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Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Mini State of the Blog

Thanks to Brady Hoke for restoring Michigan's football program.
I would just like to take a moment and thank the readers, commenters, and contributors who spend their time here at Touch the Banner.  With TTB Andrew's help, visits to the site have increased over the past year by more than 700%.  As I mentioned on Twitter, the blog has reached the point where people were e-mailing me on Sunday night asking, essentially, "WHERE'S MY DAMN CHRIS FOX COMMITMENT POST?!"  This after I had written six commitment posts in the previous 32 hours or so (along with, you know, living my life).

I have big plans for the blog, and I certainly hope it continues to grow.  I appreciate the e-mails, comments, tweets, etc., even many of the negative ones.  This past year has been a great one for Michigan football.  I hope 2012 is even better.

Thanks again for reading, and Go Blue!
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41 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    As a 2004 grad who just became obsessed with the recruiting side of Michigan football recently, thanks for providing what has become my favorite of the Michigan recruiting blogs. You've done great work here.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    I'm not surprised that traffic is up as this is an excellent blog. The insight that you provide-- especially in the player scouting-- is outstanding. During this weekend's commitment deluge, I was constantly checking in here to get your scouting reports. You've made this a great place for Michigan fans.

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  3. LankowniaFebruary 21, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    Keep up the good work!

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    1. ThunderFebruary 21, 2012 at 5:34 PM

      Thanks...and I anxiously await our next argument.

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    2. TTB AndrewFebruary 21, 2012 at 6:02 PM

      You provide some good content, Lankownia.

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    3. LankowniaFebruary 21, 2012 at 6:23 PM

      I'm sure it won't be long... I enjoy most of the content on here and, despite my comments, actually agree with most of the analysis. Andrew's been a great addition to bring a different element to the blog. The site seems to be continually improving on all fronts - content, variety, quality, professionalism, etc.

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    4. TTB AndrewFebruary 21, 2012 at 8:44 PM

      I appreciate that.

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  4. ZacCrossFebruary 21, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    I have been following this blog for about a year now and check it about 4 or 5 times a day I just wanted to thank you for everything that you do.

    GO BLUE!!

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    1. ThunderFebruary 21, 2012 at 5:36 PM

      Four or five times a day, huh? It sounds like you're responsible for a good deal of the traffic increase.

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    2. TTB AndrewFebruary 21, 2012 at 5:41 PM

      . . .very nice to hear - thanks and Go Blue!

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    Love this blog. Thanks for all your hard work and best of luck to you!

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  6. bada bingFebruary 21, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    This is a great blog. TTB, UMHoops, and MGoBlog are the only Michigan blogs out there that I read - keep up the good work!

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    1. ThunderFebruary 21, 2012 at 5:42 PM

      That's rarefied air in the M blogosphere. Thanks!

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    2. TTB AndrewFebruary 21, 2012 at 5:56 PM

      Sweet - much appreciation for your frequent comments, too.

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  7. Nick.February 21, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    Can say that his has become my favorite place to visit daily. I have to check in at least once a day and most of the time 2-3 times a day. This place has been right on point with most of the editorials that are done. Love the recruiting profiles, the commitment posts, the game reviews. Great to see good content without all the nonsense that comes from a forum that is largely unmoderated. Keep up the good work.

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  8. MattFebruary 21, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    I love the blog as well. Good analysis of the recruits.

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    Great work, well earned success. I am very close to getting a login, if I knew how.

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    1. ThunderFebruary 21, 2012 at 8:16 PM

      Thanks! Underneath the comment field where it says "Reply as:", there are various ways to sign in.

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    I almost never leave comments. But this blog has become a regular stop on my effort to learn all things about Michigan football. The analyses are knowledgeable and helpful. Yes, at times you're caustic -- but somebody's got to be!

    Nice work, Thunder.

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    Love the reviews, what do you think Michigans chances are with Mike McCray? He looks like a beast

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    1. ThunderFebruary 21, 2012 at 11:08 PM

      He does look like a good player, but I think he'll head to OSU if they offer.

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    Great work, Magnus. Your site is a gem. Love the analysis.
    --TriFloyd

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  13. Les MilesFebruary 21, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    I'm glad to hear about your increase in readership. I began reading this blog consistently about a year ago. My favorite two things you do are:
    1. Ranking the impact players will have on the season. I really like it when you rank incoming freshmen too low (in my opinion) and I end up being right... Not that I am right most of the time. It just something I enjoy.
    2. The TTB recruit rating system. I value your analysis of recruits as highly as any of the four major recruiting websites.

    Keep up the great work!

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    1. ThunderFebruary 21, 2012 at 11:10 PM

      1. I do tend to undervalue freshmen...but I remember a time when freshmen didn't play much. Those were the good ol' days...

      2. Thanks!

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    Congratulations for the traffic increase, and keep up the great work. I really enjoy your recruiting analysis.

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2012 at 10:44 PM

    I just dig the whole thing. Love the information. Love the edge. I have made yours a regular stop several times per week and I am looking forward to the evolution of yur site. Thank you for all your hard work.

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    1. ThunderFebruary 21, 2012 at 11:10 PM

      Thanks for the compliments and for reading the site.

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    Congratulations on the viewership bump! I really enjoy your work, especially the more analytical and critical writing that is not just blind optimism. TTB comes right after MGoBlog on my daily rounds of the Michigan blogosphere! Thank you.

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    1. ThunderFebruary 22, 2012 at 8:46 AM

      Thanks. I'm glad you visit so often and enjoy the content.

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2012 at 12:27 AM

    Keep up the excellent work. Love the comments and willingness to offer at least what appears to be a mostly unbiased opinion. Pretty sure I hit ttb & MGoBlog everytime I open my phone browser just to check for new content haha. Anyways, tip of my hat to you good sir for the top notch blog as well as Andrew for his contributions!

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2012 at 2:28 AM

    Less football... more bewbs.

    - the dibs guy

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  19. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    Keep up the great work guys. I love the recruiting analysis, especially the fact that you're not afraid to give a fair critique of a player, instead of just a fluff piece. I give as much weight to TTB rating as I do to the star ratings on any of the major sites.

    -R Kelly (mgoblog name)

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    1. ThunderFebruary 22, 2012 at 8:48 AM

      Thanks, R Kelly. I'm looking forward to watching these players' careers play out and seeing how accurate the ratings are.

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