So long, farewell, and goodbye from Tusker House

I was going to hold off on making this announcement until Monday, but after today’s championship game I just don’t see the point in prolonging the inevitable.  More than likely, this is the last post of Tusker House. 

I remain hopeful of the UFL’s success and a believer in what the league is trying to do.  I just don’t have the time available to write about them anymore.  It’s time for me to take my place in the stands as a fan, not a writer.  My work with the site has led to some wonderful opportunities in the sports world, so I’m going to follow them and see where it goes.

I’d like to thank Nation Hahn of UFL Access and Rachel Gary, PR director for the UFL, for helping to make Tusker House such a success in it’s short lifetime.  I’d also like to thank Kip Watson for being such an excellent co-host of the liveblog sessions.  Literally, I wouldn’t have been able to do them without you.

Thanks goes out to the Tuskers’ staff and players for welcoming me into practices to cover them.  I know the season didn’t end as we’d hoped, but that’s sports for you.  For the last time, to Terrance Melton, it’s a satchel.  Not a purse.  I can’t  keep two cameras and a notebook in one pocket.

Finally, and most importantly, thank you to all of my readers.  A blog about a minor league/developmental league football team in it’s inaugural year doesn’t get 28,000+ hits in just 4 months by accident.  You guys are largely responsible for my opportunity, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

If you’re curious about what I’ll be doing next, stay tuned next week.  Hopefully I’ll have an announcement for everyone on Monday or Tuesday.

Good luck next year!  GO TUSKERS!