All-T-MOF Awards 2008

The ballots were cast, the votes tallied, and the results noted. In my hands I hold a crisp piece of paper fresh off the press, and on it is some very valuable information; to the 13 of us in this league anyway.

Before we get to the season ending rewards, I would like to note that in the second round of the playoffs, Doug Downing once again choked away a championship caliber season.

No offense, and for Britton's sake I hope things change this year, but Doug's December woes are eerily similar to those of the Dallas Cowboys of late. He has had all the talent in the world these past three years, and yet his championship glass remains empty.

What remains is an eternal clash of the titans. The No.1 seed vs the No. 2 seed. Goliath vs a slightly smaller version of Goliath. Ali vs. Liston. Magic vs Bird.

A little overly dramatic am I? Perhaps. But as Britton stated earlier in the week, commenting on the top two teams facing off, "(It's) just as God intended."

So here we are, with but one week left in the 2008 fantasy season, wishing there were more games to play. I won't speak for Britton, but this will be my final T-MOF NFL post of the year. As always either Jerad of David will have the honor of opting to publish a winner's speech of sorts, on the blog.

There will more one more bulletin of sorts, which will be well worth your time, that will be posted likely some time in the next week or two.

I implore you to visit this site once or twice a week until the announcement is made.

Without further adieu, I present you the results of your All-TMOF Awards 2008.

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ALL-T-MOF AWARDS 2008


Manager of the Year: Jerad

Jerad was the overwhelming selection this year, snagging 67% of all official votes. He finished the regular season as the No. 1 overall ranked team, with only one loss on the year. Also receiving votes were Doug and Nick.


Best Over All Draft: Nick (Boldin, Cochery, Fred Taylor, Cutler & Devin Hester)

Nick was able to beat his closest competitor, Jerad, by scoring 57% of the popular vote. He also won both of the electoral college votes (Ben & Britton). Mr. Nevares can thank Anquan Boldin and Jay Cutler for this award.


Best Value Draft Pick: Reid (Kurt Warner, 10th Rd., No. 112)

Taking Kurt Warner in the 10th round? Not the no brainer one might think now. Remember when Reid made this pick, the Cardinals still hadn't made their minds up as to who their opening day starter would be. Reid ended up with an MVP candidate in the 1oth. I'd say both he and the Cards made the right call.


Worst Value Draft Pick: Dan (Rashard Mendenhall, 6th Rd., No. 65)

This one is surprising as Kevin represented 50% of the field. The voters responded by saying while Nate Burleson (6th Rd.) and Chris Perry (7th Rd) were bad, they didn't hold a candle to Dan and his mid-west running back of choice, Rashard Mendenhall. Dan edged Kevin's Burleson by a single vote.


Most Valuable Rookie: Reid (Matt Forte)

The hot name for much of the season has been Titan's running back, Chris Johnson.

The right name all along has been Bear's running back, Matt Forte.

Forte won 100% of the votes, helping Reid become the only owner to be selected unanimously to receive an All-T-MOF award.


Best Free Agent Pick-Up: Doug (Eddie Royal)

By receiving 86% of the vote Doug and Eddie Royal walked to the finish line and still won the race.

The only problem was, Royal literally did walk to the finish line, as he gave Doug only 11 points in Doug's season ending loss this week.

Ouch.


Best Trade: Root (Joesph Addai and DeAngelo Williams FOR the draft rights to Darren McFadden & Plaxico Burress)

I am completely embarrassed by this award, seeing as I was on the other end of this deal. On the other hand Britton and I both voted for Ryan, as he clearly got the better end of this deal.

Addai may not have done much this year, but DeAngelo Williams enjoyed the break out season we've been expecting (and by we I mean me) each of the past two seasons.

Darren McFadden had all of one good game and we all know how the Plaxico Burress story turned out.

The decision? Ryan wins by knockout.


MVP: David (Drew Brees)

Drew Brees managed to beat out the league's high scorer, Phillip Rivers, due to his consistency. Rivers also likely lost votes due to voter's interpretation of the word valuable. Reid had Rivers, but he also had Kurt Warner too.

Somehow, and believe me, I'm still not sure how, Anquan Boldin received a vote as well.

Wow.


ALL-T-MOF FIRST TEAM

QB- Drew Brees (MVP)
WR- Anquan Boldin
WR- Larry Fitzgerald
RB- Matt Forte
RB- Michael Turner (Perhaps San Diego should have kept him around after all.)
TE- Tony Gonzalez (Despite some LOONY voting for Antonio Gates over him.)
W/R- Adrian Peterson
W/R- Thomas Jones
DEF- Baltimore
K- ...Yeah, I don't think so.


ALL-T-MOF SECOND TEAM

QB- Phillip Rivers
WR- Andre Johnson
WR- Greg Jennings
RB- Clinton Portis (Yes Kevin, you made a wise pick. Now get over it.)
RB- Marion Barber
TE- Jason Witten (I know I sure draw up plays for Witten in meetings w/o my receivers!)
W/R- DeAngelo Williams (I could literally smack Ryan in the face. I won't though.)
W/R- Roddy White
DEF- Tennessee
K-... Why are we even discussing this?


So there you have it. You voted them in, but are you happy with the selections?

TO THE MESSAGE BOARD!