Saturday, February 23, 2013

Fantasy Sports Writers Association Awards 2012

2012 FSWA Writing Awards
RotoWire took home the most hardware at the eighth annual FSWA Writing Awards. 
The site claimed awards for Best Baseball Article on the Web (Jack Moore), 
Hockey Writer of the Year (Janet Eagleson), Racing Writer of the Year (C.J. Radune) 
and College Sports Writer of the Year (Jesse Siegel).

The Sporting News had a strong showing with three awards, including a third straight win 
for Best Baseball Publication. Matt Lutovsky won for Baseball Print Article and Humor Article. 
Sports Illustrated claimed Best Fantasy Football Publication for the second straight year.

Brad Evans of Yahoo! was named the Football Writer of the Year. Evans is the only 
three-time finalist in the history of the award; he has won College Sports Writer of the Year 
three times. Alex Beckey of Baseball Forecaster was named Baseball Writer of the Year. 
Brian McKitish of ESPN claimed the award for top basketball writer (he also won the award 
in 2010). Daniel Dobish repeated as Golf Writer of the Year.

Other winners include:
Best Football Article, Web: Alessandro Miglio, Pro Football Focus
Best Football Article, Print: Allie Fontana, Football Diehards
Best Football Series: Patrick Mayo, RotoExperts
Best Baseball Series: Patrick DiCaprio, USA Today
Newcomer of the Year: Scott Spratt, Pro Football Focus





Books from Extra Point Press:
Fantasy Football Guidebook (2nd Edition): Your Comprehensive Guide to Playing Fantasy Football ($19.95) http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428650

Fantasy Football Tips: 201 Ways to Win through Player Rankings, Cheat Sheets and Better Drafting ($10.95) www.amazon.com/dp/0982428669

Fantasy Football Basics: The Ultimate "How to" Guide for Beginners available ($10.95) at Amazon 
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428634

Fantasy Baseball for Beginners: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide ($10.95) 
www.amazon.com/dp/0982428693

Fantasy Soccer: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Fantasy Soccer Players ($14.95) 
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1936635070


Fantasy Hockey: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Fantasy Hockey Players ($14.95) www.amazon.com/dp/1936635100

Fantasy Basketball Handbook: The Ultimate "How-to" Guide for Beginners and Experienced Players ($12.95) www.amazon.com/dp/1936635097

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