Poll Archive

Who's No. 1? - November 28, 2005

Question

Who's your preseason pick for No. 1 in San Diego boys basketball?

Results

• 1.23% (6 votes) Cathedral Catholic
• 1.44% (7 votes) Crawford
• 8.02% (39 votes) Eastlake
• 1.65% (8 votes) El Camino
• 72.63% (353 votes) Hoover
• 1.85% (9 votes) Horizon
• 11.11% (54 votes) La Costa Canyon
• 2.06% (10 votes) Scripps Ranch

Votes

486

CIF - Defensive POY - November 21, 2005

Question

Who is your choice for CIF Defensive Player of the Year? A media panel will vote to choose the official All-CIF team for the San Diego Section after the CIF finals on Dec. 13 at Qualcomm Stadium.

Results

• 1.44% (56 votes) Michael Bethea, La Costa Canyon, linebacker
• 1.46% (57 votes) Travis Goethel, Vista, linebacker
• 1.44% (56 votes) Josh Holmes, Point Loma, defensive lineman
• 1.44% (56 votes) Kevin Lloyd, Ramona, defensive back
• 1.44% (56 votes) Justin Nonu, Oceanside, linebacker
• 7.30% (284 votes) Darius Savage, Morse, defensive lineman
• 1.44% (56 votes) Robert Schenck, Mission Hills, linebacker
• 52.30% (2036 votes) Cooper Stephenson, Torrey Pines, linebacker
• 31.75% (1236 votes) Marcus Yarborough, Eastlake, linebacker

Votes

3893

CIF - Offensive POY - November 14, 2005

Question

Who is your choice as the CIF Offensive Player of the Year? The San Diego Section's official All-CIF team and players of the year will be voted upon by a media panel after the football finals on Dec. 13 at Qualcomm Stadium.

Results

• 9.76% (236 votes) Mike Coughlin, Mira Mesa quarterback
• 16.12% (390 votes) Garen Demery, Valhalla running back
• 60.89% (1473 votes) Menelik Holt, St. Augustine wide receiver
• 0.29% (7 votes) Abraham Muheize, El Cajon Valley quarterback
• 0.50% (12 votes) Brandon Sullivan, Poway running back
• 11.99% (290 votes) Demetrius Sumler, Cathedral Catholic running back
• 0.45% (11 votes) Will Yeatman, Rancho Bernardo tight end

Votes

2,419

Defensive MVP - November 8, 2005

Question

Who was the Chargers' defensive MVP for the first half of the season?

Results

• 41.46% (17 votes) Inside linebacker Donnie Edwards
• 21.95% (9 votes) Outside linebacker Shawne Merriman
• 36.59% (15 votes) Nose tackle Jamal Williams

Votes

41

Offensive MVP - October 31, 2005

Question

Who was the Chargers' offensive MVP for the first half of the season?

Results

• 41.94% (13 votes) Quarterback Drew Brees
• 35.48% (11 votes) Running back LaDainian Tomlinson
• 22.58% (7 votes) Tight end Antonio Gates

Votes

31

Prep Football - October 23, 2005

Question

No. 1-ranked Rancho Bernardo needed a comeback for the third time this year. In a season of parity, who will finish the year ranked No. 1 in San Diego high school football?

Results

• 2.70% (2 votes) Carlsbad
• 8.11% (6 votes) Cathedral Catholic
• 4.05% (3 votes) Eastlake
• 2.70% (2 votes) La Costa Canyon
• 24.32% (18 votes) Mira Mesa
• 8.11% (6 votes) Oceanside
• 17.57% (13 votes) Rancho Bernardo
• 8.11% (6 votes) St. Augustine
• 14.86% (11 votes) Torrey Pines
• 5.41% (4 votes) Valhalla
• 4.05% (3 votes) Vista

Votes

74

World Series - October 21, 2005

Question

Who will win the World Series?

Results

• 71.43% (5 votes) Chicago White Sox
• 28.57% (2 votes) Houston Astros

Votes

7

Offseason Padres - October 9, 2005

Question

Trevor Hoffman, Brian Giles and Ramon Hernandez are free agents. Besides their status, what should be the front office's No. 1 priority?

Results

• 50.00% (15 votes) Acquire a proven power hitter
• 30.00% (9 votes) Acquire a gap hitter who can run the bases and play the outfield
• 20.00% (6 votes) Acquire another steady starter to go with Jake Peavy and Adam Eaton

Votes

30

Postseason Padres - October 3, 2005

Question

How many rounds of the baseball postseason will the Padres advance?

Results

• 47.62% (10 votes) They'll be eliminated in the first round by St. Louis
• 4.76% (1 votes) They'll beat St. Louis but then lose to Atlanta or Houston
• 9.52% (2 votes) If they beat St. Louis, they'll beat Atlanta but not necessarily Houston for the NL pennant.
• 9.52% (2 votes) If they beat St. Louis, they'll beat Houton but not necessarily Atlanta for the NL pennant.
• 9.52% (2 votes) They'll make it to the World Series but lose to the American League champs.
• 19.05% (4 votes) The Padres will be World Champions this year.

