First, to answer the question: Probably not -- but only because the Pulitzer Foundation refuses to accept blog entries.

Still, nobody knows for sure, because this year, the list of Pulitzer finalists has not been leaked. Usually, the chief of Editor & Publisher, Joe Strupp, names them on his media-focused website after Pulitzer jurors slip him the nominations anonymously. This lets journalists and readers debate over who they think deserves which prize for which scoop, and it can be fun.

Not this year. "They all shut their mouths," Strupp told Roy J. Harris Jr. on Romenesko. "It's the tightest it's been for leaks in years."

There's still about two weeks left until this year's best-in-journalism prizes are announced, and anyone and everyone is eligible. For those of you upset that March Madness is over and want to play some pick-'em games, that's what the "comments" section is for.

Here are some starters, brainstormed in the spirit of Joseph Pulitzer, a sensationalist yellow journalist who threw wild accusations around in his papers during the Spanish-American War:

Best Objective Reporting - Chris Matthews's "Oh God" moment introducing Bobby Jindal.

Best Scoop - Sarah Palin's allegation that Barack Obama is "palling around" with Bill Ayers.

Most Politically Correct Editorial Cartoon - The New York Post's dead-monkey drawing.

Most Sincere Apology - The one for the New York Post's dead-monkey drawing.

Most Relevant/Senseless On-Air Rant Against the Bailout - This guy.

Strongest Solution to Save the News Industry - Jon Stewart, or possibly The Onion.