Happy self-congratulatory 4-year blogiversary to me

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Jul 22, 2007 11:10 PM CDT in News

There's no exact date, but this month has marked the completion of 4 years blogging the Bulls.

So, as always on these occasions, I have to first give thanks to those who are reading, 'contributors' and lurkers alike. In terms of motivation to keep writing, only 45% is due to ego: the rest is for you readers, I swear.

I also will always appreciate the camaraderie and collaboration amongst my fellow NBA bloggers. It's amazing to remember how barren the landscape was when I started compared to the wide array of options out there now, both in styles and focus. And especially my fellow SBNation NBA bloggers, who I have a particular investment in after recruiting them aboard, and they've each made me look good as a result.

And speaking of SBNation, a thanks to Tyler and Kos for seeking me out, as if I didn't join this network almost 2 years ago I may have had a greater risk of burning out.

But as of now there's no danger of that happening. I rarely write because I feel I have to (and on the more barren weeks you guys probably wish that wasn't the case, heh) but because the Bulls are a fun team to discuss, and Bulls fans are fun to discuss basketball with. And it's not like there are a lot of forums like this out there for us, so I'm happy to provide some sanctuary for the meager cost of making me the dictator of it.

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Congrats

It's been a pleasure to be a part of this community for the last year or so. The BAB cast of characters presents a never ending source of amusement and thought-provoking analysis.

Here's to four more... and hopefully a championship or two by then!

by paxson43 on Jul 22, 2007 11:37 PM CDT reply actions

Congratulations

Congrats, Matt, on 4 years. Many happy returns.

by Rick S on Jul 22, 2007 11:50 PM CDT reply actions

Dude your name is my initials

and back to congratulating Matt good job! Hope there are more happy times to blog about.

by SRQman on Jul 23, 2007 1:04 AM CDT up reply actions

And yet more congrats

and a million thanks for giving us all a place to gather, so to speak.

"They had me do a psychology test and I asked Coach Skiles if that affected his coaching. He laughed and said, `No way.'" (Joakim Noah)

by wjb1492 on Jul 22, 2007 11:57 PM CDT reply actions

Matt

Blog-a-Bull has gone from Tyrus in high school (gangley, lots of spunk, but sort of out of control) to Tyrus now (raw, tons of potential, and you can just see the greatness ooze out of every pore).

Matt, you've done a fantastic job with the site, and I for one appreciate your efforts to give us somewhere to bitch about Noce's matador defense. ;)

Get that out of Tyrus' House!!!!

by cubbybear on Jul 23, 2007 12:57 AM CDT reply actions

and matt does it for the free money

:-)

by milesgmsu on Jul 23, 2007 9:00 AM CDT up reply actions

Congrats!

Four years? What is that, paper?

Ah, the internets report that it is "Fruits and Flowers." Well then a basket and bouquet to you, sir! For the life of me, I never thought I would write the following words this year, but here they are:

FOUR MORE YEARS! FOUR MORE YEARS!

by BenGo07 on Jul 23, 2007 1:13 AM CDT reply actions

aoooo

by milesgmsu on Jul 23, 2007 9:00 AM CDT up reply actions

next year is "wood"

Who thinks this stuff up?

Matt, your blog is very cool. I'm glad you take it seriously and do such a great job with it.

by Bayern Munich on Jul 23, 2007 9:12 AM CDT up reply actions

4 years...

that's great, but still one year less than the contract Nocioni received.

Keep the good work, I have immensely enjoyed my time on blogabull since I arrived about a year ago.

The Game chose him !

by Diabolo on Jul 23, 2007 1:26 AM CDT reply actions

Matt - congratulations!

You have provided me with a wonderful outlet for my Bulls/NBA addiction. This has saved me thousands of dollars in Psychiatric fees. Our virtual gathering place is well run. Are they picking up your option for the next four years? Thank you!

by chgobr on Jul 23, 2007 6:47 AM CDT reply actions

Where's the cake?

