A Brief Family History
Sunday, May 28, 2006 at 08:14PM In the sport of kings---thoroughbred horseracing---the majority of, if not all modern horses can trace their origin to just three ancestors. They are the Darley Arabian, the Godolphin Arabian and the Byerly Turk. Thanks to superior qualities within those horses (speed, temperament, competitiveness), they emerged as the dominant bloodstock for all that followed.
For all intents and purposes, all college football blogs can also trace their origin to three ancestors. They are Heisman Pundit, MGoBlog and EDSBS. One could say they are the Holy Trinity, the Blogfathers if you will. Thanks to their own superior qualities, these blogs have also emerged as the bloodstock for all future college football blogs.
If you are a college football blogger reading this, consider this entry your family tree.
Please keep in mind that all three and their descendants share certain characteristics, but distinctive traits have emerged among all three and their progeny.
Author-The Heisman Pundit; aka HP
Born-9/7/2004
In Brief-College football blogs could generate important and original content/concepts. Broad college football theme. Weighty. Aware of the game's history and traditions.
Notable Descendants and Relatives
"Although today nearly all thoroughbred horses’ sire lines end at the Darley Arabian, many famous American horses of the past trace their line back to the Godolphin Arabian. These include Seabiscuit, Man O' War, War Admiral, and Silky Sullivan. Today, dual Breeders' Cup Classic winner Tiznow represents his line, as does dual classic winner, Funny Cide"---A handful of great winners spring from his line. Sounds like HP
---MGoBlog
Author-Brian Cook
Born-12/4/2004
In Brief-Partisan. The standard for team bloggers. Thoroughly dedicated.
Notable Descendants and Relatives
Nearly every team/partisan blog in existence
There are many others and I don't want to step on any toes, thus we are limited here to the most obvious examples.
"Recent research found that in 95% of modern thoroughbred racehorses, the Y-chromosome can be traced back to this single stallion." MGoBlog, you are the Darley Arabian
---Every Day Should Be Saturday
Authors-Orson Swindle and Stranko Montana. AKA EDSBS.
Born-2/10/2005
In Brief-Ironic, funny, wacky. Pop culture extravaganza. Everyone tries to mimic the style, few succeed.
Notable Descendants and Relatives
"Very few modern thoroughbreds trace their line back to [the Byerly Turk]." Important despite a limited descent. EDSBS, you are the Byerly Turk
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A quick nod to Fanblogs, who was first on the block but really hasn't crafted a form mirrored by others. However, you are not forgotten.
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Reader Comments (5)
Also, with regard to your subsequent posting, I send my best wishes to your family and you (and to your readers and their families, as well) for a safe and happy Memorial Day.
Kyle