Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Program Notice

I never saw this as a blog.

It was always a place for me to post my "articles". I'm young(ish), but I'm old school at heart. I didn't want to blog, I wanted to write as if I were applying for a job as a sports columnist. And I did.

I wanted to write for TSN.ca. For years I sent them my stories and tried to sell them on their need to hire me as a "super-fan" columnist. They never bit, and so I turned here. Reluctantly.

And I posted articles once a week, stuck to my format, and continued to swim against the trend. Like I said, I'm old school. I was the last guy to get a cell phone. Everyone tells me I need to be on Twitter.

Instead, I continued to tell myself that I could make it happen. I went to school with a lot of these media guys, and look, Eric Duhatschek just told his audience what I've been preaching for years. I was mindful of my criticism, style and content, all with an eye towards something bigger and better.

And while I had this little sabbatical from this space the last couple of months, I realized that I didn't miss the writing. At least not the work I was putting into it. I love sports. I mean, I really love them. The pressure, the stats, the drama. I love cap numbers and sabermetrics. I love the Leafs and Jays, the Raps and Bombers, but I never wear "the goggles". I love the world juniors, NFL Sundays, the baseball playoffs, and the PGA Tour.

What I really missed was talking sports with my friends. I've moved around to a few different places, and each time I've had to leave behind a great group of guys. Sure, we can always text. But "pti was awwsum today" just doesn't cut it.

I never saw this as a blog. Now, this is a blog.

6 comments:

  1. Funny that I checked in today and you had something posted. I was wondering what happened to CSJ. For what it's worth I always enjoyed your articles. You should still keep this space as a spot to bash the Leafs/praise the Wings.

    Brian

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  2. Datsyuk - here I thought you had gone tough guy after you drop the gloves for the first time ever last week, but then you leave this mushy message.

    I appreciate it. Will definitely keep the space open, and updated. Just going to do it in a different way.

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  3. Nice to read again from the CSJ! Your articles were greatly missed and your blog is now officially the first blog I will follow. Cheers

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  4. Keep your head up Ev. Don't be discouraged by these media politics. You've got the talent brother keep reaching for the stars.

    Paul

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  5. Whoa whoa whoa CSJ. You've got a legion of fans who follow your insights. I am amoung your biggest of fans and always look forward to a good CSJ ARTICLE.

    Keep doing your own thing and screw the media douchebags who have zero original thought or insight.

    Sanchez

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  6. glad you're back - was missing your insightful / entertaining raptors analysis
    -m

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