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LOS ANGELES -- You won't be able to see The ESPYS until Sunday night, July 16 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN. But your favorite Show host, Buzzmaster, was backstage on Wed., July 12 to capture all the goings on behind the scenes.
This year over 12 million votes were cast by you the fans to help determine the best of the best from the past year in sports. All the biggest names from every sport under the sun will make their way into the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood (yes, the place where they do American Idol) to watch host Lance Armstrong oversee the festivites and hand out some hardware to the deserving athletes that received the majority of your votes.
Use the form below to submit your ESPY questions and comments and then join Buzzmaster from backstage at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 12! Justin (LA): Take Fat Burger into Kodak, it's classier.  Buzzmaster: (7:33 PM ET ) Take that back!
Jamaal, NY: Who's the host? Buzzmaster: (7:37 PM ET ) Lance Armstrong! He has some big shoes to fill but if you can win 7 Tour de France races you can host an awards show.
Buzzmaster: (7:40 PM ET ) The NFL is in full force on the red carpet right now with the Steelers holding court and Shaun Alexander making the rounds. And the rookie ... Reggie Bush ... is generating quite the squeals from the crowd. Reggie just won Best College Athlete and said ''This is better than the Heisman. It's skinnier and not as heavy.'' Funny guy!
Tom (Tampa,FL): Can I watch this on ESPNEWS? Buzzmaster: (7:42 PM ET ) Yes, turn on NEWS for the pre-ESPY show.
Mike (Henrietta): Vince Young has Reggie any day Buzzmaster: (7:43 PM ET ) Matt Leinart is about to present the award for Best Comeback Player here on the red carpet .. and it goes to ... Tedy Bruschi! Big surprise there, huh?
Ephraim R. (Maple Shade, NJ): As a paid host yourself, where would you rank ESPYs on the host-aspiration chart? Buzzmaster: (7:45 PM ET ) Above the Soap Opera Awards and below the MTV Music Awards.
Gavin (Seattle): Are the refs still helping the Steelers across the turf? Jonathan (WI): i found it it's on ESPNEWS yay!!!!! Jim, NC: Will it be on the radio? Buzzmaster: (7:46 PM ET ) I'm your radio tonight. Sorry for the static. Now turn it up!
Keith Dayton, Ohio: Refs are too busy pulling the Steelers from Carson Palmer... Ephraim R. (Maple Shade, NJ): uh, i'm getting 4 qtrs, but it says its coming on at 8. close enough. Buzzmaster: (7:48 PM ET ) Whoops .. a red carpet interviewer just called Julius Jones Julius Erving.
Rob (Mt. Pocono,PA): anyone watching the Greatest World Series Team on Classic? Buzzmaster: (7:49 PM ET ) Cast your vote right now on the front page of .com! 1,000,000 votes already! Make it 1,000,001!
Dan (Milwaukee): I can't find the ESPYs on any channel. Is it being taped or being shown tonight? Buzzmaster: (7:52 PM ET ) Will air on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Ephraim R. (Maple Shade, NJ): of course, supernova is coming on at 8 too. espys red-carpet preview or supernova...either way, I'm sure I'll be a much better person for it. Buzzmaster: (7:57 PM ET ) The red carpet is getting really packed now. We're about 1 hour from showtime. Looks like everyone is arriving in cars. We need someone to step it up and arrive in a tank or something. I hope somebody is taking notes.
Buzzmaster: (7:58 PM ET ) DWade is racking up the style points right now. By the way, be sure to check ESPYS.TV tonight and tomorroand ESPN.com's Page 2 the rest of the week for results and all kinds of good ESPY stuff.
Ed (Cotati, CA): I really hope the autistic kid who dropped 20 in a game wins tonight. Any sighting of him yet Buzz? Buzzmaster: (7:59 PM ET ) Not yet, but pretty sure he is in the house.
Ron (Baltimore, MD): WILL James Blake win comeback player of the year? Buzzmaster: (8:00 PM ET ) Tedy Bruschi already claimed that award earlier.
