The polls are officially open and will be until noon tomorrow, at which time we will crown our 2013 Person of the Year.
Let's meet your finalists:
Rick Pitino
Resume:
--Led Louisville to its first national championship since 1986 and got a tattoo on his back to commemorate the achievement.
--Celebrated during the offseason in consistently awesome fashion.
--Was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
Teddy Bridgewater
Resume:
--Was the Most Valuable Player in both of Louisville's 2013 bowl victories - the Sugar Bowl win over Florida and the Russell Athletic Bowl blowout of Miami.
--Among other statistical achievements, he broke the U of L record for passing touchdowns in a season.
--Handled his emergence as a national star and potential top draft pick with as much dignity and class as anyone could have ever hoped for.
Peyton Siva
Resume:
--Was the heart and soul (and captain) of Louisville's first national championship team since 1986.
--Became the only player besides Patrick Ewing to be named MVP of the Big East Tournament in back-to-back seasons.
--Was the 2013 American Eagle Outfitters Big East Men's Basketball Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
Gorgui Dieng
Resume:
--Another leader on the national championship team, Gorgui averaged 9.8 points and 9.4 rebounds in his final season as a Cardinal.
--Was named the 2013 Big East Defensive Player of the Year and was a first team all-conference selection.
--Continued to be one of the greatest human beings on the planet.