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  1. 01-28-2012 01:48 PM #31
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    Bets of luck KVV! You were my favrorite Raven related read, maybe favorite sport related read period. Maybe I'll actually read my ESPN the magazine that comes with Insider now lol.
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  2. 01-28-2012 09:14 PM #32
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    It's almost as if Kevin didn't even think about what I wanted when he made this decision. Disgusting.
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    Quote Originally Posted by K.V.V. View Post
    I suspect many of you might think this is weird, but the posters on this site gave me a lot of confidence over the last couple years, confidence that what I was doing was resonating with smart readers. I suspect a few of you were like "WTF?" (at least at first) when Tony and my buddy John kept pushing my articles on you guys, but it made me so happy when you guys would mention that you liked what I was saying (or if you disagreed, you at least appreciated the time I spent on the argument).
    OH game plan: start dissing KVV's work-->lower his confidence-->he has to return to the Sun.

    Who's in?
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  4. 01-28-2012 10:09 PM #34
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    Congrats, man... well earned.
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  5. 01-29-2012 02:00 PM #35
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    Quote Originally Posted by K.V.V. View Post

    As for Grantland, frank, I'd like to do that (although I'll point out they looked at me when they launched, and decided to take a pass) but that's probably up to Bill Simmons and the managing editor. Grantland -- for the most part -- is trying to keep things separate from the Magazine to establish its own identity, from what I understand.
    It's a shame they passed on you. I think you would have been a perfect compliment to their current NFL writer (Barnwell), who seems to excel at analyzing games from the statistical perspective, but consistently misses the point in every other regard. As a regular grantland reader, I can't think of a writer who would better fit with what they are doing over there.

    In any case, I have no doubt you will kick ass in whatever espn has you do. Congrats!
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  6. 01-29-2012 02:50 PM #36
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    Quote Originally Posted by K.V.V. View Post
    Mostly long-form features for the magazine, although perhaps some shorter pieces for the website as well.

    As for Grantland, frank, I'd like to do that (although I'll point out they looked at me when they launched, and decided to take a pass) but that's probably up to Bill Simmons and the managing editor. Grantland -- for the most part -- is trying to keep things separate from the Magazine to establish its own identity, from what I understand.

    btownoriole, there is a part of me that is tempted to pitch that idea to Tony. You pay $5 for the whole season, and you get 16 columns of Five Things We Learned here at O's hangout! It's like 31 cents a column! If you get 2,000 people to sign up, suddenly it's worth my time to do it. But it would never be as good as it was, because I couldn't follow the Ravens like I did when I was in the locker room and asking questions behind the scenes, and I'd feel like I was cheating people. I might have to adopt the Ravens as my favorite team though, so I can come on here and argue about Flacco from a fan's point of view.
    Kevin, get a hold of me and we can talk. If there is anyway we can still read your five things we'd be happy to help out.
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  7. 02-06-2012 05:45 PM #37
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    One more for the road.

    http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/b..._story_display
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    Beautiful, as usual, Kevin. Best of luck to you at ESPN! We'll miss your voice in Baltimore.
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    Quote Originally Posted by K.V.V. View Post
    One more for the road.

    http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/b..._story_display
    Kevin, you are always welcome here to talk Ravens or anything else. I've upgraded your board handle to plus status so you can now read the comments of the people who are sending you rep and you'll now have full access to the board. We hope to see you around these parts!
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    Quote Originally Posted by K.V.V. View Post
    One more for the road.

    http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/b..._story_display
    Glad to have you here on a permanent basis. Good Luck! Great Sun farewell.
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  11. 02-06-2012 10:35 PM #41
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tony-OH View Post
    Kevin, you are always welcome here to talk Ravens or anything else. I've upgraded your board handle to plus status so you can now read the comments of the people who are sending you rep and you'll now have full access to the board. We hope to see you around these parts!
    Oh sure. HE gets it for free! He's making ESPN money now; he can afford it
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tony-OH View Post
    Kevin, you are always welcome here to talk Ravens or anything else. I've upgraded your board handle to plus status so you can now read the comments of the people who are sending you rep and you'll now have full access to the board. We hope to see you around these parts!
    This isn't something you would do if you were shutting the board down. Right?
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  13. 02-07-2012 08:43 AM #43
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    Quote Originally Posted by K.V.V. View Post
    One more for the road.

    http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/b..._story_display

    Great article as usual, but that's par for the course for you! Best of luck with ESPN!
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