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So it's been one year since BFTB took off

Since that time, I had to sign off as the main blogger, but we were very fortunate to have John leading and SHaynes, Grey Suit, Richard and Andy providing articles and analysis.  It was kind of an odd start with a number of Broncos posters coming over as I had spent a lot time at MHR.  The Hochuli game came early on and developed more heated threads.  I remember the powers that be asking what was up, because they had never seen comment stats like that from a new blog.

I was fortunate to inherit some good folks early on from the Gaslamp Ballers that made it a lot of fun week in and out.  I'm not going to call you all out because I'm bound to forget some.  It was an odd season, the Chargers fell to 4-8 and looked to be out of the playoffs before a miraculous turn around.

Some of my favorite posts over the year:

Early on the Oman came out this on the lines.  Then Richard came out with the first of his incomparable stats posts.  He also spent considerable time keeping my posts free from grammatical errors and spelling mistakes ex post facto, practically a full time job in itself.


When the Bolts looked down for the count last season I had the pleasure of reading this from Johnny Dub.  It expressed almost perfectly what I felt.  Next came Christmas time and things were looking up when Axion came up with this image.  He came up with one other image that I won't repost, but it really made me laugh.

One of the posts I enjoyed writing the most was the Playoff victory against the Colts here.  It showed that the Chargers belonged in the playoffs despite the 8-8 record and that game was just pure fun to watch.  The other one that felt good to write was the re-signing of LT.  Although I had rationalized his leaving; LT in another uniform was going to be very, very wrong.


So I'll leave you all with a brief poll to see how you thought it went...

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How was the first year of BFTB?
Excellent!
92 votes

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I remember the powers that be asking what was up, because they had never seen comment stats like that from a new blog.

Hopefully they kicked themselves hard for not giving SBNation Charger fans a home sooner!

Christmas was a good day – there was Christmas bacon on BFTB, GLB, and Uncommon. That’s like half of SBNation.

Here’s to another… umm… artistically inspirational year!

Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play

by Axion on Sep 8, 2009 12:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Seriously

We need more of your brilliance in the comments.

"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock

by John Gennaro on Sep 8, 2009 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey

Good to see you around again.

"Football is a physical sport, sometimes you have a disagreement on what's going on, and you have a discussion about it." Kris Dielman

by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 8, 2009 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thanks!

Yourself as well!

It’s harder than I thought it would be to keep up with two blogs while splashing life-water at a third, but here is definitely my home during football season. :)

Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play

by Axion on Sep 8, 2009 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

He also spent considerable time keeping my posts free from grammatical errors and spelling mistakes ex post facto

Isn’t Richard lovely?

"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock

by John Gennaro on Sep 8, 2009 1:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Thank you, sir

I maintain that if I run BFTB for another 10 years I’ll still consider you the head writer here. Like I said in my post, I would’ve left and found some place better if you didn’t keep me coming back and get me interested enough to write my own thoughts here.

I appreciate the kind words, and the excellent poll. As somebody who could possibly influence other voters, I will keep my vote a secret.

"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock

by John Gennaro on Sep 8, 2009 1:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Your secret

is safe with me.

"Football is a physical sport, sometimes you have a disagreement on what's going on, and you have a discussion about it." Kris Dielman

by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 8, 2009 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

And seriously

You do a great job.

"Football is a physical sport, sometimes you have a disagreement on what's going on, and you have a discussion about it." Kris Dielman

by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 8, 2009 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

get a room

What you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone on this blog is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on our souls.

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 8, 2009 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

There’s no room in ’tec’s heart for love…

"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock

by John Gennaro on Sep 8, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

only been around for about 2 months

but LOVE the site, and am very impressed with the job you’ve all done with it. It is the 2nd place I go on the internet, before email.

But, why even have a poll if you don’t have a choice?

by Hoot1969 on Sep 8, 2009 7:43 PM PDT reply actions  

what other option is there??

If I agreed with you, we would both be wrong

by Diesel85 on Sep 8, 2009 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's like an Iraqi Election

What you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone on this blog is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on our souls.

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 8, 2009 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

A dated reference. Vintage sdsuaztec4. Or is it? I don’t really know if that’s something he does…

Bolts from the Blue // "Game over." - Jamal Williams
Bloody Elbow // "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - H.L. Mencken

by Richard Wade on Sep 8, 2009 11:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

why have a poll?

fantastic?
pretty good?
better than SDUT?
better than watching ESPN ticker?
about the same as a mild skin rash?
same as watching the Raiders, as a fan?

by Hoot1969 on Sep 8, 2009 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

It’s supposed to be blatantly funny.

"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock

by John Gennaro on Sep 9, 2009 4:06 AM PDT up reply actions  

A poll with only one option is a Kid Nate specialty.

Bolts from the Blue // "Game over." - Jamal Williams
Bloody Elbow // "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - H.L. Mencken

by Richard Wade on Sep 8, 2009 11:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't know if I've posted here yet

But I love it – it sends a great standard and I visit almost every day (I just don’t know enough about what you call football to contribute very much). The first game is live on tv here and I can’t wait!

trust me, I'm telling you stories...

by Aussie fan on Sep 8, 2009 8:27 PM PDT reply actions  

MNF in Australia?

What time is it on?

I watched the 2004 playoff loss to the Jets from Israel.

What you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone on this blog is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on our souls.

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 8, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

12:15pm (Tuesday)

Just in time for a nice leisurely lunch – I’ve actually got a break on next week, but it’s because I’ve got a kid due then, so hopefully labour doesn’t break out at the wrong time!

Passion Play - follow the annual quest for the premiership in all its horror and glory, http://spunc.com.au/members/hunter/product/9780980517965/

by Aussie fan on Sep 8, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nice!

TAF? Tuesday Afternoon Football! Right on!

What you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone on this blog is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on our souls.

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 8, 2009 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yep

It could become a habit as I can work (grin) from home on Tuesday’s anyway…

Passion Play - follow the annual quest for the premiership in all its horror and glory, http://spunc.com.au/members/hunter/product/9780980517965/

by Aussie fan on Sep 8, 2009 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Congrats on the kid. BFTB readers seem to be popping them out daily now.

If you ever have any questions about American football, you can e-mail me or post them in the comments. I’m sure nobody would wind helping you to improve your Chargers-watching experience.

"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock

by John Gennaro on Sep 9, 2009 4:08 AM PDT up reply actions  

congrats on your pending birth!

Mine is 5 days old, and I’ve never been so proud in my whole life!

by Hoot1969 on Sep 9, 2009 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

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