Votes

21

What Kind of Town are we? - September 26, 2005

Question

The Padres won the National League West and have advanced to the postseason. The Chargers are the defending AFC West champions and preparing this week to play the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots. San Diego high schools turn out numerous first-round draft picks in both sports. Is San Diego a football town or a baseball town?

Results

• 38.89% (14 votes) San Diego is a baseball town
• 61.11% (22 votes) San Diego is a football town

Votes

36

Chargers Turnaround - September 19, 2005

Question

The Chargers are off a disappointing 0-2 start. What area is his hurting them the most?

Results

• 30.30% (10 votes) The offensive line isn't protecting Drew Brees
• 54.55% (18 votes) The play calling isn't properly utilizing LaDainian Tomlinson
• 9.09% (3 votes) The pass defense gives up too many big plays
• 6.06% (2 votes) The team turns complacent with a lead and doesn't finish

Votes

33

Coryell's Best Team - September 8, 2005

Question

Which San Diego State team coached by College Football Hall of Famer Don Coryell was his best club?

Results

• 17.24% (5 votes) 1966, 11-0, CCAA champions, beat Montana State in Camellia Bowl. Quarterback Don Horn named Little All-American. Future NFL players included Horn, Leo Carroll, Don Shy, Bob Jones, Bob Howard, Haven Moses, Steve Duich and Ted Washington.
• 13.79% (4 votes) 1967, 10-1, CCAA champions, only loss to Utah State, beat San Francisco State in Camellia Bowl. Wide receiver Haven Moses named All-American. Future NFL players included Moses, Steve Duich, Ted Washington, Fred Dryer, Lloyd Edwards and Doug Fisher.
• 6.90% (2 votes) 1968, 9-0-1, Independent. Defensive end Fred Dryer named Little All-American. Future NFL players included Dryer, Lloyd Edwards, Doug Fisher, Dennis Shaw and Billie Hayes.
• 41.38% (12 votes) 1969, 11-0, PCAA champions, beat Boston University in Pasadena Bowl. Scored 492 points as Dennis Shaw threw for 3,185 yards and 39 touchdowns. Future NFL players included Shaw, Billie Hayes, Brian Sipe, Ken Burrow, Henry Allison and Tom Hayes.
• 10.34% (3 votes) 1970, 9-2, PCAA co-champions, lost last two games to Long Beach State and Iowa State. Brian Sipe throws 23 touchdown passes. Willie Buchanon's junior before making All-American as a senior. Future NFL players included Sipe, Buchanon, Ken Burrow, Henry Allison and Tom Hayes.
• 10.34% (3 votes) 1972, 10-1, PCAA champions, only loss at Houston, beat Iowa State. Isaac Curtis caught seven touchdown passes. Future NFL players included Curtis, Bill Ferguson, Jim Peterson, Joe Lavender, Claude Minor and Jessie Frietas.

Results

29

How Many Wins? - September 4, 2005

Question

The NFL regular season is upon us, with the Chargers' opener against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday at Qualcomm Stadium. Sports Illustrated picked the Chargers to go 9-7. How many games will the Chargers win this year?

Results

• 20.18% (23 votes) More than last year's 12-4 record.
• 15.79% (18 votes) 12-4
• 30.70% (35 votes) 11-5
• 26.32% (30 votes) 10-6
• 7.02% (8 votes) 9-7

Total Votes

114

Who's No. 1? - August 25, 2005

Question

A new high school football season begins Sept. 2. Who's No. 1?

Results

• 1.64% (1 votes) Castle Park, South Bay League
• 4.92% (3 votes) Cathedral Catholic, Eastern League
• 6.56% (4 votes) Helix, Grossmont South League
• 4.92% (3 votes) Mira Mesa, Eastern League
• 11.48% (7 votes) Oceanside, Avocado League
• 16.39% (10 votes) Rancho Bernardo, Palomar League
• 14.75% (9 votes) St. Augustine, Eastern League
• 3.28% (2 votes) Steele Canyon, Grossmont South League
• 8.20% (5 votes) Torrey Pines, Palomar League
• 4.92% (3 votes) Valley Center, Valley League
• 21.31% (13 votes) Vista, Avocado League
• 1.64% (1 votes) West Hills, Grossmont North League

Total Votes

61

The next major - August 22, 2005

Question

San Diego's Phil Mickelson has now won two majors with his PGA Championship victory. He's halfway to a career grand slam at age 35, but players are also measured by multiple championships in a major. What major would you like to see him win next?

Results

• 27.27% (3 votes) His second Masters.
• 45.45% (5 votes) His first U.S. Open.
• 18.18% (2 votes) His first British Open.
• 9.09% (1 votes) His second PGA Championship.

Total Votes

11

Padres' final record - August 17, 2005

Question

The Padres play a critical six-game road trip this week at Florida and Atlanta. How will the Padres finish the season in the NL West?

Results

• 53.85% (7 votes) First place, over .500
• 23.08% (3 votes) First place, under .500
• 15.38% (2 votes) Second place, over .500
• 7.69% (1 votes) Second place, under .500

Total Votes

13

Red letter game - August 8, 2005

Question

Football coaches like to label an important win as a "red letter game" on the regular-season schedule. What's your red letter game for a Chargers win?