You've got to have cake.

In the old days, you didn't have 160 comments in every thread.

by KT on Jul 23, 2007 8:23 AM CDT reply actions

Thank you Matt...

...for everything you have done in the past 4 years for all Bulls fans, especially us that live overseas.

I live in the UK where basketball is not a popular sport and it is not easy to find people to talk about the Bulls and the NBA in general. The Blog-a-Bull community on many occasions is the only chance I have to debate (Nocioni..Nocioni...) and communicate with fellow Bulls & basketball fans.

Thank god also for torrent websites like Sportbit and Davka BT who offer Bulls games for downloading. I also catch some games that are televised on the British Sky Sports network and NASN.

However, Blog-A-Bull is my main source of information for the Bulls. Here's to another 4 years and the first Championship of the Blog-A-Bull era...

Vangelis
(the No1 Bulls fan in Europe?)

by Vangelis on Jul 23, 2007 8:48 AM CDT reply actions

For some reason...

I thought you were from Greece :-).

The Game chose him !

by Diabolo on Jul 23, 2007 9:14 AM CDT up reply actions

Matt

May your career outlast Chapu's contract and thanks for all your efforts.

Need new sig

by bullshooter on Jul 23, 2007 9:25 AM CDT reply actions

Congrats Matt!

Thank you! Keep up the excellent work!

by exult463 on Jul 23, 2007 10:08 AM CDT reply actions

Woo!

Just Opinions

by Option27 on Jul 23, 2007 10:41 AM CDT reply actions

4 Years!

I have underwear older than that!!!! ;)
Congrats Matt! No more breastfeeding! I love this site. I read more than I contribute because I can get a little crazy, but I read every single post. Thanks again for the outlet!

The Future is bright!

by Goostafer on Jul 23, 2007 10:57 AM CDT reply actions

Congrats!!

Four years going as one of the best, most insightful NBA blogs out there. Great job, and for those of us out there reading please, please keep it up!

by Kurt on Jul 23, 2007 12:23 PM CDT reply actions

yup

congrats on your 4th. This is a great resource for Bulls fans.

by T Maple on Jul 23, 2007 2:05 PM CDT reply actions

Congratulations Matt!!

Thanks for putting up with us. This is a fun place to share the Bulls love.

by sue369 on Jul 23, 2007 2:16 PM CDT reply actions

Happy anniversary dude

I've been around for about two of those years, and my Bulls fan-ship has never been richer.

Noc is underpaid.

by preverbal on Jul 23, 2007 2:46 PM CDT reply actions

Congratulations on 4 years of Blog-a-Bull

Thanks for providing a forum for Bulls fans to share thoughts with each other.

by bigballa10 on Jul 23, 2007 6:42 PM CDT reply actions

Great blog

...thanks!

by bullsfaninbigapple on Jul 23, 2007 10:11 PM CDT reply actions

Echoing everyone above...

Thanks so much for giving Bulls fans a place to complain, complement, and congregate. Here's to four more years!

Cooler than the other side of the pillow...

by Llawred on Jul 24, 2007 8:53 AM CDT reply actions

Congratulations and Thanks!

Matt, you run a great blog. If anything, this space has somehow made my intensity as a Bulls fan increase. I didn't think that was possible. Thanks for welcoming the "World's Greatest Fans" to the United Center of the internet every day!

Deng 4 MVP, 2008!

by corey williams corey benjamin on Jul 24, 2007 10:00 AM CDT reply actions

glad I got this out on Monday

since today Desipio turned 10(!)

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Jul 24, 2007 12:48 PM CDT reply actions

Congratulations Matt

I'm usually more of a lurker than a poster now, much to the dismay of many other posters(cough), but I still read this blog just as much as I have ever been.

Thanks for the blog

Rasheed Wallace likes to comment about guys' butts. -"Them butt holes got tighter and TIGHTER."

by NittanyBull on Jul 24, 2007 5:37 PM CDT reply actions