Buzzmaster: (8:02 PM ET ) Did I mention it is HOT? Wow. If I were a celeb I think I would be giving one word answers and make a beeline down the carpet towards the air conditioning.
Buzzmaster: (8:04 PM ET ) Janet Jackson in the house! She's a presenter. She says she doesn't like to speak in front of big crowds. Hmm.. She also just said her brothers are very athletic. Apparently they played baseball and had scouts interested. OK.
Gilbert (Miami): Was Wade carrying Shaq through the red carpet? Buzzmaster: (8:06 PM ET ) I'm gonna tell Shaq you said that.
Ephraim R. (Maple Shade, NJ): cmon, help out yer boy george lopez and get him a comb. Buzzmaster: (8:09 PM ET ) Venus Williams' hair is very shiny.
Ephraim R. (Maple Shade, NJ): shaqs gunna get all icy-hot when he hears that. i don't know what that means, but its kinda gross. Jeff Schmidt (Hollywood, CA): The big black drape is blocking my view from the building across the street. Can you see about having it taken down? Thanks! Buzzmaster: (8:11 PM ET ) I'll get right on that!
Buzzmaster: (8:13 PM ET ) T.O. is on the red carpet talking to The Black Widow. He seems to have gone through a ''how to give non-interesting answers that won't get you in trouble" course. I think he got an A but I'm not sure.
Buzzmaster: (8:15 PM ET ) Now we're talkin' .. Carmen Electra has arrived.
Travis (Indiana State): Any chance Leinart and is going to bring Hilton to the show? Buzzmaster: (8:19 PM ET ) She wasn't with him earlier. He's probably smarter than that. If he brings her to the ESPYs, he'll never hear the end of it.
Buzzmaster: (8:20 PM ET ) Those loud shreiks can mean only one thing .. Kobe Bryant has hit the red carpet.
Paris (Hollywood, CA): NOPE! Buzzmaster: (8:22 PM ET ) Whoa! Jack Bauer is in the house! Good to know we are all safe.
Buzzmaster: (8:24 PM ET ) He's talking hockey. Ugh. Can't we ask him how he gets around L.A. so fast? I'd love to know the answer to that question.
Buzzmaster: (8:25 PM ET ) Stu Scott just busted out the bathroom and cell phone questions .. apparently he goes to the bathroom when they cut away to CTU and he's still trying to find out what battery is in his cell phone so he can get another one.
Jeff (Los Angeles): Any chance of a wardrobe malfunction? Is it overkill on the security still? Buzzmaster: (8:28 PM ET ) If you tried to sneak on the red carpet right now I think somebody would pummel you with a mike stand. There is always hope for a wardrobe malfunction. There are cameras everywhere so if it happens, it won't get by us!
Andrew (Columbus, OH): Why isn't this on live? It would make for a MUCH better show! Buzzmaster: (8:31 PM ET ) Live TV isn't always what it is cracked up to be. It's gonna be a good show on Sunday, trust the Buzz.
Iron Butter ( Rochester NY): J Mac's got Kobe all day, best sports moment of the year by far baby. Buzzmaster: (8:32 PM ET ) Ben Stiller has arrived. Or more importantly, his wife Christine Taylor has arrived.
Buzzmaster: (8:35 PM ET ) Kobe says JMac is the ''perfect story''. He said watching it made him want to hit the gym and practice even more. He also says the only way he's scoring 100 is on a video game.
Buzzmaster: (8:37 PM ET ) OK, here is an update on just some of the ladies in attendance tonight .. Mariah Carey, Rosario Dawson, Carmen Electra, Janet Jackson, Ashley Judd, Danica Patrick, Brandy and Christie Taylor.
Mat (Scottsdale, AZ): Buzz try and ask someone the Brokeback Mountain question Buzzmaster: (8:39 PM ET ) Jake Gyllenhaal is here.
Shawna (New York, NY): What about Kimmie Meissner? Buzzmaster: (8:41 PM ET ) Present.
