BTB Business: Welcome A New Front Page Writer
by Dave Halprin on Feb 21, 2012 2:00 PM CST
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PrintHey BTB community,
We've been looking to add a new voice to the front-page. So after talking it over with the staff of writers, we decided there was one guy that deserved a spot at BTB. You guys know him, he's been filling up the FanPosts for over a year, and he can't get enough of the NFL draft. The blogger formerly known as ChiaCrack will now be posting to the front page under his real name, Archie Barberio.
Archie will continue to provide the great analysis of the draft that he's been doing in the FanPosts, but he'll also be adding other subjects to his arsenal of stories. So welcome aboard, Archie!
Make the jump to read Archie's introduction post.
In addition, I'm considering adding another writer. So if you're interested, send me an email to btbnationwide at gmail.com. But only send it if you can write at least 4-5 articles every week, think you have good command of the English language, and have a personality that can take criticism from the rest of the community. Also, being a regular contributor in FanPosts or somewhere on the web really helps.
--- By Archie Barberio
You know how they say hard work pays off? Well my Blogging The Boys dream has finally come true. When I first found this site in July of 2010, I was blown away by the outstanding writing from the front page writers and the excellent community that resides here. Prior to finding the Mecca of Dallas Cowboys websites, I was an avid member of the official Dallas Cowboys website. Over the course of two years on that website, I became disinterested in the community; the overwhelming negativity made me search for a new home. I found BTB and for the most part I was welcomed with open arms.
After a few months of avid commenting, I decided to try my hand at the FanPosts. My first couple of FanPosts did not go so well. I have always had a passion for writing, but I noticed early on that my skill set was not up to par. I worked on my spelling and the delivery of my content. Over the next few months, rabblerousr blessed me with plenty of recognition and I thank him for all of his support. Winning weekly Rabbie Awards was a true honor.
When I first began posting, I was basically a loose cannon and I needed some leadership. I vowed to myself that I would try to be more neutral in my opinions and attempt to calm down in my writing. Then I began exchanging emails with the great OCC and Tom Ryle. Both took the time out to coach me and teach me. Thank you for taking the time to mentor me, I cannot express in words my deep gratitude.
Everyone knows that my niche is the NFL Draft. I have a deep passion for it and my coverage of the draft has received mostly positive reviews. The draft will be my bread and butter during the draft season, but I want to make a one thing clear, I am very knowledgeable about other Cowboys topics.
I intend to write about different topics centering around the Dallas Cowboys. This is something I am looking forward to because it allows me to open up my style of writing and expand into other markets. I have plenty of fresh ideas and topics in a notebook that I keep updated daily, so there will be plenty of draft talk, but expect a lot more diversity from me now that I am on the front page.
The front page will give me access to the greatest Cowboys audience on the Internet, you make this site an even better place. Having such an educated audience makes this an even better writing job.
I have ventured into the podcast territory recently, I want to thank KD Drummond for taking the chance to feature me on a segment with him. KD's show was a great stepping stone for me.
My last shout out goes to our commander in chief, Dave Halprin. Dave has taken a leap of faith with me and I am very honored that he has given me a chance to write for his site. This is such a great moment for me in my life right now, so I wanted to take the time to thank Dave.
Lastly, I just wanted to say that you, the reader, should expect my best work. This is the big leagues and I am ready to make a push for an all-star bid. Thank you to everyone on the BTB staff and thank you to all of the readers. It is such an honor to be on the front page now. Hard work pays off, but hard work never ends. I am going to work even harder than I did before, I will not underachieve on here. I look forward to starting a great new chapter in my life, with my BTB family.
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I would like to extend my congratulations to the artist formerly known as Chia Crack
Looking forward to reading more of your fine work.
Hey Washington... D.C. stands for Dallas Cowboys
Jerry the GM…if we could only find a way to get rid of that guy…
Twitter: @silva918
Holy Schnikes
Good for you CC. You have the least likely real-world name for anyone I’ve known under another name. Congrats, well done!
'I have wasted Time and Time doth waste me'
Jerry Jones as Richard II - Act 5, Scene 5
I know. I like an old-school name like "Archie"
but when I say it in my head, it’s always in Edith Bunkers voice “Hey Awwwchie!”
Don't believe everything you think.
by dunkman on Feb 21, 2012 3:07 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
lol
it was my grandfathers name and he died before I was born, so I got that name
my mother wanted Sean Patrick, she lost lol
by Archie Barberio on Feb 21, 2012 4:39 PM CST up reply actions
Oh, some Irish in there?
Formerly Pineywoods - different name, same cockeyed view of the world.
Jason Garrett - Lord of Order
Rob Ryan - Lord of Chaos
Killer combination.
Formerly Pineywoods - different name, same cockeyed view of the world.
Jason Garrett - Lord of Order
Rob Ryan - Lord of Chaos
My step-mom is Sicilian and German.
Get mad at the drop of a hat and hold a grudge forever. She is a sweetheart though. Her Sicilian mother though is, interesting, to say the least.
