The CheckerBoard

We've had a monster week on here with a ton of new subscribers.

Rather than being a jerk and thanking Da'Rick Rogers, I want to seriously thank the newcomers who have joined this week and those who were already with us.

It's crazy how far we've come in such a relatively short time — we're already one of the bigger sites on the ever-expanding 247Sports network — but I promise you we'll never be content and never stop doing everything we can to be the most informative site and most cordial community on the web. We disagree without being disagreeable here, and that'll never change. That's one of the main things that separates us from the pack, and that's why many of y'all have supported this site, and that's why it'll always be the cornerstone of everything we do here.

For all the newcomers, welcome to the family, and never hesitate to ask us about any of the bells and whistles and user-friendly functionality of this site — including the best-in-the-business mobile site. And never be afraid to ask a question. Get your money's worth. There are no stupid questions, just stupid reporters answering questions. Our board is the heart of our community. Don't be afraid to put yourself into the conversation. You will be amazed at the number of regional and national analysts who stop by here, but everything starts with the subscribers.

For all the vets, thanks for keeping us in the family. Thanks for getting us to this point. We know who y'all are, and we'll never forget y'all sticking with us in the beginning, when some people said the UT sports market was already too full and didn't have room for another competitor. We've proven them wrong, and we're just getting started.

It's been a great ride so far, and it's only going to get better.

JMO. Go Cubs. Go America.