. They’re not cool enough for zoos, I suppose. Meerkats, but no squirrels.
If I put them in little green uniforms and put eyepaint on their cheeks, would they look like Mark Sanchez?
Token southern hemisphere guy - 14,688km from Foxboro. That's 9128 miles, for you heathens.
by Comedic.Sans on Jan 18, 2010 4:07 PM EST up reply actions
I used to have a pet squirrel named DJ. No lie.
The neighbor’s cat killed the mother, so I got him before his eyes were open. Made a great pet.
I’d show you pictures, but you would laugh (harder) at me.
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Jan 18, 2010 6:08 PM EST up reply actions
No more than you laughed at me for
Shrek-the-sheep-being-shorn-on-an-iceberg, I bet. Haha.
Token southern hemisphere guy - 14,688km from Foxboro. That's 9128 miles, for you heathens.
by Comedic.Sans on Jan 18, 2010 7:36 PM EST up reply actions
Let me join Marima
and echo her thanks, SMP. It is nice to be recognized and I appreciate your selection of my post for the award. I also agree with the others on here that you definitely belong on this awards section someplace. I always enjoy your comments on my work and on other posts as well. You do a lot to make this a great site and so, while you’re handing out awards you should give yourself some acknowledgment, too!
by ProfessorTodd on Jan 18, 2010 2:07 PM EST up reply actions
Your votes are split with some guy called patriotguy.... ;-)
I like your game day contributions, and you have good comments.
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Jan 18, 2010 1:07 PM EST up reply actions
What?
No Best Colts Fan? I’m hurt. lol
"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007
See? There you go. It's a preference thing.
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Jan 18, 2010 1:43 PM EST up reply actions
That's a toughy, there's some stiff competition there.
TheAngelsColts (formerly ANGELSFAITH), and Cassieper have a leg up.
Then you and shake n bake.
Of course there is always peytonsurdaddy and the trash-talking crowd.
So many choices….
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Jan 18, 2010 1:42 PM EST up reply actions
well early on, PTB always came to my defense over at SB
and was a nice ally who recognized that I was just making a point and not trolling. I’ve appreciated that ever since.
Keep the faith!
We girls have to stick together...
no matter fan affiliations… :-)
"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007
by peytonsthebest on Jan 18, 2010 2:14 PM EST up reply actions
lol
Yeah, Cass is difficult competetion. He’s always around and ready to comment. Ok, I forgive… ;-)
"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007
by peytonsthebest on Jan 18, 2010 2:13 PM EST up reply actions
i think that belongs to shake n bake n angels
lol
Non Sibi Sed Patriae.
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum!
I bleed Scarlet and Grey...A Buckeye for Life
"Best Colts Fan" being something like "Best STI"?
You can have it if you want… but you still have an STI are a Colts fan.
Token southern hemisphere guy - 14,688km from Foxboro. That's 9128 miles, for you heathens.
by Comedic.Sans on Jan 18, 2010 4:09 PM EST up reply actions
j-man is the man!
And thanks to you and your site here. By far, the Patriots weekly blog exchange post was the best of them all season.
I'm glad we had this talk.
(signature courtesy of TJ Johnson)
I enjoyed the back and forth with the Bronco fans
j-man is one of my heroes. I love how he reaches out to people.
Good luck next season.
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Jan 19, 2010 4:35 AM EST up reply actions
to you too
And if you could spare a DC that would be awesome. :)
I'm glad we had this talk.
(signature courtesy of TJ Johnson)
by BroncoInExile on Jan 19, 2010 3:36 PM EST up reply actions
Miami just took yours
Would you spare Mishandles for Offensive coordinator as well?
If Mini Anden and Percy Harvin had a kid, and that kid grew up to play Syracuse basketball….ragnarok.
Creator of the Cameron Wake "Crossing the Border" Award
Winner of the Pats Pulpit "Best Thread-Jacking" Award
pees looks like he is going to sign w. ur team
Non Sibi Sed Patriae.
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum!
I bleed Scarlet and Grey...A Buckeye for Life
Dean Pees in Denver
What college is he from?
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Jan 19, 2010 10:47 PM EST up reply actions
He's had a few, depending on what you meant by 'from'
Went to Bowling Green State University (in Ohio, where he’s from) as a student.
He was a D Coordinator and secondary coach at Findlay, Ohio. Then he was D Coordinator and secondary coach at Miami (Ohio). A stint as secondary coach at Navy, four years as D Coordinator at the University of Toledo, a year as secondary coach at Notre Dame, three years as inside linebackers coach and D Coordinator at Michigan State rounds off his career-building. He was Head Coach at Kent State from 1998-2003, from which he joined the Pats – ‘04-’05 Linebackers coach, and ‘06-’09 as D Coordinator.
No real links to Denver or Colorado from what I can see. Looking at his career, though, he had a lot of interaction with the Hoodie coaching tree – at Navy he was under Elliott Uzelac (Uzelac was hired by Belichick in Cleveland). He then re-entered the Hoodie coaching-tree by working under Nick Saban at Toledo (1990-1993) and Michigan (1995-1997), and then worked for Belichick outright when he was at the Pats from ’04-now.
Interestingly enough, Belichick seems to have more ties to Denver; he was Broncos defensive assistant and assistant special teams coach in 1978.
Token southern hemisphere guy - 14,688km from Foxboro. That's 9128 miles, for you heathens.
by Comedic.Sans on Jan 20, 2010 3:46 AM EST up reply actions
It was a joke.
Read the title again (with a small pee)
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Jan 20, 2010 8:47 AM EST up reply actions
True
My bad. But then I realised how little I knew about the guy when I looked it up, especially about him being more of a Saban underling than a home-grown Hoodie product.
“Dean Pees in own bed; leaves New England”
Token southern hemisphere guy - 14,688km from Foxboro. That's 9128 miles, for you heathens.
by Comedic.Sans on Jan 20, 2010 4:02 PM EST up reply actions
thanks smp
that means a lot to me that u wouild think about me like that
okay i have cereal palsy arhrtis and chronic fatiue as well i have a grea life loveing folks some days are better that other days i got a make a wish in 2001 saw my favorive team the broncos was the trip of the lifetime i wish everyone couild gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that ok but i bleed organ and bule reseident broncos fan for ap lol denver will rise again
My pleasure j-man
We love it when you visit.
My life has been a trivial pursuit. Trivia: where three roads meet.
The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.
by SlotMachinePlayer on Jan 19, 2010 3:46 PM EST up reply actions
I second that
Come over to Pats Pulpit any time, j-man. It’s always a pleasure.
Token southern hemisphere guy - 14,688km from Foxboro. That's 9128 miles, for you heathens.
by Comedic.Sans on Jan 19, 2010 4:46 PM EST up reply actions
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