Help me welcome two new front-page contributors at BTB

by Dave Halprin on Jan 26, 2009 12:29 PM CST in Dallas Cowboys News

It's a special day here at BTB. It's my extreme pleasure to introduce two new front-page bloggers to this community. Before I do that, let me say thanks to everybody who applied for the position. I read all the emails and wanted to pull in five or six people, so I hope you guys won't be mad at me if you didn't get selected. Some of you have been around for a long time and add a lot to this blog, you are part of the reason BTB succeeds; I really do value your contributions.

Initially, we used the criteria of very active members who write substantial comments or write regular FanPosts, and we also factored in the limited-time the BSR-guys have had on the blog. This left us with a handful of applicants, but the decision was made easier because of the opinions expressed about a couple of guys in particular by the rest of the BTB community. Once Raf and I matched up our thoughts with your thoughts, two guys emerged.

Please welcome your new front-page bloggers - Jim Vance and GloryDayz88.

I'll let them introduce themselves a little more in a couple of posts later today. But you guys already know them. I think they're going to be an excellent addition to BTB. Jim Vance is always writing comments that spur discussion and are insightful; more than your average, everyday comment. GloryDayz88 takes on all subjects in his FanPosts, writing thought-provoking articles that inevitably end up on the recommended list.

Thanks to Brandon and Tuna Helper who paved the way for adding new voices to BTB's front-page. It was an experiment when I brought them on board and it worked, allowing us to continue the practice. Those two guys will be guest-posting every once in a while. Of course, Brandon is busy with his Dallas Stars blog, Defending Big D.

So please join me in welcoming Jim Vance and GloryDayz88 as front-page contributors.

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Congrats

Looking forward to reading your posts

by quincyyyyy on Jan 26, 2009 12:38 PM CST reply actions

Congrats guys

And hats off for 2 great selections.

by StillHateTheGiants on Jan 26, 2009 12:40 PM CST reply actions

Nice choices.

Both guys will do a great job for the blog!

ROMOCOP!

by Aaron Novinger on Jan 26, 2009 12:49 PM CST reply actions

Awesome

I’ve always thought that both of these posters post great stuff, and I think they will be great additions to the board.

How Bout Them Cowboys!

by sprprsnmn on Jan 26, 2009 12:49 PM CST reply actions

Congrats!!

Great choices both.

by mhuff13 on Jan 26, 2009 12:53 PM CST reply actions

good luck guys.

i look forward to reading your contributions.

Really all America want is cold beer, warm p***y, and some place to take a s**t with a door on it. - Mr. Ford

by buckets on Jan 26, 2009 12:54 PM CST reply actions

All the best fellas...

Thanks in advance for your time and contributions…

by Boundforbeach on Jan 26, 2009 1:01 PM CST reply actions

Great choices, welcome aboard gentlemen.

by Benthere on Jan 26, 2009 1:21 PM CST reply actions

I will continue looking forward to reading the well-expressed posts of GloryDays88 & Jim Vance!!!

WOO-HOO, Fellas!

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by silverblue5 on Jan 26, 2009 1:25 PM CST reply actions

+1

I appreciate the hard work and dedication, I know it isn’t easy, but I appreciate it.

"Protect the Romo, Save the Cowboys!!"

by Wmillion on Jan 26, 2009 2:15 PM CST up reply actions

glory 4 mvp

look forward to both guys

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by Jordan Sams on Jan 26, 2009 1:28 PM CST reply actions

Congrats

Good luck guys

by witten82 on Jan 26, 2009 1:28 PM CST reply actions

Front Page is def where those two should be.

Congrats.

Game Recognize Game

by pretty ricky on Jan 26, 2009 1:33 PM CST reply actions

GloryDayz

This is my first post and I use it to congratulate GloryDayz, then only fanpost I read on a regular basis.

A convicted murderer shortly before his execution: "I am thankful
to the Dallas Cowboys for giving me a lot of enjoyment the past
years."

by Romo'sgoodpinkie on Jan 26, 2009 1:42 PM CST reply actions

congrats guys

i like both of your posts so definitely looking forward to your contributions

"Aw Shucks" - Wade Phillips

by MrMinority on Jan 26, 2009 1:47 PM CST reply actions

Congrats fellas

I can’t wait to read the first of many posts from both of you, good luck!

by commoncents on Jan 26, 2009 1:57 PM CST reply actions

Congrats to both of you

I know we have great days ahead for BTB

by BishopWest on Jan 26, 2009 2:04 PM CST reply actions

Thanks For Stepping Up Guys

Even though I’m gloomy until the day JJ concedes the GM position, I can’t get enough Cowboys!

by GhostofGaryHogeboom on Jan 26, 2009 2:16 PM CST reply actions

Great choices

And congratulations to both Jim and Glory. Woo hoo!

by PaulFVillarreal on Jan 26, 2009 2:21 PM CST reply actions

Both really good choices

Those were 2 of the guys I thought would do a good job, as they both seem to be very good writers with a lot of interesting ideas.

Congrats to both, and good luck.

T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003

by APerfectStar on Jan 26, 2009 2:25 PM CST reply actions

Tex didn't get selected?