Mat (Scottsdale, AZ): how about angie jolie or jennifer aniston? Buzzmaster: (8:42 PM ET ) If they were hear I'd be chasing them and not talking to you guys. So, no.
Mat (Scottsdale, AZ): but is Tanith Belbin there? Buzzmaster: (8:43 PM ET ) Unfortunately, no. Very disappointing.
Mat (Scottsdale, AZ): what about your girl Sharapova? You've already laid the ground work in CT when you were rapping to her about her dog... Buzzmaster: (8:44 PM ET ) Again, no. That's good though. We need our space. I think she was falling for me. At least that's what I tell myself.
Travis (Indiana State): How long are you going to be chatting with us Buzz? Buzzmaster: (8:45 PM ET ) I'll be here until Lance Armstrong say ''goodnight".
Buzzmaster: (8:46 PM ET ) Some guy named Speedy is warming up the crowd right now. We're getting close to showtime.
Shawna (New York, NY): Do we get the play-by-play or is that classified until it airs? Buzzmaster: (8:48 PM ET ) I've been given the green light to let if fly. So if you don't want to know who wins, you should log off now. But I won't give it all away. You'll have to tune in on Sunday night.
Eric (NC): Has TO refused to enter the building on account of ESPN not giving him any guaranteed money? Ken (Indianapolis, IN): Speaking of Armstrong, do you think he is going to make fun of the doping scandals in this year's tour, during the show? Steve (Seattle, WA): Any Will Ferrell or Steve Carell sightings? Buzzmaster: (8:51 PM ET ) Ferrell present and accounted for.
Brian (Los Ang): Does anyone know if the Super Bowl refs got their rings yet? Buzzmaster: (8:53 PM ET ) Folks are starting to take their seats .. we're minutes away from the start. Dr. J. is holding court right now. Living Legend Alert.
thurston (ATL): what do u think is more impressive, 81 or 20? Buzzmaster: (8:56 PM ET ) We're going to find out in the next few hours.
Blake (Utah): Do you actually get to meet anyone or do you just get to sit and talk to us? Buzzmaster: (9:01 PM ET ) I'm a one-man band tonight, chatting with you, firing off questions for the celebs and stalking Ashley Judd. It's gonna be fun!
Buzzmaster: (9:03 PM ET ) They are kicking off the show with the montage of all the great athletes and people we lost over the past year. If this doesn't give you goosebumps then you should check your pulse.
Buzzmaster: (9:04 PM ET ) Tuna fish sandwiches here backstage. Pretty yummy. Nice change of pace from In 'n Out for almost every meal.
Mat (Scottsdale, AZ): RIP Kirby Puckett Buzzmaster: (9:05 PM ET ) Next up is a montage of great moments. This is worth tuning in for alone.
Jake (Harrisburg, PA): If Rowand's face-plant grab doesn't get the play of the year, there is no justice. Buzzmaster: (9:08 PM ET ) Wow .. be sure to set your TIVO's for this moments montage .. good stuff.
Buzzmaster: (9:09 PM ET ) Lance Armstrong has just kicked off the show!
Buzzmaster: (9:10 PM ET ) Holy cow! Lance just broke out the ''one nut'' joke. Seriously. This show is off to a great start.
Buzzmaster: (9:10 PM ET ) Lance is on fire right now. Just took a dig at France. Wow. He came out firing.
Buzzmaster: (9:14 PM ET ) Holy cow .. Lance is tearing it up. Brokeback Mountain joke alert. I won't repeat.
randy (alabama): rowand's catch was very gutsy but no way it was better than "the catch" by prothro. Mike (Ithaca): I still don't understand how Ovechkin's "The Goal" wasn't among the finalists. That blew me away. Buzzmaster: (9:26 PM ET ) Sorry folks .. it's a zoo backstage and we lost our connection there for a bit .. pirating somebody's wireless right now .. and the show goes on ..
Buzzmaster: (9:27 PM ET ) While I was away, Shaun Alexander won Best Record Breaking Performance and Vince Young won Best Championship Performance.
