• Log InLog In
  • Register
Liquid`
Team Liquid Liquipedia
EDT 00:59
CEST 06:59
KST 13:59
  • Home
  • Forum
  • Calendar
  • Streams
  • Liquipedia
  • Features
  • Store
  • EPT
  • TL+
  • StarCraft 2
  • Brood War
  • Smash
  • Heroes
  • Counter-Strike
  • Overwatch
  • Liquibet
  • Fantasy StarCraft
  • TLPD
  • StarCraft 2
  • Brood War
  • Blogs
Forum Sidebar
Events/Features
News
Featured News
[ASL22] Ro8 Preview: Within Reach4[ASL22] Ro8 Preview: In A Tizzy11[ASL22] Ro16 Preview: Holy Diver5[ASL22] Ro16 Preview: Rough Waters10[ASL22] Ro24 Preview: Siren's Call8
Community News
Weekly Cups (Sept 21-27): herO and ByuN double2Weekly Cups (Sep 13-20): herO scores triple3BSL Season 2313Weekly Cups (Sep 7-12): SHIN, ByuN, MaxPax double down1StarCraft open world shooter announced at BlizzCon105
StarCraft 2
General
Weekly Cups (Sept 21-27): herO and ByuN double Recent patches and the Future Stellar Fest 1 Replay Pack StarCraft open world shooter announced at BlizzCon Balance hotfix patch 5.0.16b (July 16)
Tourneys
2026 GSTL Grand Finals ScienceCraft (October 24-25) - Live Event Sparkling Tuna Cup - Weekly Open Tournament Master Swan Open (Global Bronze-Master 2) Stellar Fest TWO the Moon (Dec 16-20)
Strategy
[H] ZvP Mid-Late Game: Stalkers Collossi HT
Custom Maps
[M] (2) Sweltering Sands [M] (2) Frigid Storage
External Content
The PondCast: SC2 News & Results Mutation # 545 And Drops and Rifts Mutation # 544 Double Trouble Mutation # 543 Enhanced Defenses
Brood War
General
Bot on ladder BW General Discussion [ASL22] Ro8 Preview: Within Reach PLAYzone Challenge - open offline tour in Prague an AI researcher's take on the ladder bot
Tourneys
[ASL22] Ro8 Day 4 [ASL22] Ro8 Day 3 [Megathread] Daily Proleagues [ASL22] Ro8 Day 2
Strategy
Cliff Jump Revisited (1 in a 1000 strategy) Replay Review Process - What do you do? Simple Questions, Simple Answers Odyssey Mineral Stack Saturation
Other Games
General Games
Stormgate/Frost Giant Megathread Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne Total Annihilation Zero Nintendo Switch Thread EVE Corporation
Dota 2
Dota 2 Champions League Season 3 Begins April 25! Official 'what is Dota anymore' discussion
League of Legends
[TL LoL EUW IHs] Teemo shall perish
Heroes of the Storm
Heroes of the Storm 2.0
Hearthstone
Deck construction bug
TL Mafia
TL Mafia Community Thread
Community
General
Things Aren’t Peaceful in Palestine US Politics Mega-thread Russo-Ukrainian War Thread Artificial Intelligence Thread All you football fans (soccer)!
Fan Clubs
MarineLorD Fan Club The Creator Fan Club The ShoWTimE Fan Club
Media & Entertainment
Movie Discussion! [Manga] One Piece Diablo Animated Series on Netflix
Sports
Football (Soccer) Thread MLB/Baseball 2023
World Cup 2022
Tech Support
Computer Build, Upgrade & Buying Resource Thread
TL Community
Recent Gifted Posts
Blogs
Violent-Cooperative Play and…
TrAiDoS
38 yo Retired SWE loo…
PurE)Rabbit-SF
Can Bots Beat Pros?? Starcr…
namkraft
[meme] I finally understa…
LUCKY_NOOB
Regacy Esports:Our Goa…
regacyesports
Customize Sidebar...

