Stampede Blue named Top Ten NFL Blog of 2009
by Brad Wells on Dec 21, 2009 2:21 PM EST
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PrintWe all bicker and disagree about silly stuff around here. We argue. We huff and puff. I call people "schmucks" while others suggest a softer tone. Writers like shake n bake genuflect at the Alter of DVOA while others like mgrex03 are only impressed by their own genius. In the end, we are a community. Each of us with opinions, ideas, and ways of communicating them. No one way is "right." No one idea is perfect.
The one idea we all pretty universally agree on is that this blog, this community, is pretty special. Not surprisingly, others out there agree with us.
Sports Media Challenge has put together a regular index of NFL blogs "using our proprietary algorithm of more than 10 key variables." Their index criteria is available here, and from the looks of things they seem to value content, community, and influence as the key ingredients to a great sports blog. Sports Media Challenge used this criteria to rank the Top 10 NFL Blogs on the Internets, and wouldn't you know it... our little Colts blog came in at #5.
5.) Stampede Blue - An undefeated team an a top five ranked blog, what more could a Colts fan want? Not quite as much traffic as the blogs ahead of it, but they make up for it with a vibrant community and barrage of Colts content. Our team especially likes their respect for quality, unbiased journalism.
Eight SB Nation football blogs are listed in the top ten, including Arrowhead Pride, Mile High Report, Blogging the Boys, Cincy Jungle, Music City Miracles, and Big Blue View.
The #1 NFL blog is Kissing Suzy Kolber, where he of two chins continues to refer to Colts fans as "Fat Humps." Thanks Michael. Have another Cheeto.
While sharing the stage with KSK is kind of like having to go to the prom with your sister's ugly friend, it is a true honor to have our blog up there with seven other SB Nation blogs. Some of these blogs and bloggers, like Josh Kirkendall at Cincy Jungle or John Bena at MHR, started at SB Nation the same time I did. It has been fun to watch their blogs, as well as ours, grow and prosper.
So, to all of you readers, contributors, and strong, opinionated "schmucks" out there who join us here regularly at Stampede Blue, thank you.
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Congratulations!
I know I’m not a huge poster or anything, but I visit this blog at least 3 times a day. Great job!
GO COLTS!
The recognition
goes to all of us. We wouldn’t be a good blog if we didn’t all have opinions and an open forum in which to discuss them. I’ll admit I don’t agree with some of the stuff that is said, but that’s what makes it great. We can post our own ideas and not hate each other the next morning. Good work and continued debate to all!
Congrats, BBS!
And anyone who disagrees is an idiot! :P
Congrats to all the other people who make this site daily reading for the rest of us. Should we start a power poll about this and how Stampede Blue isn’t getting enough respect?
congrats to our blog community
GO COLTS!!! 09 IS OURS!!!
by TheAngelsColts on Dec 21, 2009 3:19 PM EST up reply actions
We would've been #1
If you accepted my application to be a writer…just sayin..
Jim Sorgi runs a 4.6 40. That's all I've got to say about that.
by monstersbox on Dec 21, 2009 3:28 PM EST reply actions 10 recs
lol
"Yea, verily, we shall overcome thy pathetic attempts at defense, thou jelly-livered knave! Talk not of thy smack to me, for I shall wedge mine booted foot nine furlongs up thy ass, bitch! Canst thou dig it??"
Blind arrogance
Is always recced around here. ;)
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So I was going to get a great picture to show my satisfaction with this post..
And stumbled across something not only too awesome for words and relevant to this post…but I mean…JUST LOOK AT IT! Go Titans go.
Jim Sorgi runs a 4.6 40. That's all I've got to say about that.
by monstersbox on Dec 21, 2009 4:42 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
underwear is too clean for a titans fan
Never doubt Peyton Manning, he’ll make you look silly
Joseph Addai is a good running back.
Im a douchebag, an asshole, and I'm rarely right.
Can't argue with that.
Rec’d.
"I am in favor of censorship ‐ not against what is supposed to be sexy or dirty, but against what is idiotic." -Jean Renoir
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: Mosquitoes are attracted to the color blue twice as much as to any other color.
I agree
you are very knowledgeable and you seem like a swell guy. I wouldnt be gay for you or anything, but you get a thumbs up, none-the-less.
Never doubt Peyton Manning, he’ll make you look silly
Joseph Addai is a good running back.
Im a douchebag, an asshole, and I'm rarely right.
It's alright
I came to grips with my man-crush for Peyton a few years ago. I feel so freeeeeeeeee!
Jim Sorgi runs a 4.6 40. That's all I've got to say about that.
10 recs!
And I didn’t even create another account to do it myself. Thank you, thank you. sniff sniff The constant applause in my head is cheering for you guys this time around.
Jim Sorgi runs a 4.6 40. That's all I've got to say about that.
You're a great writer
and are always insightful. There’s a reason I read through all of your comments even though each one could be its own novel.
Keep up the great work!
"I am in favor of censorship ‐ not against what is supposed to be sexy or dirty, but against what is idiotic." -Jean Renoir
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: Mosquitoes are attracted to the color blue twice as much as to any other color.
Great news
Thanks to BBS, the other writers, former writers and regular posters for building a vibrant community of engaged Colts fans. Mr. Blue Shoe was too modest to report that Stampede Blue is ranked higher than Football Outsiders. That’s strong; FO is the gold standard of general NFL blogging. I’m pleased to have a place for reasoned (if not always reasonable) discussion about the Colts.
The fault, dear Brutus, lies not in the stars, but in ourselves.
This site is an exceptional place. Congratulations,
to everyone. I love it here, can’t imagine my life without my fellow Colts Fans.