Results

• 24.49% (24 votes) Sept. 25, a win over Eli Manning and the New York Giants.
• 31.63% (31 votes) Oct. 2, a win over the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots.
• 21.43% (21 votes) Oct. 10, a Monday Night Football win over the Pittsburgh Steelers before a prime time TV audience.
• 10.20% (10 votes) Any win over the Raiders, Oct. 16 at Oakland and Dec. 4 at Qualcomm.
• 12.24% (12 votes) Nov. 6, revenge against the New York Jets for last year's playoff loss.

Total Votes

98

Aztecs MVP - August 1, 2005

Question

Who will be San Diego State's MVP in football this year?

Results

• 5.88% (4 votes) Defensive tackle Jonathan Bailes
• 5.88% (4 votes) Safety Marcus Demps
• 48.53% (33 votes) Running back Lynell Hamilton
• 4.41% (3 votes) Middle linebacker Freddie Keiaho
• 14.71% (10 votes) Quarterback Darren Mougey
• 20.59% (14 votes) Quarterback Kevin O'Connell

Total Votes

68

Chargers rookies - July 25, 2005

Question

The Chargers' rookies were the first to report for training camp on Monday at Chargers Park. Which Chargers rookie will have the biggest impact on the team's season in 2005?

Results

• 12.95% (25 votes) Shawne Merriman, DE-OLB, Maryland, first round, 12th pick overall.
• 23.32% (45 votes) Luis Castillo, NT-DE, Northwestern, first round, 28th overall.
• 8.29% (16 votes) Vincent Jackson, WR, Northern Colorado, second round, 61st overall.
• 43.01% (83 votes) Darren Sproles, RB-KR-PR, Kansas State, fourth round, 130th overall.
• 8.29% (16 votes) Wesley Britt, OT, Alabama, fifth round, 164th overall.
• 2.07% (4 votes) Wes Sims, OG, Oklahoma, sixth round, 177th overall.
• 2.07% (4 votes) Scott Mruczkowski, C, Bowling Green State, seventh round, 242nd overall.

Total Votes

193

MWC Football - July 14, 2005

Question

The Mountain West Conference meetings are Monday and Tuesday in Coronado, with MWC Commissioner Craig Thompson joining SDSU football coach Tom Craft for Sports at Lunch Wednesday at the Hall of Champions. Who will win the MWC football title in 2005? The team's 2004 overall and conference records are listed below.

Results

• 11.03% (29 votes) Utah, 12-0 overall, 7-0 conference; beat Pittsburgh in the Fiesta Bowl, 35-7.
• 24.33% (64 votes) New Mexico, 7-5, 5-2; lost to Navy in the Emerald Bowl, 34-19. * 4.18% (11 votes) BYU, 5-6, 4-3
• 30.80% (81 votes) Wyoming, 7-5, 3-4; beat UCLA in the Las Vegas Bowl, 24-21.
• 4.94% (13 votes) Air Force, 5-6, 3-4
• 1.52% (4 votes) Colorado State, 4-7, 3-4
• 12.17% (32 votes) San Diego State, 4-7, 2-5
• 4.94% (13 votes) UNLV, 2-9, 1-6
• 6.08% (16 votes) TCU, 5-6, first year in conference

Total Votes

263

Fans Voting Poll - July 7, 2005

Question

Allowing fans to vote for baseball's All-Star game produces controversial results every year. Should baseball take the vote away from the fans?

Results

• 38.89% (7 votes) Yes, the All-Star voting should be limited to players and managers.
• 61.11% (11 votes) No, fans should continue to be allowed to vote for the All-Star team.

Total Votes

18

SDSU AD - July 3, 2005

Question

The finalists for the position as SDSU's new athletic director are Steve Becvar and Jeff Schemmel. The school is expected to announce the new AD soon. Who do you prefer?

Results

• 66.67% (24 votes) Steve Becvar. He is the school's interim athletic director after serving as an assistant AD to Mike Bohn, who left for the AD job at Colorado.
• 33.33% (12 votes) Jeff Schemmel. He is the associate commissioner for Conference USA and has been an assistant to the athletic director at Minnesota and Kansas State.

Total Votes

36

NBA Ratings - June 26, 2005

Question

The NBA finals television ratings suffered a decline in 2005. Did you watch the NBA finals more or less this year?

Responses

• Yes, I watched the NBA finals the same as always.
• Yes, I watched the NBA finals, but not as much as in past years.
• No, I didn't watch the NBA finals because I wasn't interested in the teams involved.
• No, I don't watch the NBA much anymore; the players push and shove on defense instead of moving their feet and they have poor offensive fundamentals.

Total Votes

35

Padres Postseason - June 20, 2005

Question

Major League Baseball's trade deadline is a little more than a month away. How should the Padres play the final three months of the season?

Responses

• 34.78% (16 votes) Stand pat. Keep the team chemistry intact, waiting for Mark Loretta and Eric Young to return from the disabled list.
• 21.74% (10 votes) Make only a minor move. Pick up a short-term player to fill a hole without giving up prospects.
• 15.22% (7 votes) Make a major move. Acquire an impact player, even if it means picking up his salary and trading a prospect.
• 28.26% (13 votes) Make a major move. Acquire an impact player, but only pick up his salary. Don't include a prospect in the deal.

