Just when you all can't treat me and USCRipsIt any better, you go out and totally exceed all rational limits.
Your comments and e-mails in response to my farewell post yesterday have humbled and flattered me beyond belief, and I want to thank you and express my appreciation for the outpouring of love and support. It means so much to me and I can't think of a better way to close out my time at USC. I will finish out this week with the program, and I will continue running the Blog on a scaled-back basis through Friday.
Many fans have asked whether USCRipsIt and the Blog will live on. Athletic department officials have already begun searching for a replacement, with a strong, qualified group of candidates in the mix, and they're hoping to hire very quickly.
Because of its success and your overwhelming feedback, the Blog will continue on in some way, shape or form into the future, and as its founder, I am confident the next person will build on the foundation we've laid over the last three years. A fresh perspective can and will be a good thing for the followers of this site, so I am excited to see where RipsIt goes into the future. Just like I was able to start and maintain something exciting, the next person will be able to create and build upon a captivating vehicle to connect with you and ensure USCRipsIt remains a valuable and entertaining resource.
The greatest thing about the online sphere is that it is always evolving, and this transition for USCRipsIt provides a platform for new and exciting changes to occur with the Blog and site overall. I am positive USCRipsIt's next step will be a good one. Like a proud father watching from afar, I will be eager to see not only the continuation, but the growth of the site as the Trojans head into the 2010 season and beyond.
Again, thank you for your tremendous support and well wishes, and rest assured in the future of RipsIt, knowing I'm about to join you as a loyal fan and follower of USCRipsIt and the Blog.
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