Website Feedback

Closed Threads



Active: 7984 users

OSL Awards; EVER 08 Edition

Forum Index > Closed
Post a Reply
1 2 3 Next All
Plexa
Profile Blog Joined October 2005
Aotearoa39261 Posts
July 11 2008 14:13 GMT
#1
As explained in this thread, we are reviving a little tradition that the OSL news team had back in Gillette. That is; the Teamliquid.net awards!

The ballots will open the moment the final "gg" is typed at which point i encourage you to pm your entries to me, Plexa, as you should definitely get in on the spirit of the occasion. The categories this season are;

The 'Garimto' Award for Player of the Tournament
To the player TeamLiquid.net believes was the overall highest achiever in this EVER 2008 OSL. The contenders should be obvious.

The 'Mumyung' Award for Worst Player
Who deserved to have been consigned to the rubbish heap during the first round of the OSL?

The 'Boxer' Creativity/Inspiration Award
Go with your gut feeling. Which player showed the greatest creativity or brightened the tournament with his flair and inspiration?

The 'Chojja' Missing in Action Award
Which 'name' failed to live up to his billing and left himself with something to prove?

The 'Sync' One Hit Wonder Award
Which player will be making a short appearance next OSL?

The 'Bifrost' Map of the Tournament Award
Which map inspired the most brilliant and entertaining games of the tournament?

Game of the Tournament
Which individual game was the most exciting or entertaining of the tournament? Or which game showed the highest skill?

The 'WTF!' Moment of the Tournament Award
Which single moment rocked the tournament more than any other?

Player Most Likely to Win the Next Starleague
To the player TeamLiquid.net believes will triumph next time out.

Feel free to discuss who you think deserves what in this thread, but dont forget to pm me once the finals finish!! If you are not already amped for the finals check out this thread for all the details about the upcoming matchup.

I look forward to receiving your votes

Administrator~ Spirit will set you free ~
raga4ka
Profile Joined February 2008
Bulgaria5679 Posts
July 11 2008 15:49 GMT
#2
The Garimto award - Who ever wins the finals .

The Boxer award - Probably Best . For his games on troy but don't know , there were little creative games , or i don't remember .

The Mumyung award - Probably BackHO

The Chojja award - Jaedong definitely .Althought there are a lot more for this .

The Sync award - maybe The Rock

The Bifrost award - Troy or Hwarango

Game of the tournament maybe Bisu vs Mind , but it wasn't impressive i can't remember all the games , maybe Best vs Nada .

The WTF moment i don't think there is probably July's golden mouse <3 .

Player most likely to Win the next starleague - Jaedong , maps will play a roll here .









Southlight
Profile Blog Joined August 2007
United States11768 Posts
July 11 2008 16:02 GMT
#3
The 'Garimto' Award for Player of the Tournament
Best. I don't know if I'd change this even if July were to win, unless July wins 3-0, which I don't think is likely. I think Best has been lights-out this OSL.

The 'Mumyung' Award for Worst Player
go.go, and he deservedly was wiped out in the first round. Other than upmagic the least deserving player in the OSL this season, I think.

The 'Boxer' Creativity/Inspiration Award
Luxury. Even though he lost out in the end to Best's superior macro, he pounded through the OSL with the most ingenuity, I think, and was reminiscent of Yellow of old. The ZvT on Troy vs Flash was wonderful.

The 'Chojja' Missing in Action Award
Wow there are so many. Perhaps it is Jaedong, since he's the biggest upset of the tournament. But he lost to a Boxer-esque gem by Casy. Personally I wonder if it isn't Mind, who was considered the premier TvP at the time, but somehow managed to go 1-2 in a pure protoss group.

The 'Sync' One Hit Wonder Award
Backho.

The 'Bifrost' Map of the Tournament Award
Hwarangdo. Troy was nice for ZvT and ZvP but TvP was such a bore.

Game of the Tournament
Luxury vs Flash on Troy, I think.

The 'WTF!' Moment of the Tournament Award
So far? When Backho beat Jaedong.

