The 2011 Tomahawk Nation Tommy Awards: Story/Editorial of the Year
by DKfromVA on Jan 6, 2012 12:02 PM EST
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PrintWelcome to the inaugural edition of Tomahawk Nation's yearly awards, the Tommy's. Created to recognize the brilliance of our 6,000+ member community and staff, I would go so far as to say that receipt of a Tommy is one of the highest honors achievable in the sports blogging interwebs. Without further ado, your editors present four nominees for 2011's Story/Editorial of the Year category, each penned by a different staff member as lead author:
A. "Simple Rule Change Could Help ACC Scheduling" - Bud Elliott
2. "FSU's Open Fall Practice: 'GET 'EM IN THE HUDDLE'" - onebarrelrum (with K-Man and fsu44 assist)
D. "Rock The Doak: A Decibel Diary of Doak Campbell Stadium" - The K-Man
IX. "Thanks, But I'd Prefer to Stand" - fsu44
All four were extremely well-written and the choice is not an easy one. Take a moment to reacquaint yourself with the nominees (they are all linked) and then cast your all-important vote. The voting period will end one week from today at the end of the day.
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Article A nails it.
The ACC is not business-oriented and will continue to be the laughing stock of the BCS until it aligns its strengths and plays to them.
Very few people care about the schedule. Are people complaining about cupcake schedules in the Big 10 when they talk about their BCS appearances and record? Don’t think so. Same with Boise St when they were making their BCS runs.Boise St played tough rivals early in the season, but followed them with a cupcake afterwards. Unbelievable that Boise St’ AD gets this and the ACC’s Commissioner doesn’t.
Furthermore, when rotating cross division rivals, top teams know they will be down on certain years (mainly due to graduation) and can use the “rebuilding” excuse when playing tough games to loaded teams and losing. This benefits the conference overall because it always has one or two teams worthy of BCS consideration.
I'll break the anonymity here...
I voted for D. The K-Man – Doak Decibel Diary and here’s why:
All four are excellent pieces and while A. and 2. are probably more informative pieces, D sent shivers down my spine recalling some of those great moments, many I was apart of the crowd for.
by LilburnNole on Jan 6, 2012 12:13 PM EST reply actions 6 recs
It is impossible to choose from these four.
Each truly deserves an award on its own merit, yet alas there is but one Tommy and large cash award. I’m going with D for the nostalgia value as well.
Tomahawk Nation didn't cause my divorce. It was merely a contributing factor.
Lilburn, thanks for the kind words.
I felt blessed to have the opportunity to put that together. I was more than me typing silly thoughts. I contacted many long-time Noles, both friends and family, in the story assembly process. My hope is that readers experienced the same emotions I felt while conjuring up those sentimental moments.
On an unrelated note, I'm not sure if there will be a category for best/funniest post...
but if there is, I nominate whoever posted the following right after the Miami game: Someone asked if anyone had a .gif of Bradham’s hit on the Miami receiver at the end of the game. Someone responded something to the effect of “this is the best I could do” and posted a .gif of some dude getting completely run over by a car. Probably the most I’ve laughed at any post.
IX.
It should actually be handed out at the front gates of Doak. Every person receives a copy before they enter. Outstanding.
"I dont hate people. I just feel better when they aren't around." -Bukowski
while every one of these articles was amazing...
Article IX highlighted the frustration I have experienced at every single college football game I’ve ever been to. It was amazing.
by garnetandgold on Jan 6, 2012 6:46 PM EST up reply actions
I haven't voted yet (skimming the articles again first)
But A makes some great points that the ACC should really consider. The opponent discrepancy for ACC teams the week before they play SEC rivals is ridiculous. There is NO reason that FSU, Clem, and GT shouldn’t play tune-up games like uf, SC and UGA do (when they don’t have byes, that is).
It makes other great points as well: no conf game and another game in a seven day period, setting up traditions, etc.
The emotions I felt while revisiting these
are a testament both to the profound connection I, and all of you, have with Florida State University, and to the immense value and quality of this blog/community. I am truly thankful for both.
All terrific articles.
Very tough to pick just one.
by Dr.KennethNoisewater on Jan 6, 2012 12:52 PM EST reply actions
Just want to mention that there are no losers in this
Wait, that might not be true
What are you glorifying with your life?
by ricobert1 on Jan 6, 2012 12:58 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
Case in point.
And just so you know, if I do lose, my ego is far too big to deal. I will not be doing any more practice photo review thingys.
Knowing is half the battle, the other half is violence.
I voted for the practice photos
I remembered that article specifically better than any others. TONS of info. I’m really excited to see Coker in the spring game this year.
I haven't voted yet nor reread the stories so I don't know who I am voting for, but the practice photos might deserve the win just for the sh!tstorm they caused and the ensuing whining from the MMM and the ass clowns at WC.
>------::----::------->Spearing 'em and Scalping 'em like it's 1999
I'm not so sure this Jimbo fella is the right man for the job.
I just looked at some of my comments
" not sure how oline is going to shake out, but I do think we will be able to run block…" facepalm.
Standing Tall.
haha,
i stated the BOLD obvious, “Dline is ahead of the oline.” In depth analysis right there…
Knowing is half the battle, the other half is violence.
