Last month we mentioned that former Tampa Bay Rays outfielder (how nice is it to say those words?) Elijah Dukes was one of 16 finalists the “Sportshuman of the Year” (SHOTY) Tournament. For the second consecutive year, Deadspin is holding a tournament-style bracket featuring 16 of the most entertaining sports personalities of 2007. In an ironic twist, Barbaro was named the 2006 Sportshuman of the Year.
Elijah Dukes garners a #4 seed based on such accomplishments as threatening his wife and kids with a picture of a gun, impregnating LOTS of women, including a foster child, and was accused in court of using drugs and steroids.
Dukes easily outpaced Jeff Reed to win his first-round match-up with 61.4% of the votes. Now Dukes is on to the second-round where things will be much tougher. His opponent is #5 seed Gilbert Arenas.
SHOTY Elite Eight: Elijah Dukes Vs. Gilbert Arenas (VOTE HERE)
Here is the breakdown…
No. 4 Seed: Elijah Dukes
Explored the possibilities lent to us by cellular technology.
Impregnated a foster child.
Became a sports radio star.
You divorced, dawg.No. 5 Seed Gilbert Arenas
Dunked off a trampoline.
Stole a joke.
Helped you with your love life.
Talked to (Deadspin).
While we may not have been given our wish that the door hit Dukes in the ass on his way out of the Trop, maybe we can give him a consolation prize. Of course, if you don’t go to Deadspin and vote for Dukes…he may just threaten your life with a text message. You been warned Dawg.
Dukes Up For Award For Being A Mischievous Little Badger [Rays Index]
Your SHOTY Winner: Barbaro [Deadspin]
SHOTY First Round: Elijah Dukes Vs. Jeff Reed [Deadspin]
SHOTY Elite Eight: Elijah Dukes Vs. Gilbert Arenas [Deadspin]
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