<![CDATA[Deadspin: Polls]]> http://cache.deadspin.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/deadspin.com.png <![CDATA[Deadspin: Polls]]> http://deadspin.com/tag/polls http://deadspin.com/tag/polls <![CDATA[Science! Proves That People Really Don't Like Going To Work The Morning After The Super Bowl]]> It's the rare SportsNation poll with a nearly perfect geographical split, somewhere around the Central and Mountain time zones. A question we had never pondered before—Which day would you prefer to watch the Super Bowl?—tears a nation asunder. More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5878961&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Don't Forget To Cast Your Deadspin Hall Of Fame Votes]]> The voting, as it stands: 61% for Athlete Dong, 78% for Salisbury, 50% for Nightmare Ant, 61% for Whitlock, and 91% for Mariotti. Only about 83 hours left to spam yes votes for Nightmare Ant and all the others. Vote now! More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5629562&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Deadspin HOF Nominee: Jay Mariotti]]> Before the last fortnight happened, Jay Mariotti would have been a serious contender for the Deadspin Hall of Fame. Now that it has ... well, frankly, I'm a little surprised he's not in the HOF already. More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5624940&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Deadspin HOF Nominee: Jason Whitlock]]> Some people find Jason Whitlock provocative and daring. Some find him a lazy, unhinged boor who pretends sportswriting is some sort of professional wrestling/UFC roleplaying game, with Twitter as his personal version of the octagon. Which are you? More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5624937&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Deadspin HOF Nominee: Nightmare Ant]]> After a two-year hiatus from our Hall of Fame nominating rolls, Nightmare Ant has returned. But really, Nightmare Ant will never really go away. Hell, Christopher Nolan just made a movie about him. More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5624934&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Deadspin HOF Nominee: Sean Salisbury]]> Now that his lawsuit against Deadspin and Daulerio has finally been dropped, allow me to take this opportunity to finally speak about the issues between this Website and the one-time thespian. So, [clears throat] ... More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5624921&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Deadspin HOF Nominee: Athlete Dong]]> Of all the things I thought Deadspin would end up being known for, back in September 2005, "pictures of the typically large penises of professional athletes" would have not been high on the list. But art evolves, you know? More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5624917&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Poll: 100% Of Tiger Woods Pollsters Hate Their Lives]]> An ABCNews/ESPN poll found that 54% of (1,000) Americans believe that Tiger Woods was sincere when he gave his sex apology, but only 5% of those people could believe that someone is actually conducting polling about Tiger Woods. [pic] More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5484732&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[The Final FAILgate: Please Pick The Most Pathetic Winning Entry]]> So here is the final FAILgate for this year, replete with a voting poll where you, Deadspin nation, will get to decide which lucky individual walks home with the coveted "Deadspin Prize Pack." More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5396070&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Deadspin HOF Nominee: Barbaro]]> Oh, like he wasn't going to get a nomination. Barbaro will be nominated until you guys finally come to your senses and elect him. More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5328553&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Deadspin HOF Nominee: Stephon Marbury]]> There is always a danger, when documenting the cascading madness of a public figure, that they will someday snap, clouding all your previous coverage in tragedy. More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5328552&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Deadspin HOF Nominee: Jay Mariotti]]> Oh, Jay, Jay, Jay. You are an evil temptress. No matter how hard we try, we just can't help ourselves from making you more famous. More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5328543&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Deadspin HOF Nominee: Stephen A. Smith]]> Deadspin has been having fun with Stephen A. Smith since the site began. (The very first week, actually.) We've even come around to like him. A little. More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5328542&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Deadspin HOF Nominee: Crossing Pattern Dong]]> The Deadspin Hall of Fame is not just for individuals: It is for themes, for common bonds, for lasting memes ... for dongs. More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5328538&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Deadspin HOF Nominee: Alex Rodriguez]]> Well, we had to nominate one person whose very name makes you groan, and if we had picked Brett Favre, Drew would have never stopped stabbing me in the eye. More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5328527&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Deadspin HOF Nominee: Lenny Dykstra]]> Our second nominee of the day is as close a representation as you'll find of the lunacy that led none of you to have jobs. Other than Yankee Stadium, anyway. More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5328524&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Deadspin HOF Nominee: Charles Barkley]]> All right, so the Hall of Fame nominations are early this year, and coming at you without warning. They start, like, right now. More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5328518&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Michael Vick Is the Most Hated Person in Sports]]> Here is a list, based on an internet poll of people 13 and older, of the most disliked people in sports. It is mostly rapists, drug-users, dog-killers, and John McEnroe. More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5327922&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[What Are You Watching Tonight?]]