And The Winner Is. . . YOU!

by Peter Bean on Feb 1, 2007 8:23 AM CST in Texas Longhorns Football

Well, everyone but Jason Mayer, I suppose.

Yes, Burnt Orange Nation was voted as the winner of the "Best Community Award," a recognition that makes me beam with pride. Seriously, there exist countless superior bloggers than AW and I, but I always insist that you'd be hard pressed to find a better group of readers and community than that at BON.

Take a moment to read Joel's award presentation post - he's got a lot of nice things to say about you guys, including specific notes on some of our most regular contributors.

It sounds all hokey to gush about an award, but I'm genuinely thrilled that you guys were recognized for your interaction at this site. I tell anyone who'll listen that the readers at BON make the site what it is.

Congrats. And thank you.

Let's have an even better 2007.

--PB--

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Congrats!!

Peter, you and Andrew are THE standard bearer. Congrats on the Award. You have served all of us well!

Conquest Chronicles

by Paragon SC on Feb 1, 2007 8:35 AM CST reply actions

Community

We're human, we all want to feel like we belong. So I think it's especially gratifying that this community in particular has been singled out in the blogosphere. With very few exceptions, everyone is welcome, and all dialogs serve to expand and increase our knowledge of and devotion to all things Burnt Orange.

However, it must be said that this community would not have developed as it did without the careful nurturing of our two esteemed moderators, PB and AW, and their able assistant Eye-gore. I mean, AR. Congrats to the three of you, and to the rest of you BON'ers out there. Thanks for creating a place I call "home" for about 14 hours a day.

Starting in January 2007, just another Limey Longhorn

by patienthornsfan on Feb 1, 2007 8:36 AM CST reply actions

Congrats

When I form an image in my mind of what I want my blog to look like, I imagine it being as funny as EDSBS, as analytical as MGoBlog, and as well written as SMQ. That's my goal. But all of it is driven with the intent of having a community like you guys have here on BON. Congratulations to all of you. Well deserved.

Mike

Black Shoe Diaries

by PSUMike on Feb 1, 2007 8:37 AM CST reply actions

wow

this is better than that time magazine award i got earlier this year.

by greenman on Feb 1, 2007 8:43 AM CST reply actions

You know what it was?

The late inclusion of dbehavoc that won the award. kudos to you my friend

Hey Boise State fans, no pictures of crying OU kids on your fanblog ok?

by SuperBentley on Feb 1, 2007 8:48 AM CST reply actions

I hear

If you post a diary saying his name 3 times, he'll come and hijack it

lol just kiddin with ya, dbehavoc

41-38

by inVINCEable on Feb 1, 2007 9:03 AM CST up reply actions

Congrats BON

Well earned. Not like this was any surprise, we all knew you'd win it because this is about as good a blogging community as could be reasonably expected.

Congratulations.

by Red Blooded @ Burnt Orange Nation on Feb 1, 2007 9:06 AM CST reply actions

brando

I'm sending Sacheen Littlefeather up to the podium to refuse my extremely small slice of the award :)

Congrats.

by Jason Mayer on Feb 1, 2007 9:19 AM CST reply actions

Congrats PB, AW, & AR

Even though you say we're the winners, you guys have made it what it is. Congrats, and keep up the great work.

G Baby

by ayden8203 on Feb 1, 2007 9:51 AM CST reply actions

Great job, guys...

...as readers, not much else we could ask for from you guys.

Congrats.

by txtwstr7 on Feb 1, 2007 10:01 AM CST reply actions

you like me!

you really like me!

by billyzane on Feb 1, 2007 10:05 AM CST reply actions

Miss Congeniality?

This is a good time to say how much I appreciate everything you do here. I can tell you enjoy it as much as I do.

by Caradoc on Feb 1, 2007 10:14 AM CST reply actions

way to go ... me?!

Hats off to you, PB, AW, and AR. This wouldn't be such a thriving community if the content wasn't so great. I am now hopelessly addicted to this blog because of the insight, humor, etc. You guys do a great, great job and I appreciate all your hard work.

Hook 'em!

by hornbone on Feb 1, 2007 10:29 AM CST reply actions

I'm not that talented

of a writer. I've been blamed for poor English. I'm older than most everyone on this blog, and I couldn't feel more at home. I've visited other blogs via links here, and none compare to this blog. Congrats to PB,AW, and AR.......I would also like to say Thanks to everyone for the acceptance into this blog.

Just Remember, No Matter What Happens, ou SUCKS.

by ouALWAYSsux on Feb 1, 2007 10:54 AM CST up reply actions

Thank you sir.

I think it's great that we have all generations contributing to this exercise, from the more senior and wise (you) to the young and foolish (you know who).

Also, you've been keeping me in line ever since you used "Texas '69" to close one of your comments. For a while I thought my dad was posting on here and that scared the crap out of me...

So take that.

by Kahuna on Feb 1, 2007 12:39 PM CST up reply actions

LOL

Just Remember, No Matter What Happens, ou SUCKS.

by ouALWAYSsux on Feb 1, 2007 1:58 PM CST up reply actions

Little bit of a testimony

I used to read specifically for the articles on the main page, and to waste time read the diaries. Now, I often find myself reading the diaries with as much interest as the main stuff.

Kudos everyone! Good stuff, from really good people (with the few exceptions - you know who you are).

If it weren't for physics and law enforcement, I'd be unstoppable.

by GoHorns on Feb 1, 2007 10:57 AM CST reply actions

Why you got to call me out like that?

I may know it, but you don't have to put it in my face.

by Wells on Feb 1, 2007 11:05 AM CST up reply actions

LOL!!!

And I hate that freakin acronym. Thanks Wells. The day I'm having at work, I needed that.

If it weren't for physics and law enforcement, I'd be unstoppable.

by GoHorns on Feb 1, 2007 11:09 AM CST up reply actions

Congrats

Congrats Peter.

Well deserved.

by BevoMatt on Feb 1, 2007 2:33 PM CST reply actions

Congratulations

This is probably the biggest honor that any of the sites on the blogsphere could receive. I'm proud that I can say that I'm a minuscule part of it.

Congrats and thanks to PB, AW, and AR. Like BevoMatt says above me, this is very well deserved.

The degree says TCU, but the heart says "Hook 'em"

by TCU Horn Fan on Feb 1, 2007 3:06 PM CST reply actions

Thanks to everyone

Thanks to all y'all for the nice words. We work hard on this site, but do mean it when we say it isn't what it is without all the amazing participation from you guys.

Many, many thanks.

--PB--

by Peter Bean on Feb 1, 2007 3:08 PM CST reply actions

Well deserved congrats

What makes this community so great is that there are so many contributors who consistently provide quality and insightful contributions (PHF and 54b immediately come to mind).

Also, thank you for making fans of other programs a welcome and integral part of the community.

by blackdog81 on Feb 2, 2007 2:37 PM CST reply actions

I really think that

blackdog81 says it best "Also, thank you for making fans of other programs a welcome and integral part of the community". There really is a difference in how you're treated at BON vs. other blogs. Look how long we put up with brazos....

Just Remember, No Matter What Happens, ou SUCKS.

by ouALWAYSsux on Feb 2, 2007 4:16 PM CST reply actions