Kyle (Hamlin, NY): I'm agreeing with Mike, Ovechkin scored the best goal of the season, he got jipped! Mike (vineland, NJ): is there a place to follow the results on line? Buzzmaster: (9:28 PM ET ) ESPYS.TV will be running results.
Buzzmaster: (9:30 PM ET ) Hey, Dwight from The Office is in a bit about being Lance's personal assistant.
Buzzmaster: (9:33 PM ET ) We're still awaiting for the first celeb/athlete to make their way backstage and talk to the media. Their ready to pounce.
Buzzmaster: (9:35 PM ET ) Vince Young just made his way backstage with his ESPY in hand.
Buzzmaster: (9:37 PM ET ) He says the ESPY is going in his home office. About winning the ESPY .. ''I got the last laugh.''
Buzzmaster: (9:37 PM ET ) Chris Paul has just won Best Breakthrough Athlete!
Buzzmaster: (9:40 PM ET ) I'll keep you updated on all the awards. Ludacris is backstage!
Buzzmaster: (9:41 PM ET ) Ludacris says DWade is his favorite athlete. Some media person just asked if there would be a sequal to Crash. Um, whatever.
Buzzmaster: (9:42 PM ET ) Lud says the ESPY gift bag is good, but it's not even in the same league as the Oscar bag. Trips to Tahiti!
Buzzmaster: (9:43 PM ET ) There's a girl holding up a big sign backstage for the folks who don't know what Shaun Alexander looks like. He just made his way backstage.
Dan (Milwaukee): I went on espys.tv and it's just the ESPYs site. It's not giving me results. Buzzmaster: (9:45 PM ET ) Believe all the results are going up but probably not until after the show. Or you can always check ESPN.com Page 2 tomorrow. But stay with me and you'll hear all the big winners.
Buzzmaster: (9:49 PM ET ) Alexander on playing for Alabama: ''Bear Bryant has been dead for 20 years but he still runs that town."
Steve (Dallas): Buzz, when you flying back to Bristol to the Worldwide Headquarters? Buzzmaster: (9:50 PM ET ) Maybe never. I like it here. And I haven't been discovered yet. I can't go back!
Buzzmaster: (9:50 PM ET ) Alexander on MNF: "Monday night is Monday night. It's the biggest night of the week. I'm excited that ESPN has it."
Buzzmaster: (9:52 PM ET ) Best Play Award is up next ..
Buzzmaster: (9:54 PM ET ) Prothroooooooooo! Best play!
Steve (Dallas): Is the autistic kid up for the Best Play Award? Buzzmaster: (9:55 PM ET ) Best moment. It's JMac vs. Kobe.
DZ (PA): Can't wait to see the beginning... worth the price of admission... I'm jealous of the Buzz... Buzzmaster: (10:02 PM ET ) Don't be jealous of me. I'm wearing uncomfortable shoes.
Buzzmaster: (10:03 PM ET ) Glory Road just won the ESPY for Best Sports Movie.
Fadde (Venice Beach): How Awesome does The Kodak Theatre look? Buzzmaster: (10:04 PM ET ) You mean the House That Taylor Hicks Built? Yeah, looks good.
Buzzmaster: (10:06 PM ET ) Shaun White is on stage with Carmen Electra right now. If you are going to be jealous, be jealous of him.
Steve (Dallas): So if I stay tuned for the rest of the chat (unlikely), will I really need to watch the ESPYs since I know who won most of the awards? Buzzmaster: (10:08 PM ET ) Tune in for the first part of the show at least. Gotta see Lance's monologue.
Buzzmaster: (10:09 PM ET ) Annika Sorenstam just won best female athlete.
Buzzmaster: (10:23 PM ET ) Sorry, lost the wireless connection again. But we're back .. for now. The Glory Road players are in the press room and have everyone's attention. That's tough to do.
Daniel (Gainesville, FL): Has the winner of the Best Coach/Manager been revealed? Buzzmaster: (10:27 PM ET ) Bill Cowher.
