Sometimes things just run their course....and it appears that is the case with this blog.When I first started this blog, it was January 12, 2006. The Davidson Basketball team got very little coverage at the time. Brendan Winters was the leader, Steph Curry was still playing high school basketball (almost nobody knew who he was), and the team was coming off a nice run in the NIT the previous year.
At the time, I had become familiar with blogging, and thought it might a good way for a few Davidson fans out there to follow the team. So, I began.
My first post on this blog was this:
"Why this blog? As a Davidson alum ('94), I am interested in what is happening with the basketball team. Since Davidson is such a small school, there is very little coverage. I thought I might try to consolidate what little coverage our team gets. I hope you will enjoy it. "
In January 2006, this blog was about all you could find on the internet as a source for info on the Cats, other than the official website, and a brand new message board.
Well....as they say.....that was then, and this is now. My, how the atmosphere has changed since then!
No longer is our beloved basketball team just another small school in a small conference. We have been to 3 straight NCAA Tournaments, and last season even went to the Elite Eight, beat several top 20 teams and finished #9 in the nation. The Wildcats are getting LOTS of coverage now, which is wonderful!! That is also the very reason that I don't think this blog is really necessary anymore. That is a testament to the accomplishments of the basketball players and coaches over the past few years.
So, with that in mind, I bid you farewell. I will not say goodbye, because - who knows - maybe I'll make a blogging comeback some day. But for now, I look forward to simply watching the games and pulling for Davidson.
GO CATS!!
&Cntr=USA&logo=davidson.gif){kind=link}
23 comments:
Thank you, WB, for the years of fantastic service.
My thanks, too. And I'm certain that Tony Snow would send along his thanks, if he could. I know he kept up with our Cats through you.
stan
Thanks for your fan-tastic commitment. The gift you gave us all, in the free service you performed, exemplifies the true spirit of the Davidson community - giving of your time and talents to a worthy cause.
The Davidson College basketball team was comprised of real students having good old fashioned fun when I exuded in their triumphs under Lefty, and that status remains unchanged today. Hope to see in Detroit next March. KAO '71.
Thank you so much for your hard work and everything you've put up on this site! It's been wonderful to keep up with.
Wildcat1017
Wells,
I just wanted to say thank you for all your help as I covered Davidson's rise to its current status. Your blog was a hidden gem for a little while, but then lots of folks got to really see how much dedication and hard work you put into it. You really helped me find story angles and coverage that I might not have seen otherwise. I also appreciate all the nice things you had to say about me too. My coverage would not have been as good without your help. I hope we can run into each other at the Brickhouse one day, and maybe we'll both be back doing this again - you blogging and me covering the team - in a few years. Until then, thanks for everything. You are not only a good blogger, but a good guy too.
Kevin Cary
Charlotte Observer
Thanks for such a wonderful blog. I definitely will miss it..fingers crossed you will come back.
Best of luck.
Melissa
Thanks for the blog. Enjoyed it.
You were and still are a worthy and formidable opponent. You did a lot, especially since you have a career and family (as well as a life) to think about and enjoy. I too have found that the coverage of both Davidson and the College of Charleston has increased as have our sport web-sites which means I doubt the CofC Sports Fan will need to be in existence much longer. I feel your pain, it's a lot to keep up with, but you can still drop us a line when you get the chance to let us know you still are out there.
In closing, good game tonight!-JET
Attention true College BBall fans, on April 2nd at The Palace in Auburn Hills, MI the top college 3-point shooters and dunk artists will show off their skills in the 21st Annual State Farm College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships. Come see the excitement!!
For more information check out my facebook and twitter page:
http://twitter.com/SlamDunk3Point
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/profile.php?id=1465577003
Good blogging with fine post. Thanks for sharing. I like this blog very very much.
Click on Schools NCAA Basketball Teams to visit us.
Hi,
Nice post.Admiring the time and effort you put into your blog and detailed information you offer.........
Thanks,
Grad Degrees | Grad School Degrees | Grad Degrees Online
Great post, I have been talking with my friend about, he though it is really interesting as well. Keep up with your good work, I would come back to you.
Thanks,
Online bible degree
you are right, things are smtimes are not in humans' control. your blog is touching skies with the informative write-ups. I appreciate your efforts..keep updating with more informative articles.
It has been great following your blog.
I adore what you have got now, I had liked what you’re addressing and the manner you articulate it.
…………………….
Dissertation advisor
You did a lot, especially since you have a career and family (as well as a life) to think about and enjoy. I appreciate your efforts. www.ufcsale.com
such a nice post, very simple nad easy to describe that how one can jump higher basketball.
wow such a wonderful post you have. I like it so much the content is good and I immediately catch on what the author is meant to. thank you for sharing this post
Nice update for basket ball players
logo design blog
I was looking for this certain info for a long time. Thank you and best of luck.
I too have found that the coverage of both Davidson
Here's the complete March Madness 2019 schedule, including Selection Sunday, the First Four and every game on the way to the Final Four and NCAA ...
canopy manufacturers in Pune
Iris Enterprises canopy manufacturers in Pune
Iris Enterprises awning manufacturers in Pune
canopy in Pune
canopy tent in Pune
canopy tent in Pune
awning in Pune
Iris Enterprises awning in Pune
Iris Enterprises awning manufacturers in Pune
Post a Comment