Total Votes

46

Olympic Sports - June 13, 2005

Question

The first San Diego International Sports Invitational was a success athletically and logistically, but the event's last-minute move from Seattle to San Diego contributed to sparse attendance. How did you receive the festival?

Responses

• 25.00% (7 votes) Yes, I attended more than one day.
• 14.29% (4 votes) Yes, I attended at least one day.
• 46.43% (13 votes) Yes, I want to see the festival return next year, although I wasn't able to attend this year.
• 14.29% (4 votes) No, I'm not interested in the festival.

Total Votes

28

Charger's MVP - June 6, 2005

Question

The Chargers' mini camp is open to the public June 11-12 at Chargers Park. Name the player you think will emerge as the team's MVP in 2005.

Responses

• 18.57% (13 votes) Quarterback Drew Brees
• 50.00% (35 votes) Running back LaDainian Tomlinson
• 11.43% (8 votes) Tight end Antonio Gates
• 5.71% (4 votes) Nose tackle Jamal Williams
• 10.00% (7 votes) Linebacker Donnie Edwards
• 4.29% (3 votes) Linebacker Steve Foley

Total Votes

70

Prep Star of the Month - May 31, 2005

Question

Who should be one of the Breitbard Stars of the Month for May in high school sports?

Responses

• 2.83% (6 votes) A.J. Acosta, El Camino boys track. Junior swept the 1,600 and 3,200 and led his team to the CIF Division I team title.
• 1.42% (3 votes) Chase Budinger, La Costa Canyon boys volleyball. Junior led his team a second straight CIF Division I title.
• 23.58% (50 votes) Blake Hayter, USDHS girls swimming. Junior set CIF records in the 200 freestyle and 500 freestyle.
• 3.30% (7 votes) Donna Kerr, Patrick Henry softball. The sophomore stikeout artist threw a one-hitter as the Patriots upset Escondido in the CIF Division II final.
• 60.38% (128 votes) Nicole Lamphiere-Tamayoshi, Mt. Carmel gymnastics. Junior set CIF records while winning the beam and the floor excercise.
• 2.83% (6 votes) Shakara Lott, University City girls track. ASU-bound sprinter swept the 200 and 400 meters.
• 0.47% (1 votes) Casey Rector, La Costa Canyon girls lacrosse. Oregon-bound senior scored three goals in the final to lead her team to CIF title.
• 1.42% (3 votes) Spencer Rodman, Carlsbad boys swimming. Led the Lancers to the CIF Division I team title while winning the 200 freestyle and 500 freestyle.
• 3.77% (8 votes) Spencer Young, La Costa Canyon boys lacrosse. Scored four goals in the final as the Mavericks won the CIF title with an unbeaten record of 24-0.

Total Votes

212

Padre of the Month - May 25, 2005

Question

Who should be the Breitbard Star of the Month for May from the Padres?

Responses

• 21.05% (8 votes) Right fielder Brian Giles, snapped out of an April slump with 4-for-5 game at St. Louis, leads NL with 36 walks.
• 15.79% (6 votes) Catcher Ramon Hernandez, career-high 10-game hitting streak, hit fifth homer vs. Seattle.
• 39.47% (15 votes) Closer Trevor Hoffman, recorded 400th career save, has nine saves in nine appearances with 0.00 ERA.
• 18.42% (7 votes) Center fielder Dave Roberts, 4-for-5 against Cincinnati, seven stolen bases and first Petco Park homer.
• 5.26% (2 votes) Left fielder Ryan Klesko, homered in three straight games and leads team with nine, recorded first multi-homer game at Petco Park.

Total Votes

38

Padres Turnaround - May 15, 2005

Question

What is the primary reason for the Padres' turnaround after a 9-13 start?

Responses

• 23.64% (13 votes) Manager Bruce Bochy's leadership style.
• 25.45% (14 votes) General manager Kevin Towers' offseason moves, such as acquiring Dave Roberts and improving the bench.
• 27.27% (15 votes) Ryan Klesko and Brian Giles starting to hit.
• 23.64% (13 votes) Improved defense and a deep bullpen.

Total Votes

55

Player of the Year - May 9, 2005

Question

Who is the CIF Player of the Year in softball? The Breitbard All-CIF team, the official team recognized by the CIF San Diego Section office, will be voted upon by a media panel after the CIF finals on May 28 at UCSD.

Responses

• 10.29% (21 votes) Melissa May, Rancho Bernardo, 15-4 W-L, 198 strikeouts in 115 innings, 0.37 ERA. Scholarship commitment to Florida State.
• 3.92% (8 votes) Katie Nelson, Rancho Buena Vista, 15-7 W-L, 191 strikeouts in 155 inning, 0.81 ERA. Scholarship commitment to Fresno State.
• 77.45% (158 votes) Melissa Owens, Christian, 13-5 W-L, 209 strikeouts in 112 innings, 0.05 ERA, eight shutouts, one perfect game, two no-hitters. Scholarship commitment to SDSU.
• 8.33% (17 votes) Lacey Wilson, Valhalla, 18-2 W-L, 190 strikeouts in 150 1/3 innings, 0.30 ERA, 12 shutouts. Uncommited.

Total Votes

204

Player of the Year - May 2, 2005

Question

Who is the CIF Player of the Year in baseball? The official team will be voted upon by the media after the CIF finals on June 4 at Tony Gwynn Stadium.