Bob in Austin, TX: Dod Vince look bigger in person than you expected? Buzzmaster: (10:29 PM ET ) No. Not sure why everyone says that. He just looks like a new-age QB.
Buzzmaster: (10:33 PM ET ) Sorry for the slowness .. there are about 18 wireless networks battling it out here .. it's been tough going.
Peter (Houston,TX): How's my man Lance holding up? Buzzmaster: (10:36 PM ET ) He's making believers out of all the haters. Doing a bang up job. The Show is still rolling. Best Male Athlete is coming up.
Buzzmaster: (10:43 PM ET ) Mariah Carey about to announce best Male Athlete ..
Buzzmaster: (10:44 PM ET ) The host just won an award!
Buzzmaster: (10:45 PM ET ) OK, another reason to watch on Sunday .. Will Ferrell just interrupted Lance's speech with a drink in his hand ..
Zito (Spokane, Washington): How did Jim Larranaga not win Best Coach/Manager? That is beyond my comprehension.. Buzzmaster: (10:51 PM ET ) OK, reason No. 542 to watch on Sunday night .. Danica just shook her moneymaker on stage with Ludacris.
Buzzmaster: (10:52 PM ET ) Best Game up next ..
Buzzmaster: (10:55 PM ET ) Do I really have to tell you what won Best Game?
bf (hoboken, nj): gotta be the rose bowl Buzzmaster: (11:03 PM ET ) Gotta be!
Buzzmaster: (11:03 PM ET ) Gotta be!
Steve (Dallas): Seriously Buzz, how sucky is your wireless newtork? It takes 5-6 minutes just to post 2 comments! Buzzmaster: (11:07 PM ET ) It's brutal. The backstage area is about the size of a bathroom. So everyone is hogging the same networks. Best Moment is about to be announced ...
Buzzmaster: (11:08 PM ET ) JMac! ESPY Award winner!
Buzzmaster: (11:09 PM ET ) Just one more award to go .. best team! And Talib Kweli is about to hit the mic.
Jeremy (Lowell,IN): Buzz, Who Won Best Driver? Buzzmaster: (11:10 PM ET ) Tony Stewart
Steve (Dallas): In case you all don't know, JMac is the autistic kid who shot a 3 pointer to win some important game for his middle school team! Chrystal, Greece, NY: YAY J MAC....WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!! A-rod (Atl): It wasn't an important game......his team was winning easy....thats why he was put in........J-Mac is a great story.....but Kobe Deserved it.....he did it in the pros.....5 three pointers can be one big fluke.....81 points can't! Jason (Kenosha): Buzz, Who won best Golfer? Buzzmaster: (11:15 PM ET ) Tiger.
Paul (Kansas City, MO): Melanie Troxel got ROBBED for Best Driver! Jesse (Dallas): Buzz, who won the Best MLS player? Buzzmaster: (11:18 PM ET ) Landon Donovan.
Tari (Livonia, MI): I've tried to ask this three times...would you please tell me who won best male tennis player? Please? Buzzmaster: (11:19 PM ET ) Surprisingly, Roger Federer. What has he done?
Joe, Jacksonville, FL: Buzz, who is your winner of tonight's hottest looking female athlete and why? Buzzmaster: (11:21 PM ET ) I'm about 10 feet from Danica Patrick right now and she has my vote. She looks phenomenal tonight.
DannyAingeIsStuuuuupid: Who won best team? Hello? ANYONE OUT THERE? Buzzmaster: (11:22 PM ET ) Steelers!
Buzzmaster: (11:26 PM ET ) OK, the show just came to a close. It's been a blast talking to all you guys and gals. I'm gonna wrap up and try to sneak into some parties and get to In 'n Out for dinner. Reminder to tune in Sunday night at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN to see the show! I didn't do it justice .. trust me. Top 3 Reasons To Watch: 1) Lance Armstrong's monologue, 2) Danica Patrick shaking her moneymaker with Ludacris, 3) Will Ferrell interrupting Lance Armstrong's acceptance speech. Until next year! Good night!
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