Did Bonds make the list for his hitting or his chemistry?

10. Tim Donaghy – Every absolute sack of crap decision you’ve seen these refs make.  Validated. Every time you swore on your mother’s grave that the ref was paid off by the opposing team. Now it’s true. Every one of your suspicions were confirmed when Tim Donaghy, one of the ‘premiere’ refs in the league, was caught in an illegal gambling scandal.  This will haunt the NBA elite for a long time to come. The shreds of truth that were left between the referees and the players, staff, and fans of the NBA—gone. The only thing left for them to do is tighten up the screws and do everything they possibly can as right as they can possibly do it, because they are caught under the microscope.

9. Trinity University – 15 laterals. Over a minute long. Wow. This one play, albeit in a D-III matchup, was easily one of the greatest ever. It brought up memories of the Music City Miracle and amazed everyone who saw it, including those on the opposing team.  I’ve seen seventh grade boys play football, I think they could have done a better job defending this play. I don’t know how many times I saw a defending player standing firmly planted like he was out in freeze-tag instead of playing collegiate football. Wake up and tackle somebody! Oh well, I guess opposing stupidity is the third ingredient in the amazing play brew, right next to skill and luck.

8. Boise State – From one of the greatest collegiate plays, to one of the greatest collegiate games. The undefeated Boise State made their statement with no time to spare, turning things around so late that even Spicoli would be impressed. Their plays seemed to come from the Little Giants, but they were the kind that separated the men from the boys. Yes, those plays were unorthodox, but they took guts and confidence. Boise State showed their cajones and trusted in their talented squad to carry out the plays just as they had been designed. I may show my dorky knowledge of history by saying this, but such talented, sure-handed execution of text-book philosophies have not been seen since Colonel Chamberlain at Gettysburg.

7. Late MLB playoff runs – The New York Mets set the new standard for sucking this year, dropping a 7 game, mid-September lead in the NL East. This was not the biggest story however. The Colorado Rockies, won an insane 13 out of 14 games to end the season, and then won a one-game playoff in extra innings to secure their place in the playoffs. They didn’t stop there though. They swept through the Phillies and the Diamondbacks, coming to the doorstep of the World Series on a 20-1 game spree. They then, of course, destroyed the Boston Red Sox to take the greatest World Series ever? Wrong. This one would have made Hollywood go broke had Colorado cleaned out the Red Sox like they did in the rest of October. Unfortunately, they didn’t. Bring on Rudy.

6. Appalachian State – This small Carolinian university rocked the world of college football when they took down the Goliath that was fifth-ranked Michigan. This 34-32 upset was the beginning of terrible things to come for Michigan, as they would lose their next game to Oregon. Most likely doomed to a seat next to Devo in the one-hit wonder hall of fame, Appalachian State has in the least put their name in running for greatest sports upsets.

5. Repeats – No, not Shrek 2 or the undying Die Hard series, I’m talking about Florida’s mens’ basketball team and Jimmie Johnson’s recapture of the Nextel Cup. Led by the ugliest man in sports, Joaquim Noah, the Florida boys displayed a rare case of loyalty in the sports biz and snagged a second title. The Ugly Duckling Jr. will be thankful of this later, as his career in the NBA will turn out to be abysmal. Jimmie Johnson edged out fellow-teammate Jeff Gordon, in the sporting event showcasing the least amount of teeth per square fan. Of course, I kid. I come from the South and am alongside the select few of people that can understand the Chase for the Cup and therefore enjoyed it.

4. Sean Taylor – Here’s a troubled athlete that was turning his life around and making something positive of himself. It is terribly sad that such a promising story was snubbed out by thieving punks. We may never learn of the true intentions of those that broke into his house, but I do know that the abstinence argument applies fully to this situation: the only way to make sure this doesn’t happen is to never get involved in shady things.

3. Michael Vick – I don’t want to review everything that happened. Everyone knows the story. The only thing I can say about this is:  what an idiot!  What more do you need? Millions and millions of dollars, and just as many adoring fans. Playing football for a living, feeding a superstar lifestyle that allows you to do just about anything. Travel the world. Travel into space! Drown dogs? Seriously? I don’t need to tell Vick this. He has plenty of time to discover just how much he @&%$ed up.

2. New England Patriots – First off, let me say this: I can’t stand the bleepin' Patriots. They are cocky, classless, cheaters, and to end the alliteration, are one of the worst examples of a great NFL team ever. I would rather listen to Chad Johnson and Tony Siragusa before listening to the smug crap that comes out of the mouths of Belichick and company. Worried you might lose your job? That’s the most insulting load of garbage I’ve ever heard broadcast to millions of people legitimately worried about losing their jobs. If, oh please no, a New England Patriot were to lose his job, I have a feeling they wouldn’t have to worry about showing up at a soup kitchen anytime soon.

1. Barry Bonds – What can’t be said about Bonds that was said about the Patriots? Cocky. Class-less. Cheater. Check, check and check, Bonds has got it all. All of Barry’s lying and twisting seem to finally be coming full circle, as his recent indictment gave hope to those who voted to blast his tainted ball of history into the forgetfulness of space. All I can think of now is "Come on A-Rod!"