"You can't defend the perfect throw, what can I say?" Peyton quoting Marino
"As I grow older, the list of people who can kiss my ass grows longer"-Ancient Hoosier Proverb.
Coincidence that I arrive
and then this site gets this honour?
Didn’t think so.
By the way, didnt want to make a seperate post about this, but the road for the Titans just got harder impossible. Keith Bulluck and David Thornton are both out for the year. Bulluck tore ACL, so I wonder if he’s out next year, too.
Never doubt Peyton Manning, he’ll make you look silly
Joseph Addai is a good running back.
Im a douchebag, an asshole, and I'm rarely right.
Dang.
Now that sucks. 2 of their best players.
"I am in favor of censorship ‐ not against what is supposed to be sexy or dirty, but against what is idiotic." -Jean Renoir
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: Mosquitoes are attracted to the color blue twice as much as to any other color.
I only joined recently
But I lurked for a while before that and I’ve always loved the site. Go Stampede Blue!
My most favorite site on the internet...
"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007
Not suprised..Congrats BBS!!!!
Can we have a “memorable moments at Stampede Blue” post? My fav was during the Pats undefeated run, we made a comparison to their team and a certain regime, from a certain country, at a certain point in time, that lies between France and Poland!! I actually apologized to someone!!! Awesome!!!!
Keep up the good work my friends! It’s been a fun, many years…..Let’s keep it rolling!
congrats
They block you guys on my work computer, damn internet nazi’s. But I still check in from the blackberry!
by smonroe on Dec 21, 2009 5:25 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Congrats
We are so great!
"Between the wish and the thing the world lies waiting."
— Cormac McCarthy (All the Pretty Horses)
by Addai Another Aday on Dec 21, 2009 6:28 PM EST reply actions
congrats
It is so awesome to see where this site has gone. I remember being 1 of like 100 people who read this blog, and thought to myself this thing is going to blow up. And ever since the SB, look what’s happened here.
Thanks to BBS, Shake, Mgrex, CH, Jake, King, and all the commenters. There are some people that have been here as long as me, but we’ve all contributed to this great community. Let’s keep it up and enjoy this special team that Unites us, no matter where we are from or who we are.
I also wish I had time and motivation to blog at Speed Blue Nation
by Bullard47 on Dec 21, 2009 7:07 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Speaking of our wonderful
blog here, it’s time for one of the best parts of this blog.
I can haz Monday Night Football Open Thread?
"I am in favor of censorship ‐ not against what is supposed to be sexy or dirty, but against what is idiotic." -Jean Renoir
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: Mosquitoes are attracted to the color blue twice as much as to any other color.
by Cassieper on Dec 21, 2009 8:31 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
yep you can as you can make it lol
GO COLTS!!! 09 IS OURS!!!
by TheAngelsColts on Dec 21, 2009 8:34 PM EST up reply actions
I was hoping Shake
or BBS would come along and make one for the front page.
I wish I had front page privileges, then you’d never have to ask for open threads.
"I am in favor of censorship ‐ not against what is supposed to be sexy or dirty, but against what is idiotic." -Jean Renoir
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: Mosquitoes are attracted to the color blue twice as much as to any other color.
ya know...
that is why we are number 5. Number one has open threads ON TIME.
just sayin’
Go Colts!
by Marked Hoosier on Dec 21, 2009 8:37 PM EST up reply actions
You make an excellent point.
"I am in favor of censorship ‐ not against what is supposed to be sexy or dirty, but against what is idiotic." -Jean Renoir
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: Mosquitoes are attracted to the color blue twice as much as to any other color.
we usually haver them early though
GO COLTS!!! 09 IS OURS!!!
by TheAngelsColts on Dec 21, 2009 8:38 PM EST up reply actions
Not recently.
"I am in favor of censorship ‐ not against what is supposed to be sexy or dirty, but against what is idiotic." -Jean Renoir
Random fact of the week from the empty void that is my mind: Mosquitoes are attracted to the color blue twice as much as to any other color.
true i just finished will be posted right now
GO COLTS!!! 09 IS OURS!!!
by TheAngelsColts on Dec 21, 2009 8:41 PM EST up reply actions
sorta lame though
GO COLTS!!! 09 IS OURS!!!
by TheAngelsColts on Dec 21, 2009 8:41 PM EST up reply actions
ok just saw KMR24's ill let it just be hers and delete mine
GO COLTS!!! 09 IS OURS!!!
by TheAngelsColts on Dec 21, 2009 8:42 PM EST up reply actions
I just discovered this blog via SI.com this season...
and now have it above SI on my Favorites tab. Congrats from an admiring lurker.
MY APPRECIATION
I recently retired so I have plenty of time surfing the web, reading about my beloved Colts..been a fan for 51 years. Reading the Stampede has become part of my daily ritual. The Colts truly are a class organization. I would like to share one more aspect of the Colts,,community service. I attend a couple of games each year in Indy, always works out one of them is the weekend of the blood drive. My wife is director of donor resources in NJ blood bank. I told her how successful the Colts are, and she should contact either Giants, Jets or Eagles. This year, was first year her blood bank hooked up with the Jets, unfortunately they did the drive on the morning of a Sunday game (worst thing they could do),, this time I sent her a video of Colts drive,,and what they do for the fans (Marlin Jackson signed footballs)… next year will be more successful I am sure.
Keep up the good work,,, see you all on the weekend of Jan 16/17 ( I cant afford the super bowl this year), will never forget the 2006 game in the pouring rain of Miami.
I am personally gratified of noting the phrase “one of the best” being dropped when descibing Manning. I have watched football for 51 years,,he is not just the best QB I have ever seen, but also the most influential athlete in a team sport, with possible exception of a Brazialian soccor player called Pele.
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