Blasphemy

Look forward to hearing from you two!

by ThryceCubed on Jan 26, 2009 2:38 PM CST reply actions

clink the Kool-aid glasses together until further notice!

dig for the truth and be a reporter not PR

by sam0807 on Jan 26, 2009 2:41 PM CST reply actions

another reality TV show (no joke)

this summer on VH1 -

The series follows one of the NFL’s biggest and most outspoken stars, wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys, Terrell “T.O.” Owens. In the series, T.O. will be shadowed in the off-season by his best friends and publicists Monique Jackson and Kita Williams as they battle the two sides of his large personality. Viewers will discover that behind all the braggadocio, emotional histrionics, and sculpted physique that is the outspoken media magnet known to the world as “T.O.” — there is also a quiet, sensitive, mild-mannered guy from Alexander City, Alabama…that’s Terrell.

by tyler2 on Jan 26, 2009 2:45 PM CST reply actions

shouldn't he be...

working on not running sloppy routes, and holding onto the ball in traffic.

by commoncents on Jan 26, 2009 2:46 PM CST up reply actions

hahaha wow

this is too much, i thought we learned from the hard knocks fiasco
but none of us can lie, we’re all gonna be watching it along with the irvin show

"Aw Shucks" - Wade Phillips

by MrMinority on Jan 26, 2009 2:48 PM CST up reply actions

Oh lord

I wonder if they are already filming it.

T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003

by APerfectStar on Jan 26, 2009 3:07 PM CST up reply actions

it's called ESPN

by AustonianAggie on Jan 26, 2009 5:25 PM CST up reply actions

+1

Come and whisper in my ear, give us dirty laundry - ESPN

by Nelson... on Jan 26, 2009 11:47 PM CST up reply actions

welcome!

and thanks once again to brandon and tuna for all the great contributions.

by scottmaui on Jan 26, 2009 2:47 PM CST reply actions

Congrats fellas

And best of luck.

by Mandmeisterx on Jan 26, 2009 2:59 PM CST reply actions

Congrats

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by MayurP on Jan 26, 2009 3:02 PM CST reply actions

Congratulations to both of you

by troysboys on Jan 26, 2009 3:21 PM CST reply actions

What?

No Terry?

Congrats to both Vance and GloryDayz -looking forward to your posts on the front page, guys.

~Texas Massacre 08~

by TheHeat on Jan 26, 2009 3:31 PM CST reply actions

Congratulations to you both...

Looking forward to your insights. Hopefully you guys can report on a new head coach being hired!

by goat3000 on Jan 26, 2009 3:34 PM CST reply actions

Welcome

We look forward to your contributions.

by eliason on Jan 26, 2009 3:41 PM CST reply actions

Thanks, Grizz

Two more excellent additions to the BTB crew.

Keep doing what you been doing, keep getting what you been getting.

by OskieOskie on Jan 26, 2009 3:43 PM CST reply actions

Awesome picks!

You can't teach an old dogma new tricks.
-Dorothy Parker

by CounterEMF on Jan 26, 2009 3:49 PM CST reply actions

Babe Laufenberg's Plan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atIM1h7fAfg&eurl=http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/

Boys sign 2 to futures list -

http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2009/01/cowboys-sign-a-local-guy-with-a-wild-sto.html

by tyler2 on Jan 26, 2009 3:52 PM CST reply actions

Congratulations guys....

JV and GloryDayz are some talented guys and it’s been great to read their stuff so far. Really looking forward to reading their stuff moving forward.

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by Brandon Worley on Jan 26, 2009 5:16 PM CST reply actions

Congrats

What is a futures list? If Hawkins really can just show up and run a 4.3 40 w/o training, then yeah he’s worth a shot.

by AustonianAggie on Jan 26, 2009 5:24 PM CST reply actions

I agreed to what?

Thanks to all. Very kind comments, very much appreciated.

"He has a peculiar felicity of expression." John Adams

by Jim Vance on Jan 26, 2009 6:47 PM CST reply actions

Foiled again!

Good picks, though. Looking forward to reading the front page contributions of both.

by no1cowboysfan on Jan 26, 2009 7:24 PM CST reply actions

This is awesome

Congrats guys! When I read the post asking for new front pagers, you were the two names that came to my mind first. It’s good to know that we have such solid replacements for Tuna and Brandon.

"When it's third and ten, you can take the milk drinkers and I'll take the whiskey drinkers every time." -Max McGee

by BigDinSC on Jan 27, 2009 12:12 AM CST reply actions

Congradulations

Two great bloggers getting their due reward

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Jan 27, 2009 12:15 AM CST reply actions

Congrats!!!

Way to go guys…

Semper Fi.

by UnNecessary Roughness on Jan 27, 2009 1:07 AM CST reply actions

Congradulations!

Come and whisper in my ear, give us dirty laundry - ESPN

by Nelson... on Jan 27, 2009 7:07 AM CST reply actions

Welcome

Thanks for taking on this important role.

We all appreciate your dedication, and desire to keep us well informed, and allow a civil forum for discussion. The nice thing about BTB is that the flamers tend to not find their way to this group.

Both of you will build on the fine tradition started by Grizz and enhanced by your predecessors.

Looking forward to some informative into.

by oldtimer on Jan 27, 2009 7:13 AM CST reply actions