Player Most Likely to Win the Next Starleague
Jaedong. He's got that fire again.
oraoraoraoraoraoraoraora
Titusmaster6
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States5937 Posts
July 11 2008 16:03 GMT
#4
The Sync award definitely goes to Spear. Lol that guy will never be back.
Shorts down shorts up, BOOM, just like that.
Scaramanga
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Australia8093 Posts
July 11 2008 16:05 GMT
#5
On July 12 2008 00:49 raga4ka wrote:

The Mumyung award - Probably BackHO


Wait backho 3-0ed his group, i dont think you read this properly
Loda talked about the fun counter, it's AdmiralBulldog on his natures prophet
Scaramanga
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Australia8093 Posts
July 11 2008 16:16 GMT
#6
The 'Garimto' Award for Player of the Tournament
best ez, hes made a name for himself in this osl

The 'Mumyung' Award for Worst Player
hate to say it but savior

The 'Boxer' Creativity/Inspiration Award
Go with your gut feeling. Which player showed the greatest creativity or brightened the tournament with his flair and inspiration?
It’d have to go to lux, not many inspired builds in this osl could come close to the build he did on troy, it was pure rape


The 'Chojja' Missing in Action Award
flash or jaedong, flash was never expected to lose vs lux and he got raped, and casy and backho showed us cheese>jaedong

The 'Sync' One Hit Wonder Award
go.go

The 'Bifrost' Map of the Tournament Award
Which map inspired the most brilliant and entertaining games of the tournament?

Game of the Tournament
Hwarangdo

The 'WTF!' Moment of the Tournament Award
Rock thinking that reaver > mutas lol

Player Most Likely to Win the Next Starleague
LEE YOUNG HOO
Flash is gonna take it forsure
Loda talked about the fun counter, it's AdmiralBulldog on his natures prophet
Camlito
Profile Blog Joined July 2007
Australia4040 Posts
July 11 2008 16:29 GMT
#7
Scaramanga, go.go wasn't in the osl...
sAviOr...
raga4ka
Profile Joined February 2008
Bulgaria5679 Posts
Last Edited: 2008-07-11 16:38:45
July 11 2008 16:32 GMT
#8
On July 12 2008 01:05 Scaramanga wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 12 2008 00:49 raga4ka wrote:

The Mumyung award - Probably BackHO


Wait backho 3-0ed his group, i dont think you read this properly


Well i understand this in two different ways , i'm not very good with english . Anyways if not BackHO this goes to don't know who i don't remember much before the group selections .
joohyunee
Profile Blog Joined May 2005
Korea (South)1087 Posts
July 11 2008 16:40 GMT
#9
The 'Garimto' Award for Player of the Tournament
Best. He's improved dramatically after that tragic loss to stork last OSL, and he's showing how bloodthirsty he's been for an OSL title since then. He's upped his game, and he's in the finals of the most prestigious starleague in the world. What else is there to say?

The 'Mumyung' Award for Worst Player:
Rock. I love him and his antics, but.. yeah. he can't get over that wall called PvZ.

The 'Boxer' Creativity/Inspiration Award
Flair and inspiration? Julyzerg. He's been an amazing force and watching him play in this OSL's been amazing. I missed his era of dominance, but I've always liked him from the VOD's that I've watched. Seeing him run for the golden mouse this OSL's showing me what it was like to watch July play during his prime.

The 'Chojja' Missing in Action Award
Nada. I want to see him do more in the OSL. I hope he can up his game once again and dominate once more.

The 'Sync' One Hit Wonder Award
Backho. I just...... don't like that kid and I hope he never makes it this far again.

The 'Bifrost' Map of the Tournament Award
Hwarangdo. makes me have Nostalgia. Could be a little better balanced though =( protosses forgot how to play with 1 gas which is why i believe it seems like Z>>>>P on that map.

Game of the Tournament:
Finals. Game 5.

The 'WTF!' Moment of the Tournament Award:
Backho making it to the semifinals of the tournament. wtf?

Player Most Likely to Win the Next Starleague
Boxer. He's coming back everyone!
ScarFace
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
United States1175 Posts
Last Edited: 2008-07-13 05:46:57
July 11 2008 16:50 GMT
#10
The 'Garimto' Award for Player of the Tournament
July.