Responses

• 3.37% (16 votes) John Drennen, Sr., Rancho Bernardo, OF. 14 HR, 42 R, 42 RBI. UCLA commitment.
• 4.21% (20 votes) Vidal Nuno, Sr., Sweetwater, INF-P. .303 (23-of-76), 4 HR, 18 RBI, 7-1 W-L, 67 Ks in 59 inn, 1.66 ERA.
• 5.26% (25 votes) Sean O'Sullivan, Sr., Valhalla, 3B-P. .345 (20-of-50), 4 HR, 20 R, 23 RBI, 10 SB, 4-0 W-L, 38 Ks in 29 inn. SDSU commitment.
• 0.84% (4 votes) David Plante, Sr., Fallbrook, INF. .418 (33-of-79), 8 HR, 26 R. Arizona commitment.
• 25.47% (121 votes) Henry Sanchez, Sr., Mission Bay, 1B. .511 (24-of-47), 9 HR, 20 R, 20 RBI. SDSU commitment.
• 60.84% (289 votes) Xavier Scruggs, Sr., Poway, 3B-P. .419 (31-of-74), 8 HR, 28 R, 32 RBI, 5-0 W-L, 35 Ks in 31.2 inn, 2.65 ERA. UNLV commitment.

Total Votes

475

Chargers' Draft - April 25, 2005

Question

Who will be the Chargers' rookie of the year among the four top draft picks?

Responses

• 40.62% (13 votes) Shawne Merriman, Maryland, DE/OLB, first round, 12th pick
• 21.88% (7 votes) Luis Costello, Northwestern, DL, first round, 28th pick
• 21.88% (7 votes) Vincent Jackson, Northern Colorado, WR/Ret, second round, 61st pick
• 15.62% (5 votes) Darren Sproles, Kansas State, RB/Ret, fourth round, 130th pick

Total Votes

32

Padres MVP - April 10, 2005

Question

Who will be the Padres' MVP in 2005?

Responses

• 16.67% (5 votes) Brian Giles
• 13.33% (4 votes) Khalil Greene
• 6.67% (2 votes) Ryan Klesko
• 23.33% (7 votes) Mark Loretta
• 16.67% (5 votes) Xavier Nady
• 13.33% (4 votes) Phil Nevin
• 10.00% (3 votes) Jake Peavy

Total Votes

30

NL West race - April 3, 2005

Question

Who will win the NL West title?

Responses

• 4.00% (1 votes) Arizona Diamondbacks
• 4.00% (1 votes) Colorado Rockies
• 12.00% (3 votes) Los Angeles Dodgers
• 64.00% (16 votes) San Diego Padres
• 16.00% (4 votes) San Francisco Giants

Total votes

25

Final Four - March 27, 2005

Question

The Final Four is set. Vote for the team you think will win the NCAA men's basketball championship.

Responses

• 33.33% (17 votes) Illinois (36-1), Big Ten regular-season champion.
• 15.69% (8 votes) Louisville (33-4), Conference USA regular-season champion.
• 25.49% (13 votes) Michigan State (26-6), Big Ten regular-season runner-up.
• 25.49% (13 votes) North Carolina (31-4), ACC regular-season champion.

Total votes

51

Upgrading the Padres - March 20, 2005

Question

Vote for the most important area for the Padres to improve in 2005.

Responses

• 30.43% (7 votes) The adjustment to Petco Park by the power hitters.
• 21.74% (5 votes) The addition of veterans Woody Williams and Darrell May to the rotation of young starters.
• 39.13% (9 votes) The increased speed at the top of the lineup with Dave Roberts.
• 8.70% (2 votes) The improved bench with Mark Sweeney as a pinch-hitter and Eric Young with his speed.

Total votes

23

Home Run King Poll - March 13, 2005

Question

A cloud of steroids hangs over baseball, with seven players and four executives subpoened to testify in congressional hearings on March 17 in Washington, D.C. Who do you consider baseball's true home run king?

Responses

• 24.14% (14 votes) Barry Bonds, 73 in 2001.
• 1.72% (1 votes) Mark McGwire, 70 in 1998.
• 74.14% (43 votes) Roger Maris, 61 in 1961.

Total votes

58

SoCal Champs Poll - March 7, 2005

Question

Vote for the San Diego basketball team you think will win a Southern California Regional championship and advance to the state finals.

Responses

• 30.00% (36 votes) La Jolla Country Day girls (24-6), No. 1 seed in Division IV regional, ranked No. 19 in the state and No. 3 in Division IV.
• 60.00% (72 votes) St. Augustine boys (30-0), No. 2 seed in Division III regional, ranked No. 6 in the state and No. 2 in Division III.
• 10.00% (12 votes) Mount Miguel girls (31-1), No. 3 seed in Division II regional, ranked No. 10 in the state, No. 3 in Division II.

Total votes

120

All-CIF Player of the Year Poll - February 28, 2005

Question

Vote for your choice as the All-CIF Player of the Year in girls basketball. The choices named to official Breitbard All-CIF team, voted upon by a panel of sportswriters and sportscasters, will be released in mid-March on this Web site and in the media.

