The Rebirth of IDB
Somehow, someway, you have come across this fairly empty blog. And also at the moment, you are wondering about the title. Finally, you are likely asking yourself "how can something be reborn if I never heard of it?". Well, I will explain as best as I can without taking too much time.
As you have learned in the past few months, the blogging community is not only a growing facet of the Internet, but also one that has made much of an impact in a quick time (notably during the recent Presidential election). As most, this blog hopes to represent a part of the world that at times is ill-represented while leveling the playing field between the mainstream and the not-so-mainstream. Though this isn't a political blog (or as many seem to be, rant-fests) or something to that effect, we feel that the genre gives more than meets the eye. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to what we hope will become one of the most respected and popular sports blogs (and soon, websites) in the world.
While we are still in development, I would like to take a few moments to explain what "IDB" is. "I Dunno, But..." was a popular college internet radio show based out of Babson College, located in suburban Boston. While there is a fascinating story to the title itself, there is an even more fascinating story to what the show was about. Where as most college students who latch onto the radio scene are looking to become mini-Howard Sterns and Bill O'Reillys, a few of us decided to bring the worlds of sports and music together in a unique way.
Over the four years that the show was broadcasted, we had developed something that seems rare nowadays in sports media (and media in general). We came up with a show that though opinions were strong and borderline ranting, was objective about all facets of the games enjoyed in America. If you turn the dial, read the papers or watch television, there are many people who are involved with the games that have a tendancy to... well, not know a damn thing. It's not just talking about how a reigning MVP shot 2-for-15 last night or how two rivals hate each other so much that even a spring training game gets major attention.
Most folks we see that discuss sports at times are forgetful (or just plain ignorant) to the facts surrounding these games and athletes. It's as if they don't respect the game. Well, we do. That is what IDB was about as a radio show. And that is what IDB is about once again, reborn as a platform to discuss what we love. What we respect more than most.
In the coming days and weeks, we will formally introduce ourselves though our posts. We are about more than stats and ridiculous hype. We will kick more than opinions because we have participated in many ways. We've not only met, but have grown up with some of the players, coaches, managers and media that have been around for quite sometime.
We can break down the business of sports to tell you why the NBA is growing, contrary to popular belief (and why steroids is nothing new - again, contrary to popular belief). And though we are all fairly young, we have a great respect and perspective on the history of the games themselves. In other words, we can break down why the names Jack Johnson and Earl Manigault should roll off of the tongue like Muhammed Ali and Michael Jordan. If you think this is a manifesto, wait until we get rolling.
Welcome to IDB... stay tuned.
As you have learned in the past few months, the blogging community is not only a growing facet of the Internet, but also one that has made much of an impact in a quick time (notably during the recent Presidential election). As most, this blog hopes to represent a part of the world that at times is ill-represented while leveling the playing field between the mainstream and the not-so-mainstream. Though this isn't a political blog (or as many seem to be, rant-fests) or something to that effect, we feel that the genre gives more than meets the eye. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to what we hope will become one of the most respected and popular sports blogs (and soon, websites) in the world.
While we are still in development, I would like to take a few moments to explain what "IDB" is. "I Dunno, But..." was a popular college internet radio show based out of Babson College, located in suburban Boston. While there is a fascinating story to the title itself, there is an even more fascinating story to what the show was about. Where as most college students who latch onto the radio scene are looking to become mini-Howard Sterns and Bill O'Reillys, a few of us decided to bring the worlds of sports and music together in a unique way.
Over the four years that the show was broadcasted, we had developed something that seems rare nowadays in sports media (and media in general). We came up with a show that though opinions were strong and borderline ranting, was objective about all facets of the games enjoyed in America. If you turn the dial, read the papers or watch television, there are many people who are involved with the games that have a tendancy to... well, not know a damn thing. It's not just talking about how a reigning MVP shot 2-for-15 last night or how two rivals hate each other so much that even a spring training game gets major attention.
Most folks we see that discuss sports at times are forgetful (or just plain ignorant) to the facts surrounding these games and athletes. It's as if they don't respect the game. Well, we do. That is what IDB was about as a radio show. And that is what IDB is about once again, reborn as a platform to discuss what we love. What we respect more than most.
In the coming days and weeks, we will formally introduce ourselves though our posts. We are about more than stats and ridiculous hype. We will kick more than opinions because we have participated in many ways. We've not only met, but have grown up with some of the players, coaches, managers and media that have been around for quite sometime.
We can break down the business of sports to tell you why the NBA is growing, contrary to popular belief (and why steroids is nothing new - again, contrary to popular belief). And though we are all fairly young, we have a great respect and perspective on the history of the games themselves. In other words, we can break down why the names Jack Johnson and Earl Manigault should roll off of the tongue like Muhammed Ali and Michael Jordan. If you think this is a manifesto, wait until we get rolling.
Welcome to IDB... stay tuned.
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