2009: A look back at the year in Windy City Gridiron
by Adam T on Mar 2, 2010 8:31 PM CST
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PrintThough the Bears year may have started off with the bang of the dual acquiring of Jay Cutler and Orlando Pace, only to fizzle later, here at Windy City Gridiron it was anything but slow. We started the year crossing the 1,000,000 visitors threshold and we ended by crossing the 2,000,000 mark.
So thanks to all writers, editors, readers, posters, contributors, distant relatives, pets, players no longer on the team, and all of the 28 or so QBs before Jay Sizzle for making this a great year.
A special thanks to Dane, who stepped in to help me reign in all the loose ends and get this site going in a new direction.
I thought it would be fitting to let you in on some of the numbers. I am including last year's figures as a comparision, so head below the jump to see if you made any lists.
I am purposely removing the names of any writers from these lists, so some non-WCG employed people can hold the number #1 spots.
| New Members | |
| 2009 | 2008 |
| 2158 | 659 |
| Total Comments | |
| 2009 | 2008 |
| 106,339 | 26,524 |
| Total Stories | |
| 2009 | 2008 |
| 1033 | 652 |
| Total FanPosts | |
| 2009 | 2008 |
| 1122 | 446 |
| Total FanShots | |
| 2009 | 2008 |
| 204 | 66 |
| Most Active Commenters | |||
| 2008 | 2009 | ||
| halfblindcubbiegirl | 1339 | propheteer | 3208 |
| mike b | 1308 | Ditkavsworld | 3170 |
| #23 | 1041 | ifuwannacrownem | 3011 |
| tfrabotta | 892 | Allie | 2171 |
| tempchad | 892 | rdent4hof | 1946 |
| bs.uf15bosox9bears23 | 841 | BearNecessities | 1889 |
| Most FanPosts | |||
| 2008 | 2009 | ||
| thecubreporter | 35 | Chase17 | 30 |
| #23 | 33 | ifuwannacrownem | 27 |
| thecoolest | 12 | NiqueBears | 26 |
| GallopingGhost | 11 | Ditkavsworld | 23 |
| Bear_Down | 10 | Allie | 17 |
| whitebearsox23 | 9 | Gesiakob | 17 |
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Who comments 3,000+ times in a year?
Oh wait…
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"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
I feel like a complete loser
I guess I should work more often….not. WCG is like eating potato chips- you just can’t post once!
"The country is full of good coaches. What it takes to win is a bunch of interested players." -Don Coryell, ex-San Diego Chargers Coach
I sense a Bears den
saying coming out of this
"Hey, the offensive linemen are the biggest guys on the field, they're bigger than everybody else, and that's what make them the biggest guys on the field." -Madden
by BearNecessities on Mar 3, 2010 11:11 AM CST up reply actions
I hear ya
I find myself pushing work aside to search for LOL cats, I’m sure my boss would be pissed if he knew but ninja cat is guarding my door.
Price Check on aisle BOOM.
Comments went up fourfold?
Hot diggity.
I'm a firm believer in the philosophy of a ruling class. Especially since I rule. -Randal Graves
Writer at windycitygridiron.com -/-I http://www.twitter.com/kdoggers
Dang
I thought I’d at least keep pace with Allie, she and I set records for in game posts. I guess I need to commit more time and energy to this. I will here fore comment on every article at least twice no matter the subject and regardless on any insight I may or may not have. And banter, I need more banter. Plus blithering. I can blither with the best. I will hereby double my efforts to contribute to this fine site and I for one am proud to be a standing (note I left out any prefixes) member of such a fine blog spot/post.
If you can't laugh at yourself you must not be very funny.
An addendum
The focus of this should remain on the achievements of this fine website so I apologize for any grandstanding in my previous comment. Thank you.
If you can't laugh at yourself you must not be very funny.
Furthermore
While the focus of this should be on the accomplishments of the fine proprietors of this outstanding web site let me congratulate all posters on their fine contributions to this site.
If you can't laugh at yourself you must not be very funny.
I wonder if it still counts if I delete all your comments.
Haha, j/k, this whole thing made me laugh. Out loud, even.
I'm a firm believer in the philosophy of a ruling class. Especially since I rule. -Randal Graves
Writer at windycitygridiron.com -/-I http://www.twitter.com/kdoggers
Just one last word on this subject.
Truly good job! Congratulations one and all!
If you can't laugh at yourself you must not be very funny.