Responses

• 2.99% (19 votes) Genevieve Costello, Mount Miguel senior.
• 27.24% (173 votes) LaToya Cunningham, La Jolla Country Day senior.
• 2.83% (18 votes) Allison Duffy, El Capitan junior.
• 2.52% (16 votes) London Houchin, Ramona junior.
• 61.42% (390 votes) Tamika Lipford, Bishop's senior.
• 2.99% (19 votes) Jordan Franey, Santana sophomore.

Total votes

635

All-CIF Player of the Year Poll - February 20, 2005

Question

Vote for your choice as the Breitbard All-CIF Player of the Year in boys basketball. The Breitbard All-CIF team will be released on this Web site and in the media in mid-March.

Responses

• 6.24% (814 votes) Chase Budinger, La Costa Canyon junior.
• 42.94% (5600 votes) Andre Hardy, St. Augustine senior.
• 0.07% (9 votes) Antwon Hollingsworth, San Diego High senior.
• 1.01% (132 votes) Lance Hurdle, Helix senior.
• 49.41% (6444 votes) JayDee Luster, Hoover sophomore.
• 0.32% (42 votes) Richie Williams, Steele Canyon senior.

Total votes

13041

Pro Bowl omissions Poll - February 11, 2005

Question

Name the Chargers player not named to the Pro Bowl who was most deserving of the honor.

Responses

• 68.29% (56 votes) Donnie Edwards, inside linebacker
• 7.32% (6 votes) Steve Foley, outside linebacker
• 2.44% (2 votes) Mike Goff, offensive guard
• 6.10% (5 votes) Lorenzo Neal, fullback/blocking back
• 15.85% (13 votes) Jamal Williams, nose tackle

Total votes

82

Super San Diego Poll - January 31, 2005

Question

Vote for San Diego's most memorable moment in a Super Bowl.

Responses

• 15.69% (8 votes) XVIII, Lincoln High alumnus Marcus Allen rushed for a Super Bowl-record 191 yards and is MVP in the Raiders' 38-9 win over the Redskins.
• 15.69% (8 votes) XXII, San Diego hosts its first Super Bowl, and Doug Williams, the game's first African-American starting quarterback, is MVP in the Redskins' 42-10 win over the Broncos.
• 29.41% (15 votes) XXIX, The Chargers make the franchise's first Super Bowl appearance, although the Bolts fall to the 49ers, 49-26.
• 25.49% (13 votes) XXXII, Lincoln High alumnus Terrell Davis is MVP as he leads the Broncos to a 31-24 win over the Packers in San Diego's second Super Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium.
• 13.73% (7 votes) XXXVII, Torrey Pines High alumnus John Lynch and the Buccaneers beat the Raiders, 48-21, in the third and last Super Bowl played at Qualcomm Stadium.

Total votes

51

The biggest game Poll - January 23, 2005

Question

What was the biggest upset or moment in the history of San Diego high school boys basketball?

Responses

• 40.00% (50 votes) Steele Canyon, 2004-05. San Diego State-bound Richie Williams and the Cougars upset the nation's No. 1-ranked team, St. Anthony's of New Jersey, en route to winning the Torrey Pines holiday tournament title.
• 36.80% (46 votes) El Camino, 2002-03. Mikel Watson and the Wildcats upset nationally ranked Los Angeles Fairfax in the championship game to become the first San Diego school to win the title of the nationally prestigious Torrey Pines holiday tournament.
• 7.20% (9 votes) Poway, 1985-86. Jud Buechler and the Titans become the first San Diego Section school to win a state playoff game in the large-school division with a win over Pasadena Muir and Stacey Augman.
• 10.40% (13 votes) Helix, 1969-70. Bill Walton and the Highlanders overrun their opponents with a string of routs to stun the Southern California basketball scene by winning the prestigious Covina Tournament.
• 5.60% (7 votes) San Diego High, 1935-36. The Cavers, Southern California powers in football, baseball and track, won the school's only SCIF basketball title. The Cavers once scored 73 points in a game in an era when 50 was considered a high-scoring game.

Total votes

125

Who's No. 1 in golf Poll - January 13, 2005

Question

The Buick Invitational, for the first time in its long history, features a field with the world's top four ranked players from 2004. Vote for your choice as the world's best golfer. The Buick Invitational is Jan. 17-23 at the Torrey Pines Golf Course.

Responses

• 31.03% (9 votes) Vijay Singh, No. 1 in the world, 2004 PGA Championship, 2 career majors, 15 PGA Tour wins.
• 3.45% (1 votes) Ernie Els, No. 2 in the world, no 2004 majors, 2 career majors, 12 PGA Tour wins.
• 41.38% (12 votes) Tiger Woods, No. 3 in the world, no 2004 majors, 8 career majors, 39 PGA Tour wins.
• 24.14% (7 votes) Phil Mickelson, No. 4 in the world, 2004 Masters, 1 career major, 21 PGA Tour wins.

Total votes

29

Record breakers Poll - January 9, 2005

Question

Vote for the record that contributed the most to the Chargers' 12-4 season.