The 'Mumyung' Award for Worst Player

Backho

The 'Boxer' Creativity/Inspiration Award

Luxury

The 'Chojja' Missing in Action Award
Jaedong

The 'Sync' One Hit Wonder Award

Backho

The 'Bifrost' Map of the Tournament Award
Hwarangdo

Game of the Tournament
Much vs Hyun game 1


The 'WTF!' Moment of the Tournament Award

When flash lost 0-2 to Luxury

Player Most Likely to Win the Next Starleague
Flash
Can you dig it?
Victor
Profile Joined November 2005
New Zealand1016 Posts
Last Edited: 2008-07-11 17:52:45
July 11 2008 16:56 GMT
#11
The 'Garimto' Award for Player of the Tournament
Best - Even if he loses to July, he still gets it for achieving so much owning people left and right in this OSL (is this his first OSL run?). Truely the Devil Toss incarnation.

The 'Mumyung' Award for Worst Player
Backho - You 3-0 your group then get raped by July. Like how Mumyung started out owning with a high % then later on people wondered "wheres Mumyung? I havent seen him the Individual league after he busted into the scene", this is how Backho will end up. He busts into the scene owning our favorite players left and right but he just doesnt have that spark that makes him the outright winner. Sure he'll take a game or two from good players but in the end, hes going to end up like Mumyung...

The 'Boxer' Creativity/Inspiration Award
Luxury - after watching his games against Flash. Mind games > anything else. 2-0 Flash surely deserves the Boxer award

The 'Chojja' Missing in Action Award
So many contenders, but i'll go with Mind. Ever since he won last years MSL against Bisu. I didn't seen him go very far in either leagues and losing quite a few games in proleague (even though he beat Best and Jaedong but lost to Sea, Kal, FBH, Flash and....Hiya[wtf])

The 'Sync' One Hit Wonder Award
Was going to say Backho but since the title says "one hit wonder", Backho doesnt qualify since he hasn't hit anything so far. This goes to Hwasin (don't hate me). Hes a good player but.. hes already fading, hopefully I see him win at least 1 OSL - [As far as i know, this award predicts the next '1 hit wonder for the next OSL? correct me if im wrong please]

The 'Bifrost' Map of the Tournament Award
Hwarangdo - One of the few maps that gives Zergs some justice.

Game of the Tournament
I just watched the Lux vs Flash games and i must admit, it was very good. Any of the games qualifies for this.

The 'WTF!' Moment of the Tournament Award
BackHo beats Jaedong and Jaedong is eliminatied... enuff said.

Player Most Likely to Win the Next Starleague
Jaedong - For his preformance against Much in the MSL. It was Jaedong on crack, even after the brutal 3-0 he still looked focused in the game. Truely a champion if he keeps it up he'll own the next OSL.

This is only my OPINION. If you disagree with me, please PM me and say why (Don't hate me). If you really what to flame me, again, just PM me so I can at least get my flame-suit ready...

EDIT: changed a few things, I got mixed up in the games . And i watched the lux vs flash series.. :D
JWD
Profile Blog Joined October 2007
United States12607 Posts
July 11 2008 17:03 GMT
#12
The ballot isn't open yet!
✌
boe_N
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
United States57 Posts
July 11 2008 17:15 GMT
#13
first time post, long time reader of the site...
here's my tentative vote for each, finals pending.


The 'Garimto' Award for Player of the Tournament

Best: 3-0'ed his group, bulldozed Much, and won 3 in a row vs. Luxury in clutch fashion (despite Lux's epic choke). This could change if he gets stomped in the finals.

The 'Mumyung' Award for Worst Player
NOT backho - even though July crushed him with his enormous fists, backho's journey to the semifinals deserves some respect - it's not all a fluke. I'd go with Stork here for choosing his teammate as his easy win and promptly losing.

The 'Boxer' Creativity/Inspiration Award
Luxury for winning the mind games vs. Flash.


The 'Chojja' Missing in Action Award

Agree with Victor for Mind. Considered the best tvp, he went 1-2 in a group consisting of a gimp, a geriatric, and a backho.