Congrats Chia ... err .. Archie !! .
well done bud..
Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential.
Winston Churchill
We Fight On !!,That's The Cowboys Way !!.
Three cheers for Chia
And a tip o’ the hat to you, Archie. Congratulations to a deserving and dedicated member of the blue-blooded order of the Star here at BTB.
"If something is a sure thing, it requires no faith." - David Allen
Congrats man
When’s your first frontpage article?
Tag Team name for Sean Lee and Bruce Carter is RUSH HOUR
by Rohpuri on Feb 21, 2012 2:14 PM CST via mobile reply actions
*Front Page
Tag Team name for Sean Lee and Bruce Carter is RUSH HOUR
by Rohpuri on Feb 21, 2012 2:14 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
KUGTW
Keep Up the Good Work [Thumbs Up]
When ever I see one your posts I always make an effort to read it, they are always an interesting read.
Congratulations!!!
I can’t wait to read your first front page article!!!
"Fear the Star" -A WISE Man!
by mho on Feb 21, 2012 2:21 PM CST via iPhone app reply actions
Chia = Archie?
I GET IT NOW. Congrats man.
by BrickTop on Feb 21, 2012 2:27 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Well deserved.
Congratulations.
Now get to work, I need to know who we should be looking at in the 6th round!
oh one can dream
me sitting next to Mel Kiper and making him cry!
by Archie Barberio on Feb 21, 2012 7:13 PM CST up reply actions
Major props to archie, a decision long sense overdue.
On the plus side maybe someone else can get some rabble recognition.
Also a shout out to dave, thank you for continually stocking your staff with the higest of quality writers on the net. Your tireless effort has truely resulted as archie said a mecha for cowboys fans. The outstanding team and your colective tireless effort truely comes through to us all. So cheers front pagers. This reader is eagerly awaiting the continuum of qaulity information you all provide daily.
by Proxy406 on Feb 21, 2012 2:30 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Congrats Chia
You’re writing has improved tremendously since you started, and at this point you absolutely deserve a front page gig. You are my go to guy for the draft.
Congrats Chia
You’ve worked hard toward this and improved your writing skills while keeping the content as high as ever. Well-deserved.
Don't believe everything you think.
Way to go Chia
long overdue, keep up the good work
He who laughs last, thinks slowest
The Weather is here, I wish you were beautiful"
Indecision, may or may not be my problem
Big time Chia, big time.
You don’t need to talk with us commoners anymore.
The only prefect science is hindsight............Lock n Load
Finally...
Congrats. You have made it kid. I can’t wait for your very first article.
F**** establishing a culture, we need to establish dominance...
Congrats! You really did grow into a great writer!
You should go to the draft with a press pass. Doesn’t JimmyK get one from sbNation now? How awesome would that be, our own rep at the draft!
"Obviously, I felt like if I ran into my lineman there it was going to help the play" ~Tony Romo
No draft for me, although I live near NYC. Combine in Indy last year, Senior Bowl this year (although that was under my new site).
Jason covered the draft last year for SBN, with (I think) Brad Wells, the Colts guy.
How is Jason? Last time I saw him he was wiping cum off his chin.
The only prefect science is hindsight............Lock n Load
Right but you were able to get a pass because of SBN right?
So that means chia could? He lives in NY, loves the draft, and now is a writer…It seems like the last thing this site is missing.. some live representation.
"Obviously, I felt like if I ran into my lineman there it was going to help the play" ~Tony Romo
At the very least he could just go and report from the audience. Not sure exactly how SBN doles out creds for the draft. I’ve never really had an interest in attending the draft.
Oh, man.
The thought of Chia being at the draft. I don’t know what would be better, the articles he could put up, or the grin he would never be able to wipe off his face.
Formerly Pineywoods - different name, same cockeyed view of the world.
Jason Garrett - Lord of Order
Rob Ryan - Lord of Chaos
Make it happen Tom!
"Obviously, I felt like if I ran into my lineman there it was going to help the play" ~Tony Romo
I can just see it now
Archie’s Crack Hits Live From The Draft
Tag Team name for Sean Lee and Bruce Carter is RUSH HOUR
by Rohpuri on Feb 21, 2012 4:06 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
See below - it may come to pass
Formerly Pineywoods - different name, same cockeyed view of the world.
Jason Garrett - Lord of Order
Rob Ryan - Lord of Chaos
I've been going. If you can go Jimmy, I'd love to meet up with you and Chia.
"We will not be denied." - Antrel Rolle
by BigBlueIntervention on Feb 21, 2012 6:28 PM CST up reply actions
an Eagles fan, Cowboys fan and Giants fan go to the draft
sounds like filler for a joke that you could use over and over again lol
by Archie Barberio on Feb 21, 2012 11:35 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Not to hijack the thread but
has the little eagle shown up yet ? if so Congrats
He who laughs last, thinks slowest
The Weather is here, I wish you were beautiful"
Indecision, may or may not be my problem
No, not yet. We headed to the hospital at 5am Thursday morning to be induced if she continues to be stubborn.
