Kentucky Sports Radio
[Moderated by Matt Jones]
[Moderated by Matt Jones]
Friends,
Normally any space occupied on this site would feature some sort of loose sports correlation to robots, animals or irrationally-conceived absurdity, closely followed by several comments either assigning a letter grade, asking where the “real news” is, and generally letting me know precisely what you guys thought of it.
But today’s different. As this site enters its fourth year in existence, it’s fascinating to me to see how it’s grown from a bare-bones “let’s make each other laugh” from one writer on this site to another into a fully functioning news and opinion-based site centered around the team that’s so near and dear to all of our hearts.
In the past four years (which have seemed to fly), we’ve seen two coaching changes, one for the worse and one for the better, insane excitement over gladiatorial new recruits, and the indirect sharing of our own lives with you, the readers. It’s really no exaggeration to say that we’re all family here, and you guys are a major part of that and have helped to shape the way this site has grown. You’re family too.
On a personal level, I’d like for all of us today to acknowledge the work of fearless leader Matt Jones. Running a blog, no matter what you may think of how easy it should be to keep information flowing constantly and smoothly, is an extremely difficult task to begin with. To tend to a blog so lovingly that you are able to grow it from single digit readership to thousands a day takes an absurd amount of time, discipline and diligence. Surely you all have noticed the many posts that have gone out from Matt in the wee hours of the morning; this isn’t because Matt’s just dicking around at 2:00 AM, but because Matt always wants to make sure that there’s something here for you to read and enjoy when you visit the next morning. This site would be nonexistant without him, and it has always been a pleasure to work alongside a longtime friend to create something that’s just so damn fun to be a part of. He has a sincere dedication to you guys that you may never fully realize, one that’s not easy to constantly cultivate, yet he has remained at the forefront here since the day we hung the shingle.
Likewise, the contributorship here at KSR, I can tell you, is a collection of many of the greatest people you’ll likely ever meet. It means a great deal to all of us that you guys hit refresh and visit again and again, and we often have conversations about how our minds are blown by your attention. Thanks for that.
Looking back at KSR’s best moments, it’s tough to corral them into one pen. How can you gauge the awesomeness of the vitriol towards our beloved Intern when he dared swipe at Roderick Rhodes? How do you measure the hilarity at the frequency of questions concerning Jai Lucas and Patrick Patterson, the latter being one we’ll never forget and the former being one whose name we somehow seem to continue to remember. From the internet to the radio to the television airwaves, the intent of this site has always been to not only share news with you but to have some fun while we do it. Hopefully, we’ve succeeded.
To be a part of KSR is really a very special thing, and I’ve been honored to visit your eyeballs each Wednesday and occasional other weekdays over the last years. While I do realize that, apparently, at times I have “wasted moments of your lives that you’ll never have back” (your own words, adoring public), it’s all in an effort to simply give you something to enjoy and divert. And overall, that’s been the mission of each and every one of us on this staff.
If you enjoy this site, we’re very glad you do so. I can assure you, though, that you can’t possibly enjoy it as much as we’ve enjoyed creating and growing it. So raise a glass to Senor Jones today and a four year celebration of Kentucky Sports Radio. I myself will be pounding champagne into my brain starting…just about…now. Join me, won’t you?
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June 27th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
Oh yeah, congrats on 4 years. You guys provide a good free service. Perhaps soon you should do a blog entry on Barack Obamas bodyguard Reggie Love and how he was teabagged by UNC fans. Now that would be entertainment.
June 27th, 2009 at 7:17 pm
Where is Matt?
June 27th, 2009 at 7:22 pm
In front of the door.
June 27th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
It reads like a Public Radio fund drive. I expected to see at the end “…and how much would you expect to pay for such a service.”
June 27th, 2009 at 7:49 pm
MATTS HAIR, no matter what you may think of how easy it should be to keep MATT’S HAIR flowing constantly and smoothly, is an extremely difficult task to begin with. To tend to MATT’S HAIR so lovingly that you are able to grow it from single MOP to thousands of flowing strands a day takes an absurd amount of time, discipline and diligence
June 27th, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Where’s the real news?
