Sports fans, we're talking to you. OK, we're talking to everyone. But, sports fans will be particularly entertained. Tank McNamara has been a part of comics mythology since the early 1970s, bringing sports themes into pop culture and the comics world. For years, co-creators Bill Hinds and Jeff Millar have reached out to the masses to award a sports figure with an illustrious title: Sports Jerk of the Year.
Busted cheating at your sport? Yes, you might qualify. Notable jail sentences or criminal records? Been nominated before. You put the "ME" in "TEAM"? Multiple wins in the past. Bought Christmas presents for an orphanage? Nah. Not this time. Caused your team or league to fail miserably –- or to cancel a season? We're talkin' about you.
THE RULES: Nominations can be made only for an INDIVIDUAL -- not a team, league, organization or corporation. Make only ONE nomination, OK?
We're accepting nominations in three ways through Thursday, Jan. 24:
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GoComics Blog: Write below with your nomination and why!
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Twitter: Tweet at us -- @GoComics -- using the hashtag #SportsJerk.
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Facebook: Visit our Facebook page and comment on it.
The winner will be announced on Thursday, Jan. 30 on GoComics (a few days prior to the Super Bowl), in its social media outlets and also in the Tank McNamara comic strip.
Ten lucky people who submit will receive a Tank McNamara frameable print, signed by Bill Hinds.
Bill Hinds will join us on Twitter today (Jan. 4) at 1:30 p.m. CST to discuss the contest, Tank McNamara, the future of the strip and more. Another hour-long live Twitter/Tweet session with an iconic comics creator! Join the conversation and ask Bill questions using the hashtag #McNamaraLIVE.
Whoever was the one who blew up the Yankees' season with Baltimore and Detroit.
Posted by: R. Araya | January 04, 2013 at 03:32 PM
THE RULES: Nominations can be made only for an INDIVIDUAL -- not a team, league, organization or corporation. Make only ONE nomination, OK?
Posted by: 2learn2 | January 05, 2013 at 12:21 AM
Mike Shanahan, although he also counts for 2013. He's going to ruin RG III.
Posted by: Joseph Clark | January 07, 2013 at 06:04 PM
Lance Armstrong.
Posted by: Tim Sayeau | January 07, 2013 at 07:12 PM
Gary Bettman.
Posted by: Ric Rivas | January 07, 2013 at 07:24 PM
Gary Bettman.
For the locking out NHL players for the 3rd time in his career. For removing hockey teams from stable, well loved markets and putting them in places that only see ice on a rink. (ie Winnipeg Jets & Quebec Noriques). For receiving a salary of 5 million to do what? please. Tell me what he does? Other than trying to destroy a wonderful game. For not doing a proper contract negotiation. Its a JOB. Treat it as such. Monday-Friday, 9-5 every week until the contract with the CBA is settled.
Posted by: Virginia Wesner | January 07, 2013 at 10:34 PM
Lance Armstrong.
Because what Jerry Sandusky did was too heinous to be made light of in a comic strip.
Posted by: Bob Ingersoll | January 07, 2013 at 11:13 PM
Bob Costa, hand's down. The Michael Moore of sport commentators.
Posted by: Barry Allison | January 08, 2013 at 07:09 AM
Lance Armstrong
Posted by: Bob Berg | January 08, 2013 at 08:34 AM
Rob Parker
For the "Cornball Brother" remark about RGIII. Time to move past the racism, dude.
Posted by: Ed Fenstermacher | January 08, 2013 at 11:25 AM
Obviously Lance Armstrong
Posted by: Paul Denman | January 08, 2013 at 03:46 PM
Gary Bettman because of the third and a (half)season cancellation in eight years. This was nothing but a power play to take money for already rich owners from not quite as rich players, while screwing the fans and the ancillary hangers-on (restaurants, bars, cab owners) and the club personnel. He needs to grow a pair and tell the owners they are killing the sport in markets like Columbus where the fan base needs consistency. Yes Lance Armstrong has been a jacka$$, but he didn't stop an entire sport, one which already was rife with doping.
Posted by: edward thomas | January 08, 2013 at 09:22 PM
It HAS to be Gary Bettman
Posted by: Razzilla | January 08, 2013 at 10:38 PM
Gary Bettman - Lockouts are a weapon of last resort when conducting labour negotiations, rarely the 1st option. Poor tactics created a win-lose situation for negotiations. It will be challenging now to create a win-win situation with the NHLPA. Very difficult to grow the game when so much mistrust exists between the two parties. Hockey is no longer part of the "Big Four" sports (NFL,MLB NBA) as NCAA Football/Basketball and NASCAR have surpassed it in the USA. Mr. Bettman destroyed any momentum for growth (LA Kings Cup win & 2012 Vancouver Olympics) with this lockout.
Posted by: Kevin Yamamoto | January 09, 2013 at 06:21 AM
Gary Bettman, though I would believe that a former assistant coach of Penn State should be given a lifetime Sports Jerk award.
Posted by: jwhouk | January 09, 2013 at 08:16 AM
The entire NHL, owners and players, for screwing up the hockey season.
I know it is supposed to be for an individual, but this disaster deserves special consideration. It was a multi-person disaster based on greed by both sides. There is way too much blame for any one person.
Posted by: Guard SGT | January 09, 2013 at 08:54 AM
From what I read Sepp Blatter.
Posted by: Zorro to some | January 09, 2013 at 09:39 AM
Lance Armstrong
Posted by: Jack | January 09, 2013 at 03:50 PM
Rex Ryan would be my number one choice. Tattoo aside, he's been a complete jerk all year.
Posted by: K.E. Moriarty | January 10, 2013 at 09:36 AM
Brent Musberger, 73 year old broadcaster for his wildly improper on-air comments.
Posted by: Terry Dexter | January 10, 2013 at 10:39 AM
University of Alabama quarterback who is dating an Auburn co-ed. Hasn't he hears of the Iron Bowl?
Posted by: Terry Dexter | January 10, 2013 at 10:40 AM
Gary Bettman. 4th work stoppage in hockey since he became commish.
Posted by: Rick McDermott | January 10, 2013 at 08:57 PM
Gary "Beavis" Bettman. What a maroon.
Posted by: Ray Caswell | January 11, 2013 at 06:51 AM
Lance Armstrong because he just can't figure out what he did that was wrong.
Posted by: Mary Sharrow | January 11, 2013 at 10:32 AM
Gary Bettman, worst sports commissioner EVER!
Posted by: Dwight Billings | January 11, 2013 at 10:35 AM