Good Luck
both my boys were induced, but both a couple of weeks early, they were big kids
He who laughs last, thinks slowest
The Weather is here, I wish you were beautiful"
Indecision, may or may not be my problem
Hey, may, best wishes for you and especially mom and the little one.
Formerly Pineywoods - different name, same cockeyed view of the world.
Jason Garrett - Lord of Order
Rob Ryan - Lord of Chaos
Congrats ByeDawk!
"We will not be denied." - Antrel Rolle
by BigBlueIntervention on Feb 21, 2012 7:15 PM CST up reply actions
Suggested Names
for a boy: Tom Landry JimmyK
For a girl: Alicia Landry JimmyK
You’re welcome
Lifelong Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey
My Beer Blog: http://tiltingsuds.wordpress.com/
I would love to show you the finer points to a muay thai clinch whipped knee to the face seanrude
by matt575 on Nov 22, 2011 3:09 AM EST
Actually
Landry works for a girls first name, had my wife talked into it, if our second had been a girl :-)
He who laughs last, thinks slowest
The Weather is here, I wish you were beautiful"
Indecision, may or may not be my problem
Chai (er, Archie) and I are planning on leading a contingent of BTBers to the Draft
stay tuned, and clear your calendar on April 26th!
I wish! I don;t have the money for a hotel
"Obviously, I felt like if I ran into my lineman there it was going to help the play" ~Tony Romo
Whats he, foamy tea? :)
Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts.
"Meanwhile, like a bitter wine, Philadelphia’s jealousy fermented in the dark cellars of pride and resentment. With no playoff hopes of their own, Eagles fans turned towards hating the Cowboys." Steve Sabol, NFL films
DRAFT TRIP?
Im in. From CT. If someone needs a bed, I’m 90min away.
He's good, but he's no Danny White!
by Shaymer on Feb 21, 2012 8:57 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Wow! Congratulations Chia!
I never have time to comment anymore, but this made me drop everything. It was very well deserved and I can’t wait to read your front page stuff! Congrats again!
by me gusta on Feb 21, 2012 2:42 PM CST via mobile reply actions
I think you signed a winner Dave
Everyone here seems to really respect Chia’s opinions and I for one am excited to see his talents utilized in such a fashion. May the wind always be at your back, Arch. Make the Star shine bright my friend!
I heard Mensa is next.
He has a fix for everthing.
The only prefect science is hindsight............Lock n Load
I prefer pacerman's fix for everything style
"Obviously, I felt like if I ran into my lineman there it was going to help the play" ~Tony Romo
Is it possible?
"Hope is not a strategy" Billy Beane
"There is no cause for concern" Jerry Jones
Grats Chia!
Glad you made it. Keep up the good work.
The Football fan that hates Football fans.
by thablackwizard on Feb 21, 2012 2:48 PM CST via mobile reply actions
You suck, Chia. Ha, just kidding. Congrats!
Perfect timing with the draft coming up, too. Well deserved. Gotta write an A+ post to kick it off. No pressure though, ha.
Jimmy, you should get a front page nod.
After all, you’re one of the biggest Cowboys fans I know, and that’s gotta count for something!
+1
although not sure if I qualitfy as reasonable
He who laughs last, thinks slowest
The Weather is here, I wish you were beautiful"
Indecision, may or may not be my problem
Heck, I think he has more green comments than anyone.
It’s the way his love for the ’boys shines through.
Formerly Pineywoods - different name, same cockeyed view of the world.
Jason Garrett - Lord of Order
Rob Ryan - Lord of Chaos
Congrats Mr Chia/Archie!
What are the benefits to becoming a writer on BTB besides being on the front page? Is it a paying job? just curious.
by Frankster_1 on Feb 21, 2012 2:52 PM CST via mobile reply actions
There's no pay. We do it for love of the team, and (in my case, at least) because we love writing.
The one big benefit? Getting in front of you guys. Best. Audience. Anywhere.
Formerly Pineywoods - different name, same cockeyed view of the world.
Jason Garrett - Lord of Order
Rob Ryan - Lord of Chaos
by Tom Ryle on Feb 21, 2012 2:55 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Hell yeah, they get paid over $250,000 a year.
The only prefect science is hindsight............Lock n Load
Hell yeah, they get paid over $250,000 a year.
The only prefect science is hindsight............Lock n Load
that equals over 500,000$ a year
finish the Oline rebuild
by yehti on Feb 21, 2012 3:00 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Groupies..
though I think they left with Aaron
"Obviously, I felt like if I ran into my lineman there it was going to help the play" ~Tony Romo
Ham'll fanshot it
:)
Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts.
"Meanwhile, like a bitter wine, Philadelphia’s jealousy fermented in the dark cellars of pride and resentment. With no playoff hopes of their own, Eagles fans turned towards hating the Cowboys." Steve Sabol, NFL films
All this sounds great!
I have to dust off my Blogging for Dummies book and give it a shot. Haha. Jk, of course.
by Frankster_1 on Feb 21, 2012 4:26 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I've said this privately, and now I want to say it publicly and with great sincerity.
