Blazersedge Summer Essay Contest Voting
by Dave on Aug 22, 2009 11:37 PM PDT
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As promised, it is now time to vote for the winning essay in the Blazersedge Summer Essay Contest. Entries were solicited in three categories: Personal Best Blazer Moment Ever, Best Blazer Move Ever, Tribute to an Unheralded Blazer. Representatives have been selected from each category. Because the submissions were heavily imbalanced in favor of the personal stories, I selected four submissions from that category and only two from each of the others.
While the essay receiving the most votes in each category will receive a prize, only the overall winner will get the Grand Prize of an autographed Brian Grant jersey.
The submissions are linked below, labeled A-H. The presentation order has been determined randomly. Your job is to read them and then vote for ONE and ONLY ONE in the comment section. Vote by letter, one vote per person. Voting will remain open through Monday at 11:59 PM.
Here are the submissions:
Entry A Entry B Entry C Entry D
Entry E Entry F Entry G Entry H
Have fun reading! Remember, vote for ONE only!
--Dave (blazersub@yahoo.com)
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I second this
The NBA: Where amazingly bad officiating happens, is encouraged, and rewarded.
by Dirty Socks on Aug 23, 2009 12:38 AM PDT up reply actions
i also vote for BRP
Senior Asian ambassador of Blazers Edge
by Philthyanimal on Aug 23, 2009 1:29 AM PDT up reply actions
was that the one about winning the essay contest to be a Blazer ballboy ?
In any event, that was excellent.
My guess it that that story must have been fiction, and was therefore disqualified.
???
One of the great things about that story, if fiction,
is that it wasn’t clear that it was fiction, that it was plausible and remarkable simultaneously. Nice job of imagination, in that case. I was wondering after, “Did that really happen ?”.
92 ftw!
A
The NBA: Where amazingly bad officiating happens, is encouraged, and rewarded.
by Dirty Socks on Aug 23, 2009 12:42 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
F
G and H were also very entertaining.
by JamesHollywoodRobinson on Aug 23, 2009 1:32 AM PDT reply actions
E
Came down to E and D for me. The jail blazers were a hard and ridiculous era and wore my allegiance thin with the team, but E was very moving and without a doubt deserves to win. Thumbs up to Channing
by DribbleDriveDish on Aug 23, 2009 1:32 AM PDT reply actions
I vote for F
E was a close second, but F was just hit me the hardest, in a manner of speaking.
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
I gotta say............
F!!! Hands down! Great trip down memory lane to an absolutely wonderful time in all of our lives! I remember the exact moment when i realized we had won, to me it was as if we had already won a championship, we just had to go claim it now. The dream is still very much alive!!! I hope we all can really sit back, relax and understand what it is that we are witnessing………… The Championship run that we all, as the army behind the Blazers, The die hard- Lifelong- Emphatic win or Blowout loss- It doesn’t matter to me as long as it’s my Blazers—Fans!! You know, those of us who would rather watch the Blazers watch the lakers play, than watch the lakers play…………. Have been patiently waiting for.
Go Almighty Blazers!!!!
B
It came down to B or E for me, but in the end, I had to go with B…
You never realize how hard someone pushes themselves when the pressure is on, and yet they are crucified for not being what they could have been. Sam Bowie deserves more respect from this fanbase, and B really shows why.
Blazers win!
by The X-man on Aug 23, 2009 5:04 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
Judging by the voting so far...
I can tell that E is going to win… That was my 2nd choice anyways, and should it win it will be a victory well deserved.
Blazers win!
by The X-man on Aug 23, 2009 12:21 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
G! G! G!G!G!G!G!G!!GG!G!G!G!G!G!G!G!G!
(but H is the best writing, just not the most inspiring story)
F
tough call for me between that and G & H, but I reckon I like the style in F a touch better.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
E
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
35 recs and I don't even get in?
I wrote an essay on Sabonis that i thought would have gotten me at least to this point. It was rec’ed repeatedly. I guess I am biased here but jeez I really thought I had a chance at at least being a candidate. Now because things were slanted as they say it is no longer broken down into categories? Glad I put forth the time and effort.
RE: Eclecticspider....and i vote E
I can understand that you could be frustrated however i think you are missing the point, our blog community is not a tool for an ego boost. I apologize if that comes across harshly but your statement seems to be just that. We all im sure have posted something that gets very little attention or even no attention. Personally: http://www.blazersedge.com/2009/7/3/937637/surprisingly-mixed-feelings zero comments, was i upset? No, not at all. http://www.blazersedge.com/2009/5/9/870549/rest-in-peace-chuck-daly, zero comments. Did it upset me in the least? Noop. This is just two examples of me personally putting time and effort into something and not haveing any acknowledgement.
This contest is awsome and i was humbled to have my entry be one of the eight chosen, i put a ton of time and energy into it as you did into yours, as everyone did into all of theres. It was awsome to see things from fellow Blazer fans perspectives, things that touched them, times they had, it was really cool. Please understand the last thing i want to do is sound repremanding or condisending but your comment was a little off the point in my opinion. I invite you to look at your post and this contest in a new light. I read your post and liked it alot, i cant remeber if i commented on it or even recced it but enjoyed it just the same…..isnt that the point of our community? Sorry that was kinda long,
My vote by the way is E just to confirm.
by blazerbeliever97504 on Aug 23, 2009 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
BTW .....I left a comment on your entry little while ago
"I'm tired" -Me
by 92wastheyear on Aug 23, 2009 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Funny, I remember almost commenting on the Chuck Daly piece
but didn’t, because my one interaction with him was horrible. I won’t record it here because it would spoil, for me, the tenor of these lovely pieces we’re voting on
"its tough to play with one eye, unless you're a pirate." Delonte West
"una canasta a Pau en la cara" Rudy
by Honka Playboy on Aug 23, 2009 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions
F
I’m pretty sure that this is the voting for one of the categories of essay for the contest.
