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by Kevin Nogle on Jul 29, 2011 5:00 AM EDT
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Last night, the founder of The Phinsider posted his last piece as the Managing Editor and Lead Writer, stating that it is the "end of an era." No truer words could have expressed the moment that we all here at the Phinsider have reached. With MattyI stepping down, we really have reached the end of an era. Matt's constant efforts built this site from nothing to one of SBNation's busiest and largest communities.
When they approached me about taking over, they repeatedly stated that simple fact. Matt, singlehandedly, built one of their top trafficking sites. Yet, for most of us here, the reason we are here is because it doesn't feel that way. It feels like...well, a second home. This is one of the first websites I check everyday. It's a website I check multiple times a day. Matt was always providing us with new information and ways to think about what the Dolphins were doing. And, each and every one of you brought different view points to each debate that makes this place great.
Now, Matt's gone.
I was honored when SBNation came to me to see if I would want the job. But, I kind of feel like Damon Huard or Jay Fiedler - you know, the guys asked to replace Dan Marino. Hopefully, I can keep the place afloat.
For those of you who don't know me, yet, I thought this was a great time to introduce myself to all of you.
I've been a Dolphins fan since the day I was born. My Mom made sure of that. I've bled teal and orange (aqua and coral) my entire life.
I am in the Army, having been deployed to Iraq twice. During both deployments, to include during the end of the miserable 2007 season, I flew a Dolphins flag outside my room every day.
Currently, I am living in Tallahassee, with a good chance that I will be leaving there sometime in the next 6-12 months. We'll see where the Army sends me next.
I have been here at the site since September 2008. I was in Iraq at the time, and was trying to find a way to follow the Dolphins, since the limited TV I had wasn't getting the job done. As I searched Google, I stumbled on to a place called "The Phinsider." After about a month of reading the blog, I finally made a login and started commenting. As I was in Mosul at the time, the name Mosul_DolFan was an obvious choice.
Since then, I have gone on to posting random "Perspective" fan posts, to working my way through the history of the Dolphins (for those of you tracking, I know I've only made it to 1979 still...), to becoming a Contributing Author on the site.
Which brings us to today. Now, I am charged with running the site, and keeping it at the level Matt built. For that, I will need the help of all of you. The more content you can post, the better this site will be. As discussion happens, the site gains not only traffic, but continues the "family" feel of The Phinsider.
If you want to follow me on Twitter, I am currently @Mosul_DolFan - although expect that to change shortly.
Finally, I want to thank Matt for everything he has done for the site, and for me as I worked to develop myself as a blogger. I hope I can keep the site to the standards you have set!
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well let me be the first to congratulate you!
You will do just fine! I am quite sure they feel very comfortable with your selection, and I only see this blog growing under your care. I will do my part to help in any way. Congrats again, and a very big thank you to Matty for building this website empire. Without this site, my Phins news would be very limited, as I hail from CT. Keep it up Mosul!! We’re behind you!!
Where is Oronde Gadsden when we need him?
"Joe Montana was a product of the system. Dan Marino was the system"-Bill Walsh.
by FinzD54 on Jul 29, 2011 5:24 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
I second that
N.C here and you have my full support. I read this post every day at least 2 times.
Congrats!
I’ve enjoyed all your posts and I think you’ll do a great job, I love this site and as you I come to it many times a day. It’s my main source for Dolphins news and I love the community here. As I live in L.A. there aren’t a lot of Dolphin fans around (and all my family is full of Cowboy fans…) I’m glad I have a place to come and be with fellow Dolfans. So again congrats and I look forward to reading more from you. Go Phins!
Well
I remember reading this site since it opened back in 2006 I believe. I have posted here and there but I always could count on Matty to feed me with his opinion and give me all the information I wanted. I love to read the comment and opinions of everyone because no matter how different we all are we share the same love for this team. So as the reigns are passed to you Mosul I wish you luck and have complete faith in you. I know we are one of the best on SB as I have read countless other blogs and there are none as diverse as are. I hope everyone enjoys the change because I have seen plenty of bad changes but this one I can say is going to be good. Keep us up to date Mosul and I will still come through and read EVERYTHING. Love the dolphins for ever and this site to. DREW,Peace.
by phinphanatic6666 on Jul 29, 2011 5:46 AM EDT reply actions
Good luck to Matty whatever he does,
and congrats and much luck to you as well Mosul, you have been a big part of this community so I think it will be a seamless transition, heck. we’re already there!
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We just got Reggie Bush!!!
I’ve been checking this site since the deal went down to hear some more opinions and commentary… This place usually doesn’t let me down… There is all kinds of action going on out there.
I don’t care who writes it, but let’s get on it!
by EvilBunny on Jul 29, 2011 5:51 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
welcom mosul
good luck, I know you’ll do well managing this crazy place
"The more people I meet the more I like my dog."
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Co-Captain of Team Lindley
congrats Mosul... Thank you for taking the reins!
Jimbo
by Dolphinator on Jul 29, 2011 7:15 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Combat training and access to a vast array of ordinance...SBNation couldn't have picked a better man for the job.