HEY, NOOOOB!!! The pads are over there!
Seriously, glad to have you aboard – and to not be the newbie myself anymore!
Formerly Pineywoods - different name, same cockeyed view of the world.
Jason Garrett - Lord of Order
Rob Ryan - Lord of Chaos
by Tom Ryle on Feb 21, 2012 2:53 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Yeah congrats, Chia, publicly here as well
And I just realized that apart from Dave, and with just two years under my belt, I’m the senior guy here! Incredible.
by One.Cool.Customer on Feb 21, 2012 3:18 PM CST up reply actions
I think we both moved up front at about the same time, but I don’t see much of you at BGN anymore. Too bad for them, and they’re getting a lot less of my traffic (and many other peoples’ traffic)
by One.Cool.Customer on Feb 21, 2012 3:37 PM CST up reply actions
Jeez, I just realized I remember you getting promoted.
Although Brandon and Aaron technically have seniority, I guess, but are sort of in emeritus status or something.
Formerly Pineywoods - different name, same cockeyed view of the world.
Jason Garrett - Lord of Order
Rob Ryan - Lord of Chaos
So if Archie doesn't pick up your pads
Will you, Dave, OCC, Rabble, and Brandon run up a huge steak and lobster dinner tab on him?
Tag Team name for Sean Lee and Bruce Carter is RUSH HOUR
by Rohpuri on Feb 21, 2012 4:28 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Not exactly.
Does the phrase “Make it rain in here!” mean anything to you?
Formerly Pineywoods - different name, same cockeyed view of the world.
Jason Garrett - Lord of Order
Rob Ryan - Lord of Chaos
I hope you're getting some of that advertising money mate.
You do a mountain of quality work on this blog.
the suspense has been killing me
I have known since yesterday
lol
by Archie Barberio on Feb 21, 2012 4:43 PM CST up reply actions
That's what I was wondering
How long you knew, and how you were keeping it together before Dave announced it.
'I have wasted Time and Time doth waste me'
Jerry Jones as Richard II - Act 5, Scene 5
it was tough
people kept asking me about new material and I am like “I gotta wait” lol
my patience has grown big time since getting diabetes, really changed my life
by Archie Barberio on Feb 21, 2012 7:15 PM CST up reply actions
Way to go ArChia!
I’ve enjoyed your posts for some time now. eep up the good work!
by H-Town Boys Fan on Feb 21, 2012 2:58 PM CST reply actions
Congrats Chia!!!
very well deserved, look forward to your first post!
finish the Oline rebuild
by yehti on Feb 21, 2012 2:59 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Its not official til its updated down there vvvvv haha
"Obviously, I felt like if I ran into my lineman there it was going to help the play" ~Tony Romo
is it posted on facebook yet?
He's good, but he's no Danny White!
by Shaymer on Feb 21, 2012 9:02 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Congrats to Dave
for having the good sense to put you, Chia, on the front page. I made the comment months ago to someone on this site " Does Chia know EVERY player in the NFL?" You do and we are fortunate to have you share that hard earned knowledge with us, your fellow BTB’ers. And Congrats to you. Well deserved.
"Hope is not a strategy" Billy Beane
"There is no cause for concern" Jerry Jones
At first I was like "Why would this Archie guy ever have gotten this position over Chia?"
And then I’m like Ohhhhhhhhhhhh. Props man. Well deserved.
by LilZtretch on Feb 21, 2012 3:05 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
Congratulations!!
I hope Jerry will pay attention to your front page articles. He may be able to get some insight into who to draft when.
"Don't measure yourself by what you have accomplished, but what you should have accomplished with your ability."
-John Wooden
Jerry could learn a lot reading this page.
Jerry is the end all in Dallas.
by football mensa on Feb 21, 2012 6:16 PM CST up reply actions
errr blog
Jerry is the end all in Dallas.
by football mensa on Feb 21, 2012 6:17 PM CST up reply actions
Chia!
you did it man. I knew you would, you’re a fantastic writer and probably can’t tell from my posts but a big inspiration for me.
by Plinkostar on Feb 21, 2012 3:32 PM CST via Android app reply actions
Congrats!
Although now I’m going to be like why isn’t Chia ever on and then realize you are no longer posting under that name.
"Deion never played quarterback in the National Football League, so his comments are based off the other side of the ball. If you play my position and criticism can really affect you and hurt you and make you play differently, then you’re only gonna be around for so long anyway. The whole objective is to keep getting better. Keep finding ways to improve, and if your talented enough and good enough, you will lead your team to the Super Bowl. That will happen around here, it will."
by willyoubemycharizard on Feb 21, 2012 3:35 PM CST reply actions
Congrats Archie! Welcome to the big time!
(BTB groupies not included)
#demarcusvstheworld
Cowboys wishlist: RG3
by accidental innuendo on Feb 21, 2012 3:40 PM CST reply actions
Not even Shay?