I wondered how this article got 5 comments
in the time it took me to look at 2 other articles… lol
"A lot of fans were drawn to me because they knew that whatever the score was, I was going to run as hard as I could on every play. You don't have that now, you have guys waiting for next week or even next year." - Walter Payton
by Ashley Czuba on Mar 2, 2010 10:12 PM CST up reply actions
Yep,
JD is starting the year off good in comments..lol. I can’t say anything. I am starting the year off with – most gramarr mistakes, replying to myself the most, using punctuation in , the wrong spots of my sentnces? Using " when there not neaded!! Way tooo many exclamation marks all the time!!!! Calling all of the writers superior for what they do and how they do it. This is truly the best Chicago Bears website and thanks for everything.
Walter Payton lives on!!!
by monsterman34 on Mar 4, 2010 12:31 AM CST up reply actions
Very interesting article!
It probably is good you left the writers out, I know a few who would be up there! (Not me, necessarily, I look from the inside…lol) Nice job WCG!
"A lot of fans were drawn to me because they knew that whatever the score was, I was going to run as hard as I could on every play. You don't have that now, you have guys waiting for next week or even next year." - Walter Payton
I can't believe I made a list in '08
Now I’m not quite so active, yet still here everyday. I just don’t have much to say on every topic. I wish I did but I’m lazy.
I think the real winner here
is Gesia
"Hey, the offensive linemen are the biggest guys on the field, they're bigger than everybody else, and that's what make them the biggest guys on the field." -Madden
by BearNecessities on Mar 3, 2010 5:53 AM CST up reply actions
my excuse is that i'm at work all day
hope you have one on par with that!
"Hey, the offensive linemen are the biggest guys on the field, they're bigger than everybody else, and that's what make them the biggest guys on the field." -Madden
by BearNecessities on Mar 3, 2010 7:59 AM CST up reply actions
My laptop threatened to slit my throat in my sleep
If i ever left her side. She loves how i push her buttons.
You can't see California without Marlon Brando's eyes.
by ifuwannacrownem on Mar 3, 2010 8:09 AM CST up reply actions
My goodness
Ok, I’m going to read more and post less. I feel like I just kissed my sister. :(
"The country is full of good coaches. What it takes to win is a bunch of interested players." -Don Coryell, ex-San Diego Chargers Coach
I think WCG has the best members on any sports related site
I jump around a few other SBnation sites, and frequent some other sports comment threads, and the comments left on here are by far the best…
Go Bears!
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Mar 3, 2010 10:28 AM CST reply actions
This sums up my Rookie Year w/WCG
Good times, Bad times
In the days of my youth, I was told what it means to be a man,
Now I’ve reached that age, I’ve tried to do all those things the best I can.
No matter how I try, I find my way into the same old jam.
I know what it means to be alone, I sure do wish I was at home.
I don’t care what the neighbors say, I’m gonna love you each and every day.
You can feel the beat within my heart.
Realize, sweet babe, we ain’t ever gonna part.
WCG 4 LIFE!
I remember when I stumbled on this site
Two years ago during FA, I knew I found a home. And I plan to be here for my third straight FA this Friday.
by Sam Householder on Mar 3, 2010 12:02 PM CST reply actions
And if you hadn't stumbled on this site...
nor stumbled into meeting/dating me… I would’ve never even known the joys of both the Bears and WCG. What a sad life that would’ve been. :[ Lol.
"A lot of fans were drawn to me because they knew that whatever the score was, I was going to run as hard as I could on every play. You don't have that now, you have guys waiting for next week or even next year." - Walter Payton
You know you love having me here!! :]
"A lot of fans were drawn to me because they knew that whatever the score was, I was going to run as hard as I could on every play. You don't have that now, you have guys waiting for next week or even next year." - Walter Payton
I am a slacker...
From 4th to an afterthought..it all went down hill when I was named one of the “power posters”…
" We get off the bus running! What do you mean we are a passing team? you don't agree with how I do things? You're fired!"
- Lovie Smith-
by tfrabotta on Mar 3, 2010 1:18 PM CST via mobile reply actions
It's not the quanity it's the quality of your posts.
But you’re still a big loser. :P
Price Check on aisle BOOM.
wouldn't have it any other way...
Wonder what you’re number would be without replies to your boss to save your job….
" We get off the bus running! What do you mean we are a passing team? you don't agree with how I do things? You're fired!"
- Lovie Smith-
by tfrabotta on Mar 3, 2010 1:36 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
meh, I could still domintate without those.
remember you’ll always be a power poster in my book.
Price Check on aisle BOOM.
powerfully dominating..
" We get off the bus running! What do you mean we are a passing team? you don't agree with how I do things? You're fired!"
- Lovie Smith-
by tfrabotta on Mar 3, 2010 2:58 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I feel sorta left out here...
Like the one kid that was absent for the class picture
Adoptive Parent of Earl Bennett since 2010
"You can do it Buddy, Get off that Bench!"
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