Roll Call: Welcome to Defending Big D and SB Nation

by Brandon Worley on Jun 29, 2009 1:42 PM CDT in Dallas Stars General Info

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This weekend was an exciting and busy time for Defending Big D. We were live at the Bell Centre in Montreal covering the 2009 NHL Draft, with exclusive quotes and interviews with players and scouts. We also saw a record amount of new readers find our humble blog here and a good number of you signed up as SB Nation members.

I'd like to personally welcome any readers or members that have found our site over the past week and I hope you find our coverage of the Dallas Stars enjoyable, entertaining and informative.

If you come here everyday, let us know you're around and help welcome those new to the community. Sign-in below in the comments and for all you lurkers - now is the time to get active and join the conversation. Post a comment, let us know who you are and where you hail from and what makes you such a big Dallas Stars fan.

For those of you new to the site that might be hesitant to comment or write up a FanPost, here are some good tips:

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Notes on Commenting

What makes SportsBlog Nation so great is that this is the perfect forum for the readers to give their input and not just read what I write. On the right hand side of the website there is a section where you can choose to write your FanPosts and FanShots. Feel free to post anything you feel worthy of discussion: I can't think of every single topic that needs to be covered and sometimes you guys can approach something from a completely new viewpoint. For a great example of how these are utilized check out Lone Star Ball and Blogging The Boys.

Feel free to email me with any questions you might have at defendingbigd@gmail.com.

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Shout out from Lil' F

Love this blog’s devotion, tone, and perspective on all things Stars. I live in Frisco, so I’m about 10 minutes from the practice center and go there quite a bit during the season. But handshakes and autographs don’t get information! That’s what I come here for.
Been following DBD since about April, and I plan on continuing through what should be a great 09-10 season!

-Daniel

by tdawg88 on Jun 29, 2009 11:44 AM CDT reply actions

I just want to chime in and welcome everyone to DBD as well! Feedback and interaction is always welcome from our readers!

by Art Middleton on Jun 29, 2009 11:51 AM CDT reply actions

And as an addendum

While every fan post will get posted under the Fanshots column on the right, a few of them have the ability to get promoted to the front page by Brandon, Art, and myself.

While we all have our own opinions, we’re enough of critical thinkers to always be open minded about takes that others may have to challenger our points. So if you disagree with us, put up a comment or a fan shot and tell us why.

Rember, reasonable people can disagree.

Defending Big D | TheStarsFans | But a Hawks fan since 1989

by Brandon Bibb on Jun 29, 2009 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions

Still around

Live and well. Hopefully we see continue growth on DBD.

See you in the GDT’s, and hopefully not Medusa..

Ben

JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook

by laxtonto on Jun 29, 2009 12:28 PM CDT reply actions

Present. I really should be more active around here.

by sanji_himura on Jun 29, 2009 12:37 PM CDT reply actions

Still kicking.

I might not post much but I’m often on DBD multiple times a day.

Keep up the good work, guys.

by viralphrame on Jun 29, 2009 12:49 PM CDT reply actions

Brand New

Hey im brand new and i love the site, im a 19 year old stars fan, huge fan, and i have just come to realize what my dad meant when he was saying “take that Roy” (pronounced in fake texan Royeee). but i love the blog and the access that i have to the writers here on big d, thanks for a great place to hang out with other fans-

Sundance

ps why is the guy to the right of the sign in page look like our newest president?

by sundancekid on Jun 29, 2009 12:56 PM CDT reply actions

I think next season is going to be a blast on this blog.

by Brad Gardner on Jun 29, 2009 12:58 PM CDT reply actions

Love the site!

I am at the site several times a week and don’t post much, butthe info you guys give out is great. Can’t stop thinking about JULY 1st!!! Come one Joe make up for firing Tipps, get us a blue line bruiser.

by rburk32981 on Jun 29, 2009 1:17 PM CDT reply actions

About July 1

With Hicks indicating the Stars won’t spend to the cap this off season, I doubt you’ll see the Stars make any headlines on July 1st.

With the Jonas Gustavsson decision day nigh upon us, you might as well consider today July 1st.

Defending Big D | TheStarsFans | But a Hawks fan since 1989

by Brandon Bibb on Jun 29, 2009 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions

Nieuwendyk has said (consult this morning’s Stargazing post) that the Stars will likely not be in on anything July 1st.

by Brad Gardner on Jun 29, 2009 1:48 PM CDT reply actions

Stars Fan Currently Deployed

Hey all,

My name is Joel and I have been a die-hard Stars Fan since ’97.

I am currently deployed to Iraq and I check this page, multiple times, daily.

I love the energy and the insights that are posted here.

Keep up the great work!

Joel

by jmart42 on Jun 29, 2009 3:07 PM CDT reply actions

Joel thank you for following and more importantly thank you for the work you’re doing in Iraq.

Take care, stay safe and I’m sure all of us hope you get to go home very soon.

by Art Middleton on Jun 29, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions

Thanks for all your hard work this weekend fellas

I look forward to hopefully seeing some of these guys play here in Austin soon

by TX HOCKEY! on Jun 29, 2009 4:34 PM CDT reply actions

Thanks...

For the great draft coverage. I was out all day so I was hopping on my buddy’s iPhone all evening on Friday and Defending Big D was minutes ahead of the Stars official twitter. That kind of coverage convinced me to go ahead and create an account on here.

Keep it up! I look forward to more of the same in the future.

- Jerrod

by JCWM2 on Jun 29, 2009 4:43 PM CDT reply actions

I'm here too

though I mainly post at HF boards and TSF. I’ve been known to share my strident sports opinion in a few other places.

I did want to say thanks for going to the draft. I appreciated the insight about what goes on there and the quotes from both players. Good stuff Brandon. Well done.

by Hull Fan on Jun 29, 2009 5:20 PM CDT reply actions

New Member

Though I have been a Stars fan for years, I only recently found this excellent site that appears to be a great place for real Stars fans. I really appreciate all the fine work done covering the draft and look forward to future Stars coverage.

by Jerry1 on Jun 29, 2009 8:32 PM CDT reply actions

Here since the beginning!

Hey Brandon and company, I’ve been following you from the beginning and really appreciate everything y’all do here! Love the upbeat attitude of the writting and commenting. Been reading all things related to the Stars for a couple years now and this has been a fabulous addition.
I was busy moving offices this weekend so haven’t had much time to read about the Draft. Can’t wait to get caught.

Supporting your local ice troll, 24/7/365

by laughs2loud on Jun 29, 2009 10:08 PM CDT reply actions

been here for about 6-7 months

i mostly post to game threads. but I really appreciate the news updates and the draft coverage. you are doing a great job with the site. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. Welcome to every one new.

Texas Rangers- You hang 'em, we bang 'em!

by coldskeet on Jun 30, 2009 10:30 AM CDT reply actions