Hey Washington... D.C. stands for Dallas Cowboys
Jerry the GM…if we could only find a way to get rid of that guy…
Twitter: @silva918
Lol, good thing I happened on this before posting something similar.
Tag Team name for Sean Lee and Bruce Carter is RUSH HOUR
by Rohpuri on Feb 21, 2012 4:12 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
is it funny that I thought of this
as soon as I saw his name?…..again Congrats Man….
Here’s a theoretical play from 2010: Snap. Tony takes 7 step drop. Tony looks left at Miles, who is doubled, and looks right to where Roy Williams should be…but instead sees Colombo on his back and a Defensive End foaming at the mouth jumping over Marc’s carcass. Tony proceeds to run like hell and look for Witten
-by CotySaxman on Jul 11, 2011 7:50 AM PDT
Now, if somebody doesn’t agree with that, that’s cool. I also don’t agree with the fact that I don’t have $10 million in my bank account. But the fact that I don’t agree with it doesn’t make it any less true.
by One.Cool.Customer on Dec 23, 2010 12:00 AM PST
by I am Ironman!!! on Feb 22, 2012 9:39 AM CST up reply actions
lol I know
I should marry a girl named Veronica, it would be fitting
by Archie Barberio on Feb 23, 2012 9:16 AM CST up reply actions
First, BTB front page
then next the Cowboys front office. Keep up the great work and congrats Chia.
by nycowboysfan on Feb 21, 2012 3:44 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Congrats ArChia,
Yoo deserveit!!!
Wish you were here and comfortably numb.
Congrats Chia!! umm... errr Archie, LOL
Great Descision by Tom and the rest of the staff. Chia, you are one of the many reasons that this is the best sports blog in the universe, and I mean that, no joke.
It will take me a while to get used to calling you Archie though.
Great move for the entire BTB nation.
Whoa, not my decision.
Dave gets the credit, the rest of us just advise.
Formerly Pineywoods - different name, same cockeyed view of the world.
Jason Garrett - Lord of Order
Rob Ryan - Lord of Chaos
Congrats Archie...
This was a no brainer. Always enjoy your work and will continue to do so.
Good luck to you…
Long Live Chia!
Go Cowboys.....Go Bulls.....
Umm...
Where is the pic at the bottom of the page?
Chia taking a glamour shot for his front page debut?
Go Cowboys.....Go Bulls.....
Congrats!!
You definitley deserve it Chia!! Look forward to more of your insight!!!
congrats chia
You really deserve it man, sooooo, when’s the next chiacrack radio?
by matt575 on Feb 21, 2012 4:16 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Congrats!
Now get to writing you have a quota to fill, and we all need some fresh articles, so we can all repeat our positions on the impending draft and FA.
Congrats!
All your hard work has always been appreciated. I’m really happy for you!
thank you everyone
usually I would reply to every single one of you, but that would take forever
so a BIG thank you to all of the support, I really appreciate it and its a great feeling to be liked and wanted
My mom calls me Chia, so you are welcome to call me Archie or Chia, just drop the Crack off the end of it
from here on out its Chia or Archie, or Mr. Barberio but I am not too fond of being called that lol
thanks everyone, I am cooking up some stuff as we speak, that is why I haven’t been around to thank everyone
by Archie Barberio on Feb 21, 2012 4:42 PM CST reply actions
Sweet avatar.. I am getting a pair when they are up for sale, let me know if you see it before I do!
"Obviously, I felt like if I ran into my lineman there it was going to help the play" ~Tony Romo
Need to Update Bottom of Website
Now Archie need to get his name added to the writers listed on the bottom of the website…
Congrats…a great bunch of writers, great contributors from the many followers to the site…best Cowboy website hands down..
Hey, Dave is busy.
Has contract talks with Shay this week. That always seems to take so much of his time.
Formerly Pineywoods - different name, same cockeyed view of the world.
Jason Garrett - Lord of Order
Rob Ryan - Lord of Chaos
Congrats Chia
Couldn’t happen to a better dude.
"A successful coach needs a paitient wife, a loyal dog, and a great quarterback. But if you don't have a wife the dog can pull double duty." --Barry Switzer
CHIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats buddy!!!
by Blue Eyed Devil on Feb 21, 2012 5:10 PM CST reply actions
That is a F!@#in
Real mans name. I imagine a name like that taking down dictators while shouting one liners
Each week, play whoever is standing across the field from you, whenever and wherever. If you match up well, exploit it and win. If you don’t, then get very crafty in your game play and try to "steal" a win anyway. Repeat process until no more games remain, and confetti rains down from a retractable roof and Roger Goodell is handing out hardware. - hookerhome
in aeternum amicus meus vivit sua musica non morietur
A Friend of mine lives forever, his music will never die.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8J1FHzJruAg
RIP Chuck Shuldiner - Father of Death Metal
Also Congrats
looooong overdue
Each week, play whoever is standing across the field from you, whenever and wherever. If you match up well, exploit it and win. If you don’t, then get very crafty in your game play and try to "steal" a win anyway. Repeat process until no more games remain, and confetti rains down from a retractable roof and Roger Goodell is handing out hardware. - hookerhome
in aeternum amicus meus vivit sua musica non morietur
A Friend of mine lives forever, his music will never die.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8J1FHzJruAg
RIP Chuck Shuldiner - Father of Death Metal
by Nick Castillo on Feb 21, 2012 5:15 PM CST up reply actions
Good stuff man...Congrats indeed!
