Tyson Gay Named Kentucky Sportsman-of-the-Year

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http://www.kentucky.com/269/story/284963.html

In a statewide poll of print and broadcast media, Gay was listed on 39 of 43 ballots, including 21 first-place votes. He scored 397 points to 278 for runner-up Andre Woodson, the quarterback who led Kentucky to a second consecutive Music City Bowl championship. UK Coach Rich Brooks was third with 253.

Track and field, often overlooked in a commonwealth rife with football, basketball and baseball stars, had never had a Kentucky Sportsman of the Year runner-up, let alone the winner.

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This has to be the silliest headline in a while (from front page today)

Gay says would not be opposed to racing Pistorius

Of course he's not!! There's no way Pisty could beat him in a 100 or 200. The 400 would be the shortest distance Pisty could effectively draw on the 'advantage' blades have (if any). The 100 is too short and the acceleration too awkward. The 200 is on a curve at top speed and once again, the blade's advantage is nullified.