Yeah, well I thought NOL would be the difference maker
in the OU game. Just sent Bud my resignation.
by Dr.KennethNoisewater on Jan 6, 2012 1:30 PM EST up reply actions
ZING
What are you glorifying with your life?
by ricobert1 on Jan 6, 2012 1:34 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
This is being nitpicky
But I’m pretty sure in the movie he repeatedly says “Bing,” not “Zing.” Unless this is some kinda inside joke that flew over my head.
by Mr. Tito Carlos on Jan 6, 2012 1:46 PM EST up reply actions
definitely bing...
Watch that first step its a dooozie.
Champ here! I'm all about havin' fun. You know, get a couple cocktails in me, start a fire in someone's kitchen. Maybe go to SeaWorld, take my pants off.
by SemiErectNoles on Jan 6, 2012 1:52 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
I believe the Practice Report for 2011's most influential editorial.
Influential, because Joyner took my ribbing to heart and trimmed that bloated tummy with Tony Little’s Gazelle.
We really don’t get enough credit for that.
Nor does Tony Little.
Just want to say again: Every argument for why Article A, 2, D, or IX should win is correct. If every category is like this, we’re going to need more hardware next year.
Tomahawk Nation didn't cause my divorce. It was merely a contributing factor.
Loved them all, but the one I enjoyed the most was the Decible Diary.
It not only reminded me of all the great games I’ve been to that I could have sworn were so loud I couldn’t hear for days after, but also the terrible, dismal disappointments I’ve experienced in that stadium. The Wake Forest shut out was the worst game I’d been to. It was raining, it was cold. I may have cried, but no one could tell because of the rain. But standing there in the near empty stands, watching my team line up in the face of defeat cemented that I would never stop being proud to be a Nole. I’ll remember the absolute silence just as much as the stadium shaking for Oklahoma. This article drove it all home for me again. Love, love, loved it. Thanks, K-Man!
You can be the king, but watch the queen conquer.
by JustLikeYouOnlyPrettier on Jan 6, 2012 2:02 PM EST reply actions
Agree
Just read all the articles and comments again (yes I’m at work selling no insurance today) and the video’s in the Decible article made me smile and get goosebumps. I was at some of those games and it just renews the spirit on why I love this university and that being with my best friends during football games at Doak is the happiest times of my life.
Go Noles!
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IX...
…because at both the Oklahoma (believe it or not) and Notre Dame games, people were telling me that it was the middle of the 1st quarter, and that there was nothing to see. Are you kidding me? “Thanks, But I’d Prefer to Stand” came to mind in the bowl game and I reminded them that Ethan Allen makes comfortable recliners if they wish to watch the Noles while seated. It doesn’t matter whether I’m 26, or 56, if I’m going to travel to watch my alma mater, I am going to gladfully stand for every moment outside of halftime.
by chrislaw on Jan 6, 2012 2:46 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
I'm kind of surprised
that nothing by Bob Elliot made it to Selection Friday.
Standing Tall.
by fsu44 on Jan 6, 2012 2:55 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
I'm curious to see
which one gets his nerd friend involved and bots the voting
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A. Bud Elliott – ACC Scheduling
82 votes
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2. onebarrelrum – Open Practice Report
28 votes
100%
D. The K-Man – Doak Decibel Diary
40,778,586 votes
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IX. fsu44 – Thanks, But I’d Prefer to Stand
118 votes
40,778,814votes
by mbar on Jan 6, 2012 3:17 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
My article was sponsored in part by Diebold.
I plan on winning by a nose.
by The K-Man on Jan 6, 2012 3:58 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Thanks for the coverage TN and all
I have been lurking here daily for almost two years and this is my first post, but I would like to thank TN, the bloggers, posters and every one else who contributes to this site. I enjoy all of the content and appreciate it greatly. Thanks!
Half the lies they tell about me aren't true. ~ Yogi Berra
by Buff Cochin on Jan 6, 2012 4:51 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I did not vote for myself and wouldn’t advise doing so. I threw that together really fast as a response to the schedule coming out. I don’t even think it’s one of my better pieces. It is one of my better ideas.
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Perhaps there should be different categories next year
E.g., best Nostalgic piece, best Proposal (or best Idea/Innovative/etc.), best Analytic, most Inspirational, etc.
Each piece definitely has its own merits – mostly in vastly different ways, too.
And he’s humble?!?!?
/swoons
My photo appeared in the Nightlife photo collage of the FSView for six weeks in-a-row. That’s who I am.
by RollNole5 on Jan 6, 2012 7:59 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Seriously.
I’m changing my vote.
Tomahawk Nation didn't cause my divorce. It was merely a contributing factor.
I agree. I preferred your "Tim Jernigan Commits To Florida State Seminoles" article.
:)
"I dont hate people. I just feel better when they aren't around." -Bukowski
voting
To bad Weiss isn’t at Florida anymore…He would eat this stuff up!
They are all pretty good
The Seminoles are still America's team
Can there be one with soul so dead whose heart does not leap at the sigh of Renegade and the flaming spear
D.
The picture of Angus Young did it for me – The K-Man knows his noise!
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