Not only am I looking forward to the draft info, but envision some of the readership definitely coming at you differently with the new creds.
Congrats again.
Good Job Archie
New it would happen one day!!
Someone's always Going to be Hating on Da Boyz
by Jeff G. on Feb 21, 2012 6:08 PM CST via Android app reply actions
Archie now about our radio show.....
Congrats Chia. You’re the only guy I have met who like the draft as much as I.
Jerry is the end all in Dallas.
lol
the radio show might have to slow down for a minute
I love doing it, but I am dedicating myself to becoming a better writer and all my extra time will go to BTB
I will do a show a month maybe, believe it or not, the radio show is really easy for me to do
I write up a list of topics and just dial in and start the show
writing articles is totally different
by Archie Barberio on Feb 21, 2012 7:17 PM CST up reply actions
Congrats Chia!
I’m looking forward to some really great draft related articles. What a great site and it’s only getting better.
Cogratulations and well deserved. Can't wait for your first write-up!!!
We came to this site about the same time from the DC.com site.I remember talking with you over there and some drunken a—holes jumping all over us about what we were talking about. Memories. Anyway good job Blueandsilvemagic err ChiaCrack err Archie. You know out of all the ways I saw you in my mind,Archie Barberio never came close.;-). Again very good job and congrats. This is the best Cowboys site,period,and you will only make it better.
Tony Romo,Sean Lee,and DeMarcus Ware-Leaders by example!!!
I know
I remember us over at DC.com, I am really glad me made the leap to come over here
bluesilvermagic, I really liked that name too
I know, I know, nobody expected that I was an Archie, either did I when I was born, I was like come on bro, can’t I be a Maximus or something?
by Archie Barberio on Feb 21, 2012 7:19 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, I got sick of DC.com too
I only go over there to maybe read articles posted once in a while or to watch the video interviews and things like that. I don’t even read the comment threads anymore because I just can’t believe the excessive trolling and lack of quality of the posts. BTB forever my friends.
"I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle, victorious." –Vince Lombardi
by ProBowlFactory on Feb 23, 2012 11:18 AM CST up reply actions
Btw Archie....
your pic for the bottom of the page…..fedora and a white tee with a tie and 2 hot babes hanging on smokin a Don Diego.
Jerry is the end all in Dallas.
Outstanding news!
Congrats Chia you definitely deserve it. Now I won’t have to search for your posts anymore.
by MSM33 on Feb 21, 2012 6:16 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Congrats Chia!
I don’t comment often, but I have to say, I’ve been happy for other FanPosters turned Front Pagers in the past, but I had an ear to ear grin while I read this one. You’ve been working towards this for a long time, and you truly deserve it, man.
I ran into a group of men trying to take an old lady's purse and decided it was my duty to help out. She was a tough old broad, but in the end we got her purse.
by MilesAhead on Feb 21, 2012 6:24 PM CST via Android app reply actions
Congrats Chia:
You can’t work any harder than you already do for the BTB family , so I was glad that Dave recognized it too. Always love your articles and look forward to seeing them on the front page. BTW take care of yourself too.
The two fans from my two most hated teams that I have THE absolute most respect for are both
frontpage writers for their respective fansites.
Well done, Chia. You deserve it, brother. I remember meeting you on MtD two years ago and at that point in time, couldn’t believe I was getting along so well with a Cowboy fan. You definitely are one of the great ones.
"We will not be denied." - Antrel Rolle
by BigBlueIntervention on Feb 21, 2012 6:32 PM CST reply actions
Congrats Chia/Archie
you deserve it bro
by CaliCowboysFan92 on Feb 21, 2012 6:42 PM CST reply actions
Congrats Chia...
I was wondering who the hell Archie was!!! Funny how things change when your on a camping trip.. Keep up the awesome posts..
congratulations archie!
i’m gonna miss the chiacrack nickname though, it was funny
lookinf forward for more -out of your pen, draft stuff
Way to go Chia
I have enjoyed your work Chia. Big congrats, you deserved it.
by BluegrassCowboy on Feb 21, 2012 6:52 PM CST reply actions
Congrats chia
Never actually read a fan post but I’ve loved your comments. One of you coments made me wanna join BTB just to respond. 24 hr rule later I never did. But just like you I’ve loved the fans here and never looked back to the mother ship.
Three cheers for the Awesome front page writers and all the work they do.
by The Loco Llama on Feb 21, 2012 6:53 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Hee hee hee -
I saw the name change, and said to myself “Front pager”. It must be my sweet Detective skills. Oh wait, It IS my sweet Detective skills.
CONGRATS BRO, excellent work got you here, keep it up, we all know you will. See if you can match Tom’s output, he’s been cranking the topics out!
Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts.
"Meanwhile, like a bitter wine, Philadelphia’s jealousy fermented in the dark cellars of pride and resentment. With no playoff hopes of their own, Eagles fans turned towards hating the Cowboys." Steve Sabol, NFL films
Congrats Chia/Archie!
I remember when you joined, firing off so many posts I think I may have even told you to slow down once. Haha, but I’ve had the pleasure of watching you change into an excellent writer and can think of no one else more deserving of this. Really happy for you and I’m looking forward to watching you grow even more as a writer.
Congratulations, Archie Chia!
That makes me incredibly happy, Bro!
What is the star now? A fallen piece of hardened plastic? The heaviest franchise in American sport? A false idol adored by many millions? The epitome of all that can be achieved with hard work? All that can be lost with too strong a sense of entitlement? A welcome coping mechanism, distracting from the real negativity on Earth? A bonding and separating agent?
by BlueNSilverBlood on Feb 21, 2012 7:12 PM CST reply actions
once again thanks everyone
so many people have commented and I would love to address you individually in a reply, but I would be here all night!
thanks again everyone, I am overwhelmed by the support on here
by Archie Barberio on Feb 21, 2012 7:22 PM CST reply actions
Congrats, Chia.
Haven’t commented since last draft season, but this occasion calls for it. Your fan posts are the primary reason I read BTB, so I think this is well deserved. Can’t tell you how much I look forward to your evaluation and perspective on the upcoming draft. Congrats.
by honkytonkbaseball on Feb 21, 2012 7:29 PM CST reply actions
That's what's up!
Good for you bro, you sure deserve it. The community will be better off for it. Our front page writers are first class and it’s great that they added another weapon to the arsenal. I’m sure you will raise your efforts even more now and the mere thought of that is pretty exciting. So Archie huh? I may still call you Crack from time to time.
Don't pull an Almost Anthony on us.
We’re expecting nothing but D Ware content from here on out.
Congratulations on your BTB promotion.
Nice work Chia
Now don’t let this all get to your head . . . we all know where you’re from and will continue to argue the same (LOL)
piling on after the fact like vontaze burfict
but well deserved sir. your posts have always been entertaining to read from day 1, but its been a treat to watch you put in the work to grow and improve as a writer. your draft stuff is must-read material for any off-season junkie.
now let’s see if griz can line up an interview with alan ball & btb’s newest front page writer…
Good for you Chia
You’re another reason why this place is awesome. I love reading stuff from so many different angles, from people who make me think about things I hadn’t thought of. Thanks for being a big part of that Chia.
He's good, but he's no Danny White!
by Shaymer on Feb 21, 2012 9:23 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Loud Huzzahs brother!! Gratz to you on the well-earned nod to front page.
Always enjoy your stuff. Looking forward to seeing you take the ball & run with it. A great addition to a stellar front-page group.
Btw, being a native Mississippian, I can tell you that Archie is a great football name. But to me, you’lll always be Chia.
"You have to play this game like somebody just hit your mother with a 2x4." -- Dan Birdwell, Oakland Raiders
RR1 = RedRocket / RR2 = RobRyan
RR3 = Ready for Retirement(JerryJones) / rr = rabblerouser
Congratulations, Archie!
I’ve enjoyed reading your posts for some time. You certainly deserve the promotion to the Front Page. Now we will all benefit from your knowledge and skill. Thank you, Dave, for your great choice.
Bob Lilly is my favorite Cowboy ever. He dominated and never celebrated.
Congrats Archie "Vinnie" Barberio!
I don’t post much but I do enjoy reading your comments and posts especially on the draft. Well deserved and best wishes.
Congrats Chia, It is well deserved
You have to play this game like somebody just hit your mother with a two-by-four. Dan Birdwell. Oakland Raiders
How do you want to be rememberd. Go out there and play every play like it is your last play. Be remembered as the person you want to be for the rest of your life. Spike Dykes, Midland Lee and Texas Tech Coach.
right on
congrats, well earned!
"When you want to win a game, you have to teach. When you lose a game, you have to learn."—Tom Landry
Much respect
Congrats Chia dude aka Archie, keep up the good work and keep using the term “hot garbage!!” if that isn’t one of the best descriptive phrases to describe scrubs, idk what is lol. Epic promotion
by 405dallasfan on Feb 21, 2012 11:19 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Congrats, ChaChaChaChia!
http://twitter.com/BloggingTheBoys
by Aaron Novinger on Feb 21, 2012 11:42 PM CST via iPhone app reply actions
Archia Barbie...awesome keep kicking a$$ barbie!
At least I am not a Yankees fan...
by UTexan on Feb 22, 2012 12:56 AM CST via mobile reply actions
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At least I am not a Yankees fan...
by UTexan on Feb 22, 2012 12:58 AM CST via mobile reply actions
Congratulations on a well deserved Promotion.....
now on the front page do you have to be more worried about being caught licking belly buttons or not?
