{"id":79004,"date":"2016-11-30T21:36:40","date_gmt":"2016-11-30T21:36:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sandbox.web.rcn.net\/rcntv\/?p=79004"},"modified":"2023-02-17T23:10:17","modified_gmt":"2023-02-17T23:10:17","slug":"sportstalk-shop-year-review-2016-vote-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.astound.com\/atvn\/sportstalk-shop-year-review-2016-vote-now\/","title":{"rendered":"The SportsTalk Shop:  Year-in-Review 2016:  VOTE NOW!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jeUG77DAbl0\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s almost time for our annual \u201cyear-in-review\u201d special on RCN-TV and this year, we want to incorporate your opinions on the top team, players, games and more!<\/p>\n<p>Senior Morning Call Sports Writer Keith Groller and I will be giving our picks for our favorite sports moments of 2016\u2014and your votes will help shape who we will be featuring in the coming weeks as part of a special program.<\/p>\n<p>Email us at <a href=\"mailto:rcnsportstalk@rcn.com\">rcnsportstalk@rcn.com<\/a> with your suggestions for favorite 2016 sports moments, video clips and\/or features that you would like us to mention or you might like to see again.\u00a0 Also, we\u2019re taking your votes on the following topics:<\/p>\n<p>1).Best Defensive Football Player in Eastern PA this fall<br \/>\n2) Most Intriguing HS Team<br \/>\n3) Best &amp; Worst Sports Decision Made in 2016 (any level)<br \/>\n4) Best \u201cProfessional\u201d Sports Story in Philly or DC<br \/>\n5) Most Underrated Story (any level)<br \/>\n6) Favorite Sports Moment of 2016<br \/>\n7)\u00a0Sports Personality You Would Have Liked to See More Of<br \/>\n8) Most Disappointing News of the Year (Any level)<br \/>\n9) Something Witnessed That You Hope To See Again In 2017<br \/>\n10) Something You Hope Doesn\u2019t Repeat Next Year<br \/>\n11)\u00a0Best Performance By An Underclassmen<br \/>\n12)\u00a0Most Overplayed Story of 2016 (any level)<br \/>\n13) Biggest Turnaround in 2016 (any level)<br \/>\n14) Most Lasting Image of 2016 (Local \/ National)<br \/>\n15) Best Coaching Job of 2016<br \/>\n16) Most Outstanding Individual Performance of 2016<br \/>\n17) Most Impressive Team Performance of 2016<\/p>\n<p>And, predictions for 2017\u2026<br \/>\n18)\u00a0\u00a0One Team &amp; Player to Watch in 2017<br \/>\n19) Something \u201cNew\u201d You\u2019d Like to See in 2017<br \/>\n20) One Piece of Advice for an Athlete\/Coach in 2017<\/p>\n<p>And\u2026a \u201cStone-Cold\u201d Lock To Happen in 2017.<\/p>\n<p>Keith and I will be coming up with our own lists but welcome your input\u2014you may just sway us with your votes\/comments!<\/p>\n<p>Then, check back to the \u201cSportsTalk Shop\u201d in a few weeks, along with our \u201cRCN SportsTalk Presented by The Morning Call: Year-in-Review Special\u201d that will air multiple times during the holiday season (check the broadcast schedule here on the RCN-TV website for the specific dates and times of this show\u2019s airings).<\/p>\n<p>Again, the decision is yours for our annual program and blog postings.\u00a0 Feel free to vote on any of these above topics or suggest your own by emailing <a href=\"mailto:rcnsportstalk@rcn.com\">rcnsportstalk@rcn.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We also have some video highlights of recent District XI and PIAA state playoff games broadcast on RCN recently:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/y0wjFl6g800\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7bLfZ-i23Fg\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cU_PuIDISrs\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KllhZR5ciEs\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yL1OQP0LFt4\" width=\"425\" height=\"350\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>We also have a \u201cBest of RCN-TV\u201d contest here on the website for you to check out and vote on your favorite overall game\/programs. The top choices will be shown again on RCN TV ON New Year\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n<p>Last, but certainly not least, make sure you mark your calendars, set your RCN TiVo boxes and make sure you tune in to the \u201cDream Come True Telethon\u201d on RCN-TV, on Monday, December 5, from 6:00-9:00 pm to help one of the Lehigh Valley\u2019s most worthwhile charities.\u00a0 The auction is already active online! Click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.biddingowl.com\/Auction\/home.cfm?auctionID=2691\">here<\/a> to view and bid on lots of items, including one-of-a-kind donations from your favorite cable TV networks! It\u2019s an excellent way to take care of your Christmas shopping list in addition to supporting a tremendous cause. Or just make a donation \u2013 no bidding necessary! 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