June 21, 200422 yr Josh Beckett was just nominated for an ESPY award in the "Best Championship Performance" category. The other athletes nominated in that category are Tom Brady, Phil Mickelson, and Brad Richards. Jack McKeon was also nominated in the best Coach/Manager category, the others nominated were Admin Brown, Bill Belichek, and Geno Aueriemma. The 2003 Marlins were nominated for an ESPY award in the "Best Upset" category. The other teams/athletes nominated were Antonio Tarver (Boxer) , Birdstone (horse that beat Smarty Jones), and the Pistons. The Marlins had better win this category, because it's definitely the best upset of the year. The 2003 Marlins were just nominated in the "Best Team" category. The other teams in the category are the Patrios, Husky BBall Men, Husky BBall Women, and the Pistons. Vote for the Marlins in these 4 categories @ www.espn.com
June 21, 200422 yr I dunno man, the Pistons winning the Finals was a huge upset, bigger than Marlins over Yankees, but is the Marlins' whole run considered an "upset"?
June 21, 200422 yr I think either that damn horse is gonna get it, or the Pistons over the Lakers... because that was pretty huge. But in my heart Marlins deserve it.
June 21, 200422 yr Author I dunno man, the Pistons winning the Finals was a huge upset, bigger than Marlins over Yankees, but is the Marlins' whole run considered an "upset"? Pretty much every true basketball fan that actually followed the NBA season all last year knew the Pistons were going to be serious championship contenders along with the Pacers, especially when they got Rasheed Wallace so while they totally dominated the Lakers, it wasn't a big surprise. A team like the Hawks, Warriors, etc. winning the NBA championship over the Lakers is comparable to the huge upset of the Marlins over the Yankees, but not the Pistons because they were championship contenders to begin with. The Pistons set many NBA records throughout the season such as most consecutive games of holding opponents under 70 points, etc. and they also had that huge winning streak, it really wasn't a surprise that they beat the Lakers, the only big surprise was how badly they beat them and that's it. The Pistons beating the Lakers in the finals is like the Braves beating the Yankees or something along those lines, yes it's significant, but not more significant than a small market team with one of the lowest payrolls in the league which was just barely trying to survive winning it.
June 21, 200422 yr Author Who else is nominated for that category?^ Admin Brown, Bill Belichek, and Geno Aueriemma. I just edited the first post and if any more Marlins players or whatever are nominated i'll update it again.
June 21, 200422 yr the marlins should get bigest upset because when before the world series when the marlins were playing the cubs every one though they had no chance in winning that series when the marlins were down 3 games to 1.and after that eveyone though the yanks were gonna to kill the marlins in the world series.the pistons were also a huge upset but i dont think bigger than the marlins
June 21, 200422 yr All of this year's ESPYs are being awarded based on fan voting here. Get out there and vote for the Marlins in all the categories they're nominated in! Do your civic duty and Vote Fish!
June 21, 200422 yr Author The 2003 Marlins were just nominated in the "Best Team" category. The other teams in the category are the Patrios, Husky BBall Men, Husky BBall Women, and the Pistons. It's good to see we're at least getting recognition.
June 21, 200422 yr Author Kornheiser and Wilbon are going to debate all the nominees now, should be interesting to hear what they say about the Fish. Put on ESPN right now! EDIT: Kornheiser forgot that Josh Beckett was a nominee and couldn't even remember his name, lol. They both picked Phil Mickelson .
June 21, 200422 yr Kornheiser and Wilbon are going to debate all the nominees now, should be interesting to hear what they say about the Fish. Put on ESPN right now! EDIT: Kornheiser forgot that Josh Beckett was a nominee and couldn't even remember his name, lol. They both picked Phil Mickelson . that really pissed me off they picked golf of beckett
June 21, 200422 yr Beckett had the best performance.. Phil is a bigger name and has a wider draw, thus he will win.
June 21, 200422 yr Author Wilbon just picked the 2003 Marlins for the Best Team category and Kornheiser picked the Patrios. Both of them picked Admin Brown as the best coach with McKeon in second.
June 22, 200422 yr Author That sign some lady had kicked ass... "MARVELOUS MARLINS!" That guy who walks up the aisles at PPS with signs after every play always holds up a sign that says Marvelous Marlins.
June 22, 200422 yr That sign some lady had kicked ass... "MARVELOUS MARLINS!" That guy who walks up the aisles at PPS with signs after every play always holds up a sign that says Marvelous Marlins. Actually, I think it says "Marlin-ous." Why must I know these things....
June 22, 200422 yr I wont be surprised if no marlins win...which sucks. why? because it is one big popularity contest... Nomar is leading the All-Star voting for AL SS and he's been hurt the whole year and its gonna be the same people voting
June 22, 200422 yr Nope, he's now in second, Derek Jeter took over the top spot. But I think that Josh Beckett could win that category.
June 22, 200422 yr I dunno man, the Pistons winning the Finals was a huge upset, bigger than Marlins over Yankees, but is the Marlins' whole run considered an "upset"? Pretty much every true basketball fan that actually followed the NBA season all last year knew the Pistons were going to be serious championship contenders along with the Pacers, especially when they got Rasheed Wallace so while they totally dominated the Lakers, it wasn't a big surprise. A team like the Hawks, Warriors, etc. winning the NBA championship over the Lakers is comparable to the huge upset of the Marlins over the Yankees, but not the Pistons because they were championship contenders to begin with. The Pistons set many NBA records throughout the season such as most consecutive games of holding opponents under 70 points, etc. and they also had that huge winning streak, it really wasn't a surprise that they beat the Lakers, the only big surprise was how badly they beat them and that's it. The Pistons beating the Lakers in the finals is like the Braves beating the Yankees or something along those lines, yes it's significant, but not more significant than a small market team with one of the lowest payrolls in the league which was just barely trying to survive winning it. Problem is the media portrayed it as a bigger upset which is why they win. Beckett is probably the most likely to win out of all of them I think
June 22, 200422 yr although I want the fish to win, here are my predictions: coach of the year: Admin brown team of the year: UCONN/Pistons the others can go either way...
June 22, 200422 yr the Marlins should get best upset just cuz they were written off in all 3 series by alot of ppl...........josh beckett should not win his category cuz he didnt win both of his starts.....he didnt deserve w.s. MVP(Brad Penny)
June 22, 200422 yr i dont consider the pistons over the lakers a upset at all. the pistons was simply the better team. the pistons and probly the spurs match up againts the lakers very well when it comes to team vs team. the marlins should win this one, they beat the yankees!!
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