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Barry Shiller's avatar

John, just a few reasons I’m a loyal subscriber, dedicated reader, occasional commenter:

-Although your focus is the Pac12, you don’t stop there. I’ve been frustrated by other writers’ singular focus on the conference (less so now that I understand the business model behind it), but you drive in an adjacent lane. And it works.

-The reader discourse here is uncommonly civil and reasonably well informed—esp compared to other content sites that allow reader input. I think that’s a reflection of YOU as much as us.

-You obviously read what we share, and that inspires me to be thoughtful and rational when I do comment. (As opposed to “yelling” in hopes that someone notices.) I wonder if that is true of others.

-You are human. We know more about you because you share more about yourself than the typical writer. Others may just not want to be open about their personal lives. And that’s perfectly fine. But transparency is part of your secret sauce.

-And, finally, you seem to be simply a nice guy. Tough, inquisitive journalist, yes. (Not all people in college sports appreciate or value that—including some thin-skinned AD’s and presidents.) But a good person. Your post celebrating the end of your launch year affirms that. Congratulations.

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Bruce Mandel's avatar

It's why I subscribe. Unvarnished, Unapologetic, Unrivaled

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