Since the time came for a redesign of this standard template, I decided, why not take it up a notch and really make this site shine? So, instead of staying here on the wonderful (read: free) Blogspot, Running The Point has moved to – the aptly named – runningthepoint.com
Please come by and check out the new place. All the archives have been transferred so you can read your old favourites as well.
Click here for the new site.
Today marks the one-year anniversary of Running The Point — formerly known as Dan's Ramblings. It's been a great experience to write (almost) everyday here and voice my opinions no matter how smart, dumb, funny or irrational they have been. The start up of this site even helped get me a job at an award-winning daily newspaper's sports section. At least I like to think that about this pet-project.
Since the beginning of this humble site there has been literal tons of subjects to write about. From scandals to amazing performances and even scandals within amazing performances (looking your way Patriots), a lot has piqued my interest daily.
If I had to narrow down my favourite stories since this site's inception, they'd probably be broken down something like this:
3. The Beckham-to-LA saga.
I know that it didn't play out like the MLS probably wanted since he didn't make the biggest impact that he probably could've, but reading stories everyday about the English midfielder and icon was always fun. It may not be have been as big or newsy as some of the other happenings this past year (see honourable mentions below) but this is my list.
2. The undefeated, cheating Patriots.
I knew going into the season that New England was going to be good. But this good? Undefeated good? No way. But more interesting to me than their undefeated season was Spygate and what followed it. If the Patriots — especially Belichick and Brady — not acted like complete assholes by running up the score of games in F U fashion, they might not be as hated as they are now. I still, to this moment, have no idea why such a good team would be reduced to cheating like that.
1. The rise (and brief fall) of Tony Romo.
Sure, it's a biased choice since I'm a huge Cowboys fan but how many people laughed in the pre-season of 2006 when Romo was outplaying Drew Bledsoe and the Cowboys' season looked doomed? Romo has came all the way from being an undrafted free agent signee out of East Illinois to a two-time pro bowler leading arguably the best team in the NFC. If not for his botched snap gaffe in Seattle last playoffs, who knows what could've happened.
Honourable mentions: Michael Vick's dogfighting scandal, Barry Bonds vs. everyone, the NHL's slide into obscurity, baseball vs. steroids, LeBron continually stepping it up and ruling the NBA.
As for the upcoming year, this site will continue to grow and expand in several ways. A redesign is coming soon to make RTP more appealing to the eyes than this bland blogspot template. Getting some more out of the extremely lazy intern would also be nice and yes, he still does want to write apparently. Also, some more all-around improvements will come over time; perhaps even my writing will get better. There is still a lot to come here and sports never stop so neither will my writing.
And, of course, I'd be remiss to not give a big thank you to all of RTP's readers and fans for their support.
The Origin Post
I've started this blog purely as a place to write what I think. Being a journalism student (always learning), I know that it is important to get your name on as much work as possible; to make a reputation for yourself.
While some may remember the Ramblings I wrote in high school, I can assure you these will only be similar in name. Obscenity-riddled diatribes about what I did when I was drunk on the weekend isn't a format I would particularly want to keep. But you never know what might happen if I come on the computer at the wrong time of night (No Promises).
I don't know who (or if anyone) will read this site, but it's better than not writing at all. I invite everyone who stops in to share questions and/or comments.
I look forward to one day building a fan base, but only time will tell if that will happen.
Enjoy the Ramblings folks.