> Game 4 (pivotal!) of the Stanley Cup Finals is tonight. So is Game 1 (crucial!) of the NBA Finals. Which one is more important to you and/or your bookie? More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5279076&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Deadspin HOF Nominee: Barbaro]]> One SHOTY winner looks like he's gonna make it into the Hall this year. The other is up for an unprecedented third time. Is this the year? Can't a dead horse catch a break? More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5039004&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Deadspin HOF Nominee: Sean Salisbury]]> I hadn't planned on Sean Salisbury making the Final 10 cut of nominees until ...well, until AJ's wild interview with the man. It's just an amazing glimpse inside a man's mind, in a way that made me (and, I suspect, a lot of you) extremely uncomfortable. More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5038993&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Deadspin HOF Nominee: Buzz Bissinger]]> Frankly, I'm not sure what more more I can say about good ole Buzz. I think we covered everything here and here and here and, at last, here. I mean, what more is there? More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5038978&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Deadspin HOF Nominee: Nightmare Ant]]> How did I know that Nightmare Ant — the creation of the great, great, J.E. Skeets — had gone "viral," as they say? When some jokester tagged my book "Bow Down Before Nightmare Ant." It made me laugh far more than another damned emo bangs comment. The true genius of Skeets' original post was its simplicity; it was simply Nightmare Ant, and nothing else. It was a truly collaborative effort bringing Nightmare Ant to national prominence, and we should all take a considerable bit of pride from that. Supposedly, Nightmare Ant's real name is the Mad Ant, and he's the mascot of Ft. Wayne Mad Antz in the D-League. His season goal? "Cheering the Mad Ants on to victory and making all of you smile." Yeah, about that ... But is he a Hall of Famer? Seventy five percent is the threshold for induction. Vote below: Polls will be open until next Monday afternoon. Vote as if tomorrow does not exist. More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5038969&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Deadspin HOF Nominee: Erin Andrews]]> If you're ever bored — or if you're, you know, anything else — I encourage you to check out Deadspin's Erin Andrews archive. The reason sports blogs write so much about Erin Andrews is because there is demand. Put Erin Andrews in a post, and whammo: Instant hit. Just reacting to the market, people ... you know, just like mainstream media. Up until affair de Nadel, Andrews had enjoyed a relatively unencumbered (and amazingly rapid) rise through the ranks of sideline reporters. One suspects the observations of a bald, amusing suburban columnist are unlikely to slow that. I think Deadspin, actually, is the only blog left that hasn't interviewed Andrews. I guess we've always played hard-to-get. But is she a Hall of Famer? Seventy five percent is the threshold for induction. Vote below: Polls will be open until next Monday afternoon. Vote as if tomorrow does not exist. More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5038959&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Deadspin HOF Nominee: Kige Ramsey]]> Whatever your thoughts on his candidacy for the Deadspin Hall of Fame — and I'm fully aware that our comment ombudsman loses his mind every time Kige comes up — you have to admire that, along among all SHOTY and H of F nominees, only Kige has openly lobbied for induction. It's warms my heart every time I think about it. In case you didn't remember the campaign video: By now, I certainly hope you've seen all the videos. I still love that the shows have a full production staff. They're so good that you don't even notice all the CGI. But is he a Hall of Famer? Seventy five percent is the threshold for induction. Vote below: Polls will be open until next Monday afternoon. Vote as if tomorrow does not exist. More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5038964&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Deadspin HOF Nominee: Marques Slocum's F—k Lion]]> Because we all really must be reminded of the genius that is the Fuck Lion, allow me to, once again, give the exact quote from Marques Slocum's brilliant Facebook page self-interrogation.
Do you own any pets, and if so what do you have? i got a fuck lion now come fuck wit me Who do you admire most? My mom CARLA, dat bitch da shit, i love her i think she da realest bitch alive When do you plan on getting married? it dont matta cuz i hope my wife know ima be playa 4 life
Sadly, Slocum is no longer a member of the Michigan Wolverines, which means this might be the one honor left that he has a chance at earning. It might be all he has. But yeah, still: I'm totally getting that fuck lion. But is he a Hall of Famer? Seventy five percent is the threshold for induction. Vote below: Polls will be open until next Monday afternoon. Vote like the wind. More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5038817&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Deadspin HOF Nominee: Matt Leinart]]> One particular joy this NFL offseason is to flip through the preseason guides and note all the references to the above Matt Leinart photo. Inevitably, it'll read something like, "Leinart had an offseason that pleased the ladies and the blogs more than it pleased the Cardinals coaching staff." I still think this is a rather epic photo; it even inspired a Jeopardy! question Lest we forget, by the way, that back before the photos, Leinart actually had sex with Paris Hilton. That's about a million times worse than a beer bong and some coeds. But hey: He loves puppies. And remember: The Buzzsaw have been asking Leinart to cool it for a while now. I see no reason he can't continue down both paths; insane alcohol exploits AND a Super Bowl title. He'd make a better Joe Namath than that other guy. But is he a Hall of Famer? Seventy five percent is the threshold for induction. Vote below: Polls will be open until next Monday afternoon. Vote like the wind. More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5038810&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Deadspin HOF Nominee: Isiah Thomas]]> It's worth noting that no SHOTY winner has ever made the Deadspin Hall of Fame. Barbaro might be up for nomination again this year. Amazingly, this is Isiah's first ever nomination. So much to choose from, Isiah-wise, though I'll always be partial to "Isiah Thomas' Knicks Legacy, Summed Up In One Possession." So great: And that doesn't even take that sexual harassment case, Stephon Marbury's mystery dirt and, of course, "Sunt." There's just so much to choose from. I still miss him, even if he's not