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Post by BTFS Admin on Jul 29, 2013 22:58:40 GMT -5
I have decided to step away from BTFS after 15 years working in some capacity with the site/message board. Personal changes (getting married) having a higher priority, along with last season leaving a bad taste in my mouth with the strike and post-season assignments, led to my decision to take time away. I don't know if I will return or not. This is the first time I have logged in since the Super Bowl.
I have no doubt that the current staff will infuse new energy with the tie in with footballzebras. The site is in good hands.
Good luck and enjoy the 2013 season!
Signing off,
Ryan
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Post by zebrablog on Jul 30, 2013 9:06:47 GMT -5
Thank you, Ryan, for having the vision to create this forum. After I started my project, I stumbled upon BTFS and was amazed by the wealth of information and excellent discussion. I am sure you are pleased as to what BTFS has evolved into.
I humbly accept the challenge to take this great resource and try to improve what we can offer the community of members. While things may change aesthetically, the core mission remains yours, and I shall do my best to live up to those standards.
I completely understand the hostile takeover of real life (congratulations, by the way) and your feelings about the fiascos that were a black eye on the profession. From a journalist's view, there were stories to tell, warts and all. From a fan's perspective, I hope that this ultimately improves the situation, increases the awareness and esteem of officiating to a broader audience, and encourages those who are interested in pursuing officiating.
In time, I'm sure, your enthusiasm will return, and we will always welcome your comments. If you should ever desire to do so, you also have a byline reserved for you any time you wish.
Best of everything. Hope to see you around these parts again some day.
Ben
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Post by FredFan7 on Jul 30, 2013 14:41:25 GMT -5
Ryan, I'll just say that I thought I was the only one who was so into football officiating when I found this site in 2003, several versions ago. I think I was member 10.
I am so grateful to you for the vision you had and the extensive time you put into BTFS. I am grateful always for what you did here.
Congratulations on the pending wedding! Marriage is a blessing and I pray you will enjoy all the joys that life brings the two of you.
Feel free stop back and visit us again!
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