Responses

• 26.32% (10 votes) Antonio Gates breaking the NFL record for most touchdown catches by a tight end in a season with 13.
• 50.00% (19 votes) Drew Brees establishing a franchise record for highest quarterback rating in a season with a mark of 104.8
• 13.16% (5 votes) Kicker Nate Kaeding scoring a rookie team record with 114 points.
• 10.53% (4 votes) LaDainian Tomlinson setting a Chargers record with rushing touchdowns in 12 straight games. He can tie the NFL record with a rushing touchdown in his first game in 2005.

Total votes

38

Memorable Mission Valley games Poll - January 3, 2005

Question

The Chargers are 3-3 in home playoff games at their Mission Valley Stadium that has had different names over the years. Vote for the most memorable of the victories.

Responses

• 12.96% (63 votes) 1980, Ron Smith catches a 50-yard touchdown pass from Dan Fouts with 2:08 remaining to beat the Bills, 20-14, in an AFC Divisional Playoff game at San Diego Stadium.
• 11.11% (54 votes) 1992, The Chargers' defenses posts the first shutout in the history of wild-card playoff games with a 17-0 victory over the Chiefs at Jack Murphy Stadium.
• 75.93% (369 votes) 1994, Stan Humphries throws a 8-yard touchdown pass to Mark Seay for the game-winning score with 35 seconds to play to beat the Miami Dolphins, 22-21, in a Division Playoff Game at Jack Murphy Stadium. The Dolphins' Pete Stoyanovich missed a 48-yard field in the final seconds.

Total votes

486

San Diego's second bowl Poll - December 20, 2004

Question

Holiday Bowl and Mountain West Conference officials are considering adding a second bowl game in San Diego. The proposed pre-Christmas game would feature an MWC school against an invited team that could be from the Atlantic Coast Conference or a team such as Navy. This year's Holiday Bowl matches Cal of the Pac-10 against Texas Tech of the Big 12 on Dec. 30 at Qualcomm Stadium. Would you support a second bowl game in San Diego?

Responses

• 38.54% (37 votes) Yes, I would buy tickets to both the second bowl game and the Holiday Bowl. San Diego is big enough for both games.
• 10.42% (10 votes) No, one bowl game, the Holiday Bowl, is enough for San Diego.
• 51.04% (49 votes) Yes, I would buy tickets to the second bowl game, but only in the years that San Diego State or another team I want to see is playing.

Total votes

96

Who's No. 1 Poll - December 15, 2004

Question

There were five CIF San Diego Section football champions delcared at the finals, including co-champions Torrey Pines and Vista. Vote for No. 1 for all divisions.

Responses

• 16.92% (11 votes) Torrey Pines (10-2-1), Division I co-champion.
• 6.15% (4 votes) Vista (10-2-1), Division I co-champion.
• 47.69% (31 votes) Oceanside (13-0-0), Division II champion (includes one win by forfeit).
• 26.15% (17 votes) Valley Center (11-0-2), Division III champion.
• 3.08% (2 votes) Santa Fe Christian (12-1-0), Division IV champion.

Total votes

65

CIF Defensive Player of the Year Poll - December 7, 2004

Question

Vote for your choice as the Breitbard All-CIF Defensive Player of the Year. The Breitbard All-CIF team will be voted upon and announced in mid-December.

Responses

• 2.16% (3 votes) Curtis Fillmore, Rancho Bernardo, LB.
• 17.27% (24 votes) Travis Goethel, Vista, LB.
• 10.79% (15 votes) Shane Kilcoyne, Torrey Pines, DB.
• 12.95% (18 votes) Nick Sloan, Valley Center, DT.
• 48.20% (67 votes) Clinton Snyder, Monte Vista, DE.
• 8.63% (12 votes) Russell Tialavea, Oceanside, DT.

Total votes

139

CIF Offensive Player of Year Poll - December 1, 2004

Question

Vote for your choice as the Breitbard All-CIF Offensive Player of the Year. The Breitbard All-CIF team will be voted upon and announced in mid-December.

Responses

• 3.36% (18 votes) Darrick Jackson, Escondido running back, 2,220 yards in 10 games.
• 4.10% (22 votes) Darrell Mack, Monte Vista running back, 2,311 yards rushing in 11 games.
• 86.01% (461 votes) Zay Shepherd, Brawley running back, 1,679 yards and CIF record 38 rushing touchdowns in 10 games.
• 5.22% (28 votes) Jason Forcier, St. Augustine quarterback, 2,747 yards (188 of 288), 35 touchdowns.
• 1.31% (7 votes) Derek Shaw, Oceanside quarterback, 2,030 yards passing (102 of 190), 22 touchdowns.

Total votes

536

San Diego's greatest running back Poll - November 22, 2004

Question

Name San Diego's greatest running back

Responses

• 18.18% (30 votes) Marcus Allen, Chiefs, Raiders, USC, Lincoln.
• 5.45% (9 votes) Reggie Bush, USC, Helix.
• 3.03% (5 votes) Terrell Davis, Broncos, Georgia, Long Beach State, Lincoln.
• 36.97% (61 votes) Marshall Faulk, Rams, Colts, San Diego State.
• 1.82% (3 votes) Keith Lincoln, Chargers, Washington State.
• 0.00% (0 votes) Paul Lowe, Chargers, Oregon State.
• 1.21% (2 votes) Chuck Muncie, Chargers, Saints, Cal.
• 1.82% (3 votes) Rashaan Salaam, Bears, Colorado, La Jolla Country Day.
• 27.27% (45 votes) LaDainian Tomlinson, Chargers, TCU.
• 4.24% (7 votes) Ricky Williams, Dolphins, Saints, Texas, Patrick Henry.