really gone. But is he a Hall of Famer? Seventy five percent is the threshold for induction. Vote below: Polls will be open until next Monday afternoon. More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5038252&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Deadspin HOF Nominee: Dana Jacobson]]> On a certain level, you have to like anyone who can piss off Charlie Weis, you know? Everyone forgets now that the Dana Jacobson story was actually broken by an Atlantic City newspaper. And she pretty much assured that ESPN won't be hosting anymore "celebrity" roasts. The above picture didn't actually come out until a week-and-a-half after the Mike-and-Mike roast — I will never, ever tire of Trey Wingo's reaction there — which was long after we knew about "Fuck Touchdown Jesus." She was suspended by ESPN for a week, but that didn't stop protests from the Catholic League. (Remember: If the Catholic League and that dope Bill Donohue are angry with you, you're doing something right.) I still think the picture, though, is what cinched Dana's nomination for the Deadspin Hall of Fame. I mean, can't you imagine how that plaque would look? But is she a Hall of Famer? Seventy five percent is the threshold for induction. Vote below: Polls will be open until next Monday afternoon. More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5038244&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[USA Today Coaches' Poll Is Out]]> Ahh, the Coaches' Poll, when petty grievances come to light via the always democratic method of allowing 61 hated rivals to determine their best team. And who do the coaches anoint with their highly important preseason ranking? The Georgia Bulldogs. Wow. So Georiga is higher ranked by national coaches than they are by their own conference media and coaches. Proving, once again, that trouncing a Hawaii team that at least 8 members of the SEC would have beaten is certain to increase your national profile with people who have no clue about college football. Notre Dame is awesome! By the way, highly important isn't sarcasm in regards to this poll. The preseason rankings matter more in college football than any sport in America. Because, inevitably, where you start often determines how high you're able to finish. Or, worst of all, if you start somewhere outside the top ten and two teams in front of you never lose, you're screwed. Fairness, equitability, reason: thy name is college football. Six teams received first place votes (Georgia, Southern Cal, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Florida, and LSU) and Georgia received just 8 more first-place votes than USC. Interestingly it also appears that Steve Spurrier has stopped voting Duke in the top 25. Since the Dukies didn't get a single top 25 vote. Either that or Spurrier can't bring himself to now vote for a team helmed by Tennessee's former offensive coordinator David Cutcliffe. At the very least, we're 27 days from college football season. And if you have a soul or you have a pulse (and you're not from Long Island) you can't fucking wait. Top 25 Coaches' Poll [USA Today] More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5031943&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Media Approval Ratings: Dick Vitale]]> Now that Dickie V is back and at full throat capacity, perhaps it is time to judge him. More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=368615&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[College Football Polls Are Not Particularly Diverse]]> Nothing signals the oncoming bumrush of the college football season than the top 25 polls. Unlike every other collegiate sport, the polls actually have a concrete effect on the postseason, as much as college football has a "postseason." Therefore, you'd expect them to be thoroughly researched and submitted with the utmost seriousness, right? Yes? More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=292161&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Look, It's A Survey! Wee!]]> Sometimes the Gawker folks ask us to give you surveys. More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=246322&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Hirshey Poll: "Gay, Straight AND Taken" It Is]]> David Hirshey writes regularly for Deadspin about soccer. More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=232817&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Hirshey Quickie: Let's Hear Your Best Names For Becks' Show]]> David Hirshey writes regularly for Deadspin about soccer. More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=232487&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[SHOTY Final: Chris Berman Vs. Barbaro]]> Well, while we were gone, the late rush of Barbaro votes came in, and he edged out Carl Monday right after the new year, sending him into the final with, of course, Chris Berman, who has yet to be challenged. We suspect he's in for one now. More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=226096&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Deadspin SHOTY Tournament: Carl Monday Vs. Barbaro]]> And here we are, the matchup we are personally most curious about, the one featuring the infamous Carl Monday and good ole Barbaro, who would be a late charger if only his hoof would grow. We have been looking forward to this one since this got started. More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=223562&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Deadspin SHOTY Tournament: Chris Berman Vs. Harold Reynolds]]> All right, here we are: It's time for the Final Four. We have our ESPN side of the bracket, and then our Masturbator Locator Vs. Horse side of the bracket. All four candidates are worthy. It's time for some tough decisions, people. More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=222884&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Deadspin SHOTY Tournament: Barbaro Vs. Ben Roethlisberger]]> We're to our final quarterfinal matchup, with the semis taking place next week in a torrent of voting mania. (Or something.) We encourage you all to vote on the extremely tight Mariotti-Reynolds matchup. First, a reminder of the bracket. More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=221813&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Deadspin SHOTY Tournament: Jay Mariotti Vs. Harold Reynolds]]> We return to the SHOTY Tournament, with the final two quarterfinal matchups, today and Thursday. Of all the Elite Eight matchups, we think this might end up the closest. (The first two have been runaways, though you can still vote.) First, a reminder of the bracket. More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=221203&view=rss&microfeed=true