Angry_Fish 313 Report post Posted July 9, 2014 I doubt he will b/c I don't think those selecting the winner give Wrestling enough credit. I hope he wins and voted early and often. If he does win, it will be odd that he won that award not even being the best wrestler on his team. Yes, I know Ed missed a month and got upset at the Scuffle, but IMO, Ed was definitely a better wrestler. DT deserved all the awards he received, but for DT to be the only wrestler besides Cael to win an ESPY, as silly of an award as it is, would sure be ironic. I hope and doubt it happens Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SetonHallPirate 993 Report post Posted July 9, 2014 I doubt he will b/c I don't think those selecting the winner give Wrestling enough credit. I hope he wins and voted early and often. If he does win, it will be odd that he won that award not even being the best wrestler on his team. Yes, I know Ed missed a month and got upset at the Scuffle, but IMO, Ed was definitely a better wrestler. DT deserved all the awards he received, but for DT to be the only wrestler besides Cael to win an ESPY, as silly of an award as it is, would sure be ironic. I hope and doubt it happens Angry_Fish, Anthony Robles is on Line One! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angry_Fish 313 Report post Posted July 10, 2014 I meant only one to win best Male Collegiate athlete. Robles won ESPYs in different categories and were clearly driven by his physical handicap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voice_of_the_Quakers 136 Report post Posted July 10, 2014 If the public didn't "go off the board" of football and basketball for Dake last year, I doubt they will for Taylor this year. If the public does go off the board this year, I wouldn't be surprised if Thompson from UAlbany (lacrosse) wins. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigBrog 43 Report post Posted July 10, 2014 I meant only one to win best Male Collegiate athlete. Robles won ESPYs in different categories and were clearly driven by his physical handicap. His ESPY's were clearly driven by his sucess, inspite of a physical handicap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadMardigain 1,637 Report post Posted July 10, 2014 If the public does go off the board this year, I wouldn't be surprised if Thompson from UAlbany (lacrosse) wins. I could see that. The kid has just been destroyed lacrosse scoring the last two years and also just became the first ever Native American to ever win the sports Tewaaraton Trophy (Lacrosse's Heisman). I'd think that a lot of people who actually look past the famous names of the main stream sports have to be looking his way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tech_fall15 1 Report post Posted July 10, 2014 If the public does go off the board this year, I wouldn't be surprised if Thompson from UAlbany (lacrosse) wins. I could see that. The kid has just been destroyed lacrosse scoring the last two years and also just became the first ever Native American to ever win the sports Tewaaraton Trophy (Lacrosse's Heisman). I'd think that a lot of people who actually look past the famous names of the main stream sports have to be looking his way. How does being Native American black red white or orange have any bering on best male athlete. Your either the best or you are not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Idaho 1,398 Report post Posted July 10, 2014 It doesn't and MadM was not trying to make it the issue - being the first of your group to win a prestigious award is noteworthy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daler 1 Report post Posted July 10, 2014 Lacrosse's origins are Native American. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redblades 322 Report post Posted July 11, 2014 If the public does go off the board this year, I wouldn't be surprised if Thompson from UAlbany (lacrosse) wins. I could see that. The kid has just been destroyed lacrosse scoring the last two years and also just became the first ever Native American to ever win the sports Tewaaraton Trophy (Lacrosse's Heisman). I'd think that a lot of people who actually look past the famous names of the main stream sports have to be looking his way. How does being Native American black red white or orange have any bering on best male athlete. Your either the best or you are not. It SHOULD be just about being the best athlete, but given it's an open vote, what it really is, is a popularity contest. I hope DT can make a good run at it, but if Dake couldn't pull in enough mainstream interest with all the hype around 4-4-4, I don't think DT will fare much better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tec87 349 Report post Posted July 11, 2014 I said it previously in another thread on this topic. Taylor won't win the ESPY, he just won't. Dake didn't win it last year after winning 4 ncaa titles in 4 different weight classes. He lost out to a freshman Johnny Manziel who was the first ever freshman to win the Heisman Trophy. In order for a wrestler to win the ESPY for Best Male College Athlete, it would have to be a ridiculously impressive season/career and no real standouts from any other sports that year. There have been 12 of these awards handed out and this year will be the 13th. 5 awards have gone to Basketball players and 6 have gone to Football players. That one outlier happened the first year of the award which was 2002 and it went to..........a wrestler named Cael Sanderson. lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tec87 349 Report post Posted July 17, 2014 Well Taylor didn't win. A basketball player won, shocker I know! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wire 23 Report post Posted July 17, 2014 Well ... Our Seahawks did pretty well !! Coach should have won as well .... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtothep 29 Report post Posted July 17, 2014 Things Taylor won by being invited to the ESPY's: - a mobile smartphone breathalyzer - a collection of wooden pocket squares & lapel pins - two different kinds of 'massagers' - a gift certificate to lifetime online guitar lessons - a gift certificate to repair a favorite pair of jeans - a gift card for 'craft-casual' hot dogs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steen-hooph 74 Report post Posted July 18, 2014 Things Taylor won by being invited to the ESPY's: - a mobile smartphone breathalyzer - a collection of wooden pocket squares & lapel pins - two different kinds of 'massagers' - a gift certificate to lifetime online guitar lessons - a gift certificate to repair a favorite pair of jeans - a gift card for 'craft-casual' hot dogs That's funny, but what are "craft casual hot dogs"? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadMardigain 1,637 Report post Posted July 18, 2014 Here is the full ESPY gift bag list with video http://espn.go.com/espys/2014/story/_/page/espysgiftbag/2014-espys-gift-bag Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtothep 29 Report post Posted July 18, 2014 That's funny, but what are "craft casual hot dogs"? I don't know man! But that phrase jumped out at me too. I feel like using it every chance I get from here on out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Idaho 1,398 Report post Posted July 23, 2014 Here is what comes up on google for a "craft casual hot dog" 1 jtothep reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadMardigain 1,637 Report post Posted July 23, 2014 (edited) It is National Hot Dog Day today but, no thanks I'm good without that monstrosity. Edited July 23, 2014 by MadMardigain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtothep 29 Report post Posted July 23, 2014 Here is what comes up on google for a "craft casual hot dog" Awesome, thanks for playin! I can see the craft, but that thing doesn't really scream casual to me. (still LOL'ing....) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stp 564 Report post Posted July 24, 2014 Things Taylor won by being invited to the ESPY's: - a mobile smartphone breathalyzer - a collection of wooden pocket squares & lapel pins - two different kinds of 'massagers' - a gift certificate to lifetime online guitar lessons - a gift certificate to repair a favorite pair of jeans - a gift card for 'craft-casual' hot dogs Is one of the massagers Asian and gives a happy ending? 1 jtothep reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