Total votes

165

San Diego's Heisman Poll - November 11, 2004

Question

Vote for the best college football player from a San Diego high school or San Diego State.

Responses

• 77.64% (191 votes) Reggie Bush, USC sophomore running back, Helix High.
• 6.10% (15 votes) Alex Smith, Utah junior quarterback, Helix High.
• 14.63% (36 votes) Kirk Morrison, San Diego State senior linebacker, Oakland Bishop O'Dowd.
• 1.63% (4 votes) Todd Watkins, BYU junior receiver, Grossmont College, Helix High.

Total votes

246

Michigan Poll - September 8, 2004

Question

What will be the result of the Aztecs' trip to The Big House?

Responses

• 37.50% (9 votes) Aztecs win in a shocker
• 8.33% (2 votes) Aztecs lose by less than a field goal
• 12.50% (3 votes) Aztecs lose by less than a touchdown
• 29.17% (7 votes) Aztecs lose in respectable showing
• 12.50% (3 votes) Aztecs are routed

Total votes

24

Prep poll - November 15th, 2004

Question

Vote for the San Diego high school football team that will finish the playoffs ranked No. 1 in the county for all divisions.

Responses

• 15.15% (5 votes) Carlsbad
• 36.36% (12 votes) Oceanside
• 15.15% (5 votes) Monte Vista
• 3.03% (1 votes) Rancho Bernardo
• 30.30% (10 votes) Vista

Total votes

33

Chargers Pro Bowlers - November 10th, 2004

Question

Somehow, LaDainian Tomlinson was left off the AFC Pro Bowl team last year. Other than Tomlinson, who would be the first Chargers player deserving of a Pro Bowl berth to date this season?

Responses

• 23.08% (9 votes) Quarterback Drew Brees
• 51.28% (20 votes) Tight end Antonio Gates
• 5.13% (2 votes) Offensive lineman Roman Oben
• 7.69% (3 votes) Nose guard Jamal Williams
• 5.13% (2 votes) Linebacker Donnie Edwards
• 7.69% (3 votes) Cornerback Quentin Jammer

Total votes

39

Favorite Caminiti moment - October 25th, 2004

Question

Name your favorite Ken Caminiti moment in his time with the Padres.

Responses

• 8.33% (2 votes) His home run while ill in Mexico in 1996.
• 45.83% (11 votes) Throwing out runner from his knees.
• 16.67% (4 votes) His home run vs. Dodgers in 1996 race.
• 29.17% (7 votes) His welcome home from fans in 2003 at Qualcomm farewell.

Total votes

24

Best football movie - October 17th, 2004

Question

Vote for the best football movie

Responses

• 19.05% (8 votes) Friday Night Lights
• 35.71% (15 votes) Rudy
• 4.76% (2 votes) Any Given Sunday
• 30.95% (13 votes) Remember the Titans
• 9.52% (4 votes) North Dallas Forty

Total votes

42

Chargers poll - October 11th, 2004

Question

Name the area of improvement most responsible for the Chargers' 3-2 start:

Responses

• 73.33% (33 votes) Quarterback Drew Brees
• 4.44% (2 votes) Tight end Antonio Gates
• 2.22% (1 votes) Wide receiver Reche Caldwell
• 15.56% (7 votes) The play of the offensive line
• 2.22% (1 votes) The play of the defensive line
• 2.22% (1 votes) The play of the secondary

Total votes

45

Chargers running backs - October 4th, 2004

Question

LaDainian Tomlinson is now the Chargers' all-time leading rusher. Name the franchise's second best running back.

Responses

• 25.00% (9 votes) Paul Lowe (1960-68), 4,972 yards
• 16.67% (6 votes) Marion Butts (1989-93), 4,297 yards
• 25.00% (9 votes) Natrone Means (1993-95, 1998-99), 3,885 yards
• 30.56% (11 votes) Chuck Muncie (1980-84), 3,309 yards
• 2.78% (1 votes) Gary Anderson (1985-88), 2,250 yards

Total votes

36

Chargers poll - September 19th, 2004

Question

How many wins will the Chargers finish with this year?

Responses

• 14.29% (3 votes) Four or less.
• 28.57% (6 votes) Four to six.
• 33.33% (7 votes) Five to eight.
• 9.52% (2 votes) Eight to 10.
• 14.29% (3 votes) 10 or more.

Total votes

21

Aztecs Poll - September 1st, 2004

Question

Where do you think the Aztecs will finish in the Mountain West Conference this year?

Responses

• 27.50% (11 votes) First place
• 45.00% (18 votes) Second place
• 25.00% (10 votes) Third place
• 0.00% (0 votes) Fourth place
• 2.50% (1 votes) Bottom half

Total votes

• 40

Padres Poll - June 24th, 2004

Question

Where do you think the Padres will finish in the National League West this year?

Responses

• 18.52% (10 votes) First
• 48.15% (26 votes) Second
• 22.22% (12 votes) Third
• 5.56% (3 votes) Fourth
• 5.56% (3 votes) Last

Total votes

• 54