There will probably be additional voting on other essays later.
H
Because it was well written but mostly because I’m from The Dalles too, and I remember that old “Junior HIgh” gym and I occasionally still patronize Spooky’s and always wondered why the Junior High team adopted the University of Washington’s Husky team name, their purple and gold colors and their fight song too I believe. Yuk!
Brandon Roy just destroyed everything in his path. There's your rational analysis -- Dave
Also: COMCAST SUCKS!
Not clear how this is organized, but
it seems there are two stories about the Best Move, one about Underrated Player and five about Best Blazer Moment, and not two in the Underrated Player catagory. Maybe I read too fast. My votes-
Best Move: A
Underated Player: B
Best Blazer Moment: E
I think you are supposed to vote for only one
not one per category
I think
"I'm tired" -Me
by 92wastheyear on Aug 23, 2009 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Dave is a little vague on this point
(this is a joke)
"I'm tired" -Me
by 92wastheyear on Aug 23, 2009 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions
E
"It's not who jumps the highest -- it's who wants it the most" Buck Williams
"and if EVERYONE confronted with a tough, disgusting situation pulled out, I don't think I would have been born." Mortimer
G
i love them all too, esp E, and of course 92 who pwnd me, but gotta give it to Sandy for taking me back to memory lane of the jailblazers era and making me smile even if it’s the worst era in our history.
"You are such a bad man:) ;) !!!! " - annthefan
C
I can relate.
The inbound to McGinnis, drives, stops, pumps, shoots, short, no good...AND THE GAME IS OVER! ~ Bill Schonely
by SandbergOnSports on Aug 23, 2009 11:25 AM PDT reply actions
i pick D
i didnt read any of them but no one has voted for d so thats my pick
fire nate before its too late
come on, don't do that
The whole point is to read them and appreciate everyone’s stories, if for no other reason than it’s just plain fun.
The inbound to McGinnis, drives, stops, pumps, shoots, short, no good...AND THE GAME IS OVER! ~ Bill Schonely
by SandbergOnSports on Aug 23, 2009 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions
i did read them now
but to me the voting is pointless, i want a playoff this is BS i mean BCS
fire nate before its too late
My vote is E
They were all good, but I have to go with E.
E
is there a forthcoming explanation why BRP is not in the mix?
UDOKA!
(formerly my boy, now just fun to say)
E
E got my attention, and kept it. Some powerful thoughts: past, present, and future.
There is more to an athlete than how fast they can run, they also better be able to see what they are doing and know why they are doing it.
E
Many great entries. I couldn’t have chosen finalists without feeling like I had left someone out.
I couldn’t vote for a winner without feeling like it wasn’t fair. But if I had to choose one, I chose E. It is symbolic of the return of our team from the thugs and hooligans.
"if Nate has Roy or Miller in the game at all times, that stagnation will turn into conflagration" -- two4larue
E
Hi, this is my first post, though I have been reading for some time now. Good luck all entries. Go Blazers!
just a thought...
Maybe to ensure easier vote tallies the voting could have been conducted via poll?
Blazers win!
by The X-man on Aug 23, 2009 4:02 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Non members can vote in polls but can't comment
"if Nate has Roy or Miller in the game at all times, that stagnation will turn into conflagration" -- two4larue
E
E clearly feels like the most sincere and important entry of the bunch. Congrats to everyone who made the final cut.
E
is magnificent.
"its tough to play with one eye, unless you're a pirate." Delonte West
"una canasta a Pau en la cara" Rudy
E
Steve Patterson of all people came through to help me get tickets for my father on the day before Christmas Eve. This year, my father battled cancer (and won).
Those moments. Those games together. They mean everything. Story E reminded me of those times and how close i came to losing them this year.
No contest in my mind.
E
all others were excellent as well, but for me E is the one.
"I saw him in the face" Sergio's quote on the latest alley-oop to Rudy.
B
I was touched by E as well but I did see Sam Bowie and have always shared the belief that he was a very good basketball player who, had he stayed healthy, would have brought us several championships. I hurt when Sam was hurt and I cheered when he was back on the floor.
H
very well written and articulate. good observations about the role of fans, and what truly makes the blazers a special thing.
I too am not a bit tamed, I too am untranslatable - Song of Myself, Walt Whitman
E
E
It wasn't the first time I'd been kicked in the cherries and called a rat by a woman, but it was the first time I didn't mind.
BRP and TIH, who were delegated to Ralph Nader status. What is this, Michigan?
There's always money in the banana stand!
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While the essay receiving the most votes in each category will receive a prize
Oh okay, I get it. Since the top two vote getters aren’t listed, they must have gotten their prize already. Cuz we wouldn’t read through all those stories and vote on our favorites only to have them NOT show up in the finals, right? right?
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Or the Oscars
There’s Something About Mary didn’t get nominated for Best Picture either. I liked the choices, but was hoping that there was a place for the sublimely absurd (TIH’s was a great gritty fable, oblique and true).
E
Very relate-able. if it weren’t for the blazers, I do not think that I could get along with my brother.
G
Looks like E will win, but G should be 2nd.
"Tough times don't last. Tough people do."
-Chauncey Billups
Good reads
Great contest idea. H had some moments but for me -
E gets my vote.
Thanks to all who took the time to write.
G
The story was personal and well-written.
D was a strong second.
Thanks to all the writers. I enjoyed reading them.
B
Although the final statement in E (if we expect the players to behave well, then we should towards them) resonates too.
C
I feel as if this essay should get more support. After reading all of them, it was the first one I could recall clearly. Great story.
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