It also helps that yolu can write.
All the best MDF
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Unlike me apparently - you -
yolu ??? &%$&^ decaf.
Owner of the Running Shulas
Fightin' in a basement offers a lot of difficulties. Number one being, you're fightin' in a basement! ...
by PhrozenPhish on Jul 29, 2011 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions
We are happy to have you run the show now Mosul
i’m sure you will be able to keep this site running well……your writing keeps getting better and i for one think sbn made a great choice…..congratulations kevin
Just one mans opinion...
Phinsider member since '07
"We will pick 2 corners within the first 4 rounds" - 2009
"We will have 4 new linebackers via FA and the draft" - 2010
Good man!!
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Gratz Mosul
ive been readng your stuff and am sure you will do your best here. Thank you for your day job bro we appreciate that more than this. keep your chin up and head down youll do fine.
Congrats!
I’ve seen it over the past week…you’re a natural transition for this forum. Thank you Matty for all the hard work and putting up with the varied opinions and nonsense we’ve thrown your way over the past years. I’ve only been following this site for the past year or so, but it’s been a daily routine to keep tabs on the Dolphins…being up in Canada, there’s little detailed coverage of the Dolphins. Change can be a good thing! Good Luck Mosul!
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Congrats dude
I know you’re gonna be awesome. You’re perspective and writing style are/will be a great asset to this community. I have always enjoyed your writing and look forward to seeing more of it. I know you’ll build this castle into an empire.
and dude, didn’t finsx give you his stalkoculars? Use them to get him back.
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by MiamihastheDolphins.... on Jul 29, 2011 8:24 AM EDT reply actions
Very cool Mosul
Keep it coming, always been great reading your contributions.
Rookie Dolphins Fan Dylan Luc, born Oct. 26th, 2010..........Doing my part to increase the fan base......
Congrats Mosul
I’m sure you’ll do a fantastic job.
"Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that." George Carlin
Don't sweat it, you'll do a fine job.
However, I do like your old avatar with the tank much better. Any chance you can bust that out from time to time ?
Marching to the beat of a different drummer since 1965...
by Ohiofinfan4life on Jul 29, 2011 8:43 AM EDT reply actions
congrats mosul!
good luck to matty and his new work, and good luck to mosul in running the show
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I was so happy when thye told me they were going to offer you the role.
It made it easier to leave, knowing somebody capable whom I trust would be taking over.
Who's the new guy?
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Fightin' in a basement offers a lot of difficulties. Number one being, you're fightin' in a basement! ...
by PhrozenPhish on Jul 29, 2011 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions
You feeling alright?
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by texascowpunk on Jul 29, 2011 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions
It's his decaf....
lol
"The world is divided into two kinds of people: those who have tattoos, and those who are afraid of people with tattoos."
"Women desire six things: They want their husbands to be brave, wise, rich, generous, obedient to wife, and lively in bed."
"Koa Misi -- the A.J. Duhe of this decade!"
Guys - we really need an "irony" font here.
But you’re right about the decaf…whose idea was unleaded coffee in the first place??
Owner of the Running Shulas
Fightin' in a basement offers a lot of difficulties. Number one being, you're fightin' in a basement! ...
by PhrozenPhish on Jul 29, 2011 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions
lol
Phrozen humor?
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by uncle finster on Jul 29, 2011 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Clearly not for all tastes (grin)
You have to wait for it to thaw before you can digest it.
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Fightin' in a basement offers a lot of difficulties. Number one being, you're fightin' in a basement! ...
by PhrozenPhish on Jul 29, 2011 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Congrats and best of luck!
I know you’ll do just great!
I too am in the military (Canadian) and have served with great American’s in Bosnia & Afghanistan. I am sure you’ll maintain the site with military efficiency. :)
Cheers mate!
Thank you Matty very nicely done!! - Congrats to you Mosul
I love this site.
This site has been the best single source for Dolphin news for me for probably close to 5 years and I appreciate the work you guys put into it.
i even love the way Dolphin fans get overly excited about a FA signing (Reggie Bush) and near suicidal over a draft pick (Pouncey).
we get too high on a guy (henne) and then too low on the same guy (henne).
being a dolphin fan is a rollercoaster – its fun and sometimes makes you want to puke.
by scrappy the wildcat on Jul 29, 2011 9:10 AM EDT reply actions
Thank you Matty1
I did the same thing I wanted as much info. about my beloved Dolphins as I could get and I stumbled across this site!! It is nice to know that there as many passionate fans as I am… My wife is Now as obsessed with the Phins as I am… Hasn’t missed a game in 10 yrs of Marriage!! I love the body of work that this site provides!! Gongrats Mosul… your posts have been very informative and enjoyable to read at the same time. Congrats and Good Luck. Matty you will be missed!! GO DOLPHINS!!
Um, check marks are, um, um................. kinda gay!!
"The world is divided into two kinds of people: those who have tattoos, and those who are afraid of people with tattoos."
"Women desire six things: They want their husbands to be brave, wise, rich, generous, obedient to wife, and lively in bed."
