Like everything else in 2008, Deadspin was also subject to "change" and it wasn't always the kind we could believe in. Sometimes it's a necessary evil. Here's a look at some of the seminal, defining moments of this internet location as seen from the eyes of its current and former editor.

• "We" had a book

• Bissinger vs. Leitch

• A post-Bissinger reflection

• "We" leaves

• "We" scorches earth on the way out

• An interview with Bissinger, for good measure

• "We" gets epically roasted

• "I" enter

• No Homo

• ESPN reaches out

• "I" shit my pants

• Big Daddy Balls also authored a book

• As did Free Darko

• Facebook Commenters commeth

• Redesign hell

• Baby Mangino chubs his way to internet stardom

• Dashiell hits his stride

• Fin

Craziness. Obviously, "we've" probably glanced over few things that were high points and low points in this year. For me, personally, it's been...interesting. The site has definitely changed. Sometimes for the better. Sometimes...not so good. It's still a work in progress, but I assure you it's heart is pretty much intact. You might have to dig through a pile of Viking dongs and Erin Andrews to find it, but it's still there. Sometimes you have to do some things you don't like in order to keep the lights on. Sadly, it's how the world works.

But, to those who stuck around through the transition, I thank you for your continued support. To those who left, well, I completely understand. To the new readers: welcome.

2009 will be fun, rewarding, invigorating and, once again, filled with change. Hopefully, it's for the better. Again: contact me anytime.

Be sure to stop by on New Year's Day for Drew's New Year's Jamboroo. It's the best hangover cure available.

Happy New Year. Be safe tonight.

This year there were plenty of ladies who abused their side-project privilege and became more well known then the athletes who patronize their company would probably like. This is the harsh reality of the internet age: if you want to keep a lady on the side, you better make sure she doesn't have a Facebook account or have some career ambitions beyond the bedroom.

• Jose Reyes probably wishes he never met Bentley Mathews.

• Alfonso Soriano also made a friend

• Alicia Marie was accused of being one of A-Rod's many muscular ladies, but quickly set the record straight.

• Roger Clemens just couldn't escape all the women willing to talk about him

• Antonio Pierce's wife was not happy with this video

• Matt Leinart beer-bonged his way to infamy , then became a Jeopardy! question.

• The ladies discussed this phenomenon

What does it take for a man to be considered a douchebag? It's a unique combination of swagger, conceitedness, and an overwhelming odor of self-importance that just knocks people over. Oh, and maybe some hair products. But even the douchiest of douchebags cannot compete with the almighty "Dushbag." And 2008 had some real prizes.

Roger Clemens set the gold standard:

• Lies on "60 Minutes"

• Takes on Congress

• Emails with Brian McNamee, calls writer "Dushbag"

• Wife was also enhanced

• Had some dalliances

• Apologizes — kind of

Brett Favre was a pretty close second:

• Itched

• Scratched

• Competed

• Cockblocked

• Dick

• Headed to Tampa!

• Yay Jets!

• Shared offensive secrets

• Blew it

Sean Avery got sloppy:

• Interned

• Charmed

• Distraction technique

• Sloppy seconded

• Released

Phil Savage emails angry:

• Go root for Buffalo

• Apologizes

Will Clark: • Cackles

One of the lasting legacies of the internet will be the way it's basically desensitized a large portion of the population to a naked human body. Somehow even the most profane images seem to be less unseemly when you see them online. Even when it's the unfurled penis of an NFL player. So be joyful or repulsed: there was an overabundance of accidental and purposeful nudity surrounding the sports world this year.

• Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes set the bar very high (or, in this case, very low) for his NFL peers to duplicate.

• Chris Cooley just couldn't measure up to the competition.

• Female Olympic water polo competitions are just soaking wet peep shows.

• This Philadelphia streaker was personally responsible for helping the Phillies win a ring, I think.

• MMA fighter Gina Carano probably could stand to do a better job making weight.

• The Shiancoe seen round the world.

• Japanese pitcher Yu Darvish is proud to go nude.

• Mike Sellers and Chris Samuels use their nude time together to better bond as teammates.

• Soccer player girlfriends are contractually obligated to have naked photos of themselves show up in British tabloids.

• This female streaker at least had the good sense to make a little money to pay off the fines.

• Just because the Colorado Rockies are a very Christian ball club, it doesn't mean their fans have to be.

• Tennis star Ashley Harkleroad's Playboy photo shoot did nothing to help her WTAl ranking.

• Oh, I totally forgot about those poor Nebraska wrestlers.

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The restroom, once a sanctuary for quiet contemplation and graffiti scribblings, for some reason in 2008 became a meeting place for the horny, the inebriated and the privileged. Here's a rundown on just what went wrong:

• Man and woman arrested for having sex in restroom at Buffalo Bills game.

• Tony Kornheiser tries to get in on the act, to everyone's disgust.

• University of Florida student is knocked flat by door of bathroom stall. Earns nickname Leah Falls Down. Poses triumphantly on Facebook.

• More stadium restroom sex; this time in the Metrodome during the Iowa-Minnesota college football game. Woman later claims she can't remember any of it.

• Rick Reilly only uses the celebrity washroom these days.

• Sen. Larry Craig's restroom indiscretions immortalized in a timeless bobble-foot collectible, courtesy of the Saint Paul Saints

• Sadly, one man did not even make it to the restroom at all.

I have no idea how mankind got by before the invention of cheerleaders. How did we fight wars? Who ran our car washes and bake sales? In 2008, cheerleaders stepped to the forefront like never before, in part due to technology. For the first time, they were photographing themselves in the nude, and distributing those photos via cell phone. We truly live in a golden age. Here's a rundown of all that transpired in the world of cheerleading:

• Scribbled anti-Semitic imagery on drunken friends.

• Oh, and penises.

• Got nude, took photos of themselves, texted them to the high school football team (by mistake!).

• Got more nude, even though only in middle school.

• Risked their lives in the name of school spirit!

• When wearing clothes, argued over what kind.

• Frolicked with Dick Vitale and Stuart Scott.

• Cheered for NFL teams, even though only in high school.

• Were sometimes, inexplicably, guys.

• Baked cupcakes with sugar, flour, and just a touch of love ... oh, and rat poison.

• Got soaking wet for charity.

• Generally ran amok.

• Restored our faith in human nature.

In 2008, the Sports Fella shifted from Deadspin punching bag to ESPN sword rattler (and contributor!) thanks to his constant philosophical battles with his employer. Will Simmons saves his mortal soul in 2009? Will he punch Reilly in the face in Tampa at the Super Bowl? Here's a rundown of all that transpired in the Sports Guy's world this year:

• Groused about "promises not kept" to Leitch and started his own "Sports Guy Unplugged" site
• Insulted by Rick Reilly
• Had Obama podcast canceled by ESPN
• Took some time off to read, write, reflect
• Kindly asked to keep adult entertainers away from his fantasy league
• Tells some people he quit podcast
• Goes public against ESPN
• Starts name-dropping
• Conspiracy theorized