The Pulitzer Prize Committee announced Thursday that local sports reporter Chad Broadsworth, 34, has been awarded the prestigious honor for his groundbreaking body of work consisting almost entirely of the question "How do you feel?" repeated in various tones and contexts over his 12-year career.
"Mr. Broadsworth has demonstrated an unparalleled mastery of post-game emotional extraction," read the committee's statement. "Whether addressing a champion who has just achieved their lifelong dream or a defeated athlete processing public failure, his unwavering commitment to this singular line of inquiry represents the pinnacle of modern sports journalism."
"I feel... good. This is a great question that I wish I had thought of myself."
Broadsworth, who was overcome with emotion upon receiving the news, was immediately asked by seventeen colleagues how he felt.
The award specifically cited Broadsworth's 2024 coverage of the Winter Olympics, where he asked gold medalist Sarah Chen how she felt approximately 47 times across different interviews, each time approaching the question as if it were being asked for the first time.
"What really set Chad apart," noted committee chair Dr. Helen Markup, "was his ability to ask 'How do you feel?' to athletes who had just told him exactly how they felt, suggesting a depth of commitment to the craft that borders on the philosophical."
Critics have noted that Broadsworth has occasionally diversified his repertoire with such variations as "Talk about that feeling," "Walk me through those emotions," and the daringly innovative "Feelings?"
When reached for comment, Broadsworth's mother said she was very proud but wished he would call more often. When asked how that made him feel, she hung up.