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After a process that resembled our forefathers making their way across the Oregon Trail, Will Lentz is the 2009 Winner of the Who Wants to be a Blogger contest. In the end it was a bit of a runaway, as Lentz was the top choice on four of the five judges’ ballots and ended up with 14 points in our scoring system. It is a fitting victory, as Lentz has probably been the strongest overall competitor throughout the process, solidly completing every assignment with humor and intelligence. Early on, Lentz had to make it via a fan vote, after he didnt make an early cut. But from that moment on, he hit it out of the park on nearly every assignment and came home the victor. He was the best at the Live Blog, had a great State of the Union Address last night and now becomes the newest member of the KSR Staff.
So what about the second place winner? Well that was much different. After tallying the votes, Chris Johns and Patrick both finished with 8 points. Chris was named 2nd best on 3 of the 5 ballots and Patrick on only one…BUT Patrick got big support from one judge, who ruled him the winner of the contest. That means a tie between the two for the round. This led to a conversation between Beisner and I (the Manager and assistant to the Regional Manager), in which we agreed that both guys will join the staff. The reason is actually simple. Both guys are quality writers and with the departure of Evan Hilbert, the business schoolings of Mosley and the growth of the site, we need the extra person on staff. Thus they will share second place, but still shine Will’s shoes for two months.
This is an exciting day for KSR. Over the next few months, the site has some pretty big things planned. Our big political announcement comes on Wednesday. We have the KSR podcasts starting back up this weekend. And there will be a potential partnership in the near future that fans will like a great deal. All in all its a big time around here. Our staff as it is currently constituted includes:
Matt Jones
Rob Gidel
Beisner
Drew Franklin
Fake Gimel
Dustin Rumbaugh
Mosley
Brian the Intern
Tomlin
Intern John Wilkersley
Turkey Hunter
Hubby
Hunter Campbell
Will Lentz
Chris Johns
Patrick Barker
In addition, a couple of the earlier eliminated contestants will have roles from time to time as well. Its a big time around here and very exciting for me. When we started the blogger contest, I never imagined it would produce this quality of writers. Their addition will only better the site. Congrats to Will Lentz on joining Hunter as the Contest winner and we hope that he, Chris and Patrick dont screw up.
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October 30th, 2009 at 11:12 am
Does this mean I can go home?
October 30th, 2009 at 11:13 am
No…it means you have to work more
October 30th, 2009 at 11:15 am
Do you spell BTI’s name wrong on purpose every time or do you just refuse do believe anyone could be dumb enough to name their kid Brian and spell it with a y?
October 30th, 2009 at 11:17 am
So the contest for 1 blogeer resulted in 4 (counting Quillen, because he will also have some features). I like it so I can have more to read during the day. The drawback will be 4 more bloggers to post videos & articles that Matt will repost as his own later that day or the next day…
October 30th, 2009 at 11:18 am
> blogger, not sure what a blogeer is..
October 30th, 2009 at 11:18 am
Was this “Who Wants To Be The KSR Ginger” Contest.
October 30th, 2009 at 11:18 am
Is this like Tee-Ball where everybody wins?
Seriously, though, congrats to all three on a great job.
October 30th, 2009 at 11:20 am
I thought the chick was writing now too?
October 30th, 2009 at 11:21 am
Why don’t you just let everyone who reads this site make ‘guest postings’ since that’s where we are headed anyway.
October 30th, 2009 at 11:21 am
missing, of course, is the perspective of the Vol fan. I’m honored to do that Matthew. Also, you’ve not replied to my last 3 text messages. I’m hurt.
October 30th, 2009 at 11:22 am
#9…yeah you are right…having three new bloggers and allowing 150,000 daily readers post is exactly the same
October 30th, 2009 at 11:22 am
i thought the ‘legalize it’ campaign began on tuesday, now it’s wednesday? WTF?
October 30th, 2009 at 11:22 am
the real purpose of this contest was “how to get a bunch of dudes to write for the site during the slow news months so we can take a break and wait until the real season begins.”
October 30th, 2009 at 11:24 am
Congrats Will. The only reason Lentz had to survive the fan vote is because some bonehead judge disqualified him because the judge was incapable of reading the newspaper.
October 30th, 2009 at 11:31 am
Congrats Will!! I hope you enjoy the years supply of Boones Butcher Shop Meats that you won.
October 30th, 2009 at 11:34 am
Congrats to Will. There will be a little something extra in your bank account tonight. Don’t spend it on on booze. And get back to studying!
And don’t screw up.
And can you get me tickets to the UNC game?
October 30th, 2009 at 11:35 am
What about Jarmon, any news on him getting to post? By the way, he has a podcast with Tom Leach on Tom’s site right now and he said he loves the black jersey’s and has been trying to get attack of the killer tomato’s to let them wear them for 3 years. Also he will be on the sidelines tomorrow and would love to suit up on what he says is the most physical game we play each year. Gotta love that guy, one of my favorite cats ever in any sport.
October 30th, 2009 at 11:42 am
Tyler was robbed.
October 30th, 2009 at 11:43 am
I think the Vietnam War lasted longer than this contest. I enjoyed many of the pieces written by the contestants, but I have to say that I don’t recall disliking one written by Will. The dude gets it. Congratulations.
P.S. If Satan takes an Earthly form, he will look like that little rat in that picture.
October 30th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
What a city dog!
October 30th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
Tyler Thompson: The Best KSR Blogger That Ever Got Railroaded
October 30th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
But, congrats, PaducahBoy!
October 30th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
this site really needs a female point of view–well other than matt’s political one and anything tomlin writes…
October 30th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
Holy crap, the blogger contest is finally over?? Can we never do another one?
October 30th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
pink chair, foo foo dog, sweater vest……..I get it. I’m in the wrong place. sorry gays, I mean guys.
October 30th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
not that there’s anything wrong with that. ^^
October 30th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
We are the big gay nation, after all.
October 30th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Congratulations to all 3 of them….job well done…
October 30th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
KSR
October 30th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Tomlin … still head and shoulders above.
October 30th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
Touche’ Mr. Lentz. Congratulations
October 30th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
The dog looks like our girl Lola. Bet she’s tough as nails too.
October 30th, 2009 at 4:20 pm
And Horatio pulls it out.
November 9th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
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