June 27th, 2009 at 8:09 pm
So Cal is workin with Pastner/Cyprien to help Pilgrim out, Cal is a good guy and it’s obvious Cyprien must be high on Pilgrim.
June 27th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
Congrats to all involved on the blog.
Four years go by so fast.
Good post Chris.
-From everyone @ MCHS
Go Cats
June 27th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
After following a few on the links from earlier, I would just like to say…
That I absolutely love looking at Scout.com and seeing almost ALL of the prospects for 2010 (that aren’t commited) with Kentucky on their list. It’s Awesome!!
June 27th, 2009 at 8:37 pm
Anyone have any insight on what the “good news” might be that’s supposed to be coming this week?
June 27th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
Guys congrats on 4 years. I’ve been reading the site for 3 of those years and you just keep getting better. It’s the first site I read every morning….nothing like coffee and KSR. Keep up the good work.
June 27th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
I second #11. First site that I log onto every morning. Great site! Keep up the great work!
June 27th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
B+
June 27th, 2009 at 8:53 pm
Congrats KSR team on a steady 4 year decline in the my work place. I am sure I speak for other bosses on here in THANKING you for that lol but seriously even as the boss can’t get sh!t done BC of your site so seriously awsome job and keep it that info coming.
June 27th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
I dont think you guys will ever know how much the fans appreciate what you do!!! How many sites on the internet shell out the information you all do and never ask for a dime- thats insane and when you say THE MOST RIDICULOUS MANNER, you all really mean it. The thing I love about KSR more than anything is that 99.9% of the time when you guys report breaking news- as fans of the Cats WE CAN MARK IT DOWN. You dont just put it up without fact behind it like Maggard and some of the other idiots around. So THANK YOU GUYS- for everything you do
June 27th, 2009 at 9:15 pm
Top 5 of the last 4 …
#1 The Marshall County Hoopfest broadcast
#2 PPat commitment heard on KSR via open cell phone
#3 Woo interview — Gummy Bears and assorted snacks
#4 Tomlin’s Old Tyme Baseball Report
#5 The “Bad Hair” — the question / Matt’s “coming of age” / his report about it.
In a separate catagory all it’s own …
#1 (and only)
Keightley’s funeral day. This place meant to me more on that day than any other day.
June 27th, 2009 at 9:16 pm
This site is great, it mixes the UK news with the other funky stuff really well. I am glad that you guys keep doing what you do, regardless of how all the other douche bags view you (i.e. you know who you are!) Thanks again and lets all enjoy UK’s rise once again to the “Cream of the Crop”
June 27th, 2009 at 9:16 pm
speaking of ” who wants to be a blogger” lets get some information on the contest …..
June 27th, 2009 at 9:35 pm
#10, I think it was referring to Doron Lamb. . .
http://www.kentuckyink.com/index.php/ki-blogs/doron-lamb-update.html
June 27th, 2009 at 9:52 pm
I read Maggard’s site for a while before he started charging for it. KSR is where I landed full time because of the vastly better atmosphere, without dogmatic “you’re an idiot” replies. The price is right, too. And Kige. What more can a reader want?
June 27th, 2009 at 9:52 pm
Great job KSR I have rights to other sources but I can’t remember the last time I visited their sites. Dustin has been a great addition with his recruiting updates. With this site I don’t even need the LHL. Keep up the great work.
June 28th, 2009 at 12:47 am
Matt and staff, a million thanks for what you do. For some one like me that lives out of state , this site is a god send for information on the Cats. I’ve spread the word to other Cat fans down here about this site. Dustin, nice work. One hell of addition to the site. Go Big Blue
June 28th, 2009 at 10:24 am
Thanks Matt and sidekicks. Much better than frosty tips the Moron.