Fo.O.T.Y. (or POTY or MOTY if you prefer...)

montgjules · 10-15-2005, 12:38 PM

Or even MOTY if we're following the MOTM theme.

Time to start discussing who RSL's Man of the Year/Player of the Year/Footballer of the Year should be. This is an incredibly difficult decision for me, personally. Information coming soon on how to vote for the Loyalists Player of the Year.

Discuss.

montgjules · 10-15-2005, 12:41 PM

How to choose? Most contribution to the team? Most contributions towards wins? Best in the community? Cutest? Best personality? Well, take all those into consideration when you've voting.

The first people that come to mind for me are Andy Williams and Jason Kreis, but that doesn't mean my eventual vote will go that way. I'm a big fan of some of the other, lesser-celebrated players like Chris Brown and Nelson Akwari. Defenders always seem to get the least attention when they do things right and the most attention when they do something wrong.

I'm trying to think of earlier in the season, too.... Thoughts?

Loyal1 · 10-15-2005, 12:49 PM

Chris Brown sacrificed and played well as a defender. Appeared in more games than anyone else.

Williams and Kreis would be good picks too. Kevin Novak!

Deuce · 10-15-2005, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loyal1

Chris Brown sacrificed and played well as a defender. Appeared in more games than anyone else.

Williams and Kreis would be good picks too. Kevin Novak!

I like Novak but only two appearances... not MotY material yet.

Chris Brown, definitely in my top 3. Kreis, Williams, and Dunseth also.

Aerick · 10-15-2005, 02:01 PM

What about Kamler? I also like Brown and Williams as my choices. I'll have to think on this...

Stucki · 10-15-2005, 08:12 PM

Jason Kreis.

Jim Umber · 10-16-2005, 09:37 AM

For me, it comes down to two players, both of whom have been steady, and reliable all season long; Jason Kreis and Chris Brown. Jason Kreis has been more spectacular, and also received more attention. But Chris Brown has been steady, reliable, and versatile all year and received little acclaim for it. He has basically done whatever Coach E assigned him to do and played in front and in back and everywhere in between. Not much flash and show, but steady and reliable.

I'm torn. I REALLY like Jason Kreis, and he did what he was hired to do. But he has already gotten much attention, what with the First Goal, and the Hundredth Goal, and all. While Chris Brown has received little attention, but has deserved more.

A lot of other players could be mentioned and had outstanding seasons, as well, but these are the two that really stand out in my mind.

SoccerPrime · 10-16-2005, 06:29 PM

Without Kreis this team would have even more problems than we already have.
Look how well we did the last month of play?

Why no mention of Mathis? 😉

montgjules · 10-20-2005, 09:34 AM

Fellow Loyalists,

It's been a fabulous year for soccer fans in Salt Lake City. As the season draws to an end, it is time to vote for the Loyalists Player of the Year. Here's how it works: please submit your first, second and third choice for POY. Points will be awarded as follows:

1st place votes = 5 pts
2nd place votes = 3 pts
3rd place votes = 1 pt

The player with the most points will win the award. Please submit your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choices as soon as possible to rslmotm [at] gmail.com. Nominations will be accepted through Monday, October 24th .

As a Loyalist and supporter or Real Salt Lake, make your voice heard this one last time!

Don't forget to attend the grudge match against Chivas on Friday, October 28th to bid adieu to RSL for the season and stay tuned for a Loyalists meeting sometime in November.

**If your real name is not obvious by your email address, please include it in your message so I can confirm that you are on the Loyalists membership roll. Thanks!**

montgjules · 10-20-2005, 10:11 AM

Oh and for this one time, I'll accept votes through PMs and via this thread as well. But you'll have to give me your real name so I can keep track of who has voted.