The 'Sync' One Hit Wonder Award

Backho.

The 'Bifrost' Map of the Tournament Award
Troy. See Lux vs. Flash or Best vs. Lux.

Game of the Tournament
All of July's wins make me feel warm and fuzzy.


The 'WTF!' Moment of the Tournament Award

Backho > Bisu. Backho > Jaedong qualifies too, but they ARE teammates and know each others styles (ahem shower), while Bisu was coming off an impressive victory over Mind.

Player Most Likely to Win the Next Starleague
Jaedong, he seems to have mental toughness and was able to overcome a (arguably) minor slump.
boe_N
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
United States57 Posts
July 11 2008 17:17 GMT
#14
On July 12 2008 02:03 jwd241224 wrote:
The ballot isn't open yet!


Yeah, I think people are just posting opinions / player propaganda
KwarK
Profile Blog Joined July 2006
United States44322 Posts
July 11 2008 17:23 GMT
#15
Jaedong gets the Chojja award no questions asked. No 1 PR doesn't make it through the groups.

I think BackHo deserves the Boxer award for creativity simply because he is, if nothing else, creative and unpredictable. He does things that would never occur to others (except on a what not to do).
ModeratorThe angels have the phone box
WorldCommunist8
Profile Joined August 2007
United States226 Posts
July 11 2008 17:28 GMT
#16
The 'Garimto' Award for Player of the Tournament
Depends. If July takes it 5 games, win or lose, hes my POT, if BeSt sweeps or 3-1's him, its BeSt

The 'Mumyung' Award for Worst Player
If this is who lost 1st round that deserved to- UpMagic
If it's who SHOULD have lost 1st round - BackHo

The 'Boxer' Creativity/Inspiration Award
Luxury

The 'Chojja' Missing in Action Award
Pfft. Jaedong

The 'Sync' One Hit Wonder Award
Rock

The 'Bifrost' Map of the Tournament Award
Troy

Game of the Tournament
..Right now, it's undecided

The 'WTF!' Moment of the Tournament Award
BackHo > Jaedong to eliminate Jaedong

Player Most Likely to Win the Next Starleague
Jaedong
You're toast, R1CH
EtherealDeath
Profile Blog Joined July 2007
United States8366 Posts
Last Edited: 2008-07-11 17:38:37
July 11 2008 17:36 GMT
#17
The 'Garimto' Award for Player of the Tournament
Best

The 'Mumyung' Award for Worst Player

a lot of people...i dunno

The 'Boxer' Creativity/Inspiration Award
Luxury

The 'Chojja' Missing in Action Award

Oh Jaedong where are youuuu

The 'Sync' One Hit Wonder Award
I'm sorry, but I'm gonna have to say July :-(

The 'Bifrost' Map of the Tournament Award
I love Troy

Game of the Tournament

Any of the Flash v Lux games

The 'WTF!' Moment of the Tournament Award
Wtf Flash you lost 2-0?

Player Most Likely to Win the Next Starleague

The Best protoss



+ Show Spoiler +
Lol jk about July+ Show Spoiler +
actually nvm I take that back
Wasabi
Profile Blog Joined August 2006
United States3085 Posts
Last Edited: 2008-07-11 18:07:35
July 11 2008 18:00 GMT
#18
--- Nuked ---
lxginverse
Profile Joined May 2008
Monaco1506 Posts
Last Edited: 2008-07-12 10:41:48
July 11 2008 18:07 GMT
#19
The 'Garimto' Award for Player of the Tournament
BeSt... he completely turned around the tables in his favor during the series with Luxury

The 'Mumyung' Award for Worst Player
BackHo... sheesh i wouldnt even dare to watch his semifinal matches

The 'Boxer' Creativity/Inspiration Award
Luxury - for KOing Flash superb ZvT

The 'Chojja' Missing in Action Award
Flash - he's my bet for the title but... nah he will win next season.

The 'Sync' One Hit Wonder Award
July - its his last chance definitely...
+ Show Spoiler +
and he will fail...

