Note: The "@" before a user handle represents their Twitter username, while users without the symbol represents those who posted comment on the actual blog.
Platinum Club
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| @BigDaddyBax (Anthony Bax) |
Affiliation: Olathe South
Top Recent Tweet: "reading the latest post in the blog, definitely got chills reading the 2011 state part. #memories #south"- November 19th.
Stats: The die-hard senior leader of the Olathe South student section, BDB represented everything you could ask for in a social media follower/fanatic. He helped me add hundreds of followers on Twitter, Retweeted nearly everything I sent out, and was highly interactive. What's more, he kept the Olathe South student body pumped up for each and every game. His enthusiasm was one of the primary reasons the Falcons held the top spot in the Social Media Standings from day one, and why the Falcon student body was able to create such a raucous atmosphere each Friday night. It should also be noted that he held the top individual rank in the Social Media Standings for every week of the rankings.
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| @kbooger (Kyle Stonestreet) |
Affiliation: SM West
Top Recent Tweet: "I was talking to (Brett Sterbach) today and we were talking about him getting 138. and he responded. '... 200'" - November 14th.
Stats: Kbooger, along with @vakejance, was extremely influential in bringing back the Nordic Nasties moniker, the old nickname of the SM West student body. Relentless with Retweets and interactions, I always knew I had a reliable source Tweeting at me from any and all of the Viking's games with kbooger at the other end of the Tweets. He was also great at disseminating to me what the players were saying about upcoming games and opponents, which is great insight for coverage. We will see if the Nordic Nasties can step up to fill the void that will be left when kbooger graduates.
@theRev_Carnahan
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| @theRev_Carnahan. (Dennis Carnahan) |
Top Recent Tweet: "Game, Set, Match! #NordicNasties take the opening kick to the house. This one is OVER. We are headed to KrispyKreme." - November 16th.
Stats: The Rev is one of the few Tweeters/commentators whose knowledge of the Sunflower League stretches back to the days of the late 1990s and early 2000s Olathe North dynasty, and it's great because then I don't look like such a raving looney when I talk about events from the past. Always quick with a joke, the Rev brought unbridled passion for Chesty Lions football, as well as the Sunflower League in general; a true champion of the league.
TheImpaler
Affiliation: SM West
Top Comment: "I voted for Andre Maloney" - November 6th.
Stats: TheImpaler was the first person to actually post a legitimate football comment on this blog. The date was September 9, 2009 and it was a diatribe about boycotting Metro Sports for not showing video recap of the SM West vs. Olathe East game. It was, in many ways, a very solid indicator of the passion that was to come. TheImpalar has been the blog's top commentator ever since its inception and he graciously handles the Weekly Pick 'Em Standings. The Olathe East hater's constant commentary and passion for the Sunflower League earns him Platinum status.
Gold Club
@big_chiefD (The Biscuit)
Affiliation: SM East
Stats: Stuck behind enemy lines in Colorado, The Biscuit (also known as big_chiefD on Twitter) has first-hand knowledge of the league from his playing days at SM East in the early 2000s--which in many ways lends with itself a great and unabashed perspective of league coaches and programs.
@clairesunn
Affiliation: Olathe South
Stats: Clairesunn is what I would call one of the sentimental leaders of the Olathe South student section. Always positive (even in losses), her support of Olathe South football is incredible. She'll be back next year and hopefully she'll continue to be one of the league's top Tweeters.
@D_Nelly31
Affiliation: Olathe South
Stats: D_Nelly was like a steel trap for Retweeting any Sunflower League related content I sent out--and that was awesome! He, like his Olathe South brethren, was a perfect example of why the Falcons have the best student support in the league and likely the state of Kansas.
Who's Your Daddy
Affiliation: Olathe East
Stats: One thing's for sure: Who's You Daddy brought it strong and didn't sugarcoat anything. He told things as he saw them and he wasn't afraid to eat crow if his predictions didn't come into fruition. It's good to have a commentator of his knowledge of the league around for the sake of discussion.
Silver Club
@A_Kiss18
Affiliation: Lawrence Free State
Stats: A ballgirl on the 2006 team and a mangers for this year's squad, A_Kiss naturally had more insight into the Free State football team (from a historical perspective) than you would expect from any high schooler.
@pubhouse_nation (Seth)
Affiliation: Lawrence
Stats: His undying support for LHS makes him one of the league's most passionate fans and he's one of the few commentators that uses his actual name.
Govannon Grey
Affiliation: None (that we're aware of)
Stats: We think Govannon works (in some capacity) for a sports media outlet or team, but we're not sure which one--and we're cool with that. His behind the scenes knowledge of the league is excellent.
@jimthejam
Affiliation: Olathe East
Stats: Jim was one of the few Olathe East students who was really interactive on Twitter. Their players always had something to say, but Jim was the flagship for their student body all season long.
@spills22
Affiliation: SM West
Stats: One of, if not the only player who consistently Tweeted throughout the season, Spills was always solid for feedback as well as Retweets on blog posts.
@BrianLibeer
Affiliation: SM East
Stats: Always steadfast with his latest video creation from SM East's games, here is Libeer's year-end video of the Lancers' 7-3 campaign this year.
@SME_Harbinger
Affiliation: SM East
Stats: I really enjoyed interactions I had with the Harbie's, especially when I was able to do color commentary with them for the third quarter of the Olathe South vs. SM East game in week three.
Bronze Club
SMS watcher
Affiliation: SM South
Stats: With excellent weekly updates from SM South football games, SMS Watcher is the kind of fan and supporter the Raiders will use to take their program to the next level.
Slugger
Affiliation: Olathe South
Stats: Slugger was sporadic with comments, but a Slugger post was always a detailed and well thought out comment which bred interaction on the comments sections.
@alowe22
Affiliation: SM East
Stats: Also known as SM East's speed running back from 2009-2011, Lowe was one of the best alumni Tweeters in the league.
@vakejance
Affiliation: SM West
Stats: Essential in the Nordic Nasties' rebirth, Jake was like the enforcer in the Viking's student section--the big guy who kept people in line and kept the students focused on the game.
@barely_jaylen
Affiliation: Olathe South
Stats: The consummate Retweeter, Jaylen was another tremendous Olathe South student section member who has a few years eligibility left to rep the Falcons.
Free State Fan
Affiliation: Lawrence Free State
Stats: Free State Fan built up commentating momentum as the season went along and the Free State machine kept rolling. With the talented team they have returning we shouldn't expect differently next year.
@Ddderrick23
Affiliation: Lawrence
Stats: Derrick was one of the few students in the league who didn't hesitate to travel to see his team play--including a game at the 'Dotte. Hopefully he and the LHS varsity basketball team get the same support this winter.
@itsbthombaby
Affiliation: Olathe South
Stats: The definition of insanity: Not following @itsbthombaby on Twitter. So start.
@pblackburn48
Affiliation: SM East
Stats: The Lancers' brusing tailback was also one of my most consistent Retweeters throughout the season, and also one of my first followers ever on Twitter.
@kelseybelsey16
Affiliation: Lawrence
Stats: Undying supporter of LHS football, LHS and Lawrence in general, Kelsey was a very positive and polite Tweeter who always supported her team.
@KeithLonekerSr.
Affiliation: Lawrence Free State
Stats: Just in case you didn't know, Loneker played in the NFL for the LA Rams, and has had roles in films such as Out of Sight (alongside George Clooney and Ving Rhames), Leatherheads, Superbad and Lakeview Terrace. His son, Keith Jr., was selected as a Second Team All-Sunflower League selection and will be one of the league's top returning players in 2013.