Good Luck to the 53. Stand with Honor, Play With Pride. Bring It Home
by TruBluToTheCore on Feb 22, 2012 2:37 AM CST reply actions
no more of that stuff
clean act from here on out
by Archie Barberio on Feb 22, 2012 12:40 PM CST up reply actions
CONGRATZ......... Archie
wtgo Chia , youve definitly earned your way to the front page……… well done !
redskins- bought by Snyder, OWNED by THE Cowboys !
Ryan- If only i could get that kind of aggression from my. Hey! You gonna eat that ?
Texans .....stand tall and REP !
bout time Dave
and congrats Archie
Here’s a theoretical play from 2010: Snap. Tony takes 7 step drop. Tony looks left at Miles, who is doubled, and looks right to where Roy Williams should be…but instead sees Colombo on his back and a Defensive End foaming at the mouth jumping over Marc’s carcass. Tony proceeds to run like hell and look for Witten
-by CotySaxman on Jul 11, 2011 7:50 AM PDT
Now, if somebody doesn’t agree with that, that’s cool. I also don’t agree with the fact that I don’t have $10 million in my bank account. But the fact that I don’t agree with it doesn’t make it any less true.
by One.Cool.Customer on Dec 23, 2010 12:00 AM PST
by I am Ironman!!! on Feb 22, 2012 7:42 AM CST reply actions
I would like to apply for the open position
but the whole 4-5 articles a week thing, well as my posting record shows, just isn’t happening. Though if you are willing to look past that, I would definitively love to apply,
Here’s a theoretical play from 2010: Snap. Tony takes 7 step drop. Tony looks left at Miles, who is doubled, and looks right to where Roy Williams should be…but instead sees Colombo on his back and a Defensive End foaming at the mouth jumping over Marc’s carcass. Tony proceeds to run like hell and look for Witten
-by CotySaxman on Jul 11, 2011 7:50 AM PDT
Now, if somebody doesn’t agree with that, that’s cool. I also don’t agree with the fact that I don’t have $10 million in my bank account. But the fact that I don’t agree with it doesn’t make it any less true.
by One.Cool.Customer on Dec 23, 2010 12:00 AM PST
by I am Ironman!!! on Feb 22, 2012 9:44 AM CST up reply actions
Congrats Archie
Found BTB this past Nov. and have stuck with it everyday since, even signed up recently. Love how diverse and informative the articles are, especially yours as well as Scarlet-O’s, O.C.C.’s just to name a few which intrigued me and have kept me here. Keep up the good work, go Cowboys!
Common sense is not common.
by Star_Scream on Feb 22, 2012 8:21 AM CST reply actions 4 recs
congrats on joining BTB Star
I missed your first comment so gave you your newbie rec here.
and just want to say that your sig is so true.. unfortunately….and my son would love your screen name(huge Transformer nut)
Here’s a theoretical play from 2010: Snap. Tony takes 7 step drop. Tony looks left at Miles, who is doubled, and looks right to where Roy Williams should be…but instead sees Colombo on his back and a Defensive End foaming at the mouth jumping over Marc’s carcass. Tony proceeds to run like hell and look for Witten
-by CotySaxman on Jul 11, 2011 7:50 AM PDT
Now, if somebody doesn’t agree with that, that’s cool. I also don’t agree with the fact that I don’t have $10 million in my bank account. But the fact that I don’t agree with it doesn’t make it any less true.
by One.Cool.Customer on Dec 23, 2010 12:00 AM PST
by I am Ironman!!! on Feb 22, 2012 9:38 AM CST up reply actions
Congrats Chia!
It’s a well deserved promotion.
Congrats, Chiarchie :)
Truly a ‘rags to riches’ story … you’ve literally blossomed before our eyes.
Well deserved and well earned!
Mmmm ... draft season ... a time for optimists :)
Congrats Archie
Gonna be weird calling not calling you Chia anymore, but hey, for the best
"I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle, victorious." –Vince Lombardi
you can call me Chia bro, everyone calls me that
maybe I should have thrown a “Chia” in the middle of my name on here
by Archie Barberio on Feb 22, 2012 7:20 PM CST up reply actions
Deal
Sounds good to me.
"I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle, victorious." –Vince Lombardi
by ProBowlFactory on Feb 23, 2012 11:13 AM CST up reply actions
I would like to be a front page writer
Don’t know if I would be able to contribute 5 stories per week though. Plus I still have yet to become well versed in the art of the tables and things as all of the front page writers are…
"I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle, victorious." –Vince Lombardi
by ProBowlFactory on Feb 23, 2012 11:14 AM CST reply actions
I haven't been getting online much lately, so I'm playing catchup on my BTB reading...
CONGRATULATIONS, CHIA!!!
I know how bad you wanted this, so I’m real proud of you, bro. Keep up the great work!
"No one ever accomplishes anything alone in football. We all like to think that we can, but that's just not true. It's always been a team game, always will be." - Tom Dempsey
"Leadership is getting someone to do what they don’t want to do, to achieve what they want to achieve." - Tom Landry
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