2010 espy winners

Thomas' town of Pakersburg, Iowa was leveled by an EF-5 tornado in the summer of 2008. He lost his home and the high school at which he taught and coached looked like it wouldn't host another game, never mind be ready to your first game in the 2008 season.

He worked tirelessly to preserve the town's 2000 citizens focused and together. On cue, the football team took the field and didn't just play the season, they went 11-1. It gave solace and solidarity on the town.

But 1 year later, he was shot to death by a former student who suffered from a mental illness. Thomas' sons and wife not just consoled each other but created certain to reach out on the parents of the boy who had taken Ed's life
Former Spartans goalie Ryan Miller was up for Most effective NHL Player, but was bested by Sidney Crosby, who scored on Miller to end the aforementioned Olympic hockey game.

Saginaw-born Serena Williams was up for Female Athlete of the Year but fell short against Olympic skiier Lindsey Vonn. Williams did consume house the title of "Best Female Tennis Player."

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees won or shared four ESPYs over a night, just like Greatest Male Athlete and Best Team, in addition to his teammates who won the Super Bowl. He also won Greatest NFL Player, a category that former Michigan cornerback and Heisman Trophy winner Charles Woodson was in.

2010 espy winners