"Koa Misi -- the A.J. Duhe of this decade!"
congrats man
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by AnishB15 on Jul 29, 2011 9:11 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Thanks Matty and well done and good luck in your new job.....
……congrats Mosul, if the past is anyything to go by, you’ll do a great job.
I registered in early 09 after about a year of keeping up to date through the site .
The web or cable TV are just about the only sources of phins info available in Scotland but this place has easily been the best source of phins info i’ve found. Even just the links to breaking news or other sources mean that I rarely miss anything. The same will be true for every fan, wherever they are.
I don’t make many posts and there will be many like me but we all share one thing, we would all be much the poorer without this place.
Keep up the good work Kevin and thanks again.
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Congratulations!
Please don’t “drive around in a bubble.”
I will agree to disagree with you - as long as you understand that I'm right.
Cardinal reference?
"The world is divided into two kinds of people: those who have tattoos, and those who are afraid of people with tattoos."
"Women desire six things: They want their husbands to be brave, wise, rich, generous, obedient to wife, and lively in bed."
"Koa Misi -- the A.J. Duhe of this decade!"
Congrats brother!
Your choice is no doubt the smartest they could have made at SB Nation given the respect that so many of the regulars of this site have for you, including myself. Sad to see Matty go but it makes the transition seem painless knowing that it is now in the hands of someone that will not steer the thing in to the ditch. This is my home away from home on the net and I can think of no better caretaker to follow in the footsteps of Matty.
To you Matty, once again good luck and thank you for everything!
"Townes Van Zandt is the best songwriter in the whole world and I'll stand on Bob Dylan's coffee table in my cowboy boots and say that."-Steve Earle
"I'd rather be a dead Gram Parsons than a live Garth Brooks"-Kinky Friedman
Co-Captain of the Lindley to Miami in 2012 bandwagon!
Congrats and good luck Mosul
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A wise man makes his own decisions, an ignorant man follows the public opinion. ~Chinese Proverb
congrats
Glad they promoted from within. I know I’m barely around these days but I know they but the phinsider in good hands. Congrats on the new job matty and good luck!
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by cbdolphin on Jul 29, 2011 9:49 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
I didn't know you were in Tallahassee!
Let’s get together and watch some Fins games at some local sports bars this season if you’ll be around.
"Every island has a beach and mine there will be called Beast Beach."
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congrats
You’ll be fine. I think you were the best man for the job.
Kacy Rodgers! (Our D-Line Coach) Got to give him some credit.
Rusty Smith! (Titans future qb)
Play to win
Best of luck Mosul
I’ve enjoyed reading your articles and contributions and wish you and Matty both the best of luck. Go Dolphins!
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Don't screw this up Fiedler! Lol
Congrats man!
by JP 23 on Jul 29, 2011 10:46 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
HooAah!
"The world is divided into two kinds of people: those who have tattoos, and those who are afraid of people with tattoos."
"Women desire six things: They want their husbands to be brave, wise, rich, generous, obedient to wife, and lively in bed."
"Koa Misi -- the A.J. Duhe of this decade!"
you on the toilet? Ya got that sideways, tard!
Best of Luck Mosul, from what I’ve read I’m sure you already have a handle on things, and it will flow just fine. Some of the lamest stuff Matty put up sometimes got the most responses! lol
Kidding Matty …Thanks for all the hours and hard work that you put in just for us. Success wherever you lay your hat down!
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First off, THANK YOU MATTY for everthing!!! I have enjoyed you post and points of view over the past years, enjoy your new path !!! Thanks again!!!!
Congrats to you Mosul, you will do a fine job we here are sure of that!!!
Once again Matty Thank You!!
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Damn well one thing here wont change..... My spelling!!! It should be" your posts"
TO ACQUIRE KNOWLEDGE; ONE MUST STUDY,TO ACQUIRE WISDOM ONE MUST OBSERVE !!
REMEMBER THE KING AND THE PAWN GO IN THE SAME BOX WHEN THE GAME IS OVER !!!
YOU ARE NOT BORN A WINNER, YOU ARE NOT BORN A LOSER, YOU ARE WHAT YOU MAKE YOURSELF BECOME !!
Don't ever change brother, don't ever change!
"Townes Van Zandt is the best songwriter in the whole world and I'll stand on Bob Dylan's coffee table in my cowboy boots and say that."-Steve Earle
"I'd rather be a dead Gram Parsons than a live Garth Brooks"-Kinky Friedman
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by texascowpunk on Jul 29, 2011 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
damn
But, I kind of feel like Damon Huard or Jay Fiedler – you know, the guys asked to replace Dan Marino. Hopefully, I can keep the place afloat.
Aww Crap we’re screwed!
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Miss the misery.
Need a reason for a change.
Need a reason to explain.
So turn it on again.
Don't change your mind.
You're wasting light.
A fine choice
Congrats Mosul. Thanks Matty for all the diligence thru some ‘ok’ Dolphin times and some really dreary/dead Dolphin times.
You can't build a reputation on what you're going to do." - Henry Ford
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