Cd newsletter week # 8

Posted: Oct. 27, 2024 - 12:45 AM ET #367

I respect and understand ( I think ) Hugh's decision to leave. I haven't contributed much, particularly in recent years. But I do have observations and fond and grateful memories about those who did put in the time, energy and benefits of their expertise. And, I emphasize, these are just my own thoughts. ClubDirt used to write a thoughtful, well-analyzed newsletter. His "CD Newsletter" thread was more thorough and information-filled than most of the junk subscriptions people pay money for. We were fortunate to look forward to it, starting up like clockwork in late summer and always left wanting more after the season ended. It was the NFL. Almost nothing else. And it was terrific. Thread "friendships" were forged. Plus, we got insights from people who seemed to know more about their local or favorite teams than some of the GM's of those teams. And the banter was always crisp, friendly and witty. Then Club disappeared. If people know what happened to him, I don't. And almost by magic, long-time contributors like Hugh, Getty, Sac and TW picked up the torch and kept it burning (apologies to those omitted). And for several seasons it continued, well written and always thoughtful and informative, seemingly out of respect, if not reverence for our missing newsletter leader. Then, at some point, it all changed. I don't know why and I certainly have no right or interest in pointing fingers. But change it did. And dramatically. One need only look at this latest edition to see why I believe Club would be horrified to see his name associated with it. This thread bears no resemblance to a CD Newsletter. I don't know if he's alive or dead, but I would like to see the CD Newsletter end, or called something else. Purely out of respect for him.

Just one guy's opinion.

Posted: Oct. 27, 2024 - 2:23 AM ET #369

Quote Originally Posted by 1129ken:

I respect and understand ( I think ) Hugh's decision to leave. I haven't contributed much, particularly in recent years. But I do have observations and fond and grateful memories about those who did put in the time, energy and benefits of their expertise. And, I emphasize, these are just my own thoughts. ClubDirt used to write a thoughtful, well-analyzed newsletter. His "CD Newsletter" thread was more thorough and information-filled than most of the junk subscriptions people pay money for. We were fortunate to look forward to it, starting up like clockwork in late summer and always left wanting more after the season ended. It was the NFL. Almost nothing else. And it was terrific. Thread "friendships" were forged. Plus, we got insights from people who seemed to know more about their local or favorite teams than some of the GM's of those teams. And the banter was always crisp, friendly and witty. Then Club disappeared. If people know what happened to him, I don't. And almost by magic, long-time contributors like Hugh, Getty, Sac and TW picked up the torch and kept it burning (apologies to those omitted). And for several seasons it continued, well written and always thoughtful and informative, seemingly out of respect, if not reverence for our missing newsletter leader. Then, at some point, it all changed. I don't know why and I certainly have no right or interest in pointing fingers. But change it did. And dramatically. One need only look at this latest edition to see why I believe Club would be horrified to see his name associated with it. This thread bears no resemblance to a CD Newsletter. I don't know if he's alive or dead, but I would like to see the CD Newsletter end, or called something else. Purely out of respect for him. Just one guy's opinion.

(Just catching up.) Somehow my previous post, unbeknownst to me at the time, has contributed to the tarnishing of his legacy. I have no idea who ClubDirt was/is, but I respect the tradition.

CD Newsletter week # 8

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