When I said I’d get the 2009 Spotlight Sports Survey on-line, I meant it. Here’s how it works: click on my byline and e-mail me your answers. You don’t have to copy everything word for word — just write down the number of the question you’re answering and your responses. If you want to add any comments about your answers, go ahead. I’ll tally up the votes as we go along. Votes need to be cast by Friday, Aug. 21 to be included in this year’s poll. If you’re ready, here are the questions:
1. What is the greatest individual achievement by a Capital District native?
A. Jeff Blatnick wins 1984 Olympic gold medal
B. Pat Reilly wins five NBA titles as coach
C. Dottie Pepper wins two LPGA majors
D. Funny Cide wins 2003 Kentucky Derby
E. Other (write in)
2. What is the greatest moment in Siena men’s basketball history?
A. Beating Stanford (1989 NCAA Tournament)
B. Beating Vanderbilt (2008 NCAAs)
C. Beating Ohio State in OT (2009 NCAAs)
D. Other (write in)
3. Who is the greatest Siena men’s basketball coach?
A. Dan Cunha (1941-65, 246-225 record)
B. William Krisch (1972-82, 142-111 record)
C. Mike Deane (1986-94, 166-77 record)
D. Fran McCaffery (2005-present, 58-36 record)
E. Other (write in)
4. Who is the greatest Siena men’s basketball player?
A. Billy Harrell (1949-52)
B. Marc Brown (1987-91)
C. Doremus Bennerman (1990-94)
D. Kenny Hasbrouck (2005-09)
E. Other (write in)
5. Who is the greatest RPI hockey coach?
A. Ned Harkness (1949-63, 176-96-7 record)
B. Mike Addesa (1979-89, 186-124-9 record)
C. Dan Fridgen (1994-2006, 211-193-38 record)
D. Other (write in)
6. Who is the greatest player in RPI hockey history?
A. Frank Chiarelli (1951-55)
B. Adam Oates (1982-85)
C. John Carter (1982-86)
D. Joe Juneau (1987-91)
E. Other (write in)
7. Which minor league team has a more storied history?
A. Adirondack Red Wings
B. Albany Firebirds (1990-2000)
C. Albany Patroons
D. Albany River Rats
E. Albany-Colonie Yankees
F. Other (write in)
8. Who was the greatest athlete to play for a Capital District minor league team?
A. Derrick Rowland (Albany Patroons)
B. Eddie Brown (Albany Firebirds
C. Geordie Kinnear (Albany River Rats)
D. Ralph Kiner (Albany Senators)
E. Mariano Rivera (A-C Yankees)
F. Other (write in)
9. Greatest high school coach (write in)
10. Greatest high school athlete (write in)
Bonus question: What is the best sports facility to watch a game in (past or present) and why (write in)
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