+ Show Spoiler +
and im wrong lol


The 'Bifrost' Map of the Tournament Award
Troy... Flash vs Luxury and Luxury vs Best

Game of the Tournament
Flash vs Luxury on Troy

The 'WTF!' Moment of the Tournament Award
Backho KOing his group (sorry :p)

Player Most Likely to Win the Next Starleague
Luxury
fromis_9 enjoyer
Wasabi
Profile Blog Joined August 2006
United States3085 Posts
July 11 2008 18:10 GMT
#20
--- Nuked ---
1 2 3 Next All
Please log in or register to reply.
Live Events Refresh
Next event in 5h 2m
[ Submit Event ]
Live Streams
Refresh
StarCraft 2
Nina 91
SortOf 61
StarCraft: Brood War
Rain 2297
Shinee 72
HiyA 40
Mong 23
NotJumperer 19
sorry 18
Noble 11
Icarus 6
Dota 2
monkeys_forever1397
NeuroSwarm163
League of Legends
JimRising 679
Reynor5
Heroes of the Storm
WinterStarcraft609
Other Games
summit1g7281
Coldzera 763
C9.Mang0331
PiGStarcraft249
RuFF_SC238
ArmadaUGS33
Organizations
Other Games
gamesdonequick868
Dota 2
PGL Dota 2 - Main Stream383
[ Show 13 non-featured ]
StarCraft 2
• intothetv
• AfreecaTV YouTube
• Kozan
• IndyKCrew
• Migwel
StarCraft: Brood War
• Pr0nogo 3
• BSLYoutube
• STPLYoutube
• ZZZeroYoutube
Dota 2
• lizZardDota2140
League of Legends
• Lourlo1299
• Rush1145
• Stunt342
Upcoming Events
Sparkling Tuna Cup
5h 2m
Afreeca Starleague
5h 2m
Leta vs Soulkey
PiGosaur Cup
19h 2m
Kung Fu Cup
1d 6h
The PondCast
2 days
Replay Cast
2 days
CranKy Ducklings
4 days
Online Event
4 days
FEL
4 days
AI Arena Tournament
4 days
[ Show More ]
BSL: Ladder Tournament
4 days
Sparkling Tuna Cup
5 days
BSL Open Qualifier
5 days
BSL Open Qualifier
5 days
WardiTV Weekly
6 days
Liquipedia Results

Completed

Proleague 2026-09-27
Blizzard Classic Cup 2026
Calamity Invitational

Ongoing

ASL Season 22
Super Anchor Qualifying S3
CSL 2026 AUTUMN (S22)
Acropolis #5
1win Private Club #1
Logitech G Play Connect 2026
SL StarSeries Fall 2026
FISSURE Playground #3
BLAST Open Fall 2026
Esports World Cup 2026
BLAST Bounty Summer 2026
BLAST Bounty Summer Qual
Stake Ranked Episode 3

Upcoming

Acropolis #5 - GSB
Acropolis #5 - GSC
BSL Season 23
SC4ALL II: Brood War
BSL 23: Non-Korean Championship
HSC XXX
Stellar Fest 2: Lunar Cup
SC4ALL II: StarCraft II
Kung Fu Cup 2026 Grand Finals
RSL Offline Finals
Custodian Cup
Copium Cup
PGL Major Singapore 2026
Stake Ranked Episode 6
BLAST Rivals Fall 2026
IEM Beijing 2026
Stake Ranked Episode 5
PGL Masters Bucharest 2026
1win Private Club #2
Thunderpick World Champ. '26
ESL Pro League Season 24
Stake Ranked Episode 4
TLPD

1. ByuN
2. TY
3. Dark
4. Solar
5. Stats
6. Nerchio
7. sOs
8. soO
9. INnoVation
10. Elazer
1. Rain
2. Flash
3. EffOrt
4. Last
5. Bisu
6. Soulkey
7. Mini
8. Sharp
Sidebar Settings...

Advertising | Privacy Policy | Terms Of Use | Contact Us

Original banner artwork: Jim Warren
The contents of this webpage are copyright © 2026 TLnet. All Rights Reserved.