Letter to the Editor

by Ezekiel 25 17 on Jan 6, 2012 5:58 PM CST

I started trolling on this blog in 2009, and started posting about a year ago. The BRB content has without exception always been entertaining and insightful, sometimes even intelligent. But never before in the last 3 years have I seen such inspired, courageous, and honest writing as I have this week.

Don’t get me wrong; I love the sarcasm, the tireless deprecation of self, one-another and team, the relentless contempt of all things Methopotamic, and the irresistible hatred of Jerrah and his minions. I wouldn’t change these things for a minute.... they’re as comfortable to me as my recliner and my Dre jersey. This week, I can’t get enough of BRB. You guys have made me laugh, cry, ache, reminisce, and laugh some more, and every night I’m hustling to get my kids to bed so I can see what the next dude wrote today. This has been an incredible week to be a Texans fan, and an awesome week for BRB. On behalf of all the everyday schmoes who lurk regularly and post occasionally, I’d like to say THANKS to those of you who operate and write for this blog. You guys rock. I can only imagine to what heights this place will be taken if we kick some Bengal ass this weekend. Let’s do this.

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You know what this is a great post.

Those guys dont get enough love from all of us. This is the best blog site i ever been a part of.

by southpaw70 on Jan 6, 2012 6:15 PM CST reply actions

It really is.

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by WhiskeyR on Jan 6, 2012 6:20 PM CST up reply actions

This site is absolutely great.

Now if we could just do something about all those Texans articles…

Deep in the human unconscious is a pervasive need for a logical universe that makes sense. But the real universe is always one step beyond logic.
-from The Sayings of Muad'Dib by the Princess Irulan

by peytonsurdaddy on Jan 6, 2012 6:22 PM CST reply actions 11 recs

Self defecating rec right there.

A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
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by bigfatdrunk on Jan 6, 2012 7:05 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs

Don't Worry, PUD

There’s bound to be plenty of Colts talk once these pesky playoffs wrap up.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Jan 6, 2012 10:15 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs

Especially with the draft and that first pick overall to deal with!

Former Thane of Glamis and Cawdor.

Despite my better judgment, a manager at Battle Red Blog.

Supreme Galactic Editor of Battle Red Onion.

I am a visionary, I am a genius, and now I am angry! Now where are those pants at?!

by UprootedTexan on Jan 7, 2012 2:24 AM CST up reply actions

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Deep in the human unconscious is a pervasive need for a logical universe that makes sense. But the real universe is always one step beyond logic.
-from The Sayings of Muad'Dib by the Princess Irulan

by peytonsurdaddy on Jan 7, 2012 12:50 PM CST up reply actions

I agree wholeheartedly

thank you all for the blog in general, and this week in particular… I have spent an unhealthy amount of time on BRB this week haha

by EnglishTexan on Jan 6, 2012 6:33 PM CST reply actions

Rec'd

And I agree. Thanks to all the writers here for the weekly content that keeps us coming back and hanging together! This week has been fantastic!

by MeMongo on Jan 6, 2012 7:36 PM CST reply actions

Rec'd for all the hardwork

I am fairly lazy and just love to read all of blogs, but this is the only one I have ever made a name for. I really enjoy all the articles and personalities on Battle Red Blog. The amount of information and humor you guys provide for not only the casual fan, but hardcore fans is on a level excellence that has kept me coming back since late 08. Please accept my most heartfelt gratitude, o exalted ones of BattleRedBlog. May Durga keep bringing you the success that is so richly deserved.

by PassMeTheBleach on Jan 6, 2012 9:00 PM CST reply actions

Thank You All

If you weren’t taking the time to read and comment, it’d just be us talking to ourselves. Moreso than usual, anyway.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Jan 6, 2012 9:25 PM CST reply actions

Tim, thanks for your patience with all of us

as we swing from calm analysts to emotional powder kegs and back again. And for helping to hold the line to keep it clean, safe and fun around here.

by MeMongo on Jan 6, 2012 10:05 PM CST up reply actions

Trolling? Surely you mean lurking. :)

Dallas Cowboys, all hat and no cattle since 1996.

"Will it never be noon?" Duke of Orleans to the Dauphin and Constable of France every Sunday before the Texans play.

by Jonathan Fosburgh on Jan 6, 2012 10:44 PM CST reply actions

Rookie errot. Yah, I meant "lurking"...

Thanks for straightening me out.

"You mean, besides two chicks at the same time?"

by Ezekiel 25 17 on Jan 8, 2012 10:36 AM CST up reply actions

Hear Hear!!

"The greatest danger in planning for tomorrow is using yesterdays logic."
Marc Kahlberg

"Some ideas are so stupid that only intellectuals believe them." - George Orwell

I think we will learn that the Bo$$man was right

by Barryfromtexas on Jan 6, 2012 11:08 PM CST reply actions

Verbal rec!

This place is awesome! Even though we get the occasional commenter escape from the basement (you really need to get better security Tim), an even rarer Methopotamian who isn’t on crack, and Jags fans (because we know they aren’t at the games), you guys have created one of the best places around on this thing called the internet!

*Proud Packers shareholder*
With my last breath, I curse Zoidberg!

by RaY210 on Jan 7, 2012 1:03 AM CST via mobile reply actions

I chewed a hole through the floor.

Deep in the human unconscious is a pervasive need for a logical universe that makes sense. But the real universe is always one step beyond logic.
-from The Sayings of Muad'Dib by the Princess Irulan

by peytonsurdaddy on Jan 7, 2012 12:51 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs

Dayum!

That’s some desperate shit there pud.

Just my $.02
Even duct tape can't fix stupid

by txknight on Jan 9, 2012 12:42 PM CST up reply actions

Well to be fair, if you were stuck with a bunch of Colts fans, wouldn't you chew a hole through the floor, too?

/flee

Former Thane of Glamis and Cawdor.

Despite my better judgment, a manager at Battle Red Blog.

Supreme Galactic Editor of Battle Red Onion.

I am a visionary, I am a genius, and now I am angry! Now where are those pants at?!

by UprootedTexan on Jan 9, 2012 5:37 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs

Don't you mean

one of the three Jags fans still in existence?

by splanket on Jan 8, 2012 11:24 AM CST up reply actions

Well it goes both ways.

The last few posts I’ve written have been more or less from the soul (or the closest thing I have to one) and when you do that the worst possible thing is that nobody notices. But the response has been great, and I really appreciate it.

I look at the guys I share the masthead with and I know that, largely as a result of their efforts, this is one of the top sports sites on the web. Period. And it would only be half as awesome without the great body of commentators that have found refuge in this corner of the internets. It truly makes a difference.

So thank you all as well.

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by tehGrindCrusher on Jan 7, 2012 2:15 PM CST reply actions 4 recs